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Cubs trade rumors: MacKenzie Gore, Merrill Kelly among 7 best options for Chicago at 2025 deadline
One year ago, the Cubs openly said they were approaching the trade deadline with an eye toward 2025. Well, 2025 is here, and the time to strike is now. Chicago is looking to build a sustainable winner, but with Kyle Tucker set to hit free agency in the winter and the NL potentially more wide open than expected, Cubs fans are anticipating some aggressiveness ahead of the trade deadline. Pitching will be front of mind for Jed Hoyer. The Cubs' offense is in excellent shape, particularly with rookie Matt Shaw on a torrid pace since the All-Star break. With Justin Steele out for the season plus a need for veterans in the bullpen, it's likely the pitching staff will see at least an addition or two before the July 31 deadline. Here's a look at the Cubs' top trade targets, from MacKenzie Gore to Griffin Jax. Cubs trade deadline targets MacKenzie Gore, SP, Nationals It would still be a bit of a surprise to see the Nationals trade Gore, who is under contract through 2027, but Washington appears to at least be listening to offers — and the Cubs are reportedly showing serious interest. Chicago has the prospects to match up with the Nationals, with Owen Caissie likely headlining any package. Gore has been prone to blowups during his time with the Nationals, but when he's on, he's on. An All-Star for the first time this season, Gore has a 3.27 FIP and averages 11 strikeouts per nine innings. Acquiring Gore would be a signal that the Cubs are all in on contending both this season and long-term. Merrill Kelly, SP, Diamondbacks Kelly is a rental who doesn't offer nearly the same excitement as Gore would, but the results are tough to argue. The 36-year-old has a 3.22 ERA and 1.06 WHIP across 22 starts this season and has kept his ERA in the low 3s in each of his past three full seasons. Kelly also has postseason experience after posting a 2.25 ERA over four starts during Arizona's run to the World Series in 2023. If the Cubs are looking for a stable arm to serve out the rest of the season, Kelly could be the best option. Mitch Keller, SP, Pirates Whether the Pirates could be enticed to make a Keller trade within the division, let alone any Keller deal at all, is unknown, but the Cubs' interest in Gore signals that Hoyer is willing to make strong offers for controllable starters. Keller doesn't miss many bats, but he has impressive control and carries a 3.53 ERA and 3.42 FIP this season. One red flag for the Cubs might be that Keller has finished seasons much more slowly than he's started them, which might not bode well for October. Sandy Alcantara, SP, Marlins The Cubs have been tied to Alcantara throughout the season, even as the former Cy Young Award winner has struggled mightily. After a promising seven-inning outing against the Padres got him back on track, could Alcantara be an option for a Cubs team likely to add a starter? If the Cubs can fix him, Alcantara can be a fairly cheap rotation option for 2026 and even 2027 due to a team option on his deal. The Marlins won't feel any pressure to trade him, but the Cubs have a strong enough prospect pool to pique Miami's interest. Raisel Iglesias, CL, Braves The Cubs are looking for late-inning relievers, but they don't necessarily need someone who can step into the closer's role immediately with Daniel Palencia getting the job done to this point. That could make Raisel Iglesias an interesting reclamation project. With 235 saves under his belt, Iglesias has enough experience in high-pressure situations to be trusted in postseason games, but he has an ERA of 5.09 on the season. In 10 seasons as a full-time reliever, however, Iglesias has posted an ERA north of 3.00 only one other time. The Braves are safely out of contention and could be willing to deal Iglesias at a mild discount after his struggles. Jhoan Duran, CL, Twins The Twins are not likely to trade both Duran and Griffin Jax, but the Cubs might just have enough in the tank to get Minnesota listening on Duran. The 27-year-old has bounced back from a rocky 2024 to post a 1.86 ERA and 2.38 FIP through 48 appearances this season, and the flamethrower is one of the top available relief arms, due partly to his contract running all the way through 2027. It would take a steep offer for the Twins to part with Duran, but the Cubs went all-in on a closer in 2016 and could very well do the same in 2025. Griffin Jax, RP, Twins Coming slightly cheaper than Duran — but still expensive — would be Griffin Jax, who posted a sparkling 2.03 ERA last season but has run into some tough luck in 2025 with an ERA of 4.00. The underlying numbers make Jax a top relief arm on the market, as he is averaging 14 strikeouts per nine innings and carries a 2.07 FIP that is nearly half of his ERA. Jax has very limited experience as a closer, but the Cubs could pair him with Palencia at the back of the bullpen and enter October with a formidable tandem.
