Royals call up LHP Rich Hill
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No one older has ever pitched for the Kansas City Royals. Rich Hill set the new record on Tuesday night when he took the mound for Kansas City against the Cubs. He broke a mark previously held by Gaylord Perry, according to MLB Network's Sarah Langs.
Veteran pitcher Rich Hill has been called up to the Kansas City Royals, making him the oldest active player in the MLB.
Its Tuesday, July 22 and the Royals (49-52) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (59-41). Rich Hill is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Matthew Boyd. Salvador Perez went yard twice last night as the Royals blitzed the Cubs in Game 1 of the series last night,
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The Royals knew they had the next nine or so games to turn things around before the Trade Deadline. The team’s top hitters were going to have to step up to keep them in the American League Wild Card race.
“The Royals have signaled a willingness to trade, but with an eye toward competing again next year -- meaning they aren't willing to part with the core of their pitching staff,” wrote Olney. “Other teams say Kansas City is (unsurprisingly) looking to upgrade its future offense in whatever it does.
Our family believes in the power of sports to unite, uplift and inspire,” Steve Miller, chairman and governor for RSL and the Utah Royals FC, said. “Bringing in local partners who share our love for Utah will help ensure our clubs continue to thrive both on and off the field.
Thirty-five-year-old former All-Star Seth Lugo would be quite possibly the best starting pitcher traded at the Jul. 31 deadline--if the Royals decide to cut bait. So with Kansas City sitting at 49-52, 4 1/2 games out of Wild Card position, is it worth sacrificing a realistic shot at the playoffs for a prospect haul?
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