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As Chicago Cubs drop Kansas City Royals series, improving the pitching staff remains trade deadline priority
The Chicago Cubs came into the season expecting right-hander Colin Rea to factor into the rotation in some capacity. The 35-year-old had 76 career big-league starts before joining the Cubs, and the organization expected that experience to be valuable as they tried to build a pitching staff with depth and multi-inning options.
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Kansas City Royals 8-4 at Wrigley Field
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch, left, wipes his face with a towel in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Royals on July 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 8-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals on July 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field.
Chicago Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals odds, tips and betting trends | July 23
The Chicago Cubs (60-41) will host the Kansas City Royals (49-53), in the final game of a three-game series, Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. ET. The favored Cubs (-147 moneyline odds to win) play at home against the Royals (+123). The scheduled starters are Colin Rea (8-3) for the Chicago Cubs, and Seth Lugo (6-5) for the Kansas City Royals.
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