If the Chicago Cubs had their wish, they likely would have added a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher to their rotation before their series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The worst-kept secret is that the Cubs will be adding a starting pitcher before Thursday's trade deadline, but it remains to be seen if they will be able to land a controllable ace to boost their rotation during the closing months of the season.
As the baseball world prepares for the deadline, ESPN's collection of baseball insiders pulled the curtain back on why the Cubs haven't made a move yet.