The Chicago Cubs will be buyers leading up to the MLB trade deadline on July 31, with a focus reportedly on starting pitching, third base and relievers.

A start on Tuesday will make him the oldest active player in baseball.

The Kansas City Royals are calling up Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha for what will be the 45-year-old left-hander's 21st season, multiple outlets reported Monday.

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.

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

Finally, the Red Sox flood gates opened, and they departed Chicago with a 6-1 win on Sunday, avoiding a sweep against the major league-leading Cubs thanks to Abreu’s two home runs and Bregman’s one.

The Chicago White Sox will try to keep a three-game road win streak going when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays.

Matt Vierling delivered a two-out, two-strike RBI single in the top of the eighth, sending the Tigers to a skid-busting 2-1 win over the Rangers at Globe Life Field.