The Chicago Cubs need a third reliable starting pitcher, and the Kansas City Royals have the man for the job in last season's Cy Young runner-up, Seth Lugo.

Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon threw 47 pitches during a bullpen session Friday at Wrigley Field, per the Cubs. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on July 4 with a right calf strain. Prior to his injury, Taillon had a 4.44 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP across 95.1 innings, including 10 quality starts.

Jon Morosi appeared on a segment of MLB Central on Wednesday and was asked by host Lauren Shehadi about which potential trade candidate has boosted his stock the most in recent weeks. Morosi believes Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera is worthy of holding that distinction.

On the latest ABC7 Sports Overtime, Dionne Miller went over the start of Chicago Bears Training Camp with it being Ben Johnson's first year as head coach, and the Cubs and White Sox facing off after the break.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Cubs Release Positive Injury Updates on Pair of Important Pitchers. Jed Hoyer has repeatedly stated the Chicago Cubs are looking to add pitching.

Preview the July 25 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Cubs lineup had a bit of a different look Friday, going up against White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser, who is in the midst of the best season of his career. Switch-hitting Vidal Bruján got the start at third base over Matt Shaw, and left-handed hitting Reese McGuire started behind the plate.

The Chicago Cubs have been the subject of tons of deadline rumors, but there are only a couple of players they should entertain blockbusters for.