CHICAGO — 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. Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals as part of an offseason trade. He is 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts at Omaha.

The Cubs' Matt Shaw and Carson Kelly went deep off Noah Cameron (4-4) in the second, but the rookie lefthander was in control for most of the first six innings.

Kansas City's offense erupts for 12 runs to cruise past the Cubs in a commanding 12-4 win on the road.

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 are labeled the best fit for Miami Marlins Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara ahead of the trade deadline.

Crow-Armstrong sat out Monday’s series-opening loss to the Kansas City Royals with a bruised right knee he sustained on a slide in Sunday’s game. Manager Craig Counsell had expressed optimism that the 23-year-old could play after a one-game reprieve.

Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong, right, is consoled by manger Craig Counsell, left, after being caught while trying to steal third base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Chicago.