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At the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants made a move that was both painful and practical, sending longtime outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte. While Giants fans may be sad to see the longest-tenured player leave, the front office deserves credit for […]

The Kansas City Royals were buyers at the trade deadline as the team eyes a playoff berth with a second-half push. And new addition Mike Yastrzemski helped power Kansas City over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series opener. However, the Royals lost the game and their leadoff hitter on Saturday. Jonathan India got drilled […]

The Kansas City Royals climbed back to the .500 mark with a statement win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, kicking off August with momentum. But it was a three-word quote from Bobby Witt Jr. that stole the postgame spotlight. When asked about new teammate Mike Yastrzemski, who made his debut following the […]

The Kansas City Royals are shuffling the roster after bringing in some talent at the MLB trade deadline. Kansas City announced Saturday they are adding pitchers Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert to the active roster, per the team’s social media. In order to make room for the hurlers, Kansas City is designating pitcher Thomas Hatch […]

Only a day after joining the Kansas City Royals from the San Francisco Giants, veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski wasted no time making an impact for the Royals, launching a two-run homer in his first plate appearance with the club on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The 370-foot shot to right-center came […]

The Kansas City Royals made an unexpected move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants. The deal gives the club a timely boost to its struggling outfield as Kansas City continues a quiet but determined push toward the American League playoff race. MLB Network took to […]

Just ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, the Kansas City Royals completed a trade for left-handed starter Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jeff Passan, more often than not, was the first to report the trade. The Pirates acquired first baseman Callan Moss and left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk from the Royals in exchange for Falter. […]

The San Diego Padres have already made the biggest move at the MLB trade deadline, picking up Mason Miller. But if you looked at social media quickly later on, you may have thought that they made an even bigger deal. Fear not, Los Angeles Dodgers fans. This is not a Freddie Freeman trade. The Padres […]

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Texas Rangers have emerged as active players in the relief market. They already have clear targets in mind. According to Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network, the Rangers have shown strong interest in two bullpen arms. These include Phil Maton of the St. Louis Cardinals and Hunter Harvey of […]

The Kansas City Royals are in the thick of the American League wild card battle. However, losing Kris Bubic hurts the Royals’ chances, even after a big win on Wednesday. After going through regulation without any runs being scored, Kansas City broke through in the tenth inning. Royals catcher hit a walk-off RBI single off […]

The Kansas City Royals have made a litany of moves surrounding their pitching staff. Royals manager Matt Quatraro has his work cut out for him if his team wants to secure a wild card spot. Kansas City took a step in the right direction when they extended Seth Lugo. However, Rich Hill’s time with the […]

The Kansas City Royals (52-54) have given their fans just enough hope heading into the final two months of the 2025 campaign, taking two out of three versus both the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians to pull within four games of the final American League Wild Card position. They also acquired Randal Grichuk in a […]

The Kansas City Royals finally returned to the playoffs in 2024 on the back of their pitching staff. But the 2025 season has not been as kind to them, as they are four games out of the final AL Wild Card spot. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Kansas City seemed like a potential seller. […]

The Kansas City Royals are scrapping and clawing for playoff position in the American League, but as a below .500 team they could very well end up being sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. There are a handful of Royals players, specifically pitchers, that other contenders around Major League Baseball will find valuable on the […]

Bobby Witt Jr. finished second in AL MVP voting last season behind Aaron Judge’s monster 58-homer campaign. But the Kansas City Royals’ star made MLB history in 2024, becoming the first player to start their career with three straight 20/20 seasons. He also became the only shortstop with multiple 30/30 seasons. While Witt has fallen […]

Randal Grichuk’s time with the Arizona Diamondbacks came to an emotional end Saturday, and the cameras were there to capture his final goodbye. In the middle of the D-backs’ game, Grichuk was informed he had been traded to the Kansas City Royals. As the news spread through the dugout, teammates made their way over to […]

Just a few days away from July 31, the Major League Baseball trade deadline is underway. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Eugenio Suarez have dominated the spotlight, but other players on the roster have been moving. In their latest dump, Arizona sent veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals. The trade is one of […]

The Kansas City Royals have a team with a foursome of big-time power hitters. They include All-Star Bobby Witt Jr., veteran catcher Sal Perez and a pair of youngsters in Vinny Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone. It would not be a surprise if any one of those players hit a long ball with the game on […]

Jac Caglianone has been a revelation as a rookie in Major League Baseball. The slugger was called up by the Kansas City Royals earlier this season. Since getting to the major leagues, he has given the Royals a boost in power. However, Matt Quatraro had to replace him with MJ Melendez in left field on […]

