The Chicago Cubs need starting pitching, of that there is no secret. But they may have ended up scouting a target on Friday night on the south side of town.

"If the Pirates care enough about things like rivalries and standings to rebuff the Cubs' advances, the Cleveland Guardians ...

The Cubs definitely need an upgrade vs. left-handed pitching and Castro has been good against them this season. In 80 plate appearances vs. LHP, Castro has an .857 OPS, with a slash line of .288 ...