Jed Hoyer flat out said what the Chicago Cubs are going after at the trade deadline. Pitching is a must for the Cubs, especially with a bullpen unit that is still shaky and a starting rotation that has their two best pitchers on the shelf -- one for the rest of the season and one who is still working his way back.

The Cubs know they need more pitching to get through October. Jameson Taillon and Matthew Boyd represent the type of pitchers they seek.

The Chicago Cubs are "planning to be aggressive" at the MLB trade deadline for a "strong starting pitcher" and bullpen help, according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic.