Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals - August 31, 2024

WILLIAM CONTRERAS, TIE GAME 💥

10h

Astros Stats 📉

10h

I hope the Astros are taking notes right now.

Foul Territory

16h

Monday edition of Foul Territory! • MLB insider @BNightengale • Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino • MLB analyst @PerezEd Today's hosts: @AJPierzynski12, @ErikKratz31, @ScottBraun. Watch: https://t.co/YlTuOa7cVB

Royals Review

17h

2026 Royals season in review: Jac Caglianone https://t.co/5VxR2RjiOO

Bleacher Report•8h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

Bleacher Report•10h

Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

www.si.com•13h

How Allen-Dubon Deal is Today 🔍Astros shed salary in preseason trade 📲

www.royalsreview.com•16h

2026 Royals season in review: Jac CaglianoneWhat a difference a year makes

www.royalsreview.com•17h

Evaluating four years of Brewers transactions to compare to the RoyalsHow does J.J. Picollo compare to the best front office executive in baseball?

Bleacher Report•22h

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Isaac Paredes and Jeremy Pena could be on the move ➡️

Bleacher Report•22h

MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•18h

Royals could find their next breakout player in this overlooked prospectThe Kansas City Royals have an unhittable pitching prospect in their minor league system that is itching to breakout very soon.

www.royalsreview.com•19h

Kansas City Royals news: How will the Royals upgrade the bullpen?And who ya got in the ALCS?

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1d

This bargain free agent could fill a glaring roster hole on the Royals rosterThe Kansas City Royals could use a lot of help with their pitching staff, and this player could provide exactly what they need.

climbingtalshill.com•1d

Four Astros prospects who could impact the major league roster in 2027After another season riddled with injuries, the Astros need to look at some young players to step up into major league roles.

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

Royals could benefit from MLB's playoff proposal sooner than expectedMLB's newest collective bargaining proposal has a rule that could actually help the Kansas City Royals' chances in the playoffs.

www.royalsreview.com•2d

Kansas City Royals news: Angeibel Gomez turns heads in ArizonaAnd more on what KC approved for the ballpark.

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

5 indispensable pieces of the Royals future, 2 players on the discard pileThe Kansas City Royals need to figure out who they want to build around and who needs to go so a return to the postseason becomes a reality.

Bleacher Report•2d

Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

climbingtalshill.com•3d

Do the Astros have a catcher upgrade option on the trade market?Yainer Diaz' trade value may be highest right now, but can Astros really replace him on the expected trade market?

Bleacher Report•3d

10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Here are the changes MLB owners and players have suggested, but what do YOU want?Here are what owners and players have proposed.

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

Timing is perfect for Royals to make aggressive trade push for Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr.The Kansas City Royals should make the aggressive move this offseason and use Ronald Acuna Jr.'s potential fallout with the Atlanta Braves as the catalyst.

climbingtalshill.com•3d

Houston Astros may have found a superstar in the making with Xavier NeyensAstros prospect Xavier Neyens led minor league baseball in this key statistic, indicating future strong success

Bleacher Report•3d

New FA Rumors and PredictionsLanding spots for buzzing players 📲

www.royalsreview.com•3d

2026 Royals season in review: The best defensive playsThe Royals love the glove.

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Kansas City Royals news: City Council approves downtown ballpark TIFAnd could MLB go to a 154-game schedule?

Bleacher Report•3d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Houston needs to address in 2027 📲

climbingtalshill.com•4d

Astros face Yainer Diaz dilemma: Is there really a better catcher available in free agency?Yainer's trade value may be it's best right now, but replacing him will be harder for the Astros than you think.

Bleacher Report•4d

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Carter Jensen keeps racking up the honors for incredible rookie seasonAnother media outlet has honored Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen after an incredible rookie season that blew the projection systems out of the water

www.royalsreview.com•4d

2026 Royals season in review: Noah CameronHow did the lefty do?

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Kansas City Royals news: The Playoffs are heating upOnly one divisional series remains

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

climbingtalshill.com•5d

How long will the Astros make Joe Espada twist in the wind before deciding his future?The Astros' season ended over a week ago. There is no reason to delay announcing his future any further.

kingsofkauffman.com•5d

The Reds' qualifying offer decision could open the door for a Royals reunionThe Kansas City Royals should consider a reunion with Brady Singer this offseason, as long as the Reds don't extend him the qualifying offer

www.royalsreview.com•5d

2026 Royals season in review: The best home runsThe season of dongs.

www.royalsreview.com•5d

Underrated Royals: Rey SanchezHad glove, will travel

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Royals will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•5d

Kansas City Royals news: All (stadium) business in KCDespite the Kansas City Royals leaving Truman Sports complex, could the area find new life?

climbingtalshill.com•6d

Astros pending free agents: Who should stay, who should goIt's going to be a busy offseason for the Astros, who have a lot of decisions to make on their roster.

bleacherreport.com•1w

Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

Royals bold trade deadline strategy will shape their offseason (for better or worse)The Kansas City Royals had the perfect opportunity to improve their team at the trade deadline, but they chose to keep the mediocre band together instead.

climbingtalshill.com•6d

10 songs every angry Astros fan needs on their postseason rage playlistAstros fans, you have anger, rage, and frustration to get out of your body. These songs will help you.

