The Chicago Cubs' pursuit of a starting pitcher has been known for a while, and with five days remaining until the trade deadline, the team may be desperate than initially thought. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today,

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the clock is ticking for the Chicago Cubs to improve their starting rotation. While Shota Imanaga and veteran Matthew Boyd deserve praise for their excellent seasons,

The Cubs are going shopping this summer, but any move figures to cost them young talent from their highly rated farm system. That's risky business as the front office tries to think about now and the years to come.