# Cubs Eye Skubal Before Deadline | Chicago Cubs News

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Podcast: [Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433)
Published: 2026-07-30T17:58:11+00:00
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## Resource

The Cubs are eyeing Tigers ace Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline, leveraging personal ties between GMs Jed Hoyer and Scott Harris—and Skubal’s spring training roots in Arizona—to sweeten the deal. But landing the Boras-protected pitcher could cost a fortune, demanding deep farm system sacrifices, as the Tigers weigh what they’ll demand in return. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c17f3f9d0e5b969b

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