The Chicago Cubs will likely not have their chance to bid on arguably the best pitcher in baseball, at least not yet.

The Cubs lead the Majors in runs scored per game (5.82), have two legitimate MVP contenders in Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong, a solid bullpen with a combined ERA of 3.57, and enough starting pitching to make it through the summer.

It is, and always will be, about pitching. "The quest for opportunities in pitching," manager Craig Counsell said, "it's 365 days (a year)."