The Royals head to the friendly confines of Wrigley Field this week, just a train ride away. They swept the Cubs there in 2021, but have lost the series to them each of the last two seasons.
The Cubs have missed the playoffs each of the last four seasons, but come into this series with the second-best record in baseball. They cooled down in June with a 13-13 record, but they’re getting hot again, winning 10 of their last 15, with series wins over the Yankees and Red Sox in the last week.
Kansas City Royals (48-52) vs.