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Cubs Expected To Focus on This Over Eugenio Suarez Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs are in a tougher battle atop the National League Central than anyone could have predicted. Coming into the 2025 MLB regular season, a lot of people thought the Cubs would run away with the division title after they acquired star right fielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros in a blockbuster offseason trade.

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Cubs Showing Interest in Padres' Dylan Cease at Trade Deadline: Report

The Chicago Cubs are one of six teams interested in acquiring San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

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Strong pitching matchup on tap as Cubs, White Sox renew rivalry

Left-hander Shota Imanaga was on the injured list with a strained left hamstring when the Chicago Cubs swept the visiting White Sox from May 16-18. On

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 2 hours ago

Cubs Trade Deadline 'Blueprint' Includes Acquiring Pirates' All-Star

The Chicago Cubs are all over the trade market searching for upgrades. While they can shoot high for National League RBI leader Eugenio Suarez to occupy third base or convince the Padres to part ways with Dylan Cease, either way, the odds are high that Chicago makes more than one move at the deadline.

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Cubs Could Look Within Division To Bolster Rotation Both This Year and Beyond

The Chicago Cubs are one of many teams that will try to bolster their starting rotation for the postseason. The deeper into the playoffs teams go, the longer the series get and the more important the quality of your healthy arms becomes.

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Chicago Cubs: Help! 'Desperate' Cubs pursuing new and old pitching targets

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Wednesday, once again relinquishing full first place standing to the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division.

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MLB Insiders Expect Cubs to Target Pair of Former Aces at Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs are among many teams looking to land a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. While plenty of options are on the market, two stand out as having the most desirable resumes.

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Cubs' Carson Kelly Reveals Why He Liked MLB Rule Change to Universal DH

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly has spent time in both the American League and National League throughout his career. While the rules are universal between

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 5 hours ago

AL Contender 'Engaged' in Trade Talks for Cubs' Top Deadline Target

The Chicago Cubs must understand that if they want Eugenio Suarez to be a member of their roster in the next few days, they have to be aggressive. Chicago

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MLB Insider Names Nationals MacKenzie Gore as Best Cubs Trade Deadline Fit

The Chicago Cubs are legitimate World Series contenders, and the combination of their offseason trade for star outfielder Kyle Tucker along with his lack of contract extension already makes this an all-in year for them.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 6 hours ago

Cubs Predicted to Trade for 2.95 ERA All-Star Starting Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for a starting pitcher at the MLB trade deadline. With Justin Steele done for the year, and after Jameson Taillon went down with an injury, the need became even more dire.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / 6 hours ago

Craig Counsell Gives Important Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker

The last thing the Chicago Cubs can deal with at the moment is a long-term injury to Kyle Tucker. Even if that means the left-handed hitting outfielder

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Cubs rumors: What Chicago is ‘desperate’ for at trade deadline, with a catch

As the baseball world theorizes possible deals for the Chicago Cubs before the trade deadline, there is a specific area that the team is looking to emphasize come the July 31 cutoff date.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Cubs’ Craig Counsell sends ‘honest’ warning about MLB trade deadline action

Those hoping for the MLB trade deadline to provide excitement well before next week’s official cutoff might be disappointed to hear what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said recently.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / 8 hours ago

Cubs Have Clear Top Priority Heading Into MLB Trade Deadline

The Chicago Cubs have had a great season so far, but in the challenging National League, the race for playoff spots is tightening up. A great run of late by the Milwaukee Brewers has put the NL Central up for grabs with the two talented teams batting it out.

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Cubs Sign Veteran Reliever To Bolster Depth Before Trade Deadline

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Chicago Cubs set sights on game-changing closer ahead of deadline

The Chicago Cubs are leaving no stones unturned leading up to the July 31 trade deadline. This includes the possibility of improving their already strong bullpen by adding one of baseball’s most dominant closers in Emmanuel Clase.

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Cubs Need To Shift Trade Deadline Focus To Underrated Young Marlins Star

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 months, and now with July 31 almost a week away, the clock is starting to tick on something coming together if the Cubs are going to make any kind of major move.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / July 23

MLB Insider Reports Cubs Have Talked About Padres' 4.64 ERA Starting Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are expected to look for a new starting pitcher at the MLB trade deadline. With the injuries to Jameson Taillon, Justin Steele, and Javier Assad, the Cubs' need in the rotation is clear.

Eugenio Suarez News / ChiCitySports / July 23

Chicago Cubs reportedly pursuing team controlled pitchers at deadline, drifting from Eugenio Suarez

The Chicago Cubs have had an excellent 2025, but it’ll all be for naught if they can’t shake the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers and can’t head into the postseason without filling some key roster holes.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23

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Matt Shaw News / Field Level Media / July 23

Behind Matt Shaw, Cubs chase series win vs. Royals

The All-Star break provided a welcome respite for Chicago Cubs rookie third baseman Matt Shaw, who is eager to leave his first-half struggles behind. Shaw looks to maintain his recent surge when the Cubs face the visiting Kansas City Royals on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / July 23

Chicago Cubs All-Star pitcher continues to prove to be a great FA signing

The Chicago Cubs didn’t do much in the way of signing free agents over the offseason, opting to do much of their tinkering through trades. The free agents the Cubs did sign have done their jobs well and will be crucial in the stretch run.

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