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It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Orioles-Royals prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Orioles-Royals. The Baltimore Orioles could become a great team this season, or they could become an ordinary team, or they could be somewhere in between. The O’s get back Felix Bautista as their closer after his […]

It’s a getaway day in Milwaukee as the Kansas City Royals face the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Brewers prediction and pick. Game one of the series on Monday was a high-scoring affair. Michael Massey got to scoring going on a ground rule double that drove home Jonathan […]

The Royals just got done dominating the most recent game in this series. The Brewers are desperate for a win after starting the year 0-4. These two need a win to build some momentum in the early part of the season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Royals-Brewers prediction and pick. […]

The Guardians make the trip to Kansas City to face the Royals! These two teams have high expectations this season, but the Royals, in particular, have a lot of talent and could make some noise. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Royals prediction and pick. Guardians-Royals Projected Starters Gavin Williams vs. […]

The Cleveland Guardians open their season with a trip to the Kansas City Royals for an AL Central matchup. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Royals prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: Guardians-Royals […]

The Kansas City Royals reached the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons last year. Royals fans have renewed hope in the team thanks in large part to rising star Bobby Witt Jr. In 2024, he became the only shortstop in baseball history with multiple 30/30 seasons. And expectations are even higher in 2025 […]

The New York Yankees come into the 2025 MLB season with high expectations even after losing Juan Soto. That is mostly because of Aaron Judge, the Yankees captain who hit 59 homers last year. He won the American League MVP unanimously, beating out Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. In a preseason poll, staffers at The […]

The Kansas City Royals have been dealt a scare ahead of Opening Day. Slugger Vinnie Pasquantino suffered a hamstring injury in spring training on Saturday and will be evaluated on Sunday to determine the severity, per Anne Rogers. Pasquantino said he feels fine but knows it’ll be up to the medical staff to diagnose how […]

The Chicago Cubs have officially parted ways with veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, granting him his release following a request triggered by an opt-out clause in his minor league contract. Lopez, 30, initially signed with the Cubs as a non-roster invitee in early February, aiming to secure a spot as a versatile defensive piece in the […]

The Kansas City Royals are coming off an impressive 2024 season where they finally returned to the playoffs. While their roster is already very talented, the ball club added an intriguing piece on Friday in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Royals have acquired utility man Mark Canha, as reported by insider Jon Heyman. […]

Alex Gordon will be enshrined as the 31st member of the Royals Hall of Fame, with the Kansas City Royals naming him the lone inductee of the 2025 class on Friday morning. Gordon’s induction ceremony is set for June 13 at Kauffman Stadium before the Royals face the A’s. He will receive a blue jacket, […]

The Kansas City Royals have defied expectations and positioned themselves as legitimate playoff contenders. With a rising superstar in Bobby Witt Jr., a reliable starting pitching staff, and a team identity centered around speed and defense reminiscent of their 2015 World Series championship squad, optimism is high in Kansas City. However, despite these strengths, one […]

Kansas City Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exited Wednesday’s spring training game in Peoria, Arizona, after getting hit by a fastball in ht fifth inning of a contest versus the Seattle Mariners. However, it doesn’t seem that the infielder suffered a major injury, with Jeff Passan of ESPN reporting that Witt did not break […]

The Kansas City Royals made the playoffs in 2024, powering out of their rebuild with an 86-win season. Bobby Witt Jr finished second in MVP voting and got all of the attention. But Royals first baseman Vinnie ‘Pasquatch’ Pasquantino was a star as well, with 97 RBIs in his third season. He spoke with MLB […]

The Kansas City Royals reached the playoffs in 2024 for the first time in nine years. Led by third-year shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and veteran catcher Salvador Perez, the Royals swept the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card Series before losing to the New York Yankees in the ALDS. Entering his 15th season in the […]

Former Kansas City Royals first baseman Mike Moustakas will sign a one-day contract with his former team and retire from baseball as a Royal. The Royals announced that they will have a pregame retirement ceremony for Moustakas when they host the Detroit Tigers on May 31. Moustakas was a member of the Royals from the beginning […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge cruised to his second career AL MVP Award last season, winning the honor unanimously. The Bronx bomber led the majors in just about every meaningful offensive category in 2024 as he and one-year rental Juan Soto dragged New York to the World Series. But Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby […]

Early in the offseason, the Kansas City Royals acquired Jonathan India and shipped off Brady Singer in a blockbuster trade; nonetheless, the team has remained relatively quiet the rest of the winter. On Wednesday, the team announced they have made a signing to add to their pitching depth. The Royals have signed left-handed pitcher Ross […]

The Kansas City Royals have awarded their GM a new deal after the team made the playoffs in 2024 for the first time since 2015. J.J. Picollo has received a contract extension that runs through 2030, with a club option for 2024, the Royals announced on Monday. They also picked up manager Matt Quatraro’s club […]

