In addition to vigorously pursuing Juan Soto, the New York Yankees are also looking to fortify the rotation behind ace Gerrit Cole. On that front, Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay revealed on his radio show that the Yankees have reached out to ace lefty Max Fried,

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.

As the White Sox look for their perfect Garrett Crochet trade suitor, the Cubs and Reds have thrown their names into the mix.

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

Aidan Miller and Justin Crawford are both in the top 100. Miller struggled once promoted to Double-A, but Crawford had a fantastic season. Andrew Painter, the former top prospect in the Phillies system, has not pitched since 2022. Their other top 100 guy is Starlyn Caba, who slashed just .228 .385/.284 between Rookie Ball and Low-A this season.

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?

A major league executive tells ESPN the Chicago White Sox pitcher lines up perfectly with a nascent American League East contender.

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.