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

COMEBACK CREW! The @Brewers erase a 4-0 deficit and take a 2-0 #WorldSeries lead!

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The Brewers are the first team to win 7 of the first 8 games in which they trailed in a postseason Most comeback wins in a postseason overall is 8: 2015 KC, 2002 ANA, 1997 FLA

COMEBACK CREW! The @Brewers erase a 4-0 deficit and take a 2-0 #WorldSeries lead!

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The Guardians are giving Grant Fink another shot and, as a general rule, I think coaches should get three years to show their abilities. But we should not ignore that these are the Guardians' BABIP, BA, OBP, SLG, wOBA, xWOBA and wRC+ since Fink took over. Terrible so far:

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Cleveland Guardians	-1.5 +162	O 9 -102	-102
KC Royals	+1.5 -196	U 9 -120	-116

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Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

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3 Guardians who should be inked to contract extensions before the Dec. 1 lockoutThe Guardians need to seriously consider signing Chase DeLauter, Parker Messick or Cade Smith to a contract extension.

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Latest MLB Trade Rumors 👂News on the Marlins, Steven Kwan

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Guardians’ Rule 5 Draft agenda should be clear this offseason (if the draft actually happens)The Guardians need to make sure they protect Kody Huff in this year's Rule 5 Draft.

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Guardians News: Rays Down TwoNews and Notes for Sunday, October 25th, 2026

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3 World Series participants Guardians should be chasing once offseason beginsThis year's World Series rosters are filled with plenty of players who could help the Guardians win in 2027.

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Royals' future looks even brighter after prospect's perfect outingA Kansas City Royals top prospect showed off his stuff in the Arizona Fall League, and it should have fans dreaming of the future of the starting rotation.

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World Series Game 2 Takeaways 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers' 5-4 win over Rays 📲

Bibee Gets Defense Award 💪

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Congratulations to Tanner Bibee on winning the @SportsInfo_SIS Fielding Bible Award for the second time in his career! This award recognizes the top defensive player at each position. #GuardsBall

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Guardians pitching depth takes hit with loss of two relievers with MLB experience Guardians relievers Connor Brogdon and Carlos Hernández are now minor league free agents.

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Kahlil Watson's injury shouldn’t keep him out of Guardians’ 2027 plans Kahlil Watson's core muscle surgery shouldn't have an impact on his 2027 season for the Guardians.

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Royals could make a painful but brilliant move to build around Jac Caglianone The Kansas City Royals will have to get creative with their roster if they wish to get the most out of star Jac Caglianone.

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Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

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Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

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Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

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Stephen Vogt’s emphatic Cleveland announcement confirms Guardians widow is closing any time soon Stephen Vogt silenced all the buzz around him getting traded when he confirmed he's going to be back with the Guardians in 2027.

A 2026 World Series preview for Royals fansTime for the Fall Classic.

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Are the Guardians Going to Trade Steven Kwan?Can we keep him?

2026 Royals season in review: Nate PearsonWhy does everyone talk about the past? All that counts is tomorrow’s game.

Royals Must Move First, AFL Update, What Makes World Series Pair DifferentTwo Kansas City Royals prospects are lighting up the competition in Arizona.

What can the Royals learn from the playoffs?The Royals should have more in common with their low-spending but World-Series-Contending counterparts.

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Every former Guardians player who could win the 2026 World SeriesFormer Guardians Jake Bauers, Richie Palacios, Yandy Díaz, Junior Caminero and Cole Sulser could all win a World Series this fall.

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Royals could make a bold trade for Steven Kwan and reshape their lineupThe price would be high, but Cleveland Guardians' star Steven Kwan could be the perfect fit for the Kansas City Royals' outfield problems this offseason.

Kansas City Royals news: The World Series begins tonight!The Royals are not in the World Series

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Guardians News: Vogt Returning. Hedges Departing?News and Notes for Friday, October 23rd, 2026

1 dream target, 1 realistic target, 1 mistake Guardians could make as they look to build on ALCS berthAdrian Morejon, Jojo Romero and Paul Goldschmidt could be part of the Guardians' offseason plans.

