The Cubs’ biggest need, with about a week before the July 31 deadline, is starting pitching. Lugo, who held the Cubs to four hits and two runs in six innings Wednesday, will be highly sought after by contending teams if the Royals make him available. But their trade deadline direction is unclear.

The Chicago Cubs don't necessarily need to be active ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline to feel good about their World Series chances.

The Chicago Cubs will buy at the MLB trade deadline, as they should. Chicago acquired Kyle Tucker last winter in an attempt to go all-in this year. So far, thei

If the Minnesota Twins undergo a significant overhaul before next week's trade deadline, Joe Ryan would net the club its most substantial potential return. Should Twins decision-makers look to the Chicago Cubs if they elect to trade their All-Star starting pitcher?

Despite sitting in the third wild-card spot in the National League, the San Diego Padres are at least willing to listen to offers Dylan Cease prior to the July 31 trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs—who spent most of the 2025 season’s first half atop the NL Central—have gone 5-5 in their last ten games, allowing the Milwaukee Brewers to climb into first place, while sending North Side fans into their traditional mid-summer tizzy. And pitching is the main culprit.

Although the Kansas City Royals have disappointed this year it doesn't mean they can't contribute to a division title in 2025, it just won't be their own. At 49