​Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images1 last-minute trade Cubs must make before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Chicago Cubs want to upgrade their pitching staff by Monday at 6 p.m. ET Major League Baseball trade deadline. This team considers itself a legitimate World Series contender, and the Cubs have looked brilliant during a pair of double-digit winning streaks and throughout other key areas of the schedule.But team president Jed Hoyer knows there is work to do if he is going to give manager Craig Counsell a team that is capable of beating the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason.The Dodgers just served notice that they are not satisfied with two consecutive World Series titles. They want a third and they let the rest of Major League Baseball know by trading for ace left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal late Saturday night. The Cubs also had a heavy interest in Skubal as did the New York Yankees, but the Tigers chose the Dodgers as their dance partner because they offered three excellent prospects in return for Skubal’s services for the rest of the season.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)The Cubs have to find at least one starting pitcher if they are going to join the battle and fight on somewhat even terms for their first World Series title in a decade.Chicago made one trade Sunday when the Cubs sent disappointing starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later as well as cash considerations. The Cubs knew they were going to move Taillon through a trade or releasing him when they designated him for assignment Monday.That move may be considered addition by subtraction, but they still need a big-time pitcher. While they could not get Skubal, they need to turn their attention back to the Tigers.Casey Mize could be a winning addition for the CubsMandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesThe 29-year-old Mize has been having a solid year and while he does not have the profile of his former teammate in Skubal, he could be very effective the rest of the season and into the playoffs.Mize has made 16 starts for the Tigers this season and 8 of those have been quality starts. While he has a 4-6 record, Mize has a 2.70 earned run average. He strikes out nearly one batter per inning as he has fanned 85 batters in 86.2 innings. He has only walked 19 battersand he has also allowed just 5 home runs this season. That has to appeal to Hoyer and Counsell since Wrigley Field can turn into home run heaven when the wind at Wrigley Field is blowing out.Mize was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2018 and he made his debut with the Tigers in 2020. He had a rather up-and-down career through the 2024 season, but he was able to turn things around last season. Mize was excellent throughout 2025 when he had a 14-6 record and made the American League All-Star team. He made 28 star