The Chicago Cubs are reportedly targeting the Baltimore Orioles’ two-time World Series champion to stabilize their starting rotation.

The Chicago Cubs have long been expected to be one of the most aggressive teams at the trade deadline, which is now less than a week away.

It has been known for a while now that the Cubs will look to add to the ballclub before next week’s Trade Deadline. Not that it needed to be, but waking up Wednesday morning tied for the best record in the Majors might’ve helped confirm that even more.

This weekend marks the second of two Crosstown Classic series in 2025 between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, with the South Siders preparing to sport a retro look at home for the games.

It's far-fetched and the world would no longer end, but this weekend's three-game series in Chicago could be the start of something big.

He was held out of the lineup for the series finale after manager Craig Counsell admitted he was a little “banged up,” but Counsell expects the two-day break will be enough for Tucker to return by Friday. In 2025, Tucker is proving he’s worth a massive payday, solidifying himself as one of baseball’s most dynamic talents.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series. Chicago has a 59-40 record overall and a 32-17 record in home games. The Cubs are third in MLB play with 148 total home runs, averaging 1.5 per game.