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Cubs 'Love' Diamondbacks' MVP Candidate as Third Base Upgrade in Bold Deadline Trade

The Chicago Cubs are 19 games above .500 and yet sit tied atop the National League Central with the Milwaukee Brewers. What was once a comfortable five-game lead has vanished, forcing the Cubs to reevaluate their roster ahead of next week’s trade deadline.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) out of Cubs' lineup Monday

All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is out of the Chicago Cubs' lineup Monday night due to soreness in his right knee. Cubs manager Craig Counsell told reporters before Monday's home game against the Kansas City Royals that Armstrong tweaked his knee Sunday against the Boston Red Sox.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 21

MLB Network's Jon Morosi Names Three Starting Pitchers on Cubs' Radar

The Chicago Cubs and starting pitching will be a hot topic over the next 10 days as we approach the 2025 MLB trade deadline. The Cubs will be one of the most competitive teams in the starter market, trying to find the right guy to help them make a World Series run.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 / Athlon Sports / July 21

Cubs Linked to 2.45 ERA Closer Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs are a team with few holes. A back-end starter would help, so would a third baseman, but perhaps the Cubs look to bolster an already impressive bullpen with a marquee reliever.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 21

Cubs star hits bump in breakout season with knee injury

Chicago Cubs breakout star centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hadn't been slowed this season until Monday.

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

Chicago Cubs in 'extremely strong position' for trade deadline pickups, per insider

One player from each NL club who deserved more HOF consideration

The 'MLB active 200-home run club members' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Chicago Cubs make a surprising change to their lineup before game one with the Royals

The Chicago Cubs welcome the Kansas City Royals into Wrigley for a three-game series. This series could prove to be a scouting mission for the Cubs, as the Royals have a few players whom the Cubs could trade for.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Cubs Could Target 3.32 ERA Starter at Trade Deadline

If the Chicago Cubs had their way, a third baseman, starting pitcher, and reliever would come their way at the trade deadline. While the perfect storm is unlikely, the Cubs should take as aggressive an approach as possible.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 21

Cubs Have Clear-Cut Strategy To Execute Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs have been playing some excellent baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season, but there is still plenty of work to do. Entering play on July 21, they have been unable to shake the Milwaukee Brewers, as the teams are tied atop the National League Central with identical 59-40 records.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 21

MLB Insider Jon Heyman Addresses Starting Pitching Market, Who Cubs Should Target

The Chicago Cubs will likely be one of the most active teams at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, as they sit tied with the Milwaukee Brewers on top of the National League Central, despite also being tied with the Brewers for the best record in the NL.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Chicago Cubs make two roster moves before series with the Royals: Report

The Chicago Cubs, coming out of the All-Star break, have performed well, taking two of three games from the Boston Red Sox. The Cubs now welcome the Kansas City Royals for a three-game series, which could be a tryout for some of the Royals players, with a few potentially getting traded in the coming weeks.

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The 'Single-season sack leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz

The 'NFL rookie 1,000-yard receivers' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 21

Report: Cubs Interested in Eugenio Suárez and Kyle Finnegan

The trade deadline is now ten days away, and the Cubs have major decisions to make. They are confirmed buyers and are rumored to go all in. First reported by Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, the Cubs have expressed interest in Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez and Nationals RHP Kyle Finnegan.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Chicago Cubs should be eyeing Kansas City Royals trade assets in this upcoming series

The Chicago Cubs are welcoming the Kansas City Royals to Wrigley Field for a 3-game series starting Monday and there’s a lot of intrigue swirling around the North Siders at the moment.

Jed Hoyer News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Cubs' Jed Hoyer Makes Brewers Admission Before MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs made an excellent decision to hire Craig Counsell. Jed Hoyer did the right job by poaching him from the Milwaukee Brewers, but unfortunately for the Cubs, Milwaukee hasn't gone away. Frankly, the Brewers look to be one of the better teams in the National League once again, sitting at 59-40 and 10-0 over their last 10.

MLB News / 5 GOATs / July 21

2025 MLB Draft: Pierce Coppola contract details revealed for Chicago Cubs seventh-round pick

A week after getting drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the seventh round of the 2025 MLB Draft, former Florida left-handed pitcher Pierce Coppola has signed his pro contract, according to a report by Carlos Collazo of Baseball America.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Yankees Reportedly Showing Strong Interest in Cubs Top Trade Targets

The Chicago Cubs understand that, heading into the trade deadline, many teams around Major League Baseball will attempt to acquire some of the players they are interested in.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Long-Time Cubs Trade Target Not Expected to Be Dealt at MLB Trade Deadline

It's been an ugly year for some of the top players in Major League Baseball, including right-hander Sandy Alcantara. It was all but guaranteed entering

Matt Shaw News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 21

Cubs Boss Reveals Long-Term Positional Plan For Struggling Rookie Matt Shaw

The Chicago Cubs have had a terrific first half of the season ahead of the dog days of summer and have set themselves up to be a prime championship contender.

Eugenio Suarez News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Chicago Cubs odds at landing 3B Eugenio Suarez got more difficult

The Chicago Cubs have one of the best offenses in baseball, possessing a lineup that has a great mixture of contact, speed, and power. Yet, third base has been a position this year where production has been lacking, which means Jed Hoyer should pull the trigger on a trade for an upgrade.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

Cubs riding high in NL, welcome runs-hungry Royals

After posting a series win to begin the second half of the regular season, the Chicago Cubs take a share of the National League's best record into an interleague series with the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 20

Cubs Trade Talks and New Rumors Slowing Down in Recent Days

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and the Chicago Cubs front office has some big decisions to make. All the signs point to several moves being made.

Ryan Brasier News / On Tap Sports Net / July 20

Cubs Turn to Ryan Brasier as Opener in Monday’s Bullpen Game

This comes after a tough 6-1 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday, where the bats went quiet and the bullpen was forced to eat innings after Jameson Taillon left early.

Matt Shaw News / On Tap Sports Net / July 20

The Cubs’ High-Stakes Bet on Matt Shaw Ahead of the Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs have a potential defensive star in Matt Shaw. His glove at third base has been a revelation for this team and seemingly unstoppable. Shaw makes highlight-reel plays look routine, showing off range, instincts, and a strong arm that few can match.

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 / Yardbarker / July 19