Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians - July 26, 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Guardians to Promote Angel GenaoInteresting…

NEWS! New? Look? Guardians Collectively Leave 29 On Base; Call Up GenaoYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bobby Witt Jr. triumphantly returns in win versus TwinsThree-hit Witt!

Guardians to Call Up Genao

Tim Stebbins

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The Guardians are expected to promote Angel Genao from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, according to multiple sources. (Confirming @YancenPujols.) Genao is ranked No. 39 on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list.

MIN at KAN Game Highlights

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

Mets Best GuardiansNew York Mets 6 - Cleveland Guardians 2

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Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Mets - 08/04/2026

Jo Adell's 1st Guardians Hit 💥

Wasted no time to make impact in debut

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

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Guardians trade deadline deal with Brewers already looks better thanks to Milwaukee’s quick pivotThe Brewers traded Codi Heuer to the Orioles two days after they acquired him from the Guardians.

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

Bobby Witt is back, Matt Strahm a Royal no moreBobby Witt returns from the IL and Matt Strahm got cut

Twins series preview: New and improved?The Twins have a losing record, but they were buyers at the deadline.

Series Preview: Mets at GuardiansYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Get to Know the New Post-Deadline GuardiansHello. It’s me.

Royals Review Reacts Survey - Grade the trade deadlineIf Carlos Duran immediately joins the team and pitches well, was the deadline a success?

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

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

Royals Trade Deadline Leaves Fans in Disbelief: What Actually HappenedThe Kansas City Royals trade deadline is in, with outcomes that are hard to defend or explain.

The trade deadline shows the Royals are in denial about their rosterTo err is human, to forgive divine, to double down Royal.

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

This Week in the Minors: Carson Roccaforte belts four homers25 now on the season for the Naturals outfielder

Breaking down who Royals received from Dodgers after trading All-Star southpaw Kris BubicBubic'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.

Kansas City Royals News: Kris Bubic traded to DodgersDid the Royals do enough?

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Complete Guardians trade deadline grades after Chris Antonetti makes strong marginal upgradesThe Cleveland Guardians' trade deadline was highlighted by some great marginal moves.

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Best & Worst Moves of Trade Deadline 🎭Skubal to the Dodgers, more eye-catching deals ➡️

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Latest Guardians DFA is another frustrating development for former top prospect Juan Brito's Guardians career likely came to a disappointing end on Monday after he was DFA'd to make room for Jo Adell.

Royals trade deadline gradesHow did they do?

MLB Trade Deadline Grades: Winners, Losers, and SkubalGrading the trades at the deadline

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

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

MLB Trade Deadline Recap ✍️Analysis of all the top trades, rumors and more 📲

BREAKING NEWS: Guardians Trade for Nathaniel Lowe from the RedsI like it

Grades for Every Trade 🔠Breaking down every move from the 2026 deadline ➡️

Guardians finalize incredible trade deadline with no-brainer deal with Nationals The Guardians made their final trade deadline swing by acquiring Foster Griffin from the Nationals.

Trade Deadline Twitter Reaction 🤯Takes on trades, fails, surprises and non-deals around MLB 📲

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

BREAKING NEWS: Guardians Trade for Foster Griffin from the NationalsAnother move

Royals acquire right-handed reliever Nolan HoffmanHoffman had been designated for assignment by the Phillies earlier today.

Guardians Get Foster Griffin

Ken Rosenthal

@Ken_Rosenthal

Griffin Foster to Guardians, source tells @TheAthletic

Three Positives From the Week of July 26thThis year’s trade deadline is an exciting time for the Guardians.

Kris Bubic traded to DodgersThe Dodgers add another left-handed starting pitcher who suffered an elbow injury this season from the AL Central

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

Guardians' Jo Adell trade was perfect use of clear deadline advantageThe Guardians made the perfect use of their catching depth by turning Jacob Cozart into Jo Adell.