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Vogt Shuts Down Mariners RumorManager confirms he'll be back with Guardians despite Seattle's open managerial position

Guardians’ balanced farm system gets new shoutout in MLB Pipeline’s look at early 2026 draft returnsGuardians infield prospect Alejandro Garza got a new shoutout in a list of the top players from the 2026 MLB Draft.

Complete list of Guardians free agents and forecasting their fatesWhile the Guardians have five impending free agents, it would be a surprise if any of them return to Cleveland in the offseason.

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Stephen Vogt to Return as Guardians’ ManagerHe’s staying

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Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing who is set to cash in over the coming years 📲

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World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

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Guardians News: Quiet Before the World Series StormNews and Notes for Thursday, October 22nd, 2026

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2026 Royals season in review: Carter JensenHope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.

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Zion Rose's Arizona Fall League surge gives Royals plenty to look forward to The Kansas City Royals could have another fast-rising and flashy prospect on their hands in Zion Rose.

Guardians insider lays out logic behind Stephen Vogt-Mariners move that can't be ignoredThe drumbeat connecting Stephen Vogt to the Mariners keeps getting louder and louder.

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Kansas City Royals News: What’s next for Jac Caglianone?What could year 3 bring?

Teruaki Sato's unconventional MLB posting should give Guardians fans Munetaka Murakami flashbacksTeruaki Sato's weird posting window could lead to him signing with one of the Guardians' rivals.

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Grading the Royals' 2026 bullpen exposes a major concernThe Kansas City Royals' bullpen was a massive reason that the team suffered through a frustrating year in 2026.

Stephen Vogt's attempted explanation for Tanner Bibee's Guardians roster spot said it all while saying nothingThe Guardians’ loss to the Rays in the American League Championship Series featured plenty of pitching madness from Cleveland’s side. Foster Griffin pitched in

Stephen Vogt’s Gavin Williams decision could reverberate throughout long, cold winter for Guardians fans The Guardians' decision to hold Gavin Williams for Game 7 of the ALCS could reverberate throughout the winter.

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Playing Picollo Part 2: Painful tradesTeams that get good starting pitcher performances keep winning.

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Unbreakable World Series Records 🔒Seven accomplishments players can only dream of surpassing ➡️

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Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ Landing Spots 🛬Ranking where Cubs' top free agents could be headed this offseason 📲

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Are the Guardians Going to Trade Stephen Vogt?The rumors are a-swirling

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The Roger Nelson Comeback50 years ago

Guardians need to avoid trying to squeeze last bit of production out of former postseason villain in free agencyIn 2018, George Springer sent the Guardians to a quick postseason exit when he mashed three homers in the Astros’ three-game sweep in the ALDS. While the Astros

Guardians have to consider bullpen remodel after creaky ALCS performanceThe Guardians shaky ALCS performance showed that it may be time for some adjustments in the bullpen.

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Kansas City Royals: How about those Saguaros?Possible bullpen fits for the Kansas City Royals abound as offseason marches on.

Rays ALCS beatdown just created even more buyer’s remorse for Guardians Richie Palacios, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz haunted the Guardians in the ALCS.

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Royals starting rotation grades reveal a mixed bag in 2026The Kansas City Royals' starting rotation was decimated by injuries all season, forcing the team to find pitching wherever they could.

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Guardians News: The depressing rumors beginYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Guardians' ill-fated 2018 deal is about to look even worse thanks to Brewers-Rays World Series Yandy Díaz and Jake Bauers were both part of a three-team deal involving in the Guardians in 2018. Now they're going to be facing off in the World Series.

Latest Steven Kwan rumor all but confirms 2026 could have been last dance for Guardians current coreWe're officially in Steven Kwan trade rumor season after the Guardians' ALCS loss to the Rays.

