Matt Shaw, Chicago Cubs
Digest more
Regardless of who the Cubs pursue at the deadline, they are expected to part ways with one of or both outfielders Owen Caissie (Cubs No. 1, MLB No. 42) and Kevin Alcántara (Cubs No. 4, MLB No. 85). The Cubs may have just drafted their replacements in the first two rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft.
Here is what the Cubs are "desperate" for at the July 31 trade deadline, though there is a catch to the notion.
The Chicago Cubs will be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, and The Athletic recent revealed a list of options for the Cubs to consider in their quest for a World Series run.
The Chicago Cubs are expected to make some real upgrades over the course of the next week ahead of the trade deadline. They have been the center of rumors for m
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal provides more insight into how active the Cubs and Red Sox will be ahead of the trade deadline.
Cheerful and carefree is simply not how Counsell rolls. That focused attitude will influence how the Cubs approach the July 31 trade deadline. The contrarian manager is an extension of Jed Hoyer’s front office, which obsesses over depth and knows from experience that things can quickly go sideways.
The Chicago Cubs have a loaded prospect pool that can be used to acquire talent for a deep playoff run, but one of their best weapons is now injured.
The Chicago Cubs may not land Eugenio Suárez, but they could make a lot of sense for a nice consolation prize from the Minnesota Twins.
With a 55-38 record and a two-game lead in the National League Central, the Cubs have easily cleared the first threshold.
When the Chicago Cubs are good, you can feel it, and this season, the energy is palpable because the Cubs have been one of baseball’s best teams. The atmosphere around Wrigley Field has reached playoff levels as the calendar gets close to August — a sign that good baseball is being played at the Friendly Confines.