With plans to acquire a starting pitcher prior to the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs are reportedly keeping an eye on a half-season rental from Boston.

Matt Shaw’s offensive struggles prompted manager Craig Counsell to start Jon Berti at third base Wednesday in the Chicago Cubs’ 4-2 loss.

The Chicago Cubs lost another pitcher to injury this week, as Craig Counsell revealed on Wednesday that the team is placing relief pitcher Porter Hodge on the injured list for a shoulder issue following a contest where he gave up six earned runs to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.

Major League Baseball has unveiled the complete list of Chicago White Sox and Cubs players who will participate in the Midsummer Classic in Atlanta.

Could the Chicago White Sox and Cubs execute a rare crosstown trade involving surging starting pitcher Adrian Houser?

A double-play combination that can help spirit the Sox out of the abyss, through the wilderness and toward something brighter? Um, maybe.

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MLB insider Jon Heyman believes the Chicago Cubs will have to overpay for a starting pitcher at the trade deadline.