The Chicago Cubs need to add a third baseman and a pitcher. They could kill two birds with one stone in a huge trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Chicago Cubs' Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg sends a heartfelt message and update on his health to Cubs' fans amid his battle with prostate cancer.

Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins spoke to media members on Friday and gave updates and timetables for the return of two key players.

If all goes to plan, Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg intends to watch postseason games at Wrigley Field this fall. The 65-year-old Sandberg issued a health update on Wednesday, roughly seven months after announcing that his prostate cancer had relapsed and spread to other organs.

With rookie Matt Shaw struggling offensively, might Jed Hoyer be adding a third baseman to his midsummer shopping list?

CHICAGO — A look at the playoff odds should instill confidence for the Chicago Cubs and their fans. According to Baseball Reference, the Cubs entered Friday with a 98.6 percent chance of making the postseason. FanGraphs had them at 93.7 percent. And this was before Friday’s 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox will face Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field.

Cubs get off to sharp start in second half as All-Star snub Seiya Suzuki delivers 3-run home run against Red Sox