Could the Chicago Cubs make another major splash before the MLB trade deadline? According to multiple reports, a blockbuster Cubs-Astros trade might be brewing, this time for Framber Valdez, a two-time All-Star lefty.

There have been rumors that the Chicago Cubs could be interested in trading for Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skenes is one of the better starters in Major League Baseball, and even has an argument to be the best.

Last time out in a shutout victory against the Cincinnati Reds last weekend, Brown tossed six scoreless innings and allowed just one hit and one walk with nine strikeouts. Prior to that outing though, he had an ERA of 6.39 and allowed a combined 16 runs over his previous three starts.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive series victory. At 39-23, they have the second-best record in the majors.

The Detroit Tigers return home on Friday following a less-than-stellar road trip that saw them prevail in a three-game set at the Kansas City Royals before splitting a four-gamer with the Chicago White Sox this past week.

Skubal is set to take on converted reliever Ben Brown on Friday night while Saturday's afternoon game pitting Keider Montero against veteran Jameson Taillon. The final game of the series sees Jack Flaherty taking on rookie Cade Horton. First pitch on Friday night is at 7:10 p.m. EST.

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The Cubs are 5-0 in Horton’s five outings since he was promoted from Triple A to replace injured All-Star pitcher Shota Imanaga.

The Chicago Cubs are widely expected to be active at this year's MLB trade deadline, with sights set on bolstering their starting pitching unit. They arguably b

Shota Imanaga, also known as the "Throwing Philosopher," told NBC News that his teammates compliment his "beautiful hair" but his mom and friends think it's time for a trim.

2007 — Trevor Hoffman became the first major leaguer with 500 career saves when he closed out the San Diego Padres’ 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Rumors about Jed Hoyer’s plans for the Chicago Cubs ’ rotation have been swirling in non-stop fashion, as for who and when, Hoyer hasn’t given much indication except that he is scouring the market for starting pitching. However, Chicago MLB insider Bruce Levine thinks he knows when and, more importantly, how many.