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 to make a big splash at the MLB trade deadline, but the market is not playing out in their favor. Thanks to a weak American League, severa

It's crunch time for players across the league to increase their trade value ahead of the July 31 deadline. And one MLB insider believes the player peaking the