Cubs Seek Long-Term Ace Before Deadline | Chicago Cubs News

The Cubs are on the hunt for a long-term ace before the 2026 trade deadline, aiming to fix shaky rotation depth without sacrificing future prospects—passing on high-profile rentals like Skubal or Ryan to avoid repeating past mistakes, and instead eyeing pitchers under team control, even if it means waiting for coaching magic to unlock potential stars like Peralta. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/88d7916f31f0d2aa