The Chicago Cubs could be a legitimate contender for one of the top pitchers on the market, not via free agency, but through a trade with their crosstown rival

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are reportedly in the mix to acquire pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox in an offseason trade.

The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have made trades in the past, most notably a deal that sent starter Jose Quintana to the North Side for a package of prospects including Eloy Jimenez and Dylan Cease.

MLB season approaches, teams like the Chicago Cubs are looking to bolster their rosters by pursuing top talent, including a star pitcher from the Chicago White Sox. The MLB offseason is heating up, with New York Yankees star Juan Soto dominating headlines.

The Chicago Cubs need to make a splash and the Athletics need prospects. This trade could help both.

The Chicago Cubs 2nd basemen Nico Hoerner’s name has once again been thrown out in trade discussions, this time involving the Seattle Mariners. In a report written by the Seattle Times Adam Jude, the Chicago Cubs have had “preliminary talks” with the Seattle Mariners involving a trade which would send INF Nico Hoerner to the Mariners.

Nearly any contending team or those hoping to contend have shown some level of interest in White Sox All-Star starting pitcher Garrett Crochet. Add the Cubs and Reds to the list, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

It isn’t unheard of for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox to make trades, but could the teams link up for a blockbuster deal involving Garrett Crochet?

The Cubs are among the teams involved in the trade sweepstakes for White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Wednesday.