The Chicago Cubs' starting rotation could use some upgrades if they want to hold on to their lead in the National League Central and make a deep run.

The Cubs are exploring starting pitching upgrades and could make a move well before the MLB trade deadline, according to an insider.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be at the forefront of the trade market when it comes to bringing in some starting pitching to make them more of a World Series contender. This is a team that has the capability of winning a championship,

The first-place Chicago Cubs selected the contract of veteran right-hander Michael Fulmer, 32, from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Iowa on Monday ahead of a four-game series against the rival St.

The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Iowa on Monday ahead of a four-game series against the Cardinals

Pearson was hit hard in his one outing for the Cubs Sunday afternoon against the Mariners. And so the Cubs made a bullpen move Monda