Gregorio, a power-hitting catcher who recently transferred from Northern Illinois to Auburn, said he has worked out for five MLB teams, including the Chicago Cubs.

With a 55-38 record and a two-game lead in the National League Central, the Cubs have easily cleared the first threshold.

Chicago Cubs Linked to Trade That Would Boost World Series Chances originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs are one of the best teams in baseball so far this season. While they have been playing at an impressive level throughout the first half of the 2025 campaign, they could still use an upgrade or two.

A crucial trade deadline is coming and the Chicago Cubs should be adding to one part of the roster in particular.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch Among All-Time Great First Basemen In Key Stat. Michael Busch has been on an absolute tear lately.

The Chicago Cubs have ticked off all the boxes when it comes to the intangibles often associated with a championship team. In terms of team character, they’ve shown persistence, true grit, and a tenacious self-confidence not seen on the North Side since the “We never quit” 2016 Cubs brought home the first World Series title in 108 years.

The entire middle of the order is deserving of playing in the All-Star Game, meaning the Cubs are in a great place as we approach the break.

Chicago Cubs (55-38, first in the NL Central) vs. New York Yankees (52-41, second in the AL East) New York; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Chris Flexen (5-0, 0.83 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 17 strikeouts);