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The Chicago Cubs have needed to add a pitcher to their roster for the last few months. They could pull off a deadline blockbuster for an ace.
The Chicago Cubs have several relief pitchers on their target list, ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Chicago wants some bullpen help.
MLB insiders expect the Chicago Cubs will target former aces Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantara at the trade deadline.
With Ben Brown and Grant Taylor kicking things off on the mound, our Cubs vs. White Sox predictions expect runs to come from both sides.
After a 12-5 win on Friday, the White Sox entered the Game 2 of the Crosstown Series ranked first or second in MLB in runs scored (61), runs per game (8.7), run differential (plus-33), slugging percentage (.544), OPS (.909), hits (80), batting average (.307), on-base percentage (.365) and doubles (23).
This round of the City Series arrives as the July 31 trade deadline nears. The Cubs are in a position to buy while the White Sox will be looking to sell.
Veteran right-hander Javier Assad, 27, is slated to make a rehabilitation start for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, as he continues his lengthy journey back to the Chicago Cubs after suffering a left oblique injury during spring training in Arizona.
Here is the perfect trade offer that the Chicago Cubs should offer the Minnesota Twins for starting pitcher Joe Ryan.