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Vinnie Pasquantino hits two of Royals' four homers, Kansas City tops Cubs 8-4

Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four two-run homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading the Royals past the Chicago Cubs 8-4

Chicago Tribune · 24m

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Kansas City Royals 8-4 at Wrigley Field

Cubs first baseman Michael Busch, left, wipes his face with a towel in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Royals on July 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 8-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals on July 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Cubs lose as Royals take 2 of 3 games at Wrigley Field

Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit solo shots for the Cubs, who entered tied with Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central and the best record in the majors.

Royals win key series over Cubs

Major League Baseball · 2h

Royals win key series over Cubs with Deadline decisions looming

With the July 31 Trade Deadline coming up, this week marked an important one for the Royals. If they wanted to pave their way out of being sellers at the Deadline, the team needed to take care of business against the Cubs to begin the week.

FanSided · 1h

Cubs lost much more than a series with brutal showing against Royals

The Chicago Cubs fell to .500 since the All-Star Break with an 8-4 loss against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Normally, losing two of three against an AL Central team in July wouldn't be a big deal to the Cubs. In this case, it might be.

ESPN · 14h

Cubs and Royals play to determine series winner

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game to be played on July 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Cubs, Trade Deadline

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 2h

Cubs Have 'Checked In' With Royals for Pitching Ahead of Trade Deadline

With now just over a week to go ahead of the MLB trade deadline, real reports of discussions between teams are starting to surface rather than just rumors or id

Yahoo! Sports · 21h

Cubs trade idea would bring Seth Lugo to Chicago in deadline blockbuster

The Chicago Cubs have lost the lead in the National League Central. They seem set up for a tight race with the Milwaukee Brewers for the division title.

FanSided on MSN · 1d

Cubs' surprise trade deadline fit could wind up deciding the NL Central

Given all that, it's probably time for Kansas City to face the reality of their season and sell at the trade deadline. And if the Chicago Cubs play their cards right, that choice could wind up deciding the NL Central.

Royals calling up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from minors

ESPN on MSN · 20h

Royals' Hill, 45, makes season debut as oldest player in MLB

Kansas City's Rich Hill became the oldest player in the majors after making his season debut Tuesday against the Cubs.

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

Rich Hill Becomes Oldest Player in Majors at 45 With Start Against Cubs

Rich Hill became the oldest active player in baseball when he started against the Cubs in Chicago on Tuesday night after the Kansas City Royals selected the 45-year-old from Triple-A Omaha

The Washington Post · 1d

Royals calling up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from minors for a start against the Cubs

The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors

Royals rest Bobby Witt Jr. after scare despite win over Cubs

Witt sat out the series finale after a brief injury scare the night before. During a plate appearance on Tuesday, the 25-year ...

7hon MSN

Kansas City Royals call up MJ Melendez as road trip nears conclusion in Chicago

Dick Mountain is back, and he's older than ever. The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from ...

7hon MSN

Royals at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 23

Its Wednesday, July 23 and the Royals (49-53) are in Chicago to close out their series with the Cubs (60-41). Seth Lugo is ...

Pete Crow-Armstrong out of Chicago Cubs lineup Monday with a bruised right knee and RHP Ben Brown recalled

A bruised right knee kept Pete Crow-Armstrong out of the lineup for Monday’s game against the Kansas City Royals.

2hon MSN

Royals’ Salvador Perez joins list of legends with latest historical achievement

Royals catcher Salvador Perez continued his incredible run of success at Wrigley Field and reached a significant milestone.

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