Preview the July 21 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday, putting an end to Boston’s 10-game winning streak. Right-hander Colin Rea toed the rubber for the Cubs and allowed just one run on four hits over five innings of work, striking out five batters and walking four.

Visit ESPN for Chicago Cubs live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025 season schedule.

The following night, the Brewers won, 1-0, over the Cubs in a blood pressure-spiking ballgame. Yet Murphy's tone remained unchanged. Get daily updates on the Packers during the season.

The New York Yankees couldn’t overcome Max Fried’s early exit and a quiet afternoon at the plate, dropping Saturday’s game to the Chicago Cubs, 5-2, in the Bronx. Fried labored through three innings before leaving with a blister on his pitching hand.

This summary highlights recent sports events, including Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon success, NBA trades involving Jay Huff and Cam Whitmore, Liverpool's tribute to Diogo Jota, Lewis Hamilton's podium dreams,

The Chicago Cubs may have just won the game of the year, for the second time in less than a week. After defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks last weekend, their flair for the dramatic sprouted up ...

The New York Yankees host the Chicago Cubs after Cody Bellinger hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-0 win over the Cubs.

The Milwaukee Brewers seek to avoid being swept by the Chicago Cubs as they close out their the teams' three-game series on Sunday afternoon, May 4 at American Family Field.. Right-hander Freddy Peralta (3-2, 2.52) takes the ball for Milwaukee while left-hander Shota Imanaga (3-1, 2.77) counters for Chicago.