A crucial trade deadline is coming and the Chicago Cubs should be adding to one part of the roster in particular.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to be one of the most aggressive teams at the trade deadline when it comes to going for it this year.

The Cubs are favored (-114) in a projected close game against the Twins (-106). The starting pitchers are Cade Horton (3-2) for the Chicago Cubs, and David Festa (2-3) for the Minnesota Twins. Here's everything you need to prepare for Wednesday's Cubs vs.

Find the latest odds, spread and score prediction for the Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins MLB game on ESPN to be played on July 9, 2025 on ESPN.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins MLB game to be played on July 8, 2025 on ESPN.

Ryan Jeffers and the Twins defeat Justin Turner and the Cubs, 8-1. More From This Game; Chicago Cubs; Minnesota Twins; Ryan Jeffers

The Cubs come off an excellent 5-1 homestand and play six road games before this year’s All-Star break next week. To give you an idea of how much this team has changed so quickly, the Cubs’ starting pitchers the last time they visited Target Field two years ago were Drew Smyly,