Jim Bowden of The Athletic provided some intel ahead of the MLB trade deadline on all 30 teams. Regarding Chicago, he said the team’s top priority is to acquire a starting pitcher with six names in their sights. So, we’re ranking the six Cubs trade targets in terms of how they should be prioritized.

Starting pitching and a third baseman are on the Chicago Cubs' shopping list ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden.

CHICAGO — All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is currently sidelined with a bruised right knee, giving the Cubs yet another item to consider in the final 10 days before the July 31 trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs are no longer leading the NL Central. For the first time since April 2, they are not in first place of their division. That has to feel like a

Unfortunately, he might not have that luxury anymore. Not after young righty Ben Brown got lit up in Monday's loss to the Kansas City Royals, allowing seven runs (six earned) in four innings of work after taking over for opener Ryan Brasier.

The Kansas City Royals will almost certainly trade their ace, but which teams around the league could be the best fits for the star?

The Chicago Cubs are one of the teams expected to be active at the tradedeadline, which is just 10 days away. Chicago is reportedly in the market for astarting pitcher and a bat on the left side of the infield.