Cubs seek relief pitching ahead of MLB trade deadline
bleachernation.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
With the MLB trade deadline approaching in roughly 48 hours, the Chicago Cubs are focused on acquiring relief pitching. The team has struggled with pitching depth, highlighting its urgent need for improvement. The organization has been active in discussions as they approach the deadline, indicating their awareness of the critical situation. Cubs management is prioritizing impactful acquisitions to bolster their roster.
- •Cubs aim to acquire pitching before the August 3 trade deadline.
- •The team's pitching depth has been described as severely limited.
- •Discussions have intensified as deadline nears.
- •Management recognizes the need for impactful trades.
- 4:57 PMbleachernation.com — Morejon, Weaver, Hoffman: The Cubs Aren’t Bargain-Hunting for Relief Help (REPORT) - Bleacher Nation
"With roughly 48 hours to go before the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, I don't think I need to restate to you the Cubs' desperate need to acquire pitching. You know th
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