The Cubs ’ lineup had a bit of a different look Friday against White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser, who is in the midst of the best season of his career. Switch-hitting Vidal Brujan got the start at third base over Matt Shaw, and left-handed-hitting Reese McGuire started behind the plate.

It’s Friday, July 25 and the Cubs (60-42) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (37-66). Shota Imanaga is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Adrian Houser for Chicago. The Cubs are 1-3 in the past four games and coming off a series loss to the Royals where they dropped two of three.

During their 3-1 loss to the Mets on July 12, the Royals were surprised that a replay review of a stolen base by Bobby Witt Jr. was overturned and he was called out. Witt was ruled to have come off the base at some point.

The Chicago White Sox had a historic spurt after returning to action, becoming the first team in MLB history to win each of their first 4 games out of All-Star break by 5-plus runs.

The post Royals acquire veteran pitcher in trade with Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Kansas City Royals added pitching depth on Wednesday. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Kansas City is acquiring right-handed pitcher Joey Krehbiel for cash considerations.

Eight teams have checked in on talented but struggling star and if the White Sox can trade him before confronting that $20M option decision, they need to do it.

The Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals play the nightcap of a doubleheader and the second game of a 3-game set Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals -158, White Sox +133; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox face the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead. Chicago has gone 15-17 in home games and 21-43 overall.

Chase Meidroth, Colson Montgomery, Austin Slater and Mike Tauchman homered for the White Sox, who clobbered the Cubs 12-5 in the City Series on Friday.