Cubs' Mediocre Deadline Leaves Something to Be Desired

Cubs welcome in newcomers as trade-deadline dust settles: ‘This is who we’re going to have the fun with’

The Cubs welcomed in their trade-deadline additions Friday, finalizing a group they hope to watch chase a championship come October.

Cubs' Mediocre Deadline Leaves Something to be Desired

The Chicago Cubs entered the 2025 trade deadline with one of the best farm systems in baseball, with significant holes on the major league roster. They exited the trade deadline still having one of the best farm systems in baseball, while marginally addressing the needs of the major league club.Despite having one guaranteed season of Kyle Tucker, the Cubs didn’t go all in like many other teams in the loaded National League. Nevertheless, Cubs Pr…

The Chicago Cubs 2025 Trade Deadline Results

If you look on social media, words that describe the Chicago Cubs fanbase’s general feelings about the team’s trade deadline moves start with “underwhelmed” (probably the most positive descriptor for it), “disappointed” and “frustrated.” It’s not that the Cubs didn’t acquire real potential contributors, though: Willi Castro has played 75 or more games at six different positions through his career, so he’s a versatile defender. He’s also a switc…

Wyllys: Assessing the Cubs' trade deadline moves

After the trade deadline, the Cubs are better on paper than they were a few days ago, but it's up for debate whether they did enough.