With a focus on strengthening their starting rotation and bullpen, the Chicago Cubs are preparing for the MLB trade deadline.

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It’s always important to keep the length of a baseball season in mind, and not be betrothed to what just happened … particularly in the Power Rankings. Thus, our No. 1 and No. 2 teams, the Tigers and ...

Ian Happ hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Sunday.