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Royals cutting ties with Starling Marte makes their trade deadline hesitancy look so much worse

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Vinnie and Maikel return, Royals cut Marte

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Teams Already Regretting Deadline Trades 😖

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Noah Cameron's shocking surge could put him in driver's seat for Royals' 2027 Opening Day nod

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Royals offense explodes in victory over Athletics https://t.co/0546sE0C2w

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Most games with a HR and a SB in the last 5 seasons: 27 — Shohei Ohtani 21 — Francisco Lindor 20 — Bobby Witt Jr. See the full list here ➡️ https://t.co/C6UfHVKYmY

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Bobby Witt Jr. picks up 3 hits and 3 RBI as the @Royals win the opener!

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#Royals win 9-5. Every KC batter reached base. Bobby Witt Jr 3-4, 4R, 3RBI, HR, SB Jac Caglianone 3-5 2RBI Two big bats returned from the IL: Maikel Garcia 2-5 in 1st game since 6/22 Vinnie Pasquantino 1-4 w/a double in 1st game since July 28

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Game Recaps

Athletics vs. Royals (08/17/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 9-5 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Royals vs. Angels (08/16/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-0 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Royals vs. Angels (08/15/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 1-0 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Royals vs. Angels (08/14/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 7-6 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Royals vs. Dodgers (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

KAN at LAD Game Highlights

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals - 08/11/2026

Royals vs. Dodgers (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Cubs vs. Royals (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Cubs vs. Royals (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 6-4 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Athletics vs. Royals (08/17/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 9-5 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Royals DFA Starling Marte

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The best hitting MLB debuts in Royals history

Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Athletics series preview: Their rebuild suffers a setback

The A’s have

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New MLB Power Rankings 📊

🔥 Padres surging 😩 Red Sox out of gas 📲 Full rankings midway through August

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Royals News: Vinnie Pasquantino, Maikel Garcia returns, KC's rising farm ranking, Carlos Santana

From returning stars, to better farm system recognition, to old friends looking for a new home, there's plenty of headlines for Royals fans to palate this week.

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Kansas City Royals news: Almost a no-no from Noah

And is Randy Dobnak in next year’s rotation?

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Every Team's Top Award Candidate 🏆

Contenders for MVP, Cy Young, ROY and more across the league 📲

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Cameron dazzles again as Royals shut out Angels to win series

The lefty continues to be unhittable

Royals vs. Angels (08/16/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-0 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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Royals aren't doing themselves any favors by stashing power-hungry prospect in Double-A

The Royals have a lot to be excited about on the farm, including Carson Roccaforte's immense power. How long will the Royals opt to keep in Double-A?

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Best Scenarios for Each Team's Season ⏩

How each team would ideally like this season to end at this point

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Reid Detmers proves too much for KC, Royals lose fourth of road trip

Sometimes you just gotta tip your cap.

Royals vs. Angels (08/15/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 1-0 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Royals can't afford to go another offseason without upgrading at this position

Some may think that August is too early to discuss offseason plans, but if you're the 50-73 Kansas City Royals, there's nowhere else really to look than the fut

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Kansas City Royals news: How is Salvy’s elbow?

Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Jac Caglianone refuses to give up, leads Royals to victory over Angels

Stop, Jac hammer time!

Royals vs. Angels (08/14/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 7-6 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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Angels series preview: A battle of two of the worst teams in baseball

Bad and badder.

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Royals Reacts Results: Fans offer vote of no confidence

John Sherman’s assurances didn’t inspire anyone.

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Most Bizarre Superstar Slumps 📉

Breaking down the struggles of Paul Skenes, Cal Raleigh, more 📲

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Royals to play Red Sox in “Field of Dreams” game in 2027

Go the distance.

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Caglianone’s Future Position Provides Royals’ Positive After Dodgers Series to Forget

The Los Angeles Dodgers sweep the Kansas City Royals, but silver linings are shining through the 2026 clouds.

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Royals take high-upside gamble on ex-All-Star hurler (but this can't be their free agent strategy)

With Tony Gonsolin now in the mix, the Royals' rotation picture for 2027 may've gotten clearer. But there's no denying he comes with red flags and uncertainty.

