The Chicago Cubs line up as one of the prospective buyers, especially for pitching, as baseball’s July 31 trade deadline approaches. In the meantime, Chicago — which entered Friday at 60-42 and a game behind first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central — is inching closer to having some injured pitchers return.

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.

The addition of the one of the best power hitters in baseball would take the Chicago Cubs fearsome lineup to a new level.

Chicago Cubs fans shared their excitement with ABC7 about multiple reports saying the MLB All-Star Game will come to Wrigley Field in 2027.

The Cubs, the City of Chicago, and Major League Baseball are set to officially announce next week that Wrigley Field has been awarded the 2027 All-Star Game. Sun-Times sources confirmed the rollout, which will include officials from all parties, is scheduled for Aug. 1, as Crain’s Chicago Business reported Wednesday night.

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Instead of letting Josiah Hartshorn head off to Texas A&M, the Chicago Cubs made sure their sixth round pick would turn pro by offering him a historic deal.

The Chicago Cubs have been urged to go "all-in" for a starting pitcher like MacKenzie Gore or Joe Ryan before the MLB trade deadline.