The MLB trade deadline is just a few days away, and the Chicago Cubs are reportedly pursuing starting pitching help.

"The Cubs desperately want another starter at the deadline, targeting Mitch Keller of the Pirates, and would include outfield prospect Owen Caissie to make it work," Nightengale wrote on Sunday. Keller has previously been an All Star, and he would be a boost near the front of the Cubs' rotation.

Jon Morosi appeared on a segment of MLB Central on Wednesday and was asked by host Lauren Shehadi about which potential trade candidate has boosted his stock the most in recent weeks. Morosi believes Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera is worthy of holding that distinction.

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 i

The Chicago Cubs have several relief pitchers on their target list, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Chicago wants some bullpen help.

Left-handed starting pitcher Kris Bubic has a limited track record of success, but he's been elite in 2025. Bubic has a 2.38 ERA, ranking sixth in MLB and fourth in the American League among starting pitchers. Out of his 19 starts in 2025, Bubic has only allowed more than three earned runs twice.

"The Cubs are a team in win-now mode given Kyle Tucker can become a free agent after this season. They have a strong one-two starting rotation punch with Shota Imanaga and Matthew Boyd, but they could use another frontline option to take the ball for them in the postseason. Gallen, when he's right, fits that bill," Kelly wrote.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be one of the more aggressive teams a few weeks from now at the MLB trade deadline as they try to make final upgrades to prepar

As the trade deadline nears, those close to Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara are making it known he is bracing for himself to be traded in the next week.