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2027 Field of Dreams Game 🌽

Red Sox and Royals will be next matchup to take the cornfield in Iowa August 12th

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3 names emerging as surefire options for Royals bullpen in 2027, 1 they need to leave in 2026

Kansas City's bullpen has been a mess all season, but the evaluation window is open. Time to separate the future pieces from the players just burning innings.

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Kansas City Royals news: Good and bad updates on the prospect front

The Royals did not lose last night!

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Royals sign former All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin

The Royals take a flyer on an injured pitcher.

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Royals losing Salvador Perez to injury would be more detrimental than some might want to admit

The Royals suffered another injury on Wednesday after Salvador Perez left early. He may be having a season to forget, but losing him is not ideal for KC.

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What should the Royals be evaluating the final two months of the season?

The Royals need to work on solutions to this season.

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1 Sentence For Every Team 🗣️

Bite-sized takes from around the league for the stretch run 📲

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Royals Minor League Update: Breaking down KC's busy week of prospect promotions

Kansas City's minor league system was buzzing with transactions Tuesday — here's what the moves mean and which names Royals fans should start noticing.

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥

Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

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Kansas City Royals news: Salvy exits, Royals swept…again

The Royals are helpless, and things continue to get worse

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Dodgers use long balls to finish the sweep

Royals swept by the Dodgers

Royals vs. Dodgers (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Latest MLB Rumors 👂

👀 Takes on latest firings 🧐 Assessing bubble teams 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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ESPN's incredibly bullish take on Royals' Angeibel Gomez only fuels his potential future stardom

The Royals' prospect system is certainly on the rise thanks to their wave of youth talent. But ESPN has a different name in mind as KC's top player on the farm.

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Does Jac Caglianone hit better when he plays first base?

He can hit, but where should Jac be playing on the field?

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Remembering the year 1976

50 years ago today

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3 very early free agent pitching options Royals should explore after John Sherman’s comments

The Kansas City Royals will need to turn to free agency to replenish an injury-riddled rotation next season. But who will they target?

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Kansas City Royals news: Caglianone shines under LA’s bright lights

The Kansas City Royals are mired in a West Coast road trip, but one of their youngest players is standing tall in LA.

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Royals game goes to extra innings and you already know how that story ends

What did you expect?

Snell Dominates in Return 😈

Dodgers ace strikes out 10 Royals en route to 5-4 extra inning win

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Royals owner's questionable roster comments leave KC's bullpen outlook just as bleak for 2027

John Sherman took to the radio talk Royals offseason plans. While he discussed spending money, perhaps not enough will go towards bolstering their bad bullpen.

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MLB insider's bold position change idea for Royals' Carter Jensen is far too premature

With catching depth building in the minors, ESPN's Jeff Passan floated a solution to Kansas City's roster logjam that Royals fans won't see coming.

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Even Jac Caglianone spoiling Tarik Skubal's Dodger Stadium debut went sour in continuing Royals nightmare

The Royals managed to get to the great Tarik Skubal on the road in L.A. Monday night thanks to Jac Caglianone, but their pitching didn't meet them halfway.

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Royals Review Reacts Survey - Will the Royals compete in 2027?

John Sherman thinks so, but did he convince you?

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Royals Owner John Sherman Speaks, Unpacking Cubs Series + Farm Action!

The Kansas City Royals owner sits down for a radio interview while the on-field product has more bad than good.

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀

Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮

🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

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This Week in the Minors: Zion Rose debuts

The 2026 first round selection is officially on the road to Kansas City

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊

Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

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Kansas City Royals News: Royals sign Kimbrel and Sherman wants to spend

There is some money coming off the books after this season.

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Why Royals fans shouldn't overreact to Daniel Lynch IV's rough first start back in rotation

The box score was ugly, but context matters. Lynch hasn't started in two years and Kansas City needs him — one bad outing isn't the whole story here.

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Royals bullpen melts down again in loss to Dodgers

Witt and Cags gave it their best effort, but it just was not enough.

Royals vs. Dodgers (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Caglianone HR Off Skubal 😧

Tarik's Dodgers stadium debut off to a rocky start

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Royals may've fleeced Marlins in post-deadline trade as secret weapon quickly emerges in Triple-A

It may've flown under the radar, but the Royals' minor trade for Jacob Berry is paying off big time right now, with strong early returns from Triple-A Omaha.

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Dodgers series preview: The champs are slumping

Are the Royals catching the Dodgers at a good time?

