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.

When later speaking about the injury to Pete Crow-Armstrong, The Athletic reported that the Cubs are already exploring the market for potential upgrades. While there’s no way to replace him given his play throughout the year, they could be interested in an insurance policy to ensure his health moving forward.

Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was not in the Chicago Cubs' lineup on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals, due to soreness in his right knee, but manager Craig Counsell told reporters he's hoping to have the All-Star "back in there (Tuesday).

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 on Tuesday night.

The Chicago Cubs quietly climbed to the top of the National League ahead of the All-Star break thanks to a long losing streak by the defending champions Los Angeles Dodgers, but the Milwaukee Brewers have closed the gap in the NL Central thanks to a 10-game winning streak.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game to be played on July 23, 2025 on ESPN.

Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 12-4

Salvador Perez crushed a two-run homer that extended the Kansas City Royals' lead over the Chicago Cubs.