If John Sherman wants public money, he shouldn’t vote for a work stoppageThe lockout looms, but Sherman can do something about it

The Hidden Problems with Royals Stadium Math, J.J. Picollo’s StrategyThe Kansas City Royals continue the pivot to 2027 and their future home, but flaws abound in both.

This Week in the Minors: Columbia Fireflies season in reviewThere was a lot of good developments this season

Bleacher Report•6d

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Kansas City's first-year players stand across the league 📲

Kansas City Royals News: New stadium site demolition to start soonJohn Sherman thinks the new stadium will get an All-Star game very soon after it’s finished.

climbingtalshill.com•6d

Astros should move on from Christian Walker — Here’s who could replace himWalker has underwhelmed in two seasons in Houston and the team should move on. Here's how they could do it.

What could life look like after Jeremy Pena for the Astros?Pena has established himself as the second-best player on the team behind Yordan Alvarez. Here are the potential plans for Houston if they move on from their A

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Royals could make costly mistake giving up on Lucas Erceg too earlyLucas Erceg is in for a salary raise that could look unwarranted after the season he had, but it shouldn't mean the Royals decide to let him be a free agent

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡6 deals that would make sense this offseason 📲

Should the Houston Astros trade Yainer Diaz? The catcher decision isn’t that simpleA new GM must weigh whether Diaz' positive bat will outweigh his negative defense, and if so, for how long?

Evaluating four years of J.J. PicolloIs he a victim of salary constraints or his own incompetence?

Royals projected arbitration salaries for 2027The Royals have some decisions to make.

Kansas City Royals news: Drew Waters elects free agencyAnd why do the Royals start out so slow?

Players Who Were Worse Than You Think in 2026 ⚾Breaking down which Astro didn't perform as well as expected this year 📲

How to rebuild the Astros pitching staff: who stays, who goes, new targetsPitching was the backbone of the Astros dynasty era, and the biggest reason for this season's failures.

Espada isn't Dusty, but the numbers say he deserves to be Astros managerEspada was tasked to do far more with much less, and the numbers say he absolutely did.

Carter Jensen’s breakout could have the Royals rookie dreaming of a Silver SluggerCarter Jensen had an incredible rookie campaign and could be in line to win the Silver Slugger Award among catchers in the American League.

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

Aggressive in Acquisitions, Conservative with Cash: Decoding Picollo’s PresserKansas City Royals leadership wraps up the 2026 season with traditional press conference, but will lessons learned help?

Kansas City Royals news: What can the Royals learn from playoff teams?And Luke Little is outrighted.

Astros arbitration eligible players: who should stay and who should goThe Astros have a lot of decisions to make, and status quo is definitely not the way to go.

2 Royals' arbitration-eligible players who'll definitely be back, 2 that might not get paidThe Kansas City Royals will have to make some tough decisions when it comes to cleaning up their roster and putting the best team on the field in 2027.

Four personnel decisions the Astros have to make this offseasonThe Houston Astros are at a crossroads, and hard decisions are coming this offseason.

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

Yordan Alvarez stayed healthy and put together an MVP season for the AstrosWhen you line up the competition, no one really compares with Yordan's 2026 season.

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

Kansas City Royals news: Wrapping up the Season that WasLooking back before looking ahead; Also, shoes

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Houston's 2026 season 📲

Royals just got brutal reminder that small markets can build winnersA graphic posted to X showed how small market teams in the playoffs made their rosters, and now the Royals should use that as a blueprint back to the playoffs.

Astros' Tatsuya Imai's $18M decision: money or happiness?Let's be real. If he were happy here or wanted to be here, Tatsuya Imai would have emphatically said he's opting in. He didn't say anything close to that.

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

Past Royals opponents: Reggie SmithThe other Reggie

From dynasty to rebuild: the Houston Astros must finally face their new realityEndings hurt, but they offer the chance for something new and fun again.

Kansas City Royals news: End of season press conference is heldSome changes were made, but not enough.

Picollo says Royals plan to be “aggressive” in acquisitions after disappointing seasonJ.J. Picollo addresses the media after a 69-93 season.

Vinnie Pasquantino's strong finish gives the Royals a reason to dream bigThe reemergence of slugger Vinnie Pasquantino should give the Kansas City Royals plenty of hope going into next season.

White Sox Eliminate AstrosChicago gets 1st postseason series victory since 2005 and will face Guardians in ALDS

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

Big Jose Altuve HR 💪

B/R Walk-Off

@BRWalkoff

JOSE ALTUVE 💥 Astros cut the deficit to one run in the 4th inning 👀 (via @MLB)

Cam Smith Solo HR 🚊

Cam Smith homers to the train tracks 😯

@MLB

Jeremy Peña Solo HR 🚀

Mattingly, Espada on Hot SeatPhillies, Astros managers likely out if teams can't make deep postseason run (The Athletic)

Four questionable decisions doom Astros in Wild Card round openerIn the regular season, the Astros do a great job of staying even-keeled and not overemphasizing any one game of 162. The Wild Card round is Best-of-3.

