With the Braves out of contention and the Cubs making a push toward the World Series, this hypothetical trade proposal between the two teams makes perfect sense.

Traditionally speaking, come the All-Star break, MLB pundits and Cubs fans alike are doling out blame for another sub-.500 first half. Or maybe they’re watching in horror as the Cardinals or the Brewers awaken from their early-summer slumber and obliterate Chicago’s 1.

The dead sprint to the trade deadline is here, and for the Chicago Cubs, it's no secret what the priority is before July 31 arrives. Heck, president Jed Hoyer has said as much for weeks: This team needs pitching help, both in the rotation and in the bullpen.

Even if the Cubs aggressively bolster their roster, they'll need to depend on their stars and manager to hold off the Brewers.

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The Chicago Cubs are expected to be active at the MLB trade deadline. That could include trading for a starting pitcher and third baseman, among other needs. Th

The Chicago Cubs have been off to a great start to the season and will be looking to continue the momentum in the second half.

Two and a half years ago, the Cubs signaled that the rebuild was over and they were getting serious about winning by signing Swanson to a seven-year deal worth $177 million.