The San Diego Padres might consider trading Dylan Cease at the trade deadline, and the Chicago Cubs could emerge as the best landing spot for a deal.

The addition of the one of the best power hitters in baseball would take the Chicago Cubs fearsome lineup to a new level.

The Chicago Cubs could be one of the more intriguing teams to follow at the trade deadline. What could their approach be at the deadline?

The Cubs, the City of Chicago, and Major League Baseball are set to officially announce next week that Wrigley Field has been awarded the 2027 All-Star Game. Sun-Times sources confirmed the rollout, which will include officials from all parties, is scheduled for Aug. 1, as Crain’s Chicago Business reported Wednesday night.

Instead of letting Josiah Hartshorn head off to Texas A&M, the Chicago Cubs made sure their sixth round pick would turn pro by offering him a historic deal.

The Chicago Cubs didn’t do much in the way of signing free agents over the offseason, opting to do much of their tinkering through trades. The free agents the Cubs did sign have done their jobs well and will be crucial in the stretch run.

Lugo has above-average stuff, and given his extensive experience in the league, he’d fit nicely on a contender like the Cubs. He owns a 2.94 ERA and has struck out 93 hitters in 107.0 innings.