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The latest MLB rumors include a stunning near-miss Ohtani trade and growing belief that the Cubs will aggressively chase rotation help.
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs have the day off ahead of a series with the Houston Astros that starts on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. They are coming off a series where they got swept by the Milwaukee Brewers.
It has been one rough week for Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. The 24-year-old received a $5,000 MLB fine for yelling "s--k by f--king d--k, b---h" at a heckling Chicago White Sox fan on Sunday.
Craig Counsell made an admission about the Cubs slump and what they need to do to end their five-game losing streak.
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Cubs host Astros with both sides searching for a spark
The Chicago Cubs hope a day off at home will allow them to reset mentally before they host the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series on Friday.
The Chicago Cubs need a star pitcher, and they are being predicted to land top Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara.