The Chicago Cubs entered the MLB trade deadline with one clear goal in mind, and unfortunately, they did not meet it. Which has led to Levi Weaver of The Athletic (subscription required) describing their deadline in one word that fans will be disappointed to read: “timid.

The Cubs received some unfortunate news on new pitcher Michael Soroka, who suffered an injury in his first start with Chicago.

The Chicago Cubs pulled off a narrow series win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, thanks to a walk-off homer from Justin Turner. But that late-game heroics couldn’t cover up a growing concern: Chicago’s trade deadline inaction is already proving costly.

Thursday’s trade deadline felt like a missed opportunity for the Chicago Cubs to add a more proven starter who could get the ball in a playoff game.

Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo is 3-1 with a 1.81 ERA in his last eight starts. He's likely headed to the IL because of a finger blister.

The Cincinnati Reds may be losing Nick Lodolo to the IL after he exited Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs prematurely. Thankfully, the Reds picked up an extra starter at the MLB trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Rays.