Guardians Rumors: Marlins offer potential trade fits who could help Cleveland's outfield, pitchingKyle Stowers and Braxton Garrett would help fix some of the big holes on the Guardians' roster.

Final Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shots as Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline nears 📲

Dodgers Trading for Southpaw

Jeff Passan

@JeffPassan

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

Royals getting up-close lesson from Blue Jays with trade deadline strategy to prep for 2027The Royals enter this deadline looking to sell, but also bolster themselves up for a run in 2027. And the Blue Jays are showing that this is entirely possible.

Are Things Going to Get Better for the Guardians?Is there any hope, Gandalf?

BREAKING NEWS: Guardians Acquire Outfielder Jo Adell from AngelsHello from the other side

Guardians strike trade with Angels and finally acquire righty bat fans have begged forThe Guardians finally made their big move by trading for Angels outfielder Jo Adell.

🚨Guardians Trading for AdellAngels sending star OF to Cleveland (Heyman)

It took one inning for the Guardians-Brewers trade to look like a Cleveland steal Craig Yoho looked like an absolute beast in his Cleveland Guardians debut a day after the club acquired him in a trade with the Brewers.

What did the Royals get in return for Lane Thomas?Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

2 expiring contracts Royals fans can expect to be traded by deadline, 1 they might be stuck withThe Royals are in the final stretch of the trade deadline rush. While they may only be willing to move expiring deals, there's still plenty of names to watch.

Giants latest call up is stark reminder of Guardians previous trade deadline mistake Two years ago, the Guardians gave made a mistake by trading for Alex Cobb. The Giants offered a reminder of that this week by calling up Nate Furman.

Guardians News: Now We WaitNews and Notes for Monday, August 3rd, 2026

Kansas City Royals news: The trade deadline is todayWill the Royals make any more moves?

Guardians' trade with Brewers leaves Dodgers as last hope to take distressed asset from ClevelandThe Guardians best fit for a potential Cooper Ingle trade may be the Dodgers. Yikes.

Rays’ trade for Freddy Peralta will test whether Guardians truly have MLB’s best pitching factoryThe Rays could take the pitching factory crown from the Guardians if they're able to turn Freddy Peralta into a viable starter again.

Tigers’ (relatively) light return from Dodgers in Tarik Skubal trade confirms Guardians got last laughWhile the Tigers got three prospects for Tarik Skubal, it was still a light return. That should help the Guardians.

Patrick Bailey’s reaction to outrageous Diamondbacks bunt shows he’s already becoming Guardians legendPatrick Bailey immediately spoke for every Guardians player after Tim Tawa tried to break up Gavin Williams perfect game with a bunt.

Rainy Day Victory in ClevelandArizona Diamonbacks 0 - Cleveland Guardians 5

Los Guardians Hallan a Franklin Gómez por una Ganga — Prospecto de ÉliteLos Guardianes encontraron a Franklin Gómez por poco. Ahora el prospecto de pitcheo muestra gran comando y promete ser un brazo de impacto.

The Guardians Got a Steal in Pitching Prospect Franklin GómezThe Guardians found Franklin Gómez for pennies. Now the pitching prospect is showing elite command and proving he could be a future impact arm.

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Bummer! Royals swept out of ColoradoIs anyone surprised anymore?

Kyle Freeland's 1st Career CG 🙌

10-year Rockies vet goes the distance with stellar performance against Royals

Diamondbacks vs. Guardians (08/02/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-0 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

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Royals fans reminded of frustrating trade deadline reality with Michael Wacha, Seth LugoIt was common knowledge that the Royals were set to be stingy at the deadline, but Bob Nightengale suggested they're likely not going to be persuaded otherwise.

Blockbuster MLB Trade Ideas 💡8 deals to block Dodgers from another World Series title 📲

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Rival Tigers added two potential future thorns in Royals' side in Tarik Skubal blockbuster tradeTarik Skubal has finally been traded and as good as it is for the Royals to have a Cy Young arm out of the division, Detroit's strong return could be a concern.

