The Chicago Cubs, with the NL's best record, host the struggling Kansas City Royals in an interleague series.

The Chicago Cubs, sharing the National League's best record, will host the Kansas City Royals in an interleague series starting July 21. The Cubs have won recent series against the Yankees and Red Sox, while the Royals struggle offensively, ranking last in the American League with 343 runs. The Cubs will start reliever Ryan Brasier in a bullpen game, and the Royals will counter with rookie pitcher Noah Cameron. Both teams have several injured players.