In their search for upgrades to both the rotation and the bullpen, the Chicago Cubs have cast a wide net of interest that includes several potential starters and relievers. Rasiel Iglesias appears to be among those names, as the Cubs do want to add another reliable arm to their late inning options.

It seems like the top priority of Jed Hoyer is to land the Chicago Cubs another starting pitcher. Plenty of names have been floated as possibilities for them to

Ben Brown pitched five effective innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs topped the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Sunday. Nico Hoerner added two hits and a key defensive play as the Cubs won the rubber game in the weekend set. The North Siders went 5-1 in the season series against the South Siders.

Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski already has won matchups with Paul Skenes and Clayton Kershaw and has pitched in the All-Star Game since reaching the major leagues six weeks ago.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/maryland as Former Maryland shortstop Matt Shaw helps Chicago Cubs keep pace in pennant race. The Chicago Cubs are in a tie for first place in the National League Central, and that is in no small part thanks to former Maryland third baseman Matt Shaw.

Washington is 43-62 on the year, 13.5 games back in the wild card race, so it will likely be willing to trade one of its best arms if it can get the right offer. The Cubs, who appear ready to make a deep playoff run, could benefit tremendously from Gore, so they might be willing to meet the Nationals' "sky-high" price point.

The MLB trade deadline arrives on Thursday, July 31, and the Chicago Cubs are ready to give up their top prospect.

Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.

The Chicago Cubs have been expected for weeks leading up to the trade deadline to get aggressive in making upgrades.