Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles - April 20, 2024

The 2021 Royals draft class, five years laterYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bizarre antics from Royals fan cast a cloud on Salvador Perez's historic momentThe day finally came where Salvador Perez etched his name in Royals history, but a fan's antics to retrieve the homer stole some of the shine from KC's captain.

What would a Jac Caglianone extension look like?Caglianone looks like he is going to be a solid player and still has upside. Time to sign him up?

Which lower-ranked Orioles prospects are worth following?A number of Orioles prospects outside of the top 20 are putting some good season totals together.

Baseball America's bullish outlook on Royals' 2026 draft class gives farm system increased hopeRose and Rabe land fourth and fifth in Kansas City's system after just being drafted. The Royals' 2026 class is already reshaping the farm system's ceiling.

Kansas City Royals News: Salvy ties BrettHistory and a sweep

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Stopping the Red Sox's historic winning streak and other silver linings from the Orioles' most recent series lossThe Baltimore Orioles came into their series against the Boston Red Sox on a seven-game winning streak with a chance, if they had swept the Red Sox, to vault th

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Predicting 2nd-Half Breakouts 💥Players to watch in the back half of the year ➡️

Orioles minor league recap 7/23: Another big night for the Frederick offenseFrederick and Chesapeake were winners on a big night of home runs down on the Orioles farm.

Orioles news: Basallo to IL, trade deadline directionThere are nine games to go until the trade deadline. How will the Orioles close out this stretch?

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Orioles lose yet another key bat ahead of pivotal week of games leading up to the trade deadlineFor most of the season, three of the Orioles' five best hitters were Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo and Blaze Alexander. In the span of the last two weeks, all

Red Sox Streak Ends at 15 😯

Orioles play spoiler to prevent Boston from winning franchise record 16th straight game

Orioles snap Red Sox’s 15-game winning streak with 5-1 win in BostonThe O’s scored four runs in the 1st and Kyle Bradish dominated the Red Sox to avoid a sweep in Fenway

Orioles vs. Red Sox (07/22/2026)

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Salvador Perez ties George Brett home run record and the Royals sweepHome run number 317 for Salvador Perez!

Royals Rumors: Insider suggests KC could still trade struggling southpaw at deadlineThe Royals are nearing the trade deadline and that means there's likely to be some names on the move. Could there be a suitor for the struggling Matt Strahm?

Red Sox top Orioles again, 6-3, tie franchise-best win streakThe Orioles were the patsies in Boston’s historic achievement. And it could happen again tonight.

Salvy Ties Royals HR Record 🙌

317th-career homer ties George Brett’s mark

Giants vs. Royals (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-4 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Royals' trade for outcasted Astros fireballer has different feel than previous pitching solutionsThe Royals made a small-scale deal for more bullpen help, trading for former top prospect Nate Pearson from the Astros. How useful can he be for them in 2026?

Bobby Witt Jr. lands on the Injured ListPlus Stephen Kolek will be out awhile.

Royals acquire pitcher Nate Pearson from the AstrosMOAR PITCHING

Royals' strong second-half start immediately overshadowed by brutal Bobby Witt Jr. injury newsThe Royals have had plenty of injury issues this season, but none greater than their placement of superstar Bobby Witt Jr. on the 10-day IL on Wednesday.

Remembering the life of Yordano VenturaYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Astros Trading RHP to Royals

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We have acquired RHP Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros for minor league RHP Max Martin.

3 Royals narratives that Baseball Savant's new comparison tool puts in sharper focusBaseball Savant's latest feature adds crucial context to some of Kansas City's biggest 2026 storylines. The numbers reframe what you think you already know.

Are the Orioles capable of playing winning baseball?The seven-game win streak showed that the Orioles can win games, but the team revealed its flaws on Monday in Boston.

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11 prospects the Orioles have to either call up or move at this deadline or risk losing them in the Rule 5 draftThe Baltimore Orioles have a bit of a reputation for being prospect huggers. This has come back to bite them in multiple ways over the last few years, whether t

Kansas City Royals news: Injuries speckle the homestandThe Royals secure consecutive series victories, but some key injuries overshadow the on-field positivity.

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Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Orioles minor league recap 7/22: Keys hammer five homers in winFrederick won in dominant fashion, Chesapeake won on a walk-off, Norfolk lost a nail-biter and Delmarva was rained out

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Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Orioles news: Is Adley Rutschman on the trading block?Let’s play two, minor league updates, and the O’s are listening on Rutschman.

