Cubs face pitching struggles as losing streak highlights issues

The Chicago Cubs have recently overcome a 10-game losing streak but are struggling with pitching performance heading into the summer. Shota Imanaga's recent form, allowing 20 earned runs in three starts, has compounded the Cubs' rotation problems. With key pitchers Matthew Boyd, Edward Cabrera, and Justin Steele on the injured list, the team currently ranks last in baseball in bWAR for pitching at 0.5. In contrast, Ben Brown has emerged as a bright spot with a 1.92 ERA. To address their pitching deficiencies, the Cubs are considering trades for potential upgrades, including names like Tarik Skubal and Sandy Alcantara.

• 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs have a massive pitching problem that Shota Imanaga can't fix on his own