The Chicago Cubs stayed quiet at the MLB trade deadline as Jed Hoyer prioritized the future over rental starters in a tight pitching market.

The Chicago Cubs have been playing some excellent baseball throughout the 2025 MLB regular season, but there is still plenty of work to do. Entering play on Jul

According to MLB expert Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Cubs are still pursuing a trade for one-time All-Star pitcher Mackenzie Gore from the San Diego Padres. While the Cubs have already successfully negotiated a trade with the Washington Nationals, Heyman indicates that another deal for Gore is “ not close .”