Skubal to Dodgers Winners and Losers 📊Breaking down the fallout from blockbuster trade 📲

Guardians News: Can’t There Be Some Happiness for Me?News and Notes for Sunday, August 2nd, 2026

MLB Lockout Coming? 🔒The Athletic insider Ken Rosenthal says Skubal trade will have major ramifications

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Royals have no excuse now to avoid promoting surging Triple-A outfielder after Lane Thomas tradeThe Royals have a sizeable hole in their outfield after Lane Thomas was dealt to the Braves on Saturday. Could this mean that Gavin Cross finally gets his shot?

Landing Spots for Available OFs 📍Where George Springer, Taylor Ward and more could end up before deadline 📲

Cags, Salvy B2B Homers ☄️

Royals stars making it look easy at Coors 🎥

Updated Dodgers WS Odds 🎲Skubal trade has reigning champs as heavy favorites 📲

White Sox somehow use former Guardian in trade package for division-altering starterThe White Sox used former Guardian Nolan Jones to help sweeten the pot in their trade for Luis Castillo.

Guardians Drop Another Series: This Team Might Not Be Very GoodYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Royals lose to Rockies while fandom stares at social media for trade newsWho care what happened on the field, what matters happened in the front office.

Royals trade Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter to AtlantaLane Thomas’ career in Kansas City has reached an end.

MLB Trade Deadline TrackerEvery transaction before Aug. 3 window shuts 📲

Royals vs. Rockies (08/01/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 12-6 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Royals amazingly find way to tack on outcasted southpaw in Lane Thomas trade with BravesThe Royals made their first trade of the deadline. Along with Lane Thomas they managed to send the contract of the demoted Bailey Falter to the Braves as well.

Braves-Royals Make Trade 🔄

Jeff Passan

@JeffPassan

Trade news: The Atlanta Braves are acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals, sources tell ESPN.

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Mariners recall former Guardians outfielder who could end up becoming Seattle folk heroWhile Stuart Fairchild didn't do much with the Guardians, he now has a chance to make a positive impression with the Mariners.

Injuries, inconsistency are making Vinnie Pasquantino harder to defend as member of Royals coreThe Royals are in the business of finding ways to build around their core and compete again in 2027. However, does that core include Vinnie Pasquantino?

Giants' bizarre Harrison Bader suspension proves Royals dodged free agent catastropheThe Royals were heavily linked to Harrison Bader in the offseason. However, after a weekend scooter accident, they may be glad they missed out on him.

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Guardians-Brewers trade provided us with yet another Chris Antonetti masterclass The Guardians trade with the Brewers for Blake Perkins and Craig Yoho could help them win for years to come.

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Landing Spots for Available Infielders 📍Potential trade destinations for CJ Abrams, Otto Lopez, more ahead of deadline 📲

Royals Reacts Results: Looking ahead to ChourioRoyals fans know who they want to see next

Royals stung by contending Twins stealing prime buy-low trade opportunity from their lapThe Royals have a need for starting pitching in 2027, so even if they're deadline sellers, an arm like Dean Kremer would've been a great addition for the staff.

Kansas City Royals news: Maikel Garcia has a setbackAnd did we see Michael Wacha’s last start in a Royals uniform?

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Minor League Recap - Akron Pitchers Strike Out Fourteen, Alfonsin Rosario Hits First AAA Home RunMinor League Recap for Friday, July 31st, 2026

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News: Guardians Trade Heuer and Naylor to Brewers for Yoho and PerkinsGo crazy, Cleveland

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Guardians parlay Bo Naylor advantage into trade with Brewers for intriguing reliever, OFThe Baltimore Orioles overpaying for former Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers was a sign that the Cleveland Guardians could make out well in a trade of Bo Nayl

3 prospects Royals shouldn’t be scared to trade at deadline despite being sellersThe Royals may be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, but with the desire to improve in 2027 as well, could they turn to some expendable prospects to do so?

