Long-Time Cubs Trade Target Not Expected to Be Dealt at MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been an ugly year for some of the top players in Major League Baseball, including right-hander Sandy Alcantara. It was all but guaranteed entering the year that the Miami Marlins were expected to move on from the right-hander.

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Matthew Boyd gave a small pump of his fist and a quick pound of his glove as he started walking off the field in the fifth inning.

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.