The Chicago Cubs are expected to make some real upgrades over the course of the next week ahead of the trade deadline. They have been the center of rumors for months, and now with July 31 almost a week away,

It has been known for a while now that the Cubs will look to add to the ballclub before next week’s Trade Deadline. Not that it needed to be, but waking up Wednesday morning tied for the best record in the Majors might’ve helped confirm that even more.

Jim Bowden of The Athletic provided some intel ahead of the MLB trade deadline on all 30 teams. Regarding Chicago, he said the team’s top priority is to acquire a starting pitcher with six names in their sights. So, we’re ranking the six Cubs trade targets in terms of how they should be prioritized.

Jed Hoyer has repeatedly stated the Chicago Cubs are looking to add pitching. Bullpen arms and a starting pitcher seems to be at the top of their priority list

Trade Deadline week got off to a fast start, with a pair of notable deals going down over the past two days. The Mariners solved part of their corner-infield conundrum by acquiring Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks on Thursday night,

Chicago Cubs fans have operated under the assumption that the team will attempt to add a third baseman at the trade deadline, and it's hard to blame them. Matt

If the Cubs want to have as many options as possible heading into next week's trade deadline, this is not the way to do it. Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo has been mentioned as a pitcher who

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.