This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Seth Lugo Agrees to New Contract, Cubs Miss Another Potential Trade Option. The Chicago Cubs should be shopping for starting pitching at the MLB trade deadline, but Seth Lugo is no longer on the list.

The MLB trade deadline is just a few days away, and the Chicago Cubs are reportedly pursuing starting pitching help.

The Chicago Cubs hope to add a starting pitcher ahead of the trade deadline, and were linked to Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo on numerous occasions.

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.

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the clock is ticking for the Chicago Cubs to improve their starting rotation. While Shota Imanaga and veteran

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

Here is the perfect trade offer that the Chicago Cubs should offer the Minnesota Twins for starting pitcher Joe Ryan.