The San Diego Padres reportedly tried getting All-Star starting pitcher and their former No. 1 overall prospect Mackenzie Gore back from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline.

Having already acquired Mike Soroka from the Washington Nationals, the Chicago Cubs are still making a push for All-Star left-hander MacKenzie Gore.

Mackenzie Gore is generating significant MLB trade deadline buzz, but the Washington Nationals are likely to retain the left-hander.