Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill’s return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had two hits as Chicago ended a two-game slide.

If the Chicago Cubs make the postseason, adding another quality starter who can slot into a playoff series would make them a serious World Series threat.

The Kansas City Royals have made their move to add help in the outfield by trading for Arizona Diamondbacks veteran Randal Grichuk.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four two-run homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading the Royals past the Chicago Cubs 8-4

The Royals won the series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field and knocked Chicago out of first place in the NL Central.

Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Decision After Loss to Cubs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Superstar Bobby Witt Jr. is in his fourth season with the Kansas City Royals after being selected second overall in the 2019 MLB Draft.

It has been known for a while now that the Cubs will look to add to the ballclub before next week’s Trade Deadline. Not that it needed to be, but waking up Wednesday morning tied for the best record in the Majors might’ve helped confirm that even more.

Right away, Chicago Cubs starter Matthew Boyd demonstrated that he was completely in control of the game. Through two innings, Boyd threw 18 total pitches, efficiently carving up Royals hitters. He continued his efficiency through four innings,