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.

Starting pitching and a third baseman are on the Chicago Cubs' shopping list ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden.

The Chicago Cubs are going to do everything they can to reach the World Series for the first time since 2016. That is the mindset from the front office and that includes each and every possibility. According to recent reports,

Legendary Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg posted an update to his health on Instagram, saying he is "continuing to fight" his cancer.

The rookie third baseman came out of the All-Star break with four hits, including a homer, in three games against the Red Sox, but is that enough to keep the Cubs from shopping for a third baseman?

The Chicago Cubs need to add a starting pitcher this month, and they've been linked to Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara for quite some time now.

This is not the intent of the pitch clock. In fact, it's a shining example for umpires of how not to implement it.

The right-hander managed a K/9 rate of 12.7. He also logged two saves.The Bessemer, Ala., native spent all four seasons of his collegiate career in Tuscaloosa, being thrust into action immediately with 10 appearances as a freshman in 2022.