With Pete Crow-Armstrong out due to a bruised knee, Seiya Suzuki will play center field for the first time in his MLB career.

In flashes, Brown has shown the top-of-the-rotation material the Cubs saw when they traded veteran reliever David Robertson to the Philadelphia Phillies at the 2022 deadline. Brown had been overlooked in the 2017 MLB Draft — the Phillies selected him in a 33rd round that no longer exists — but he popped up as a prospect that summer.

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).

The Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 6-1 on Sunday to avoid a post-All-Star sweep at Wrigley Field. Leadoff hitter and possible trade chip Jarren Duran went 0-for-3 at the plate during the game, but was clearly willing to leave it all on the field to get the win.

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The ball directly went towards the left side of the field in a deep knuckle curve, which left the onlookers stunned for a moment. The ball went right towards the netted basket on the ivy-coloured wall, which gave hope to the Kansas City Royals.

Former Alabama team captain Kade Snell signed with the Chicago Cubs for $200,000, according to Baseball America's Carlos Collazo. Snell inked his under-slot deal Saturday. He was chosen last week with the 151st overall MLB Draft selection. The pick's slot value was $465,400.

The Kansas City Royals will almost certainly trade their ace, but which teams around the league could be the best fits for the star?