Chicago Cubs first baseman Busch has taken another step forward in his development this year, which has included raising his on-base percentage by nearly 40 points.

The Chicago Cubs need a third reliable starting pitcher, and the Kansas City Royals have the man for the job in last season's Cy Young runner-up, Seth Lugo.

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.

As the Cubs prepare for Game 1 of the Crosstown Classic Friday against the White Sox at Rate Field, two pitchers are working to rejoin the club. Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon threw 47 pitches during a bullpen session Friday at Wrigley Field,

The Cubs lineup had a bit of a different look Friday, going up against White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser, who is in the midst of the best season of his career. Switch-hitting Vidal Bruján got the start at third base over Matt Shaw, and left-handed hitting Reese McGuire started behind the plate.

The Chicago Cubs are predicted by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan to go all-in at the trade deadline and are the best fit for Washington Nationals MacKenzie Gore.

The Chicago Cubs for months have been expected to be one of the most aggressive teams at the trade deadline after their dominant first half. With a chance to co