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Teruaki Sato Landing Spots📍Why the White Sox would be a terrific fit for the Japanese star 📲

In Defense of Stephen VogtWe’ve got a good one. Leave him alone

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Bobby Witt Jr. has a convincing edge over the Reds' rising star Elly De La CruzBobby Witt Jr. was given a run for his money to be considered the top shortstop in the game, but the Kansas City Royals' star still has a clear advantage.

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Teams That Must Spend Big in Free Agency💰Breaking down which franchises need to make major investments this winter ➡️

The Royals Trade Game: Jeremy Plays GM, Jacob Plays HardballTrade proposals abound, while the ALCS marches on and which Kansas City Royals are in line for a coveted award?

This Week in the Minors: Northwest Arkansas season in reviewWho had a good year in Double-A?

5 Guardians who won’t be back in 2027 after postseason exit Rhys Hoskins, David Fry, Daniel Schneemann, Shawn Armstrong and Slade Cecconi should be approaching their final days on the Guardians' roster.

2026 Royals season in review: Jonathan IndiaA season that ended before it ever really had the chance to begin.

Kansas City Royals News: JJ Picollo has work to doThere’s a lot to be done.

Guardians News: So, A Long Offseason BeginsNews and Notes for Tuesday, October 20th, 2026

Guardians’ depressing Game 6 loss ruined obvious chance for Shawn Armstrong to be become Cleveland cult heroShawn Armstrong may have had a rough regular season for the Guardians, but his postseason performance deserved a better fate.

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Yankees trade rumors could put an affordable arm on the Royals' radarThe Kansas City Royals may have a chance to acquire a boom or bust New York Yankees pitcher that doesn't include a lot of risks.

An Early Look at the 2027 GuardiansTurning the page in sorrow

With That, the 2026 Cleveland Guardians Season Comes to a CloseALCS Game 6: Cleveland Guardians 3 - Tampa Bay Rays 7

Guardians disastrous pitching plan dooms them in season-ending ALCS loss to Rays While the Guardians made it to the ALCS, their pitching let them down in their series loss.

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Updated MLB Postseason Picture 🏆And then there were two 📲

Guardians Trim the Lead ✂️

Nathaniel Lowe gets the Guardians on the board in Game 6!

Rays Game 6 Lineup

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Breaking down the Royals 2027 payroll ahead of the offseason and likely lockoutThe Kansas City Royals finished the 2026 season with the 18th-highest Luxury Tax bill according to Spotrac.com. That's not bad for the team that ranked #27 in t

Guardians greatest pitching irony is about to be on full display in must-win Game 6While the Guardians' rotation was one of the most consistent pitching units in the regular season, the postseason has been a different story.

Guardians Game 6 Lineup 📋

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All on the table. #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

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MLB Qualifying Offer Rises 📈Price for this year's free agents is highest since system was implemented in 2012 (AP)

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Keys to ALCS Game Six for the GuardiansIt’s actually now or never

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Ranking Most Lopsided Trades in Recent MLB History 🔢Looking back on the move that became one-sided between the Guardians and Rays 📲

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Guardians News: Oops! All Shawn ArmstrongNews and Notes for Monday, October 19th, 2026

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Three Positives From the Week of October 11thIt’s been an up and down ALCS for the Guardians, but they still have the chance to end it on the highest of high notes.

3 Guardians players who need to step up if Cleveland wants to force Game 7 against RaysJoey Cantillo, Jo Adell and Brayan Rocchio need to step up for the Guardians if the want to force Game 7 against the Rays.

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Royals batters were homebodies in 2026The Royals struggled to hit away from Kauffman Stadium this season.

Yandy Diaz's cocky World Series declaration could be lasting image of Guardians' postseason runYandy Diaz made it know that he thinks the Rays are going to beat the Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS later today.

