Cubs face Royals as PCA eyes another 30/30 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Chicago Cubs (67-49) play the Kansas City Royals (48-68) at Kauffman Stadium today. The Cubs have recently won 13 of 20 games since the All-Star break, maintaining a six-game lead for the top Wild Card spot. Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an impressive season, aiming for a second consecutive 30 HR/30 SB year. The Royals will debut pitcher Daniel Lynch IV today, while the Cubs have not confirmed starters for the rest of the series. Both teams deal with injury issues, especially the Cubs who have 14 pitchers on the Injured List.
- •Cubs won 13 of last 20 games after All-Star break
- •PCA seeks second consecutive 30/30 season
- •Royals starting Daniel Lynch IV for first time
- •Cubs have 14 pitchers on Injured List
- •Cubs lead Royals in offensive and defensive stats
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Royals series preview
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs series preview: Is PCA the MVP?
"The Cubbies come to town with one of the best players in baseball.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 7:00 PMOn The Horizon: Cubs vs. Royals series preview
The Cubs visit an AL Central team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:00 PMCubs series preview: Is PCA the MVP?
The Cubbies come to town with one of the best players in baseball.
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