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2 days ago
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Cubs score two on Jacob Misiorowski's throwing error
Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki score on Jacob Misiorowski's throwing error to extend the Cubs' lead to 3-0 in the top of the 1st
New York Times
2 days ago
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- New York Times
Division lead on the line, Misiorowski on the mound: How to watch the Cubs-Brewers series
In far and away the coolest series on this week's opening slate, two of MLB's best teams go at it Monday through Wednesday. Kyle Tucker, Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs haul up I-94 to see the searing Milwaukee Brewers, who start the proceedings with rookie fireballer Jacob Misiorowski on the bump. Nothing like a division rivalry with summer stakes and galloping bratwurst. The Cubs are still one of baseball's best outfits, but they've simmered down across the past two months. They went 13-13 in June and now enter this series at 13-8 in July. Still, tempered Cubs baseball is a sharp offering and a fun watch. Across the past month, the offense is tied for 10th in batting average (.250), tied for sixth in home runs (31) and alone in seventh for OPS (.748). Chicago is ranked No. 3 in all three of those categories for the whole season. Advertisement Craig Counsell's crew arrives in Wisconsin with a 29-24 road record and a plus-70 run differential away from Wrigley Field. Crow-Armstrong is not only a rarified power-speed force but also an awe-inspiring outfielder. Last week, he moved into the 100 percentile for fielding run value, and he has the best defensive range in the sport by outs above average. Fellow All-Star starter Tucker is slumping, though, down to a muddled .200/.337/.271 line in the last 28 days. Elsewhere, Michael Busch is batting just .129 in his last two weeks, with 14 Ks in 35 plate appearances; Nico Hoerner has a .353 average in that same span, with as many stolen bases as strikeouts (3). Reinforcements may come at the MLB trade deadline, but the Cubs will need a more rounded consistency to lock down a competitive division race. Milwaukee is loaded with momentum right now, pressuring Chicago out of what originally looked like a comfortable NL Central bid. It followed a resurgent June (16-9) by winning 15 of its first 21 July outings. The Brewers have swept the defending champion Dodgers twice this month, and though their 11-game winning streak ended last Tuesday, Pat Murphy's team is coming into this series with comeback walk-off vibes: Comeback complete ❕❕❕@theBlakePerkins — Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) July 27, 2025 Monday's pitching matchup is worthy of headliner status, but so is Wednesday's. The series opens with remade lefty Matthew Boyd (11-3, 2.20 ERA). He's in the 96 percentile for pitching run value and has been remarkably disciplined in his walk rate, currently on a streak of three total free passes in 33 innings. He's matched by the hyped RHP newcomer Misiorowski, who has a fastball clocking in above 101 mph and a slider that does unholy things to opposing batters. Advertisement Wednesday's probables are southpaw Shota Imanaga (7-4, 3.12 ERA) and mainstay ace Freddy Peralta (12-4, 2.81 ERA). The latter leads all NL pitchers with 12 wins, and hitters are a hapless .204 against him this season. With such pitching talent in tow, Milwaukee's airborne home run slide might get a rest this week. But Brewers slugger Christian Yelich (team-best 19 HR) is due for a deep ball, going homer-less since July 11. Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Jacob Misiorowski: John Fisher / Getty Images)
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Kyle Tucker Player Props: July 25, Cubs vs. White Sox
Kyle Tucker was hitless in his most recent game (0 for 2), but will have another crack at it when the Chicago Cubs square off versus Adrian Houser and the Chicago White Sox on Friday at 7:40 p.m. ET on CHSN and MARQ. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Kyle Tucker player prop bets. Tucker is hitting .275 with 19 doubles, four triples, 18 home runs and 65 walks. Tucker ranks 34th in home runs and 37th in RBI among all hitters in MLB. Watch tonight's Cubs game on Fubo! Kyle Tucker Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox Kyle Tucker vs. Adrian Houser Kyle Tucker prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 6:26 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Kyle Tucker stats against the White Sox White Sox starter: Adrian Houser
Axios
5 days ago
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- Axios
Chicago's trade deadline split: Cubs buying, White Sox selling
The MLB trade deadline is Thursday, and both the Cubs and the White Sox are expected to be wheeling and dealing. Why it matters: For the Cubs, it's about retooling for a playoff run. For the White Sox, it's about retooling for the future. State of play: Watch for the Cubs to make deals for pitchers and a third baseman to fortify their roster for a deep playoff run. Yes, but: A slew of teams are in contention, looking to trade for the same positions, making this deadline more competitive than usual. Zoom in: Barring a collapse, the North Siders are playoff-bound. They have possible MVP candidates in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker, but have dealt with some injuries, most notably losing ace pitcher Justin Steele for the season. The intrigue: The Cubs have one of the best minor league systems in baseball. If they want to make a splash and trade for a superstar, they have better prospects than most other teams to give in return. Outfielder Owen Caissie is one of the best in the minor leagues. Between the lines: The Cubs could go after Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez, but he's having a monster season, so the price may be steep. Another third baseman reportedly on the trade block is the Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, but it's unlikely the NL Central rivals would make a deal with each other. Former All-Star pitcher Sandy Alcántara from the Marlins is an option, or the Royals' Seth Lugo. Don't be surprised if they take a swing at relief pitching, too. The Guardians' Emmanuel Clase and the Orioles' Félix Bautista could be available. The other side: For the White Sox, the team is starting to click as some of the highly touted prospects find their way to the big league roster. Reality check: Even with a modest winning streak since the All-Star break, the Sox are out of contention and will be selling at the deadline. The most notable name is Luis Robert Jr. He's had an awful season, but has turned it around in the last few weeks. It may be enough for the Sox to get a good deal in return. The San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds are rumored to be interested. Also, journeyman pitchers Adrian Houser and Aaron Civale could bring back some young players for the future.
