Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros - April 09, 2024

Royals announce 2026 organizational minor league award winnersCongrats!

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This brutal Royals bullpen stat demands an offseason overhaulThe Kansas City Royals bullpen has been brutal to watch this season, and Fangraphs' meltdown stat shows just how many times it has let the team down this year

Some thoughts from France, and who was the first player ever signed by the Royals?Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮Projecting how the Astros will fare in the AL West chase 📲

The Royals need to go to Costco this offseason to pick up a whole new bullpenAnother day, another bullpen implosion

Silver Linings Loom Behind Royals Losing Cloud Following RoadtripThe Kansas City Royals cap off their final roadtrip being swept, while a break at home is needed.

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Royals stand as they finish out the season ➡️

Kansas City Royals news: Carter Jensen sets the Royals rookie home run recordAnd we enter the last week of the season.

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Yordan Called Team Meeting 😶Alvarez didn't mince words after Astros were swept by Braves

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Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

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Royals bullpen blows another one in PittsburghAnother day, another bullpen disaster

Braves vs. Astros (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Royals vs. Pirates (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Joe Espada’s bullpen failure explains why he’s entering final days with AstrosEspada's use of the pen should be one of the biggest reasons he is not coming back

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Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

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Blake Mitchell's title-winning homer puts Royals future in focus with one hurdle to clearThe Kansas City Royals may have a future star in Blake Mitchell, but one major flaw in his game could hold him back.

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Royals refuse to give in, but can’t overcome the Rays of PittsburghThey just kept coming back until they didn’t.

Braves vs. Astros (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Royals vs. Pirates (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Caglianone returns to lineup, apologizes for punching wallYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

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Kansas City Royals news: David Shields is Midwest League Pitcher of the YearAnd how George Brett coined a popular baseball term.

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Royals may have an easier road back to contention in 2027 than fans thinkDespite an underwhelming season for the Kansas City Royals, the outlook for 2027 isn't as bad when looking around the AL Central

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Jeremy Peña's final chance to change his Astros future is fast approachingPena has 8 games and hopefully a postseason to make himself indispensable. Can he overdeliver and force Crane's hand?

Pearsed through the heart, Royals fall againThe Royals started hot, but finished with a dud.

Braves vs. Astros (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Royals vs. Pirates (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Pirates series preview: An offensive turnaroundThe Pirates were dead last in runs scored last year. But they’ve turned it around in a big way.

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Projecting a Jeremy Peña contract extension with Astros that satisfies all partiesThis is what kind of a deal it would likely take to keep Jeremy Pena in Houston

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David Shields could be half of the Royals' next great pitching duoThe Kansas City Royals have two pitchers in their top five prospects and one just went out and shoved in the minor league playoffs

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Astros catching prospect Jason Schiavone's historic season just changed his 2027 expectationsSchiavone's meteoric rise through the Astros farm system should have him in the Astros' plans for 2027.

River Bandits Run Wild While BA Doubts Kansas City Royals SystemThe Quad Cities River Bandits are champions, while outside opinions are down of the Kansas City Royals.

Kansas City Royals news: Setting healthy goals!This is the dek

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Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where AJ Blubaugh stands among standout first-year players ➡️

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Royals defy poetry, go gentle into that good nightWith a chance to play spoiler, the Royals instead lose meekly.

Yordan's 40th HR 🔥(@MLB/X)

AL MVP frontrunner hits milestone mark for 1st time in career 🎥

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Jim Crane might’ve tipped his hand on Astros’ quiet trade deadline with Joe Espada defenseCrane's comment about Espada "doing what he can do with what he's got" may have given a window into his opinion of the team, and why they had such a quiet deadl

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Astros offense feels uncomfortably familiar one year after coaching staff overhaulA peek inside the numbers of the Astros offense reveals changing hitting coaches has essentially done nothing.

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Carter Jensen's record-breaking Royals rookie season is flying under the radarKansas City Royals' catcher Carter Jensen is having a rookie season that might be overlooked, but it doesn't mean it hasn't been impressive.

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It's clear Astros' Joe Espada was a victim of Dana Brown's failures, Jim Crane's hubrisWhen doing the best with what you've got isn't enough, there won't be anything that is.

