The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Mike Soroka from the Washington Nationals for two prospects on Wednesday night.

The Chicago Cubs acquired Michael Soroka, 27, who is on an expiring contract after signing a one-year, $9 million deal in December with Washington.

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 Chicago Cubs have only two days remaining to address their biggest weakness. In comparison to the other National League contenders, the Cubs have a shaky starting rotation. Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga are the only two current pitchers Chicago should feel confident starting in a playoff game,

The Chicago Cubs’ win Wednesday evened the season series against the Milwaukee Brewers. It sets up a huge five-game series at Wrigley Field in August.

Andrew Vaughn powers the Brewers over the Cubs, Nick Kurtz shows off the leather, Kyle Schwarber hits a true Schwarbomb and more from Tuesday's MLB action.

Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam and had a career-high six RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3

Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to back a strong start from Quinn Priester, who won his ninth consecutive decision in the Milwaukee Brewers' 9-3 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

Ryne Sandberg meant so much to Cubs fans and the City of Chicago that it’s impossible to think of him as just a baseball player. WGN's Dana Rebik reports from outside Wrigley Field. More info:

Chicago Cubs legendary second baseman and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg has died following a nearly two-year battle with prostate cancer, his family announced Monday night. He was 65.

Iowa Cubs manager Ryne Sandberg during a game against the Oklahoma City RedHawks at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Thursday, July 15, 2010. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman Future Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg,