The Chicago Cubs are expected to make some real upgrades over the course of the next week ahead of the trade deadline. They have been the center of rumors for months, and now with July 31 almost a week away,

The Cubs have a lot of background information on Houser, who has suddenly re-emerged to become the new ace on the South Side.

The Cubs can't afford to make these mistakes. Chicago has been linked to some starting pitchers who would immediately backfire at Wrigley Field.