Royals and Cubs play August 7 game as Tolbert debuts for Kansas City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Kansas City Royals face off against the Chicago Cubs on August 7 with Tyler Tolbert making a notable entrance into the lineup. The Cubs will start Kevin Gausman, a new acquisition who relies primarily on three pitches. The Royals have made adjustments to their lineup, possibly in response to their recent performance issues in pitching. This game is ongoing with both teams looking to strengthen their standings as the season progresses.
- •Tyler Tolbert debuts for the Royals against the Cubs on August 7.
- •Kevin Gausman starts for the Cubs after his recent acquisition.
- •Royals have adjusted their lineup for this matchup.
- •Game is currently in progress as teams aim to enhance their season outcomes.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Royals vs Cubs, August 7 live discussion
"Is Tyler Tolbert the new face of the franchise?
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