With the trade deadline looming, the Chicago Cubs have extended president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer amid one of the team's best seasons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Chicago Cubs find themselves at a crossroads. With a top-heavy starting rotation and injuries mounting, the team is in urgent need of reinforcements if it

Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a multiyear contract extension Monday, a team source told the Tribune.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced that Pete Crow-Armstrong suffered a minor knee injury and would miss Monday's game.

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 will be without Pete Crow-Armstrong for their showdown with the Kansas City Royals after the All-Star centerfielder suffered a bruised knee. It's not a long-term issue, but it does leave the Cubs compromised in the outfield Monday night.

The Chicago Cubs are not ending their pursuit of the trade deadline's top player even though they may not need him.