The Chicago Cubs have put themselves in position to be buyers at this year's trade deadline. That is far different from how it's been the previous couple of seasons when the team was either clear-cut sellers or were sitting in between the strategy of pushing for a playoff berth and adding assets to the organization.

The Chicago Cubs have ramped up efforts this week to land a starting pitcher in the trade market. The Cubs are expected to be one of the most aggressive teams in the market before the trade deadline on July 31.

The Chicago Cubs are shaping up to be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. Their starting rotation could be a focus, and the Miami Marlins could have a piece the Cubs are interested in.

The rookie starter pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings Friday, showing what he can do against one of the best pitchers in the majors.

Rookie Cade Horton matched Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes in a pitchers’ duel Friday, but the Chicago Cubs lost 2-1 in 10 innings.

On a misty day on the North Side, nearly 40,000 fans showed up to watch Paul Skenes take on the Cubs rookie phenom Friday.