The Chicago Cubs made two moves already ahead of the MLB trade deadline to bolster their pitching staff, acquiring the versatile Michael Soroka from the Washington Nationals. and veteran Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles.

M ILWAUKEE -- In the midst of a heavyweight battle for first place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs are still scouring the landscape for help before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. On their wish list: two starters, a reliever, a potential upgrade at third base and perhaps a backup center fielder.