The Chicago Cubs could be one of the more intriguing teams to follow at the trade deadline. What could their approach be at the deadline?

Chicago's search for pitching includes a rental closer and a controllable frontline starter. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

It is no secret that the Chicago Cubs are on the lookout for pitching help ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year.

Jim Bowden of The Athletic provided some intel ahead of the MLB trade deadline on all 30 teams. Regarding Chicago, he said the team’s top priority is to acquire a starting pitcher with six names in their sights. So, we’re ranking the six Cubs trade targets in terms of how they should be prioritized.

It has been known for a while now that the Cubs will look to add to the ballclub before next week’s Trade Deadline. Not that it needed to be, but waking up Wednesday morning tied for the best record in the Majors might’ve helped confirm that even more.

The Cubs and Brewers are set to open a three-game series Sunday as the top two teams in the National League. With the Cubs’ 5-4 win against the White Sox Sunday, claiming the series win at Rate Field, the Cubs (62-43) remained tied with the Brewers for the best record in the NL.

If the Cubs want to have as many options as possible heading into next week's trade deadline, this is not the way to do it. Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo has been mentioned as a pitcher who