Cubs show interest in trading for Sonny Gray from Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs are exploring a trade for Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray, who is currently 8-1 with a 3.03 ERA this season. Faced with a struggling rotation due to injuries, the Cubs see Gray as a potential rental to bolster their pitching staff. As Gray's availability increases with Boston's struggles, the Cubs face competition from the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers in any bidding war for his services. Gray, in the final year of a three-year deal, has a full no-trade clause but may consider a move to a contender as the trade deadline approaches this summer.

• 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs linked to trade for $75 million, 8-1 starting pitcher from AL East