The latest development for the Cubs is a calf injury to veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon sustained while running in a bullpen session, which Craig Counsell says is going to keep him out for at least a month.

Zachary Rotman of FanSided believes the Cubs can win the trade deadline by pushing for a starter and reliever from a National League Central foe.

There’s a difference between playoff odds and World Series odds,” Jed Hoyer said. “Just getting in is not necessarily the ticket."