M ILWAUKEE -- In the midst of a heavyweight battle for first place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs are still scouring the landscape for help before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. On their wish list: two starters, a reliever, a potential upgrade at third base and perhaps a backup center fielder.

The MLB trade deadline is a day away and the Chicago Cubs have to make several additions to bolster their roster for the final two months of the regular season that will hopefully lead to a deep run in October.

With the Cubs holding one of the best records in baseball and Thursday’s 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline looming – offering an opportunity to further bolster the roster – the team has invested to continue its longtime partnership with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.