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Royals signing Craig Kimbrel is bizarre legacy move that complicates their stretch run

The Royals have bullpen issues and could use new faces to get through the rest of their season. However, the signing of Craig Kimbrel is definitely an odd one.

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MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿

Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

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Royals' competitive longevity looks brighter than ever after Baseball America's Top 100 update

Chourio, Gomez, and Hammond all land in Baseball America's top 60, and the Kansas City Royals have some blossoming prospect power.

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Is the 2026 Royals bullpen the worst in franchise history?

It’s been bad.

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Kansas City Royals news: Jac Caglianone has a historic night

No Royal hitter has had a night like he had on Saturday.

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Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️

How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮

Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️

Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮

Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

Cubs vs. Royals (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Royals Signing Craig Kimbrel

Veteran reliever getting MLB deal with 12th franchise (Heyman)

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3 roster holes Royals still need to fill heading into 2027 after painfully quiet trade deadline

The Royals' trade deadline didn't solve much. Three glaring issues remain, and the window to address them before next season is already starting to close.

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Jac Caglianone powers Royals to a victory

Jac was hammering the Cubs all night long.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Caglianone Goes Yard Again 💣

Royals star's 2nd homer gives him 12 total bases for the night 🎥

Caglianone's No-Doubt Shot 🚀

Crushes solo home run 448 feet 🎥

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Royals Reacts Results: Unhappy with the deadline

Royals GM JJ Picollo didn’t do nearly enough to satisfy fans.

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Kansas City Royals news: The team gets a vote of confidence

Plus the city advances work on the downtown ballpark.

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Royals Take Down the Twins While Rewriting the Bullpen Playbook

The Kansas City Royals get a coveted home series win, but the season’s end goal is not done yet.

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Salvador Perez's impact can't be overlooked in Noah Cameron's rise in Royals rotation

Noah Cameron has thrived over his last three outings. But what can't be ignored is how strong he's looked when Salvador Peres is catching for him.

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Danny Drips’ first start in two years misses the mark, Royals fall to Cubs

This goes out to everyone wondering why Daniel Lynch IV doesn’t pitch multiple innings as a reliever.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 6-4 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Royals put an end to veteran left-handed relief experiment before it even really began

The Royals continued to make moves on the mound, as Aaron Bummer is out the door just weeks after the KC initially signed him and days after promoting him.

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Royals give Daniel Lynch IV long-awaited role change (but it wasn't the right one)

The Royals have been in a state of turmoil from a pitching standpoint, which has led them to surprisingly move Daniel Lynch IV back into the starting rotation.

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Cubs series preview: Is PCA the MVP?

The Cubbies come to town with one of the best players in baseball.

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Royals add tantalizing Cubs lefty with one glaring flaw to already questionable bullpen depth

The Royals kept on bolstering their pitching depth, adding Luke Little of waivers from the Cubs. Will he be able to overcome his consistent demons in the 'pen?

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Kansas City Royals news: Lynch starting tonight

Last night’s game was a Bummer

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What a bummer: Royals bullpen blows another one

Wretched eighth inning costs Kansas City the sweep.

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Royals' trade for former Marlins sixth overall pick offers exact upside system desperately needs

The Royals made a minor move on Wednesday, trading for former Top 10 draft pick Jacob Berry from the Marlins. Could he end up being a good piece for the future?

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Early results show Royals may’ve found lasting bullpen solution in trade with Astros

The Royals have had serious bullpen issues this year, but amid the turmoil, one of their most recent acquisitions in Nate Pearson has provided a bright spot.

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Kansas City Royals news: Zion Rose makes official debut

The 1st round selection is officially a Royal

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Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭

Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

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Cameron outduels Kremer for a Royals win

Noah Cameron was awesome!

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MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭

How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

Twins vs. Royals (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 2-1 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

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Royals acquire Jacob Berry from the Marlins

The third baseman was once the #6 pick in the draft.

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Royals first-round draft pick Zion Rose sets tone for future with big leap into pro career

The Royals had a few names from their draft class assigned to the top four levels of their system, including Zion Rose, who's set to start his career in High-A.

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Royals' choice to keep Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo looks wiser after rotation's devastating injury news

The Royals' rotation is in rough shape and their 2027 staff looks bleak too, especially after learning Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will undergo Tommy John.

