Chicago’s ‘X-factor’ at trade deadline
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This MLB insider makes the case for the Cubs sending out top prospects for a specific Pirates pitcher at the trade deadline.
The New York Yankees pulled themselves out of the running for Eugenio Suárez, and now Jon Heyman believes the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners are the leaders.
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 Cubs have a lot of background information on Houser, who has suddenly re-emerged to become the new ace on the South Side.
This round of the City Series arrives as the July 31 trade deadline nears. The Cubs are in a position to buy while the White Sox will be looking to sell.
The Chicago Cubs may have their eyes on landing a new centerpiece of the bullpen at next week's trade deadline.