Cubs vs Royals Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jul. 22
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By calling up Rich Hill for Tuesday's showdown with the Chicago Cubs, the Kansas City Royals put the 45-year-old left-hander in position to make history.
Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 12-4.
Kansas City Royals captain Salvador Perez points skyward as he crosses home plate after homering in the fourth inning of a Monday, July 21, 2025 Major League Baseball game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Kamil Krzaczynski Imagn Images
With the trade deadline approaching and the Kansas City Royals visiting Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs seem intent on poaching either Seth Lugo or Kris Bubic.
After posting a series win to begin the second half of the regular season, the Chicago Cubs take a share of the National League's best record into an interleague series with the visiting Kansas City Royals on Monday.