Starting pitching and a third baseman are on the Chicago Cubs' shopping list ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden.

The Chicago Cubs are going to do everything they can to reach the World Series for the first time since 2016. That is the mindset from the front office and that includes each and every possibility. According to recent reports,

JP Morosi discusses the upcoming Royals vs. Cubs matchup, Pete Crow-Armstrong's knee injury and if the two teams can line up for a trade

Legendary Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg posted an update to his health on Instagram, saying he is "continuing to fight" his cancer.

The rookie third baseman came out of the All-Star break with four hits, including a homer, in three games against the Red Sox, but is that enough to keep the Cubs from shopping for a third baseman?

The Cubs player needed to collect himself but neglected to call timeout and was a strikeout victim against the Royals.

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.

The rookie was excellent Sunday, showing he can be part of the Cubs' starting-pitching answer as the team eyes October. But North Side relievers allowed three late home runs in a loss to the Red Sox.