After making the postseason, the Kansas City Royals will look to replicate their 2024 season. Fans hope for even better baseball as we continue our MLB odds series with a Kansas City Royals over/under win total prediction and pick. The Royals went 86-76 last season, making the playoffs as the second wildcard and stunning the Baltimore […]

The Kansas City Royals and starting pitcher Cole Ragans are reportedly in agreement on a three-year, $13.25 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. So with Ragans still under team control for a few years, why did they decide to offer Ragans this deal? “The deal covers this year and his first two arbitration […]

Major League Baseball free agent Anthony Santander signed with the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason, but another team pursued him aggressively. That team is rumored to be the Kansas City Royals, per The Athletic. Kansas City reportedly offered Santander a three-year deal worth $66 million. The Royals weren’t able to present Santander with the contract […]

The Kansas City Royals have just made a much-needed move to improve their bullpen by signing two-time All-Star Carlos Estévez on Wednesday, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Pending a physical, Estévez is closer to a two-year deal with a club option for 2027. The financial details of the deal haven’t been revealed yet. The 32-year-old right-hander […]

Shortstop continues to be one of the most competitive positions in MLB, as young stars like Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz inject a new and powerful dose of enthusiasm into their respective fan bases. Veterans Corey Seager, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are still doing their part to elevate the […]

Jonny Gomes, a two-time World Series champion and 13-year MLB veteran, is transitioning from the field to the front office as he joins Indie Pro, a rising independent sports agency, as a full-time agent. Indie Pro, co-founded by sports executive Joe Poletto and veteran agent Chris Lemonis, is known for its player-focused approach. “Jonny Gomes, […]

The Kansas City Royals improved by 30 wins in 2024 and made the playoffs after an eight-year drought. Their core of young stars is led by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr, who finished second in American League MVP voting. They must surround him with talent to make the most of his long-term commitment to the team. […]

The Kansas City Royals have made some intriguing moves this winter. For instance, the Royals traded for Jonathan India in a deal with the Cincinnati Reds at the beginning of MLB Free Agency. As the winter progresses, moves become a bit more scarce. But teams can still agree to deals, as Kansas City has done […]

The Kansas City Royals shocked most of the MLB world by making it to the playoffs in 2024 — with Bobby Witt Jr. putting together an MVP-caliber season. They simply ran into the buzzsaw that is the New York Yankees in the ALDS. But the good news is that the Royals have now built for […]

Free agent pitcher Michael Lorenzen went under-the-radar last season and was extremely effective for the Kansas City Royals down the stretch. As Lorenzen navigates free agency, he has a shocking plan to make him a more appealing-option to a few teams. Lorenzen and his agent, Ryan Hamill of CAA, are planning to market him as […]

The Kansas City Royals surprised many people when they decided to be active in free agency last offseason. President of baseball operations J.J. Picollo acknowledged the restlessness that permeated the clubhouse and fan base, and with a green light from ownership, he brought in crucial difference-makers like Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha. Stunning results followed […]

Undoubtedly, Mike Trout is one of the greatest players to ever step on a baseball field. Yet, despite his extraordinary individual accomplishments, the Los Angeles Angels have consistently failed to build a contending team around him. With Trout now 33 years old, battling injury concerns, and the Angels mired in mediocrity, it’s time to consider […]

The Cincinnati Reds have officially traded second baseman Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brady Singer. The move addresses significant needs for both teams as they prepare for the 2025 season. “Trade: The Kansas City Royals are acquiring outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Cincinnati Reds, […]

Juan Soto’s free agency has captivated the attention of Major League Baseball this offseason. With teams like the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly involved, it seems like it is a guarantee that Soto will end up in a major market. That may not […]

The Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals want to wheel and deal during the MLB offseason. A deal isn’t imminent, but the two clubs are working on a possible trade involving Reds second baseman Jonathan India and Royals righty starter Brady Singer, per C. Trent Rosencrans and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The two were […]

The Kansas City Royals made a 30-win improvement in 2o24 and finally returned to the playoffs. While it was a disappointing end in the ALDS, the future is bright for KC. Bobby Witt Jr will likely finish second in AL MVP voting, Vinnie Pasquantino had an excellent season, and their pitching staff was strong. The […]

There is no doubt that the New York Yankees’ most pressing order of business this offseason is to keep Juan Soto in the Bronx. Soto was as good as advertised in his first season in pinstripes, tallying 8.1 WAR (per Fangraphs) across 157 games while forming a formidable duo with Aaron Judge in the middle […]

The Kansas City Royals, who need to make big moves after a frustrating ALDS finish this past season, secured a big piece of their starting rotation after agreeing to a three-year, $51 million contract with RHP Michael Wacha, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal will earn Wacha $18 million in 2025 and 2026 and $14 […]

Kansas City Royals catcher and 13-year MLB veteran Salvador Perez is the 2024 recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball announced Monday morning. The honor is bestowed upon a player “who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field,” per […]

The Kansas City Royals were one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season. After losing 106 games in 2023, they had an incredibly productive offseason and completely turned things around, earning a Wild Card spot, advancing past the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card round before being knocked out of the ALDS by the […]