M ILWAUKEE -- In the midst of a heavyweight battle for first place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs are still scouring the landscape for help before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. On their wish list: two starters, a reliever, a potential upgrade at third base and perhaps a backup center fielder.

The Chicago Cubs have only two days remaining to address their biggest weakness. In comparison to the other National League contenders, the Cubs have a shaky starting rotation. Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga are the only two current pitchers Chicago should feel confident starting in a playoff game,