The Chicago Cubs desperately need to add a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Who could they look to land as the deadline quickly closes in?

This round of the City Series arrives as the July 31 trade deadline nears. The Cubs are in a position to buy while the White Sox will be looking to sell.

The Chicago Cubs will officially receive their designation to host the 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field soon.

The Chicago Cubs now have to go back to the drawing board after Seth Lugo just reportedly signed a multi-year extension with the Kansas City Royals.

The Cubs, the City of Chicago, and Major League Baseball are set to officially announce next week that Wrigley Field has been awarded the 2027 All-Star Game. Sun-Times sources confirmed the rollout, which will include officials from all parties, is scheduled for Aug. 1, as Crain’s Chicago Business reported Wednesday night.

MLB dignitaries will come to Chicago in early August to announce the Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 All-Star Game.

Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit solo shots for the Cubs, who entered tied with Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central and the best record in the majors.

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one game at the ballpark with the ivy and the best seventh inning stretch in the game was $19 including fees on Vivid Seats. Other contests at Wrigley have seats starting anywhere from $21 to $110 including fees.

Chicago Cubs fans shared their excitement with ABC7 on Thursday about multiple reports saying the MLB All-Star Game will come to Wrigley Field in 2027. Crain's Chicago Business reported the story on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Patrick Wisdom (16) takes a breath during his at-bat with two outs in the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on May 19, 2024.