The Chicago Cubs have agreed to acquire right-hander Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals. The deal Wednesday night gives the Cubs a veteran starter as they pursue an NL East title.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Chicago, which picked up a win in the final game of the three-game series at Milwaukee, heads into Thursday just a single game behind the Brewers in the National League Central standings.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Mike Soroka from the Washington Nationals for two prospects, sources told ESPN on Wednesday night.

The Washington Nationals are prime contenders to be sellers ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline, and starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore is garnering plenty of attention.

Mackenzie Gore is generating significant MLB trade deadline buzz, but the Washington Nationals are likely to retain the left-hander.

Could interim GM of the Washington Nationals, Mike DeBartolo, have extra motivation to trade MacKenzie Gore at this year's deadline? It's certainly possible, according to MLB Insider Jim Bowden.