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Cubs' Taillon, Assad Nearing Returns to Depleted Staff as Trade Deadline Approaches

With the July 31, 2025 deadline looming, the Chicago Cubs declare buyer mode, searching for pitching help and a third baseman.
Amid strong offensive metrics, the Chicago Cubs boast a top-five offense but a 12th-ranked ERA, and Matthew Boyd’s 2.2 ERA steadies a rotation weakened by Steele and Taillon injuries.
Targeting impact pieces, the Cubs covet Eugenio Suárez’s power and Mitch Keller’s consistency, making both prime fits for their playoff push.
Jed Hoyer’s office is preparing for its most aggressive trade deadline since 2015-2020, and the question now is how bold they’ll be in their approach.
Cementing World Series threat status hinges on one more starter and a third-base upgrade, although its 3.77 ERA bullpen still needs a lockdown closer.

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St Catharines Standard

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Cubs’ Taillon, Assad nearing returns to depleted staff as trade deadline approaches

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs line up as one of the prospective buyers, especially for pitching, as baseball’s July 31 trade deadline approaches.

20 hours ago·Welland, Canada

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Cubs' Taillon, Assad nearing returns to depleted staff as trade deadline approaches

The Cubs — which entered Friday at 60-42 and a game behind first-place Milwaukee in the NL Central — are inching closer to having some injured pitchers return.

1 day ago·Chicago, United States

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Newsweek

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MLB Insider Reveals Cubs' Expected Trade Deadline Approach

The Chicago Cubs could be one of the more intriguing teams to follow at the trade deadline. What could their approach be at the deadline?

1 day ago·United States

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Sports Illustrated

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Cubs Have Clear Top Priority Heading Into MLB Trade Deadline

What is the top priority for the Chicago Cubs heading into the trade deadline?

2 days ago·New York, United States

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Just Baseball

Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline Guide 2025

After selling beloved core pieces Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant at the 2021 trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs sold closer David Robertson en route to a 74-88 2022, then made minor upgrades at the 2023 and 2024 trade deadlines, acquiring Jeimer Candelario in 2023 and Isaac Paredes in 2024. In both seasons, the Cubs finished 83-79, missing the playoffs. In 2025, make no mistake, the Chicago Cubs will be definite buyers. In fact, Jed …

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MLB Trade Rumors: Top NL Team Pushing Hard For Guardians' Emmanuel Clase

The Chicago Cubs are pushing to strengthen their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, and all eyes are on Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. Multiple reports confirm the Cubs are one of the teams “most actively monitoring” the All-Star reliever, joining a crowded field that includes the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets. The Cubs have been linked to Clase since last offseason and may now be ready to make a ser…

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