Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Royals (49-52) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (59-41). Rich Hill is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Matthew Boyd. Salvador Perez went yard twice last night as the Royals blitzed the Cubs in Game 1 of the series last night,

Although the Kansas City Royals have disappointed this year it doesn't mean they can't contribute to a division title in 2025, it just won't be their own. At 49

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.

The Cubs are currently facing the Royals and have check in about two of their starting pitchers ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The Kansas City Royals routed the Chicago Cubs 12-4 on Monday night, moving to 49-52 on the season. In the win, catcher Salvador Perez went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs, and he also moved up a very prestigious list in American League history.

That’s because of who is starting the game for the Royals: It’s 45-year-old left-handed pitcher Rich Hill, who was added to Kansas City’s 40-man roster on Tuesday and recalled to make the start. History nuts will love all the amazing things about Hill’s start for the Royals. Here are seven fascinating nuggets from the Royals and others.

Rich Hill will play for his record-tying 14th MLB team when he pitches for Royals vs. Cubs on Tuesday. He played four seasons with the Dodgers and two games with the Angels.

Thirty-five-year-old former All-Star Seth Lugo would be quite possibly the best starting pitcher traded at the Jul. 31 deadline--if the Royals decide to cut bait. So with Kansas City sitting at 49-52,