According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, Morton is quickly becoming a compelling trade chip. “Don’t look now, but the symbol of the Orioles’ early collapse, right-hander Charlie Morton, is emerging as a legitimate trade candidate,

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly targeted a former All-Star pitching acquisition as the MLB trade deadline nears.

The Chicago Cubs will be adding a pitcher or two at some point before the trade deadline. All signs are pointing to them bolstering both their starting rotation and bullpen, but how aggressive the front office and ownership group decides to be will determine who they might pursue.