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Royals made their intentions clear at trade deadline despite being frustratingly quiet

The Royals left a lot on the table at the trade deadline, but in doing so, there can be no denying they made their competitive intentions very clear for 2027.

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MLB Trade Deadline Tracker

Every transaction before Aug. 3 window shuts 📲

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Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊

Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

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Kansas City Royals news: Deadline, injuries overshadow Salvy celebration

The Kansas City Royals roll out the red carpet for their team captain.

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Bobby Witt Jr. triumphantly returns in win versus Twins

Three-hit Witt!

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Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈

Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

MIN at KAN Game Highlights

Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins - 08/04/2026

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Stephen Kolek, Luinder Avila the latest two Royals to undergo Tommy John surgery

More surgeries

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J.J. Picollo's post-deadline remarks make Royals' trade inactivity look so much worse

It seems widely considered the Royals left plenty of meat on the bone at this trade deadline, but perhaps the choice to be so bearish was entirely on them.

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Bobby Witt is back, Matt Strahm a Royal no more

Bobby Witt returns from the IL and Matt Strahm got cut

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Twins series preview: New and improved?

The Twins have a losing record, but they were buyers at the deadline.

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Royals Review Reacts Survey - Grade the trade deadline

If Carlos Duran immediately joins the team and pitches well, was the deadline a success?

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Royals make glaringly obvious decision to put an end to failed reunion with floundering southpaw

The Royals' bullpen has scuffled this year with no individual struggling more than Matt Strahm. And on Tuesday, KC put an end to his high-profile reunion.

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Foster Griffin's bounce-back could sting even more for Royals after trade to rival Guardians

The Royals aren't in the best spot after a relatively inactive trade deadline, but now a former top prospect could be coming back to haunt them with a rival.

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Royals Trade Deadline Leaves Fans in Disbelief: What Actually Happened

The Kansas City Royals trade deadline is in, with outcomes that are hard to defend or explain.

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The trade deadline shows the Royals are in denial about their roster

To err is human, to forgive divine, to double down Royal.

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This Week in the Minors: Carson Roccaforte belts four homers

25 now on the season for the Naturals outfielder

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Updated Power Rankings 📊

Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

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Breaking down who Royals received from Dodgers after trading All-Star southpaw Kris Bubic

Bubic's exit was expected. The return was not. Duran is MLB-ready and fills a real need. Here's what Kansas City is actually getting in this deadline deal.

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Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉

The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

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Kansas City Royals News: Kris Bubic traded to Dodgers

Did the Royals do enough?

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Best & Worst Moves of Trade Deadline 🎭

Skubal to the Dodgers, more eye-catching deals ➡️

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Royals trade deadline grades

How did they do?

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Undealt Royals players entirely overshadowed any progress KC made with completed deadline trades

The Royals made trades at the deadline, but with several easy-looking moves not made, it's hard to think they exhausted all efforts to get better ahead of 2027.

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Grades for Every Trade 🔠

Breaking down every move from the 2026 deadline ➡️

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MLB Deadline Takeaways 📊

Biggest winners and losers for every team after Monday's chaos 📲

MLB Trade Deadline W/Ls 🧐

Biggest winners and losers after absurd number of deals

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Trade Deadline Twitter Reaction 🤯

Takes on trades, fails, surprises and non-deals around MLB 📲

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Royals trade for controllable bullpen arm who was cut loose by Phillies on same day

In search of pitching depth at the deadline, the Royals added another name in Phillies outcast Nolan Hoffman, who could end up being a future bullpen option.

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Royals acquire right-handed reliever Nolan Hoffman

Hoffman had been designated for assignment by the Phillies earlier today.

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Kris Bubic traded to Dodgers

The Dodgers add another left-handed starting pitcher who suffered an elbow injury this season from the AL Central

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Royals find trade partner for injury-prone Kris Bubic in deadline day shocker with Dodgers

Moving Kris Bubic may've seemed difficult, however they managed to find a trade partner in the Los Angeles Dodgers, ensuring they didn't lose him for nothing.

Dodgers Trading for Southpaw

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, sources tell ESPN

Royals vs. Angels (08/15/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 1-0 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

TRENDING ON B/R

Royals vs. Angels (08/15/2026)

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Ketel Didn't Show Up to Fenway

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New MLB power rankings

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Prospect's Job Prior to Debut 😯

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Little League World Series Bracket and Schedule

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Miz Talks 100 MPH Feeling 💨

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