With a focus on strengthening their starting rotation and bullpen, the Chicago Cubs are preparing for the MLB trade deadline. That need is unsurprising, as inju ...

Their run-scoring has slowed against an onslaught of top pitchers, but the Cubs are still winning and still having fun.

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Ian Happ hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Sunday.