Do the Cubs have enough top prospects in their farm system to make a blockbuster deal this summer? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another primer on the trade deadline, bringing you the names to know and explaining the concepts that guide Chicago’s front office. Does Kevin Alcántara have a future at Wrigley Field? Could Pedro Ramírez be a keeper? And are Matt Shaw and Moisés Ballesteros untouchable parts of the major-league roster? It’s still early in the season, but these are relevant questions as the Cubs think about ways to fortify a World Series contender.

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Do the Cubs have enough top prospects in their farm system to make a blockbuster deal this summer? The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another primer on the trade deadline, bringing you the names to know and explaining the concepts that guide Chicago&rsquo;s front office. Does Kevin Alc&aacute;ntara have a future at Wrigley Field? Could Pedro Ram&iacute;rez be a keeper? And are Matt Shaw and Mois&eacute;s Ballesteros untouchable parts of the major-league roster? It&rsquo;s still early in the season, but these are relevant questions as the Cubs think about ways to fortify a World Series contender. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: Trade deadline ideas

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Ahead of another crosstown series on the South Side, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty their notebooks in Chicago. How has Brown evolved to the point where he might actually become that top-of-the-rotation starter the club previously envisioned? What do the Cubs see in the recently signed Hendriks, a former All-Star closer for the White Sox? And is this version of the White Sox for real? Get ready for a Cubs-Sox weekend with North Side Territory.

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Ahead of another crosstown series on the South Side, The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty their notebooks in Chicago. How has Brown evolved to the point where he might actually become that top-of-the-rotation starter the club previously envisioned? What do the Cubs see in the recently signed Hendriks, a former All-Star closer for the White Sox? And is this version of the White Sox for real? Get ready for a Cubs-Sox weekend with North Side Territory. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
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Cubs news and notes: Ben Brown steps up, Liam Hendriks’ comeback and more

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Chicago’s front office does not expect to execute a major trade in May. But that process of scouting players, gathering information and reading the markets never really stops. And the Cubs have both a roster that can compete for a World Series title and a multitude of pitching injuries. For an overview of where things stand – and where this could be heading in the summer – The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their preliminary list of starters on the radar for the trade deadline.

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Chicago&rsquo;s front office does not expect to execute a major trade in May. But that process of scouting players, gathering information and reading the markets never really stops. And the Cubs have both a roster that can compete for a World Series title and a multitude of pitching injuries. For an overview of where things stand &ndash; and where this could be heading in the summer &ndash; The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their preliminary list of starters on the radar for the trade deadline. Go to <a href="http://HelloFresh.com/FT10FM">HelloFresh.com/FT10FM</a> now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount

The pitchers the Cubs could target at the trade deadline

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Blockbuster trades do not typically happen at this point in the baseball calendar. Still, it is not too early to start asking about how the Cubs will approach the trade deadline this summer. The team has performed at such a high level – and endured so many pitching injuries already – that the trade deadline will be a dominant topic around Wrigley Field. For an early read on the market, potential targets and possible trade chips, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are here for an interactive show, responding to listeners.

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Blockbuster trades do not typically happen at this point in the baseball calendar. Still, it is not too early to start asking about how the Cubs will approach the trade deadline this summer. The team has performed at such a high level &ndash; and endured so many pitching injuries already &ndash; that the trade deadline will be a dominant topic around Wrigley Field. For an early read on the market, potential targets and possible trade chips, The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are here for an interactive show, responding to listeners.
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Cubs mailbag: Questions about the trade deadline are already starting

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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: Trade deadline ideas

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