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Schlittler and Caminero Are Crashing AL MVP Party 🎉Yordan Alvarez may have some competition despite being the heavy favorite to win ➡️

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The Royals’ most intriguing prospect no one is talking aboutDude gets hits

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Kansas City Royals news: The Royals are eliminated from the playoffsThe season is officially over with 10 games to go

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Royals put together a nice solid win in HoustonDaniel Lynch is solid in a Kansas City win

Royals vs. Astros (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Former MLB GM makes disrespectful case for Junior Caminero MVP win over Yordan ÁlvarezDespite being first or second in all three major Triple Crown categories, at least one former GM thinks the Astros DH is not the AL MVP

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🔒 Battle for playoff spots ♨️ Stearns hot seat? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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How does Carter Jensen stack up to other Royals rookie hitters?Some Royals hitters hit immediately.

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Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮The most pivotal question Kansas City will have to answer this winter 📲

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Kansas City Royals news: The River Bandits are champs!How about those River Bandits!

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3 bold trades Astros could make this offseason to solve their lingering Carlos Correa problemThe Astros have a roster construction problem. Here are a few ways to fix it.

Royals can’t stop Jeremy Peña in loss to AstrosYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Royals vs. Astros (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Maikel Garcia returns to the rosterYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Correa Won't Return This YearAstros manager Joe Espada says SS (ankle) aiming to come back fully healthy in 2027

Astros series preview: First place in the worst divisionHey, a playoff spot is a playoff spot.

For all their faults, Astros have one trait they can bank on in MLB playoffsJust as big wins don't get the Astros too high, bad losses never get the team down either.

Bobby Witt Jr.'s ceiling on the Royals' all-time list is already coming into viewWhen the Royals drafted Bobby Witt Jr. with the second overall pick in the 2019 class, they knew they were getting a potential star, but no one could've predict

Zion Rose leads Royals prospects headed to Arizona Fall LeagueSome top prospects face off this fall.

Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮How the Astros may fare this fall ➡️

Viral Mets moment after Pete Alonso's return validates Astros' David Stearns decisionSometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make. That applies to the front office to

This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities is dominating the playoffsCan they end up winning it all?

Kansas City Royals News: Witt nominated for Roberto Clemente awardPlus we now know which companies will help develop the new stadium.

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Dodgers and Yankees clinch postseason spots 📲

Are 34,000 seats enough for a new Royals ballpark?The new ballpark will have more limited seating than the K.

Lucas Erceg returnsCan he throw strikes?

These 3 Astros pitchers should not be on the team (and here's who should replace them)These three pitchers have been a hindrance to the Astros staff. Here are 3 pitchers they should give a shot to instead.

Path from 2026 to 2027 Royals Roster Starts Now (Part 2) and Jensen Up!While waiting out the Boston rain, where do current Kansas City Royals pitchers stand in the 2027 plans?

A look at the Royals’ projected payroll for 2027If there is a season.

Kansas City Royals news: Carter Jensen is having a record Royals rookie yearAnd Jac is back.

Astros just got terrible postseason preview after Rays exposed flawsAll the negatives were on display against the best team in the American League. Here were the three biggest.

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where the Royals stand as they finish out the season 📲

Royals drop series finale in BostonA bad day at the office for the offense

Royals vs. Red Sox (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 4-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Brewers and Rays clinch postseason spots 📲

Astros vs. Rays (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 14-4 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Astros might've promoted Christian Vazquez’s replacement for a big league auditionA strong 2026 has catapulted the Astros farmhand from outside their top 30 to being the number 6 prospect in their system.

2 players Kansas City should absolutely target this offseason to fix their walk issuesThe Kansas City Royals have been mostly mid pack in a lot of offensive stats, they have struggled to draw walks, and its a problem they should address.

Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱Worst possible outcome each squad could face this season

Astros vs. Rays (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Jenzo jack not enough; Royals loseYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Royals vs. Red Sox (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 5-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Yainer Diaz hot streak could provide Astros with flexible offseason opportunityThe Astros must decide whether to continue to go year to year in arbitration with their starting catcher, give him an extension, or trade him and allow the youn

Kansas City Royals news: Is Jac close to being back?And Rex Hudler is done for the year.

Surging Royals prospect is already making a case for 2027 roster spotThis Kansas City Royals prospect is hitting so many home runs that he's earned a chance to make the roster in 2027.

MLB Teams' Worst Value Player 📉One name for each squad that isn't living up to his contract this season ➡️

Carter Jensen does the Monster Mash; Royals beat Red SoxThe bullpen locked things down.

Royals vs. Red Sox (09/11/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-2 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

Astros vs. Rays (09/11/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Painful Jesus Sanchez memories should be enough for Astros to ignore Blue Jays DFAThe Astros outfield doesn't hit, but at least they play defense.

Red Sox series preview: What a turnaroundChanging managers has helped in Boston.

