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After a dominant series sweep of the Kansas City Royals to begin the home stand, the Colorado Rockies were swept at the hands of one of the best teams in baseball. Despite solid pitching from the home team, the Rockies offense could not solve the Tampa Bay Rays staff, falling 4-0 for their fifth shutout […]
The Kansas City Royals are well out of the American League Wild Card race as August begins. Just two years after making the postseason, they are tumbling into another season of mediocrity. The Royals sold some pieces at the MLB trade deadline, but held onto starting pitchers Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo. Keeping both of […] The post Royals’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The trade deadline was on Monday. But the Royals are still working out some deals! Minor leaguers are not subject to the trade deadline, so the Royals have reportedly acquired infielder Jacob Berry from the Marlins, according to a report from Isaac Azout at Fish On First. Berry was hitting .251/.372/.362 with four home runs […]
The Royals have acquired infielder/outfielder Jacob Berry from the Marlins, reports Isaac Azout of Fish on First. The Marlins get cash in return. Though the trade deadline has passed, trades are still allowed for players who haven’t been on a 40-man roster all season, as MLBTR explained earlier today. Acquiring Berry would have been more […]
The Chicago Cubs finalized Kevin Gausman’s debut plan Wednesday after acquiring the veteran starter from the Toronto Blue Jays. The trade strengthens Chicago’s rotation, with Gausman scheduled to debut Friday against the Kansas City Royals. The Cubs landed the veteran righty on Sunday in exchange for prospects Ty Southisene and Brett Bateman. The deal brought […] The post Kevin Gausman gets 100% real on trade, receives Cubs debut date appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Kansas City Royals announced a litany of moves ahead of Tuesday’s return to action, but the injury situation gets worse. Royals starters Luinder Avila and Stephen Kolek are slated for Tommy John surgery today, putting their 2027 availability into question. “It’s been a tough year injury-wise all the way around,” Quatraro said. “You know, […]
Bobby Witt Jr. is the best Kansas City Royals’ best player. The only problem is that he has been on the injured list for the last 11 games. But tonight, he was back in the lineup, and he immediately made his presence known. So, too, did Kyle Isbel, in his first game back since June […]
The Royals got on the board first tonight against Joe Ryan. A pair of singles followed by a sac-fly RBI by Salvador Perez got the job done. Then, Michael Massey ripped a double to left-center to make it 2-0, Royals. The Twins, who struggled against Randy Dobnak the last time they faced him, continued those […]
Today, Salvador Perez will be crowned the Kansas City Royals Home Run King. I suppose technically he was crowned that in the record books the moment he hit #318. But today, right around the time this is scheduled to publish, Salvy will be honored with an on-field ceremony. Before the game, Royals players were wearing […]
First Pitch: 6:40 PM CDT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.com Know thine enemy: Royals Review After getting some needed pitching help at the trade deadline, the Twins will face off against the Royals. On the mound this evening will be Joe Ryan and Randy Dobnak. Last time […]
Though he didn’t lay out his exact plans, Craig Counsell made it pretty clear in talking with reporters on Tuesday that Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes will (probably) start on Friday and Saturday in Kansas City. Gausman’s regular turn would have been on Thursday, but pushing him back allows him to acclimate a little more … The post Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes to Start This Weekend in KC appeared first on .
We can’t go a day without a roster move. And the Jays are going with a six man rotation with Soriano and Taillon added to the rotation. Our starters for the next few days: There is a note that Kevin Gausman will be making his first start for the Cubs against the Royals. Did they […]
The Kansas City Royals are apparently collecting ulnar collateral ligaments like Infinity Stones, and they’ll soon have two more for their collection. Before Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, Royals manager Matt Quatraro told the gathered reporters that pitchers Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will both go under the knife for Tommy John surgery tomorrow. […]
Royals manager Matt Quatraro informed reporters, including Anne Rogers of MLB.com, that right-handers Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will both undergo Tommy John surgery tomorrow. Both pitchers will miss the remainder of this season and likely all of 2027 as well. Kolek is already on the 60-day injured list. Avila is on the 15-day IL […]
The Royals claimed left-hander Connor Thomas off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha, per a team announcement. Kansas City had an open 40-man spot after designating Matt Strahm for assignment earlier today, so no corresponding move is necessary. Thomas, 28, has pitched 11 2/3 major league innings and been shelled for 27 runs in […]
The Royals announced a pair of roster moves this afternoon: I think no one will be surprised to see Bobby Witt Jr. back and subsequently that Andrew Velazquez is no longer needed and therefore gets a DFA. Bobby went on the IL two weeks ago and was likely to return quickly based on the information […]
Meantime: 7.32 ERA this season. His HR/9 is 9.8 and his BB/9 is 3.5. He’s coming off three appearances in a row with at least one run allowed and he’s given up four home runs since the beginning of July, when his ERA was 5.53. So the answer is no. No to a Phillies return. […] The post The Royals Have Designated Matt Strahm for Assignment appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Twins are under .500, but just one game out of a playoff spot (talk about missed opportunities for the Royals if they were halfway decent!) That was enough for them to be buyers at the trade deadline. They weren’t super aggressive, but they did add a starting pitcher with a good track record who […]
The Kansas City Royals announced multiple roster moves on Tuesday following Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Bobby Witt Jr. was reinstated from the injured list, as the All-Star shortstop is set to make his return to the lineup. Right-handed pitcher Jose Cuas was also recalled from Triple-A. In corresponding moves, left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm and […] The post Royals get Bobby Witt Jr. boost, DFA ex-Phillies star appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Royals announced that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. has been reinstated from the injured list and right-hander José Cuas has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha. In corresponding moves, left-hander Matt Strahm and infielder Andrew Velazquez have been designated for assignment. Strahm, 34, came to Kansas City in what’s now a clearly regrettable offseason trade. The […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Royals fans and fans across the country. The trade deadline has passed and with it, most any reason to follow the Royals for the remainder of the year. They don’t have any high-level prospects […]
The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Kansas City Royals’ decisions left fans in disbelief. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco dissect the moves, and the notable lack of others, as the front office’s approach comes under real scrutiny. The Kris Bubic for Carlos Duran swap headlines a deadline that many are already calling […]
Sam McDowell covered the Royals’ decision-making at the trade deadline. But the most consequential decisions the Royals made were the moves they refused to make. And they entail a big risk. The Royals hung on to starting pitchers Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo, despite interest from contending teams, though general manager J.J. Picollo characterized the […]
The dust has settled, and the hard trade deadline is over. There were some big trades this year. There were some notable non-trades this year, too—we’ll get to that, later. Kansas City was quiet, though, with only a handful of deals completed. Let’s grade the ones that they did, and one that they didn’t do. […]
6:45PM: The Royals moved Connor Seabold from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to make room for Hoffman on the 40-man roster. Seabold has been out of action since the start of July due to a right lat strain, and he now won’t be able to return until the very end of August […]