The Chicago Cubs desperately need to add a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Who could they look to land as the deadline quickly closes in?

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The Chicago Cubs have needed to add a pitcher to their roster for the last few months. They could pull off a deadline blockbuster for an ace.

The Chicago Cubs will be looking for bullpen help at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and a couple MLB Insiders identified three potential fits.

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly eyeing Nationals ace ahead of the trade deadline but might have to break the bank to cut a deal.

The Miami Marlins are reportedly getting more trade interest for their ace, Sandy Alcántara. The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers make sense as fits.

Here’s a look at trade comparisons since 2021 for each of those six Orioles players who could be dealt before Thursday’s 6 p.m. deadline.