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Win number eight wasn’t pretty, but the Royals got the job done in an 11-7 victory over the Tigers to extend their wining streak. The Royals won all seven games of their homestand, just the fourth time in club history they have had a perfect homestand of seven or more games. If you had “Salvador […]
A bit wilder sort of game broke out on Sunday, but the result was the same. The Royals teed off on the Tigers bullpen, including Andrew Sears in his major league debut, all game long. The offense fought back repeatedly, but just couldn’t keep pace as the Royals swept them out of Kauffman Stadium with […]
Detroit Tigers (61-68) vs. Kansas City Royals (57-74) Time/Place: 2:10 p.m., Kauffman Stadium SB Nation Site: Royals ReviewMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: TBA vs. LHP Daniel Lynch IV (4-4, 2.83 ERA) Left-hander Andrew Sears is expected to be promoted on Sunday to serve as the Tigers’ bulk arm for a bullpen game, but he may have […]
The Kansas City Royals are the hottest team in the MLB currently, and no it’s not a typo. They have ripped off seven straight victories and won 8 of their last 9 games. The Royals are now 57-74 on the season. They sit 11 games back of the White Sox and 7.5 games out of […]
The Detroit Tigers’ woes continued on Friday night, losing for the fourth straight time and seventh of the last eight games in a 3-1 final against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The offense has been arctic cold of late, scoring just seven runs over those four straight losses, which left no breathing room […]
It was a remarkably quick game as both teams combined for only 10 runners total. The Royals evened the season series and took the weekend series with a 3-1 victory over one of the teams that bedeviled them so much earlier in the season. Watching this game, you might not have realized just how well […]
Detroit Tigers (61-67) vs. Kansas City Royals (56-74) Time/Place: 7:10 p.m., Kauffman Stadium SB Nation Site: Royals ReviewMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Drew Anderson (4-4, 4.01 ERA) )vs. RHP Michael Wacha (6-8, 3.58 ERA)
The Royals are already riding their longest winning streak of the season and look to make it even longer tonight. The team’s most consistent pitcher, Michael Wacha, will take the mound for the Royals. Wacha is tied for the AL lead in Quality Starts and is fourth overall. So he’s not just consistent, but he’s […]
Anne Rogers has an update on Maikel Garcia’s injury. The Royals placed Garcia on the 10-day IL ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Tigers after the third baseman strained his left hamstring while running the bases Thursday against the A’s. An MRI revealed a Grade 1-plus strain, so Garcia could be out anywhere from […]
What a season it has been for Jordan Walker. Regardless of how he finishes the 2026 campaign, it will go down as an unqualified success. I will admit, every time Walker has gone through a slump I have found myself wondering if the party is over. That is more of a me problem though. As […]
The New York Yankees kept adding to their bullpen depth, agreeing to a minor league deal with right-hander Eli Morgan. Morgan had been designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on August 13, cleared waivers, and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha before electing free agency. New York wasted little time scooping him up. The Version New York Is Betting On Two years ago, Morgan was one of the more dominant relievers in baseball. He posted a career-best 1.93 ERA across 42 innings...
The Detroit Tigers opened up the second half of their six-game road trip on Friday night with a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals, extending the latter’s winning streak to seven games. Troy Melton came close to throwing a quality start, but the bullpen did as it has been wont to this season and […]
Noah Cameron pitched five scoreless, and the Royals swatted three home runs as KC beat Detroit 5-2. Almost a month ago on July 23rd, the Royals faced Troy Melton and the Tigers in Detroit. Randy Dobnak did Randy Dobnak things, not allowing any runs, but not pitching deep into the game. Troy Melton did Troy […]
The Tigers’ woes continue as they dropped their Friday game to the Royals 5-2. After a, shall we say, unpleasant series against the Pirates, the Tigers had a day to rest and reflect before heading to Kansas City to take on the Royals. Hopefully a break in the city of Hallmark and BBQ would be […]
Detroit Tigers (61-64) vs. Kansas City Royals (55-74) Time/Place: 8:10 p.m., Kauffman Stadium SB Nation Site: Royals ReviewMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Troy Melton (7-1, 1.71 ERA) vs. LHP Noah Cameron (7-8, 4.16 ERA)
For a few weeks now, I have tied my enjoyment of Royals games to two factors. If Jac Caglianone has a good game, I’m happy. But also if Noah Cameron pitches well, I’m happy. Sure, there are lots of other fun players, lots of other important players, and wins are always nice. But these are […]
August 21: Garcia has been officially placed on the IL today, per the Royals. Outfielder Matthew Lugo has been recalled in his place. The Royals also made a pitching swap, optioning right-hander Carlos Durán and recalled fellow righty José Cuas. August 20: The Royals are likely to place Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list […]
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals must pursue a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte this offseason.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked you how much money you’d be comfortable giving Jac Caglianone in a theoretical […]
Scott Barlow‘s return to the Royals organization lasted about seven weeks. The former Kansas City closer, who signed a minor league deal with the Royals in early July after being cut loose by the A’s, was released yesterday, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. The 33-year-old Barlow has had a bizarre season. He pitched poorly […]
First things first: The Kansas City council voted on a proposed city funding package for a new Royals stadium yesterday, and as expected, it sailed through, with councilmembers voting 11-2 to approve a series of agreements promising $600 million in cash plus at least $500 million in tax breaks toward a new $1.9 billion stadium at […]
Yankees are stockpiling assets for the stretch run.
Kansas City officially approved a $600 million funding commitment for a downtown Royals stadium by an 11-to-2 vote, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down everything that led to it. Jeremy’s interview with Councilman Duncan, who voted no, adds real texture to the conversation, particularly his concerns about the lack of a completed financial […]
Yesterday, the Kansas City Council voted to approve the plan negotiated by the city manager with the Kansas City Royals to provide funding of $600 million to help the team build a new downtown stadium new Crown Center. Councilmember Johnathan Duncan has been one of the more vocal people about the situation, so I reached […]
The Yankees and reliever Eli Morgan are in agreement on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 30-year-old righty had been with the Royals organization but elected free agency after being designated for assignment earlier in the week. He’ll now head to the Yankees’ Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Triple-A affiliate and provide […]