Royals keeping Seth Lugo on 2-year, $46 million deal
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The Chicago Cubs need a third reliable starting pitcher, and the Kansas City Royals have the man for the job in last season's Cy Young runner-up, Seth Lugo.
The Chicago Cubs are in a rough patch and have seen their National LeagueCentral lead give way to the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago’s recent struggles canbe traced back to their starting pitching, which hasn’t been good in July.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNWhere To Watch Cubs vs. Royals Game 2? TV Channel, Streaming Options, Starting Pitchers, And MoreOn Tuesday, the Cubs vs. Royals series will continue from Wrigley Field. After a rough start to the series, the Chicago Cubs will be looking to even things up. The Cubs will be leaning on All-Star lefty Matthew Boyd to get them back on track as he takes the mound against the Royals.
Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong hit solo shots for the Cubs, who entered tied with Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central and the best record in the majors.
The Cubs are currently facing the Royals and have check in about two of their starting pitchers ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
The Chicago Cubs fell to .500 since the All-Star Break with an 8-4 loss against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Normally, losing two of three against an AL Central team in July wouldn't be a big deal to the Cubs. In this case, it might be.
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.