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Kansas City Royals find themselves in a complicated position with All-Star starter Seth Lugo. Despite his name being frequently floated in trade rumors, Royals general manager J.J. Picollo made it clear on Wednesday that Kansas City is in no rush to move on from its ace. […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the fence at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. On one hand, young stars like Jac Caglianone have given Kansas City faith. On the other, the Royals have plenty of players the could trade, like Seth Lugo and Lucas Erceg. If they make a move at the MLB trade […]

Amidst the heat of the summer trade talks, few targets pique the interest of contending clubs quite like Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Fresh off several seasons of consistent performance—including ERA marks in the mid-3.00s or lower despite lacking premium fastball velocity, Lugo finds himself at the center of a tantalizing trade proposal that […]

The Kansas City Royals made a noteworthy roster shakeup on Friday, designating veteran utility man Cavan Biggio for assignment in order to reinstate right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, pitcher Jonathan Bowlan was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. The decision to DFA Biggio raises eyebrows, especially given his recent […]

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes has built an elite roster. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has made the most of it, despite their bullpen’s recent struggles. However, the Major League Baseball trade deadline gives them a chance to add to their wealth. For example, Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo would be an upgrade […]

The Kansas City Royals were able to defeat the Chicago Cubs in their latest game, and though it may not mean much to some, others could feel differently. Seth Lugo is one of those people, and as the trade deadline approaches, the Cubs have been interested in him. Most players seem to know when they’re […]

With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Kansas City Royals are facing a tricky decision — keep veteran right-hander Seth Lugo and continue a push toward the postseason, or move him for controllable talent to strengthen the roster long term. One name that’s surfaced in connection with Kansas City: Boston Red Sox […]

The Kansas City Royals added pitching depth on Wednesday. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Kansas City is acquiring right-handed pitcher Joey Krehbiel for cash considerations. “Krehbiel, 32, was not on Rays’ 40-man roster and had been pitching at Triple A,” Rosenthal added on X, formerly Twitter. The 32-year-old pitcher made his big league […]

The Kansas City Royals added a historic name to their rotation Tuesday night, and it comes with one of the most improbable resumes in the game. Rich Hill, the 45-year-old left-hander, made his season debut for the club at Wrigley Field, officially tying MLB history by pitching for his 14th different franchise, matching Edwin Jackson’s […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the market for starting pitching and the Kansas City Royals figure to be trade deadline sellers. With the Royals currently visiting Wrigley Field, it could be a match made in heaven, and the Cubs have checked in with their opponents about their starters. “The Cubs have checked in with the […]

Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder John Rave has three career Major League home runs to his name, but his most recent may mean the most — so far. Rave hit a solo shot in the 7th inning of the Royals’ 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, and he had his […]

This year, Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone is having a historic season. Earlier this month, he hit the longest home run for a rookie in franchise history, 466 feet against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Now, he’s added another dimension to his still-growing aura with another dinger. This time, it came in the second inning against […]

The Kansas City Royals should be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. They are well out of the AL Central, which is currently dominated by the Detroit Tigers, and stuck in a crowded AL Wild Card race. That could include trading Seth Lugo, who finished second in Cy Young voting last year. The Royals made […]

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and some teams are still seemingly deciding on of they will be buyers or sellers. On Friday, rumors ignited around the Kansas City Royals after insider Ken Rosenthal speculated the front office could be sellers at the deadline despite having already traded for Adam Frazier. During a guest […]

Even in a frustrating 3-1 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gave fans at Kauffman Stadium a reminder of why he’s considered one of the best young talents in baseball. In the top of the third inning, Witt ranged to his right, snagged a grounder off […]

Francisco Lindor’s three-run blast helped propel the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals in their series opener on Friday. Juan Soto added a ninth-inning homer as New York won for the sixth time in the last nine games. On Saturday, Soto was at it again, sending a Jonathan Bowlan slider into the fountains […]

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been just as good as ever. The fourth-year pro earned his second straight All-Star selection in 2025, even if he is a reserve. Kansas City fans have enjoyed Witt Jr.’s stellar performances for years. On Sunday at Kauffman Stadium, they will honor him with a competition similar […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is on Tuesday. As the final weekend approaches before the break, players are being selected to join and replace others in the Midsummer Classic. On Friday, Kansas City Royals rising star third baseman Maikel Garcia is replacing Tampa Bay Rays’ Brandon Lowe. Lowe was added to the IL on Friday. […]

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is this Tuesday. Many of the players who initially were selected to represent the National or American League are being replaced due to injury or the decision not to participate. That is the case once again in this situation. Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez is replacing Texas Rangers starting […]

The Kansas City Royals have caught a rhythm over the past few games, and it looks like there is life surrounding the team. After their latest win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they’ve won seven of their last 10 games and are sitting in second place in the AL Central. This has led teams to wonder […]