White Sox Game 2 Lineup 📝

Chicago White Sox

@whitesox

Game 2 🔜

Astros players and fans are frustrated, but now isn’t the time to turn on each otherHouston fans have stood behind the Astros through championships, heartbreak, scandal, and everything in between. Frustration won't change that.

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

Astros Pitcher Calls Out Fans 😳Bennett Sousa unhappy with home crowd after Game 1 loss

Kansas City Royals news: Alec Zumwalt is outWill anything change?

Royals picked the wrong scapegoat after pitching let them down in 2026The Kansas City Royals reassigned the hitter coach to another role in the organization, despite the fact that the offense wasn't really the problem this season.

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

White Sox Silence Astros 🤫South Siders take Wild Card Game 1 to get first postseason win since 2021 📲

Altuve Legs Out Single 🦵

B/R Walk-Off

@BRWalkoff

Jose Altuve's infield single keeps the Astros alive in the 8th 👀 (via @MLB)

Carter Jensen's double honor put an exclamation point on his Royals' rookie seasonCarter Jensen won AL Rookie and Player of the Month for September. The Kansas City Royals have something special in their budding backstop.

Astros Smash 2-Run HR 💣

The Astros are on the board 🚀 Nelson Velázquez smashes a 2-run homer! #Postseason

@MLB

Liam Hendriks Retires

Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

@MLB

Alec Zumwalt out as hitting coachHe will remain as senior director of hitting performance

Former Royals in the postseasonGood luck to some old friends

Astros Wild Card roster features surprise name that could shuffle Yordan Alvarez, Jose AltuveThe Houston Astros' Wild Card roster includes Raynel Delgado, which could lead to a curious plan for Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve.

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the Astros' offense stands going into October ➡️

Carter Jensen wins September American League honorsThe rookie continues to excel.

This Week in the Minors: ACL and DSL season in reviewThe rookie ball teams had some impressive individuals this season

Royals Book Game 162, With Final Winning Taste Leading to Key Offseason CalendarThe Kansas City Royals get the final win, but it only soothes 2026’s pains so much.

Astros' Wild Card Roster 🚀

Matt Kawahara

@matthewkawahara

Astros roster for the wild card round:

MLB Wild Card Rosters 📝Check our your squad's postseason team here 📲

Kansas City Royals News: Long way to go in 20272026 was a disappointment. Now the team looks toward 2027.

Royals have shocking offseason plans for 17-year-old prospect Angeibel GomezThe Kansas Royals are already showing a massive amount of optimism surrounding top prospect Angeibel Gomez.

AJ Blubaugh Starting Game 1

Chandler Rome

@Chandler_Rome

The Astros are starting AJ Blubaugh in Game 1 tomorrow against the White Sox, sources tell @TheAthletic.

Witt, Jensen, Caglianone finalists for All-MLB TeamThe Royals’ best get some recognition.

Ten statistics that defined the Royals 2026 seasonWhat went right and the many things that went wrong.

Good riddance, 2026 Royals seasonNot too sad it’s over

ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

MLB Round-by-Round Playoffs Predictions 🔮How the Astros will fare starting in the wild card round ➡️

climbingtalshill.com•2w

Astros Get a Clean Slate in October as Playoff Baseball Returns to HoustonOctober baseball means everything that happened all year long no longer matters.

Explaining Playoff Bracket ✍️Everything to know about Wild Card format, Divisional Series and more 📲

MLB Draft Lottery 2027 OddsSee them here 📲

Kansas City Royals news: This 2026 Royals season is overHe laughed, we cried, we mostly cried.

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊Where the Astros stand as they prepare for October 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Complete list of Royals free gents heading into the 2026-27 offseasonKansas City has a handful of free agents headed into the offseason, a good sign as they look to open up space to add new players for next year

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

Vinnie powers Royals to season finale victoryThe Royals 2026 season ended on a high note

Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲

Astros vs. Athletics (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 9-0 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Guardians vs. Royals (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-2 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals' Jonathan India trade looks far less painful after Brady Singer's collapseThe Kansas City Royals has found out the hard way that you can't win every trade after Jonathan India's tenure with the team likely comes to an end.

Biggest Winners/Losers of MLB Season 📊8 players and teams that have stood out this season for good and bad 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

5 Royals players who definitely won't be back in 2027 with Matt Quatraro under pressureThe Kansas City Royals will have to make some tough roster choices if they want to compete in the AL Central in 2027.

Astros vs. Athletics (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 13-2 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Peña's 2nd HR of Game ‼️

Astros routing A's with sights set on division title

Wacha reaches 200 innings but gives up a bunch of runs; Royals lose againThe Royals celebrate an individual milestone while the Guardians celebrate winning the division for the third straight year.

Guardians vs. Royals (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 11-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Latest MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Final NL Wild Card spot still up for grabs. Full standings with 2 days to go 📲