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Adley Rutschman's latest injury should put an end to any rumors that the Orioles might trade himThe early-season combination of the Baltimore Orioles being much worse than they had hoped and Adley Rutschman looking like he was his old All-Star self made Ru

Royals continue second-half roll with win over GiantsYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants - 07/21/2026

Jac Caglianone Exits Game

Royals star leaves with right shoulder soreness after diving attempt

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MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

Orioles-Red Sox Postponed 🌧️

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The #RedSox-Orioles game scheduled for tonight, July 21, has been postponed due to significant rainfall and thunderstorms in the Fenway area expected to continue throughout the evening. Tonight’s game has been rescheduled as the 1st game of a split doubleheader on July 22, at

Royals utility man's unorthodox role perfectly sums up embarrassing state of pitching staffThe Royals have had their fair share of pitching woes this season. The fact they've used Tyler Tolbert on the mound as much as they have is proof of that.

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

Royals could be prime trade partner for Phillies after insider's latest intelWith a seller's approach looming for the Royals two weeks out from the MLB trade deadline a potential suitor for multiple KC trade assets may've just surfaced.

This may be the worst bullpen in Royals historyRoyals relievers are bad again.

With Bradish extended, should Trevor Rogers be next on Orioles list?Rogers was great last year and has been good for the last six weeks. Is that enough to make a deal work?

Royals Win a Series, Lose Their Minds Sunday, and Face a Loaded Trade DeadlineThe Kansas City Royals start the homestand with a series win, and some progress in the farm shines!

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Latest MLB Catcher Rumors 📞All the buzz around Adley Rutschman, Ryan Jeffers and others 📲

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Prime Royals trade asset's hot streak couldn't come at better time with deadline loomingLane Thomas has been on fire in recent weeks, which surely spells good things for the Royals when it comes to a potential trade return for him at the deadline.

This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities throws a no-hitterThe young prospect was in the middle of it

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Orioles' sloppy play puts a stake in their win streak and threatens any chance at the playoffsOver the past couple of weeks, the two hottest teams in baseball have been the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox. Those two teams collided with each othe

What Kyle Bradish’s extension means for the rest of the rotationThe five-year extension for the Orioles’ ace will have domino effects for how they build the rotation going forward

Orioles prospect check-in: How are the preseason top 20 doing this year?Joseph Dzierwa is one of several O’s prospects to break out in 2026.

Kansas City Royals News: Kendry Chourio combined for no-hitterPlus Salvador Perez got closer to tying a home run record.

Orioles news: A brutal loss in BostonThe winning streak is over for the Orioles.

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Orioles injury update: Adley Rutschman to the IL, Samuel Basallo day-to-day, and Chris Bassitt's desire to returnAfter a series of roster moves and substitutions that elevated third-string catcher Sam Huff from the taxi squad into Sunday's game in the second inning, it was

Royals walkoff the Giants with buntsSalvador Perez is now one homer away from tying George Brett’s all-time Royals home run lead.

Orioles’ defensive gaffes hand Red Sox their 14th straight winThe O’s fought valiantly against the red-hot Sox, but ultimately did themselves in by committing four errors.

Giants vs. Royals (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 4-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Red Sox Still on FIRE 🧯

Caleb Durbin's go-ahead homer powers Boston to 14th straight W

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Former Orioles standout receives more bad news amid his nightmare 2026 season It’s a cruel fact of life that injuries will always be a part of baseball. While disappointing for fans, it can be especially frustrating for players trying the

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Royals sign long-time rival southpaw ahead of potential bullpen fire sale at trade deadlineThe Royals could sell off numerous relievers at the trade deadline, meaning the signing of Aaron Bummer could become that much more important after the fact.

Royals sign veteran lefty Aaron BummerAppropriate name for this season.

Orioles news: Adley Rutschman to injured list with wrist injuryCan the Orioles keep winning without Adley Rutschman? We’re going to have to find out.

Giants series preview: A lot of money for a bad baseball teamThe Giants have not spent their money wisely.

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Orioles Place Adley Rutschman On IL, DFA Rudy Martin Jr.The O's put Adley on the IL with a wrist injury. Tromp is back, and Rudy Martin has already been DFA. MLB Trade Rumors breaks it all down.

5 Bubble Teams 📈

Insider Jon Heyman names squads to watch ahead of deadline

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Royals To Sign Aaron Bummer To Minor League DealThe Royals take a flier on a bounceback candidate.

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Royals would be foolish to keep Michael Wacha if former exec's mock trade with Cubs is offeredThe Royals are gearing up to be sellers at the trade deadline and even if they don't want to part with Michael Wacha, some deals may be too good pass up.

MLB Trade Deadline Buzz👂

👀 5 teams eyeing Skubal ⛽ More pitchers on the block 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

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Royals' introduction of 2026 MLB Draft class may've revealed two names that won't signKansas City got 21 players into camp but the two missing nameplates are the ones that matter most heading into a critical signing deadline for the Royals.

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Royals 2026 draft signing trackerWelcome to the organization!

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3 Royals players who haven't been headaches everyone expected them to be in 2026Kansas City's season has been a disappointment, but not every storyline is bleak. These three Royals have quietly outperformed the low offseason expectations.