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A Possible Trade Made by Every Team This Offseason ⚾What the Guardians could do to bolster their roster ➡️

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Kansas City Royals news: Carter Jensen beats the drumAnd MJ Melendez is available.

Game 6 of ALCS is going to give the Guardians’ pitching factory its biggest test in recent memory The Guardians' pitching depth is going to determine whether there's a Game 7 of the ALCS or not.

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Royals' 2025-26 offseason mistakes are now impossible to ignoreThe Kansas City Royals didn't make flashy moves last offseason, and that was likely a big part of why the team struggled during the 2026 season.

Guardians Drop Game 5, Now Face EliminationALCS Game 5: Tampa Bay Rays 3 - Cleveland Guardians 1

Rays Take 3-2 Series Lead 💥Aranda, Simpson and Hicks backs Rasmussen's stellar performance

KWAN ROBS EXTRA BASES 🧤

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STEVEN KWAN IS DOING IT ALL IN THE OUTFIELD TODAY 🤯 What. A. Catch.

DeLauter RBI 👏

The Guardians are on the board in Game 5 🫡

Kwan Nails Runner at Home 🎯

Steven Kwan unleashes an UNBELIEVABLE throw home!

Guardians Game 5 Lineup 📋

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Need you today, Cleveland. 🗣️ #GuardsBall | #StandGuard

Keys to ALCS Game Five for the GuardiansWe can do this

Guardians clearly hold key pitching advantage heading into Game 5 of ALCS The Guardians may have lost last night, but they have a huge pitching advantage for the rest of the ALCS.

Stephen Vogt’s gutsy decision to start Parker Messick in Game 5 could be defining moment of his Guardians tenureStephen Vogt's decision to push Parker Messick up a day to start today's Game 5 of the ALCS could define his managerial tenure with the Guardians.

Royals need the division title in 2027 to unlock Kauffman Stadium's biggest edgeKauffman Stadium was an honorable mention on a playoff home field advantage list, and it's another reminder of the magic it brings to the Royals organization.

Guardians News: Another Must-WinNews and Notes for Sunday, October 18th, 2026

Former Guardians utilityman elects free agency after disappointing end to Rockies tenureFormer Guardian Tyler Freeman is a minor league free agent after disappointing end to his season with the Rockies.

Travis Bazzana’s defensive disaster in Guardians' Game 3 loss could force Stephen Vogt to make crucial changeWhile Travis Bazzana is a part of the Guardians' future, his defense could cost the Guardians in the ALCS.

4 Royals prospects who could force their way into the 2027 pictureThe Kansas City Royals boast a number of talented prospects in their minor league system that could have an impact in the big leagues in 2027.

Demons from Guardians’ past loom large in Cleveland’s Game 4 ALCS loss to Rays Former Guardians Junior Caminero, Richie Palacios and Yandy Díaz all helped push the Rays to a win in the ALCS on Saturday.

Guardians Drop Game 4 To The Rays 7-3Your best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Guardians Drop Game 4 to Even ALCSYour best source for quality Cleveland Baseball news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Rays Top Guardians in Game 4 👊

Rays' big 3 comes through to even series vs. Guardians

Messick to Start Game 5

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Parker Messick will start Game 5 for the Guardians

Guardians’ unconventional pitching plan dooms them in Game 4 loss to Rays (but there’s a silver lining)While the Guardians lost Game 4 of the ALCS to the Rays on Saturday, they were able to stay away from the big guns in their bullpen.

Rays Get Pivotal Game 4 Win 🔒Tampa Bay's offense delivers balanced attack vs. Cleveland. Highlights, stats and more 📲

Rocchio Keeps Rally Going 👀

Brayan Rocchio laces one to left and the Guardians plate another run in the 7th 👀

Guardians OF Robs Caminero 😧

Petey Halpin takes away extra bases as he crashes into wall

DeLauter Drives in 1st Run 👆

Chase DeLauter wins the 9-pitch battle and gets the Guardians on the board immediately 😮

Chris Getz’s latest White Sox declaration confirms Guardians huge pitching advantage over Chicago While the White Sox made the postseason in 2026, their starting rotation pales in comparison to the Guardians.

