3 tough truths from the Cubs’ uninspiring 2025 trade deadline performance Chicago improved, but fell wildly short of fans’ expectations heading into the week. By Jake Misener | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article David Banks-Imagn Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article For more than a month, insiders throughout the league boldly proclaimed that the Chicago Cubs would be among the busiest teams in the league leading up to the trade deadline – and it was clear what this team needed above all else: a top-end starting pitcher. But instead of pushing the chips in on the one season we know Kyle Tucker will be here, Jed Hoyer did what he does best and played things conservative