Deadline Dossier: Cubs Eye Three Arms as Market Heats Up

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As the MLB trade deadline nears, the Cubs are aiming to add three arms (two starters and a reliever) while navigating injuries and limited catching options; the White Sox, having just added Luis Castillo, may still pursue another starter; the Yankees need a bat as their offense has struggled despite solid pitching; Orioles sit in wild-card contention with teams watching Taylor Ward as a potential trade chip; the Blue Jays stay open for business, weighing expiring contracts and relievers, in a busy market.
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