Shawn Armstrong could save Guardians’ biggest offseason blunder with today’s “start” against Rays While Shawn Armstrong won't go long in today's start against the Rays, he can help Cleveland set the tone.

Kansas City Royals news: The Savannah Bananas will return to the KPlus Carter Jensen will be at Arrowhead this weekend.

Brewers' NLCS sweep could help given Guardians hidden advantage in World Series The Brewers' time off before the World Series could help the Guardians in the fall classic (should they make it).

Signing Jac Caglianone to an extension could be a massive bargain if the Royals act fastJac Caglianone proved why he was a top-10 pick draft pick, and now the Kansas City Royals need to sign him to a deal before he gets too expensive.

Guardians News: Game 4 Now TonightNews and Notes for Saturday, October 17th, 2026

FAs Who Need Change of Scenery 🔁8 MLB players who could develop into superstars on a new team

3 obstacles that could prevent the Royals from contending in 2027The Kansas City Royals will need to avoid a couple of costly pitfalls if they want to find success next season.

ALCS Game Five Will Be Sunday at 5PM ET for GuardiansWhat a day

Vogt's Mindset on Postponement

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"This is baseball. This is Cleveland. We are more than used to these kind of days... We got four games in a row. We got an opportunity to win some games and move on..." Guardians manager Stephen Vogt reacts to #ALCS Game 4 being postponed to tomorrow due to inclement conditions.

🚨ALCS Game 4 PostponedRays-Guardians matchup will be moved to Saturday at 8 PM EST

The Guardians Will Need All Their Grit TonightLet’s do this

World Series Schedule Dates 📅

The start times and broadcast schedule for the 2026 World Series have been announced!

Guardians ALCS Game 4 Lineup📋

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10/16 ⚾ Guardians Lineup is Out! Provided by mlbstartingnine (@DailyMLBLineups for link) 📊 Live Line: Guardians -108 • O/U 6.5 #Guardians #GuardiansLineup #MLB

The Guardians' role players have answered the call so far in ALCS The depth of the Guardians' lineup has been on full display in the ALCS.

Keys for the Guardians in ALCS: The Four Horsemen of Game 4Let’s see how this could go

Ticket Prices are Keeping Guardians Fans OutThe rent is too goshdarn high

MLB Contract Predictions 🔮Projecting 10 biggest deals in free agency 📲

These playoffs might have single-handedly prevented a salary capThe Brewers or some other small market will endure

Why the Royals’ New Stadium Might Fail the (Batter’s) Eye, Ear TestThe Kansas City Royals unveil new stadium renderings, but does the new imagery answer any impactful questions?

Jake Bauers’s NLCS MVP adds another tasty layer to potential Guardians-Brewers World Series matchupFormer Guardians infielder Jake Bauers won NLCS MVP thanks to his contributions in the Brewers' sweep of the Dodgers.

Guardians News: Armstrong to Open for Game 4News and Notes for Friday, October 16th, 2026

2026 Royals season in review: Seth LugoWe will always have our memories of 2024 Seth Lugo to look back on fondly.

Most Expensive Payrolls That Didn't Win World Series 🏆The teams that invested the most but failed to live up to expectations 📲

Kansas City Royals news: Downtown ballpark designsThink big!

Ranking Tarik Skubal's Top Landing Spots 🛬Where the two-time Cy Young Award winner could be headed in free agency 📲

Stephen Vogt’s New Fireman and the Odyssey of Daniel EspinoAn unparalleled journey from an unparalleled human being

Royals risk missing a golden opportunity if they play it safe with Carter JensenThe Kansas City Royals have a budding star behind the plate, one who could outgrow their financial capabilities if they don't sign him to an extension soon.