The Chicago Cubs have long been expected to add starting pitching as they seek ways to improve and affirm their status as a World Series contenders ahead of the trade deadline. This time of year, rumors and speculation from insiders are as common as wind in Chicago,

The Boston Red Sox reached out to a number of teams, including the Chicago Cubs, before trading superstar Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer took a big gamble last fall when he traded with the Houston Astros for Kyle Tucker before the final year of the right fielder’s contract.