Jed Hoyer has repeatedly stated the Chicago Cubs are looking to add pitching. Bullpen arms and a starting pitcher seems to be at the top of their priority list as they look to build a staff that can mirror the success their lineup has had.

Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.

Craig Counsell Gives Important Injury Update on Cubs' Kyle Tucker originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The last thing the Chicago Cubs can deal with at the moment is a long-term injury to Kyle Tucker. Even if that means the left-handed hitting outfielder is out for a couple of games, it could sway how the National League Central finishes.

It is no secret that the Chicago Cubs are on the lookout for pitching help ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year.

Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga turned to look over his left shoulder at the video board showing the replay of the home run he just had given up in the fourth inning Friday. In a game the Cubs would go on to lose 12-5 to the White Sox, it was the third homer Imanaga had yielded, all on fastballs that caught too much of the strike zone.

Cubs' Craig Counsell Provides Promising Pete Crow-Armstrong Injury Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Unfortunately, Pete Crow-Armstrong is now dealing with a slight injury, as it looked like he hurt his right knee during the Cubs game on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox in a rundown in the second inning.

The Chicago Cubs are tied for the second-best record in MLB and feature two fringe MVP candidates, but a recent Pete Crow-Armstrong injury showed their weakness.

Javier Assad thinks he can help the Chicago Cubs in the last part of the season. So does manager Craig Counsell.

CHICAGO — All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is sidelined with a bruised right knee, giving the Chicago Cubs yet another item to consider in the final 10 days before the July 31 trade deadline.