Royals muster little offense in Coors Field to drop series opener against RockiesA quick one in Colorado

Royals vs. Rockies (07/31/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 3-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Guardians Lose and I Yield.please make it stop

Diamondbacks vs. Guardians (07/31/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

Royals vs. Rockies Rain Delay, July 31: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsMother Nature has unfortunately had her say on the start time of the Royals and Rockies weekend series opener, as this contest will begin under rain delay.

Royals News: Noah Cameron's new approach, Salvador Perez MLB The Show, Zion Rose homerThe Royals are about to enter a new month, and despite all the trade deadline fanfare, there are several other storylines fans should be aware of before August.

Royals have perfect sell-high trade opportunity with Michael Wacha after Rays injury newsThe Rays need rotation help and Wacha knows their system. If the Royals are willing to sell, could a reunion that makes sense for both sides already be forming?

3 Royals minor leaguers who are playing their way to post-trade deadline call-upThe trade deadline stands to reshape Kansas City's roster, and three names in Triple-A have positioned themselves to be first in line when the spots open.

Rumor: Guardians in on Taylor WardA rumor? In this economy?

Rockies series preview: Coors Field is not a pitcher’s friendThese are two of the worst pitching staffs in baseball

Guardians make shrewd bullpen signing that could eliminate huge trade deadline need Although the Cleveland Guardians’ biggest trade deadline need is clearly adding a bat or two to their lineup, their pitching depth was a sneaky area of importan

Orioles’ overpay in trade with Tigers gives Guardians big Bo Naylor advantageThe Orioles' overpay for Jake Rogers could help the Guardians in a potential trade of Bo Naylor.

Royals can't let red-hot former first-round prospect rush them into rash trade decisionThe Royals have plenty of decisions to make ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, but dealing a red-hot prospect like Gavin Cross could be a regrettable one.

Tigers’ Casey Mize decision cements remarkable Guardians twist of fateThe Tigers' decision to hold Casey Mize from his start today confirms they won't stand in the Guardians way this season.

Reports indicate the Royals may have a quiet trade deadlineDo the Royals believe they can contend next year?

The future of Daniel EspinoShould Espino start again?

Guardians Trade Target: Coby MayoMashers of lefties, come on down

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Most Desperate Trade Deadline Teams 🔄Yankees, Cubs, more clubs that need to make a splash before Monday ➡️

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Ranking Available Starters 🎯Tiering starting pitchers on the block ahead of Monday's deadline ➡️

I’m just tired of meaningless Royals gamesThe season is already gone, again

Sell Now or Regret It Later: The Royals’ Trade Deadline RealityKansas City Royals fans are used to passive selling deadlines. Could the team be in line for another one, at what cost?

Guardians quiet offseason vindicated thanks to bizarre Harrison Bader injury Harrison Bader's off-the-field injury shows the Guardians were smart to avoid him in the offseason.

Guardians Trade Target: Otto LopezThey otto do this one

Guardians News: Here Come the DiamondbacksNews and Notes for Saturday, July 31st, 2026

Twins annoyingly trade for lefty reliever who would have been incredible fit for Guardians On Thursday, the Twins kicked off their portion of the trade deadline by dealing for A.J. Minter. It's time for the Guardians to respond.

3 Royals relievers who could step in and replace a struggling Alex Lange as closerLange's July ERA is over 14 and the ninth inning has become appointment anxiety for Kansas City fans. The Royals have options, just not obvious ones.

Guardians Trade Target: Reid DetmersA long-targeted interest of mine

Kansas City Royals news: Bullpen auditions today?Would you like to throw baseballs for a living in scenic locales like Minneapolis, Cleveland, and Detroit?

Building the perfect statistical Kansas City Royals pitcher in 2026No single Kansas City arm has it all but what if you could build one from scratch? Pitch by pitch, the numbers reveal a Royals ace hiding in plain sight.

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Trade Idea for Every Team 💡Cooking up a deal for all 30 clubs ahead of Monday's deadline ➡️