This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cubs as Michael Soroka's Injury Further Highlights Cubs' Poor Deadline Strategy. The Chicago Cubs made four moves before the trade deadline. None of them were difference makers on paper.

One strange thing about being a sports executive, a vital part of the job usually stays hidden. Bad trades you don't make are often the difference between success and failure, but rarely is any

The Cubs have already made a flurry of moves at the trade deadline, but they still may be interested in acquiring Shane Bieber.

The Chicago Cubs can't keep waiting around to extend MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstong, especially after Roman Anthony's new deal with the Boston Red Sox.

With an All-Star Game in the fold and an extension reached with President Jed Hoyer, Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts has had a good week.