The Cubs would like to add MacKenzie Gore to their rotation, but the Nationals have a steep asking price for the young star.

The Cubs and White Sox rivalry is never dull, and this weekend’s City Series on the South Side could be the best in years.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a four-game series. Chicago has a 20-11 record in home games and a 41-27 record overall.

Keller, 29, has a 3.90 ERA in 88.1 innings pitched in 17 games this season. The 2023 All-Star has a career ERA of 4.51. The Cubs could be preparing to make a package deal with the Pirates, landing ...

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported on Sunday that the Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates were engaged in “serious trade talks” about pitcher Mitch Keller.