The Chicago Cubs are expected to be one of the most aggressive teams at the trade deadline when it comes to going for it this year.

The Chicago Cubs were already in the market for starting pitching a month out from the MLB trade deadline. Following

Report: Cubs Showing Interest in Trade With NL Central Rival originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs have shown flashes of being a legitimate World Series contender so far this season. However, there are still major roster holes that need to be filled.

The New York Mets have contacted the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a potential trade for starting pitcher Mitch Keller after the Chicago Cubs initially registered interest, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The Chicago Cubs remain interested in Mitch Keller and Ke'Bryan Hayes, Aroldis Chapman could be traded and the San Diego Padres are desperate for catching help.

CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee was ejected from a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.

Matthew Boyd struck out nine in five innings hours after being named to his first All-Star team, helping the Chicago Cubs rout the St.

Yohel Pozo connected on a pinch-hit, three-run homer to lift the visiting St. Louis Cardinals past the Chicago Cubs 8-6 Saturday afternoon.

Matthew Boyd and the Cubs defeat Willson Contreras and the Cardinals, 11-0

Weather in the area delayed the start of Sunday's game between the Cubs and Cardinals, which was scheduled to begin an hour late, at 6:10 p.m.