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Seth Lugo Agrees to New Contract, Cubs Miss Another Potential Trade Option

The Chicago Cubs should be shopping for starting pitching at the MLB trade deadline, but Seth Lugo is no longer on the list. The Royals right-hander, thought to be a fit for several teams on the trade market, reportedly agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

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Rumor: Cubs Showing Interest in Two Starting Pitchers and Reliever

The Chicago Cubs will be forced to make some difficult decisions this upcoming trade deadline. There have been various rumors and reports flying around in recent weeks.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 11 hours ago

Cubs Named in Trade Report for $45 Million Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are not only in position to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020, but they have as good a chance as any team to win it all.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 12 hours ago

Former MLB Exec Pitches Cubs Blockbuster with Pirates to Address Pitching Woes

It is no secret that the Chicago Cubs are on the lookout for pitching help ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year. They could use some reinforcements at the backend of their bullpen, but most of their focus is going to be on the starting rotation, where injuries and ineffectiveness have plagued the unit.

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Chicago Cubs News / The Forkball / 10 hours ago

Cubs Win Crosstown Classic, Stay Tied in Central

The Chicago Cubs squeaked out a 5-4 win over their crosstown rivals on Sunday to win the series two games to one. It had been a day of domination until Andrew Benintendi decided enough was enough with a towering three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 14 hours ago

Cubs 'Expressing Interest' in Pair of Diamondbacks Starting Pitchers

It seems like the top priority of Jed Hoyer is to land the Chicago Cubs another starting pitcher. Plenty of names have been floated as possibilities for them to go after, and since it appears like multiple options will be made available, it's easy to link the Cubs to just about every name out there.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

Cubs hold on to lead for crosstown series win over White Sox

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Ben Brown pitched five strong innings to lift the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 14 hours ago

Cubs reportedly interested in pair of NL East pitchers

The Cubs are known to be looking far and wide for pitching upgrades at the deadline, with both long-term and short-term arms on the team’s radar.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 16 hours ago

Cubs Willing to Deal Top Prospect Owen Caissie for Mitch Keller Ahead of Deadline

The Chicago Cubs' pursuit of a starting pitcher has been known for a while, and with five days remaining until the trade deadline, the team may be desperate than initially thought.

Juan Soto News / ChiCitySports / 17 hours ago

Chicago Cubs linked to rising ace from 2022 Juan Soto blockbuster

The Chicago Cubs have had their fair share of blockbuster trades throughout the years, but in 2022 the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres struck a massive deal involving Juan Soto and Josh Bell.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / 16 hours ago

Report: Chicago Cubs willing to trade top prospect in deal for division rival starter

Once again, the word “desperate” has popped up to describe the Chicago Cubs’ trade deadline pursuit of starting pitching. In a recent summary of deadline chatter and updates, Bob Nightengale of USA Today mentioned the Cubs’ continued interest in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Mitch Keller and how much they may be willing to give up for the right-hander.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 18 hours ago

Royals Former All-Star Named Best Fit for Cubs at MLB Trade Deadline

With the trade deadline just a few days away, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in the middle of a tight race in the National League Central with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Craig Counsell News / ChiCitySports / 16 hours ago

Chicago Cubs eye big arm in potential reunion with Craig Counsell

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has a proven ability to maximize the potential of his pitchers. Colin Rea and Drew Pomeranz are two standout examples in which both originally worked with Counsell in Milwaukee, and now their paths have come full circle with reunions in Chicago.

MacKenzie Gore News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 20 hours ago

Cubs Reportedly 'Very Interested' in Acquiring Rising Ace MacKenzie Gore

It's hard to tell just how aggressive the Chicago Cubs are going to be ahead of the trade deadline. The decision makers have let down this fanbase in the past with their passive approach to improving the roster.

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Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / 20 hours ago

Chicago Cubs are planning trade deadline around Kyle Tucker not being re-signed: Report

The Chicago Cubs have not yet pulled the trigger on a significant trade this summer and have much to consider before the deadline rapidly approaching on Thursday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 21 hours ago

Cubs’ top bullpen targets emerge

The Chicago Cubs are looking for relief pitching ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. Chicago has their eyes on several bullpen targets, per The Athletic.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 21 hours ago

Cubs willing to trade star prospect for right pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are desperate to add starting pitching at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, but one big question is if they’re willing to trade top prospect Owen Caissie.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 23 hours ago

Cubs Considering Putting Together Trade Package for Atlanta Braves Star

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be busy ahead of the trade deadline. After a magical first half of the season where they looked like one of the premier teams in Major League Baseball, they have come back down to earth a bit and are in a fight for supremacy in the NL Central.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 23 hours ago

Cubs seek series win against White Sox

After swapping one-sided victories in the first two games of their crosstown rivalry series, the host Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs will meet in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / July 26

Matt Shaw, Ian Happ go deep as Cubs cruise past White Sox in crosstown clash

Ian Happ and Matt Shaw homered to back 6 1/3 strong innings from Cade Horton as the visiting Chicago Cubs defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Saturday.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 26

Cubs’ Craig Counsell says Shota Imanaga ‘didn’t have anything’ vs. White Sox

The Chicago Cubs came into their crosstown series against the Chicago White Sox as the heavy favorites, as the Cubs have established themselves as World Series contenders while the White Sox have struggled to remain competitive once again in 2025.

MacKenzie Gore News / Yardbarker / July 26

Three trade destinations for Nationals All-Star MacKenzie Gore

With the Nationals heading nowhere once again, though, it seems as though the franchise may capitalize on the 26-year-old's career-best trade value.

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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 25

MLB Insider Reveals Which Cubs Prospects Could Leave at Trade Deadline

Like many playoff contenders across MLB, the Chicago Cubs are expected to be buyers ahead of the July 31 trade deadline. The North Siders, specifically,

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23