The Chicago Cubs line up as one of the prospective buyers, especially for pitching, as baseball’s July 31 trade deadline approaches. In the meantime, Chicago — which entered Friday at 60-42 and

As the Cubs prepare for Game 1 of the Crosstown Classic Friday against the White Sox at Rate Field, two pitchers are working to rejoin the club. Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon threw 47 pitches during a bullpen session Friday at Wrigley Field,

Assad (oblique) tossed three scoreless innings for the Cubs ' Arizona Complex League affiliate Thursday. He allowed one hit and struck out six.

The Smokies had a 7-3 lead after five innings, but the Blue Wahoos chipped away against the bullpen to cut the deficit to 7-6 heading to the ninth. A.J. Puckett was summoned from the bullpen to get the save, but he got rocked four four runs on five hits over his inning. All four runs scored after two outs. Puckett did not walk or strike anyone out.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Cubs Release Positive Injury Updates on Pair of Important Pitchers. Jed Hoyer has repeatedly stated the Chicago Cubs are looking to add pitching.

Hodge has been on the shelf since July 9 due to a right shoulder impingement, but he's been cleared to start a rehab assignment. It's unclear how many rehab appearances he'll require, but Hodge should rejoin the Cubs in the near future.

Ground-ball specialist Zach Pop has joined the Cubs on a minor league contract. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Cubs right-hander Ben Brown had been happy with his changeup all game, but as the fifth inning continued to spin out of his control against the Royals, and with speedy Bobby Witt

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