White Sox pitcher Adrian Houser might or might not be on the Cubs’ radar. But the idea of Houser facing a Cubs team that possibly could acquire him at the trade deadline added a little spice to Friday’s opener of the City Series at Rate Field.

The Chicago Cubs line up as one of the prospective buyers, especially for pitching, as baseball’s July 31 trade deadline approaches

The Chicago Cubs may have their eyes on landing a new centerpiece of the bullpen at next week's trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs haven't been to the playoffs in a full season since 2018 and that was just one game, as they lost the Wild Card back when it was a one-and-done. They're coming off back-to-back 83-win seasons.

The Chicago Cubs won't have to engage in a heavyweight fight at the MLB Trade Deadline for Eugenio Suarez anymore. Make no mistake, there are still other teams

The San Diego Padres might consider trading Dylan Cease at the trade deadline, and the Chicago Cubs could emerge as the best landing spot for a deal.

The Chicago Cubs have been prominently linked in MLB trade rumors this summer to multiple starting pitchers, including a few All-Stars. While adding a starter is still a top priority, Chicago is also making a strong push to improve its bullpen.