The Chicago Cubs have been urged to go "all-in" for a starting pitcher like MacKenzie Gore or Joe Ryan before the MLB trade deadline.

With now just over a week to go ahead of the MLB trade deadline, real reports of discussions between teams are starting to surface rather than just rumors or id

It has been known for a while now that the Cubs will look to add to the ballclub before next week’s Trade Deadline. Not that it needed to be, but waking up Wednesday morning tied for the best record in the Majors might’ve helped confirm that even more.

The Cubs are currently facing the Royals and have check in about two of their starting pitchers ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to make some real upgrades over the course of the next week ahead of the trade deadline. They have been the center of rumors for m

The Chicago Cubs need to add a starting pitcher this month, and they've been linked to Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara for quite some time now.

Ground-ball specialist Zach Pop has joined the Cubs on a minor league contract. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Chicago Cubs are a team with few holes. A back-end starter would help, so would a third baseman, but perhaps the Cubs look to bolster an already impressive bullpen with a marquee reliever. ESPN’s Jeff Passan recently listed Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bender as his No.