Will the Chicago Cubs boost their rotation with the acquisition of longtime Houston Astros star Framber Valdez?

In virtually the clout of dark, the Houston Astros made a deal with the Chicago Cubs to snatch up a young pitcher.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (0-2, 5.95 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (3-4, 2.38 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 57 strikeouts) : Astros -186, Cubs +158; over/under is 7 1/2 runs ...

The Houston Astros are beginning to be a team that could buy ahead of the MLB trade deadline later this month. Over their last 13 games, they have gone 11-2. That has placed the Astros in legitimate ...

The Cubs are in the market for a top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher, and David Schoenfield of ESPN predicted them to land ...

There have been a lot of hints from MLB insiders and Jed Hoyer himself that the Chicago Cubs aren't done adding pieces to their roster this offseason. What those additions ultimately look like will be ...

Chicago needs a playoff ace. Can the Cubs outspend rivals and lure ace Framber Valdez, offering the biggest contract in ...

A trade's success is not determined by a prospect's stats, but if it were, the Houston Astros would be getting great value.

"The Cubs need a top-of-the-rotation starter, a guy they feel more confident handing the ball to in a playoff game than they ...

Orioles gain momentum in the race for Ranger Suarez as Astros stay interested, and the Phillies’ stance remains uncertain.