The Chicago Cubs get good news from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, as he reports the trade chances of Miami Marlins Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara have increased in recent weeks.

The Chicago Cubs should be back on track in terms of the pitching staff after getting back over the last week both ace Shota Imanaga and star reliever Porter Hodge. While things should stabilize, this is a Cubs pitching staff that has been thin all season long even before injuries became a factor.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs could come together on a huge trade for Pirates closer David Bednar this season.

Kyle Tucker faces his old team, the Houston Astros, for the first time since being traded to the Chicago Cubs. How does that trade look about six months later?

Tucker has been an excellent addition to the lineup, propping up the Cubs to the top of the NL Central. However, if the Cubs want Tucker to stick around, then they have to show him that they're willing to do everything possible to win now and sustain their success in the future.

The Astros honored Kyle Tucker and veteran reliever Ryan Pressly in their first game back in Houston since joining the Chicago Cubs.