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It's time for the Orioles to try something new with Gunnar HendersonGunnar Henderson had a bad series against the Houston Astros. It was a bad series in the middle of a bad season for the Baltimore Orioles star shortstop, who ca

Four stats from the Orioles’ current win streak worth examiningWinning seven baseball games in a row is as much an oddity as it is a reflection of a team playing at its highest level.

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Kansas City Royals news: Welcome, Zion Rose!The first round pick comes to Kansas City.

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

Orioles news: A pivotal series begins in BostonThe Orioles put their seven-game win streak to the test against Boston’s 13-gamer in a series with huge implications.

Orioles minor league recap 7/20: Keys blast six home runs as the fun in Greenville continuesIke Irish, Victor Figueroa, Colin Tuft and Creed Willems all went yard for the Keys in their seventeen-run special on Sunday.

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AL East Notes: Bassitt, Rodon, Scherzer, SantanderInjury updates from the Orioles, Yankees, and Blue Jays in this pack of division tidbits. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for the details.

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Orioles Transfer Ryan Helsley To 60-Day IL, Select Sam HuffThe Helsley move clears a 40-man roster spot for Huff, who gives the Orioles a third catcher on the active roster.

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Royals Place Stephen Kolek On 15-Day Injured ListThe righty is sidelined with a flexor strain, as MLB Trade Rumors has more on Kolek's trials on and off the field over the last month.

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Orioles' right-handed bats under more pressure than ever in upcoming showdown with trio of Red Sox southpawsThe Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox are the two hottest teams in baseball. The two teams will enter today's matchup on a combined winning streak of 20

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Uncertainty around Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo injury status clouds enthusiasm of Orioles' win streakThe Baltimore Orioles are flying high, riding a seven-game winning streak that has brought them within two games of a .500 record and two games of the last play

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Padres slug their way to victory in Kansas CityThat was certainly a game of baseball

Orioles complete sweep, win seventh straight with 5-2 victory in HoustonThe Orioles won their seventh straight game despite losing catcher Samuel Basallo to injury.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Orioles Pitcher's Kick Save 🔥

Heard the World Cup final is today

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Latest Kris Bubic injury update leaves Royals in precarious spot ahead of trade deadlineThe Royals are likely gearing up to unload some assets ahead of the trade deadline. However, some top KC trade candidates seem more unlikely to move than ever.

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

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3 questions the Orioles still have to answer about their rotation now that they've extended Kyle BradishThe Baltimore Orioles announced that they had signed starter Kyle Bradish to a five-year extension during the second game of their series against the Houston As

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Orioles news: Bradish extension, Booth signsThe Orioles won their sixth straight, signed Kyle Bradish to an extension, and signed their first round pick. Good times.

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Orioles minor league recap 7/19: Keys score 12 in romp over GreenvilleThree of the four farm teams were victorious last night

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Orioles' deadline desperation could lead to blockbuster Mets tradeBefore the start of the second half of the season, the New York Mets revealed they are ready to be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. SNY's Chelsea Janes r

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Timely double plays lead to a second straight Royals victoryThe infield defense was impeccable today.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Padres vs. Royals (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-1 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Orioles’ sudden Kyle Bradish contract news creates intrigue before trade deadlineThe Baltimore Orioles have signed starter Kyle Bradish to a five-year extension and, in doing so, have taken a major step in the right direction in building the

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Orioles sign Kyle Bradish to five-year extensionThe Orioles have locked down Bradish through the 2031 season

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Orioles Giving Bradish $90MStarter agrees 5-year extension through 2031 season (Passan)

Orioles minor league recap 7/18: Boston Bateman injured in Keys lossLeft triceps soreness is not what you want to hear about any Orioles pitching prospect.

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Kansas City Royals news: Will the Royals sell at the deadline?Plus some good news on some Royals prospects.

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Royals Bobby Witt Jr's latest MVP bid could be thwarted by another historical seasonThe 2026 season hasn't gone the Royals' way, but it's certainly been good for Bobby Witt Jr. However, could history stand in the way of his MVP chances again?

Orioles fans are giving Coby Mayo the first chance to fill in for Blaze AlexanderA solid if not overwhelming plurality is ready to see more Mayo.

Orioles news: O’s extend win streak to five games with late Ward homerThe “second half” opens with a win, a minor trade, and the new reliever looked good.

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Orioles quietly add breakout career minor leaguer to their 40-man roster ahead of trade deadlineThis week, a series of under-the-radar roster moves resulted in the Orioles getting their hands on an interesting depth outfielder named Rudy Martin Jr. With Ch

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

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Newest member of the Baltimore Orioles is an unlikely hero in his first game with the teamThe Baltimore Orioles churn through waiver wire pickups and recently DFA'd bullpen arms like no other team in baseball. So it didn't turn many heads when it was

Taylor Ward’s eighth-inning home run caps a 3-2 Orioles comeback in HoustonThe Orioles were mostly stifled by Houston’s starting pitching, but against reliever Bryan King, the Birds pulled off a two-run go-ahead rally.