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The Chicago Cubs are in need of starting pitching at the MLB trade deadline, and Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo is a good fit.
Cubs Could Add Pete Crow-Armstrong Insurance, Per Chicago Insider originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If past indications have shown anything, the Chicago Cubs could look to make a few depth moves during the trade deadline.
The Chicago Cubs' top priority at the MLB Trade Deadline remains the same, adding another quality arm to the rotation. While many names have been floated as pos
The Twins also receive the Cubs' top pitching prospect, Jaxon Wiggins, who has quickly ascended through the minors. After being drafted in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft, he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023. Now, in 2025, he’s pitching to a 2.25 ERA across 36 innings with 48 strikeouts in Double-A.
The Chicago Cubs have lost the National League Central lead after leading by 6 1/2 games at one point. They need to make a trade to upgrade their roster.
A Chicago Cubs trade proposal sends top pitching prospects to the Arizona Diamondbacks for National League RBI leader Eugenio Suarez.
If the Chicago Cubs make the postseason, adding another quality starter who can slot into a playoff series would make them a serious World Series threat.
The Chicago Cubs are monitoring the trade status for a star closer ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, according to one insider.