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Chicago Cubs in 3-way race to trade for third baseman: Report

The Chicago Cubs continue to explore options for help at third base amid uncertainty surrounding Matt Shaw. The rookie is 4-for-32 at-bat in July, with three of those hits coming against the Boston Red Sox this weekend after the All-Star break.

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Cubs look to continue power display in finale vs. Red Sox

With a chance to match their longest winning streak of the season, the Chicago Cubs will look to record a sweep of their three-game series versus the visiting Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.

Cade Horton News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 20

Cubs Pitcher Cade Horton Predicted to be Breakout Player in Second Half

The Chicago Cubs have started up the second half of the season and are seeking to build upon what was a strong first half. Even though the Cubs are performing extremely well this year, they have the Milwaukee Brewers right on their tail in the National League Central.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Michael Busch celebrates Cubs ace Shota Imanaga after impressive showing vs. Red Sox

Michael Busch wasn’t shy about where he stands on Cubs ace Shota Imanaga. After Imanaga tossed seven shutout innings in a 6-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night, the slugging first baseman summed it up: “He’s one of the best pitchers in the world.” And frankly, it’s getting hard to argue with that.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 19

Shota Imanaga, slugging Cubs overpower Red Sox

Shota Imanaga threw seven scoreless innings, Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker slugged back-to-back home runs in the first, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the visiting Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Saturday.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / July 19

Chicago Cubs Powered By Offense In 6-0 Win Over Boston Red Sox

The offense of the Chicago Cubs had a night to remember at home against the Boston Red Sox. They hit five home runs in a 6-0 win this evening. First Baseman Michael Busch, Right Fielder Kyle Tucker, Third Baseman Matt Shaw, Center Fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Left Fielder Ian Happ all hit solo home runs in Saturday night’s victory.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 19

Cubs Dream Trade Deadline Target Reportedly Made Available by Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs are less than two weeks away from the most critical trade deadline they have seen in quite some time. For the first year in many, it feels like the Cubs are a few of the right moves away from putting themselves into the category of prime championship contenders in a difficult National League.

Eugenio Suarez News / ChiCitySports / July 19

Chicago Cubs: What would a trade for Eugenio Suarez cost the Cubs?

The Chicago Cubs currently sit atop the NL Central Division, but they just can’t shake the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers, who (as of this writing) remain just one game behind.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 19

Cubs Promoting Exciting Young Infield Prospect to Double-A After Hot Start

The Chicago Cubs have made a major prospect decision this week in the midst of what has been an excellent campaign for one of the top names in the farm system.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 19

Cubs Predicted To Address Third Base Situation at MLB Trade Deadline

With the Chicago Cubs starting up the second half of the season, they will be attempting to hold off some surprising contenders in the National League Central.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 19

MLB Insider Jeff Passan Has Strong Cubs Trade Deadline Prediction

After the first game coming out of the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs sit atop the National League. They are 58-39 and just one win away from being the top team in the Majors this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 19

Cubs Listed As Best Landing Spot for Marlins Star Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball this year, with a lot of their success being buoyed by incredible offensive production. Right fielder Kyle Tucker has been everything the team had hoped he would be when they acquired him in a blockbuster offseason trade from the Houston Astros.

Jed Hoyer News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Jed Hoyer reveals Cubs’ strategy ahead of the trade deadline

The Chicago Cubs are trying to make several moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline, in order to improve the team. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is revealing some of the team’s strategy.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

MLB insider says Eugenio Suarez 'fits' this NL Central team

The veteran 3B and trade target could be the perfect fit for this NL Central club.

Top slugger on MLB trade block knows where he wants to play

Yankees' issues on display in return from All-Star break

Orioles right-hander dealing with another injury setback

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The '2025 National League All-Stars' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 19

Cubs Prospect Rankings in Store for More Changes Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

Heading into the 2025 MLB season, the Chicago Cubs had one of the top ranked farm systems in baseball. With the 2025 MLB Draft now complete, the team’s prospect rankings have changed a lot since the preseason, with the biggest adjustments being courtesy of two graduations: third baseman Matt Shaw and right-handed pitcher Cade Horton.