Locked in a battle with the Milwaukee Brewers atop the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs have four spots on the roster they would like to address prior to the trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs need to add starting pitching at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and they're reportedly very keen in Washington National's ace Mackenzie Gore.

M ILWAUKEE -- In the midst of a heavyweight battle for first place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs are still scouring the landscape for help before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. On their wish list: two starters, a reliever, a potential upgrade at third base and perhaps a backup center fielder.