Chicago made a move to acquire starter Michael Soroka from the Nationals on Wednesday night, less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal first reported the deal. The soon-to-be 28-year-old is a former All-Star and was a coveted arm at the deadline.

The Chicago Cubs acquired Michael Soroka, 27, who is on an expiring contract after signing a one-year, $9 million deal in December with Washington.

Milwaukee leads the Cubs by one game in the NL Central. The teams meet once more this season, a five-game series at Wrigley from Aug. 18-21.

Cubs dominate the Brewers to close the gap in the NL Central.

A National League Central Division sweep is within sight, as the Milwaukee Brewers seek to make it three straight over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on Wednesday afternoon, July 30. Right-hander Freddy Peralta (12-4,

The night before, in American Family Field’s visiting clubhouse, Cubs manager Craig Counsell gathered the team and broke the news that Ryne Sandberg had died. Some found out during Monday’s 8-4 loss to the Brewers.

On Monday, the Chicago community lost one of its all-time great sports icons. Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has died at the age of 65, according to the franchise. WGN's Dana Rebik caught up with those who appeared outside Wrigley Field Tuesday to pay respects to one of Chicago's greatest athletes.