The Chicago Cubs have enjoyed a strong start to the season, but that reportedly won't stop them from trying to improve ahead of the trade deadline.

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.

The Chicago Cubs have experienced some issues at third base this season, but it looks like those issues might be solved both now and in the future. After earning the job to begin the season, rookie sensation Matt Shaw was eventually sent back down for about a month with struggles at the plate to begin his big league career.

Chicago Cubs veteran Justin Turner was predicted to get moved or see little playing time as the season progresses.

"Words like 'consistent' and 'reliable' sometimes don't feel like they do Jameson enough justice," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.

White Sox manager Will Venable returns to face his previous team on Friday, while the Cubs have a 10-day homestand that kicks off Thursday.

The Cubs are the best team in the NL Central, but they have a future star at the AAA level in Kevin Alcantara who need to be called up.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been one of the most dynamic, electric, and exciting players in baseball, whose season-long performance has been a massive contributor t

The Chicago Cubs entered Monday’s series opener leading MLB in run scoring percentage (36%), the rate at which a baserunner eventually scores, and second in stolen base percentage (85%).