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This Miami Marlins ace was seen as the best fit for the Chicago Cubs' starting rotation, but he may not be available at the trade deadline.
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Sportsnaut on MSNMLB insider sheds light on Chicago Cubs approach to trade deadline, position targetsThere’s rightfully no focus on improving the Cubs lineup. Entering play on June 14, Chicago had the second-most runs scored (380) with the fourth-best batting average (.256) and slugging percentage (.439). Pitching is an area for improvement, though, especially since another high-end pitcher could join the postseason rotation.
The Chicago Cubs have enjoyed a strong start to the season, but that reportedly won't stop them from trying to improve ahead of the trade deadline.
The Chicago Cubs held Paul Skenes to an outing tied for his shortest of the season, which was also set by the Cubs.
White Sox manager Will Venable returns to face his previous team on Friday, while the Cubs have a 10-day homestand that kicks off Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs are off to a blazing start after 70 games. Their 42-28 record is just five games off the pace set by the 2016 Cubs team that went on to win 103 regular season games, followed by their first World Series victory since 1908.
The Chicago Cubs are having an excellent season so far, but to help ensure they are in the best position to succeed in October, they will have to make some upgr
The Chicago Cubs are picking 17th overall in the MLB Draft this summer, and a Tennessee Vols superstar could be their choice.