Cubs can't sell at trade deadline, insider says

The Chicago Cubs were expected to engage in a legitimate battle for National League Central division superiority with the Milwaukee Brewers this season. After hiring manager Craig Counsell away from the Brewers in the offseason, National League observers thought the team had enough talent and ability to battle the best teams in the senior circuit. After dropping a 5-2 decision Friday to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the team's first game after the All-Star break, the Cubs have fallen to 47-52 this season.