Royals Reacts Results: True QGuess he’s not going anywhere

Astros living in the past gives fans 'Uncle Rico' vibes and could endanger future successAre the Astros guilty of living in the past, believing their old glory is still carrying them while other teams across MLB actually improve around them?

Is this year one of the most disappointing seasons in Royals history?When expectations are dashed.

It's clear Mariners completely wasted their Astros killer status in a totally lost seasonSay it loud and say it proud. The Mariners are toast and they have no one to blame but themselves.

MLB Manager Hot-Seat Check 🔥Rating Matt Quatraro's status as the skipper 📲

Kansas City Royals news: What is a “three-fastball” pitcher?I pity the fool who does not find today’s OT at least somewhat interesting

Updated Top 100 Prospects 📊Ranking who's next as the regular season winds down 📲

AJ Blubaugh failed his first tests after Joe Espada gave him larger Astros taskSteven Okert's injury gave Blubaugh the ultimate chance to step up, but so far he's fallen down.

AL Playoff Seeding Debate 🤔

MLB insider Jon Heyman gives his thoughts on if the format should change 🎥

Royals release former Silver Slugger fans had forgotten was even in the organizationTo almost everyone's surprise, the Kansas City Royals released a player that many had no idea they had even signed in the first place.

Astros vs. Phillies (09/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Phillies broadcast accuses Astros' Hunter Brown of disrespect towards Jose AltuveThe Astros ace was seen making what was thought to be a mocking clap after an out, and the broadcast had something to say about it. But were they way off base?

Royals have a real chance to dramatically alter the playoff picture as a spoilerThe Kansas City Royals may be days away from being mathematically eliminated from postseason contention, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t have any meaningf

4 Astros players who must step up immediately for a chance at playoff successThese 4 players have been struggling, but the Astros will need them to find their groove if they hope to have playoff success

Predicting Every Team's Opening Day Lineup 🔮Getting out the crystal ball for how Houston can look in 2027 📲

Altuve's 2,500th Career Hit 👏

Astros star becomes 2nd active player to accomplish feat

Bobby blast propels the Royals to victoryBobby blast for the win!

Astros vs. Phillies (09/09/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 11-7 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Diamondbacks vs. Royals (09/09/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-2 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

Brent Strom's return to Astros already paying dividendsThe return of the legendary coach has rejuvenated the pitching staff

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💪 Judge's return 👀 Ohtani done pitching? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Royals Review Reacts Survey - Q-less or Q-pid?Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

We need to realign expectations about Bobby Witt Jr.Witt is great, but we shouldn’t hope for another 2024

Kansas City Royals news: Witt’s future looks GoldenWhat will end first; the Kansas City Royals’ season or the heatwave the Midwest is suffering through?

50 Best Hitters of 2026 💥Where Yordan Alvarez stands in the top tier 📲

Yordan Alvarez’s MVP case for Astros may not be as ironclad as you might thinkAstros DH Yordan Alvarez has been the leader in the clubhouse for AL MVP for most of the season, but some advanced metrics may favor someone else.

September is the perfect time for the Royals to give a former 1st round pick his shotA former Kansas City Royals first round pick has finally put it all together the last two months. The Royals should figure out if he's a piece for the future

Royals postpone the inevitable, but the inevitable still cameThe bullpen did bullpen things

Diamondbacks vs. Royals (09/08/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 5-3 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Astros vs. Phillies (09/08/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-5 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

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Jac Caglianone's injury scare was almost a full-blown Royals nightmare (but concerns remain)Although Kansas City Royals' star Jac Caglianone avoided major injury, his ability to stay healthy may become an issue.

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Astros taking chance on waiver claim from Diamondbacks seems like a total wasteIt seems like the Astros are digging through other teams' recyclables when they already have the same, if not better, talent available in their own system.

How have the new dimensions changed Kauffman Stadium?The K has been more hitter friendly this season thanks to the changes in the wall dimensions

The Daniel Lynch IV starter experiment has gone exactly as anybody could have predictedIt hasn’t worked out

This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities is playoff boundCongratulations to the High-A team!

Path from 2026 to 2027 Royals Roster Starts Now + League News!Amidst the sweltering homestand, what are the Kansas City Royals playing for with 16 games left?

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99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥Altuve's Astros. Duncan's Spurs. Tap to see sports' GOAT squads 📲

Kansas City Royals News: Maybe Jac will be back soonIt sounds like he won’t hit the IL.

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Astros’ Joe Espada facing a cruel reality before new GM’s arrivalIt has become apparent that the Joe Espada era has run its course.

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B/R's Undisputed SS Rankings 📊Where Jeremy Peña stands among the top 6s in the league 📲