Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan has emerged as a potential target for the Chicago Cubs as the trade deadline draws closer.

As the trade deadline nears, the Cubs and White Sox are in different modes, with one buying and the other selling. Could they work out a deal?

Preview the July 22 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Cubs’ biggest need, with about a week before the July 31 deadline, is starting pitching. Lugo, who held the Cubs to four hits and two runs in six innings, will be highly sought after by contending teams if the Royals make him available. But their trade-deadline direction is unclear.

JP Morosi discusses the upcoming Royals vs. Cubs matchup, Pete Crow-Armstrong's knee injury and if the two teams can line up for a trade

The Cubs need pitching help, and with 10 days until the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, they are targeting veteran starting pitcher, and two-time World Series champion, Charlie Morton.

Cheerful and carefree is simply not how Counsell rolls. That focused attitude will influence how the Cubs approach the July 31 trade deadline. The contrarian manager is an extension of Jed Hoyer’s front office, which obsesses over depth and knows from experience that things can quickly go sideways.