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

Does Jac Caglianone hit better when he plays first base?He can hit, but where should Jac be playing on the field?

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Astros' Yordan Alvarez has compelling MVP case but surging Tigers could flip debateYordan Alvarez is still the frontrunner for AL MVP, but Dillon Dingler, leading a surging Tigers team, is making it a real race.

Remembering the year 197650 years ago today

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3 very early free agent pitching options Royals should explore after John Sherman’s commentsThe Kansas City Royals will need to turn to free agency to replenish an injury-riddled rotation next season. But who will they target?

Kansas City Royals news: Caglianone shines under LA’s bright lightsThe Kansas City Royals are mired in a West Coast road trip, but one of their youngest players is standing tall in LA.

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

Royals game goes to extra innings and you already know how that story endsWhat did you expect?

Snell Dominates in Return 😈

Dodgers ace strikes out 10 Royals en route to 5-4 extra inning win

HOU at SF Game Highlights

San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros - 08/11/2026

Royals owner's questionable roster comments leave KC's bullpen outlook just as bleak for 2027John Sherman took to the radio talk Royals offseason plans. While he discussed spending money, perhaps not enough will go towards bolstering their bad bullpen.

MLB insider's bold position change idea for Royals' Carter Jensen is far too prematureWith catching depth building in the minors, ESPN's Jeff Passan floated a solution to Kansas City's roster logjam that Royals fans won't see coming.

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

Even Jac Caglianone spoiling Tarik Skubal's Dodger Stadium debut went sour in continuing Royals nightmareThe Royals managed to get to the great Tarik Skubal on the road in L.A. Monday night thanks to Jac Caglianone, but their pitching didn't meet them halfway.

Royals Review Reacts Survey - Will the Royals compete in 2027?John Sherman thinks so, but did he convince you?

Royals Owner John Sherman Speaks, Unpacking Cubs Series + Farm Action!The Kansas City Royals owner sits down for a radio interview while the on-field product has more bad than good.

This Week in the Minors: Zion Rose debutsThe 2026 first round selection is officially on the road to Kansas City

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Jim Crane may have saved Astros from Dana Brown's latest pitching staff whiffThere are a lot of things worth criticizing about the Houston Astros' 2026 trade deadline. The annual feeding frenzy was a mostly quiet affair for the Astros, w

Kansas City Royals News: Royals sign Kimbrel and Sherman wants to spendThere is some money coming off the books after this season.

Why Royals fans shouldn't overreact to Daniel Lynch IV's rough first start back in rotationThe box score was ugly, but context matters. Lynch hasn't started in two years and Kansas City needs him — one bad outing isn't the whole story here.

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

Royals bullpen melts down again in loss to DodgersWitt and Cags gave it their best effort, but it just was not enough.

Astros vs. Giants (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Caglianone HR Off Skubal 😧

Tarik's Dodgers stadium debut off to a rocky start

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Royals may've fleeced Marlins in post-deadline trade as secret weapon quickly emerges in Triple-AIt may've flown under the radar, but the Royals' minor trade for Jacob Berry is paying off big time right now, with strong early returns from Triple-A Omaha.

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

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Astros turn to former Cubs slugging prospect to solve elusive roster needThe Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, hoping to address an elusive need.

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Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

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Dodgers series preview: The champs are slumpingAre the Royals catching the Dodgers at a good time?

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Royals signing Craig Kimbrel is bizarre legacy move that complicates their stretch runThe Royals have bullpen issues and could use new faces to get through the rest of their season. However, the signing of Craig Kimbrel is definitely an odd one.

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MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

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Astros rumors have Houston circling former Angels slugger after underwhelming trade deadlineThe Houston Astros missed on Austin Hays, who promptly homered against them. Now Houston's reportedly circling Jorge Soler and maybe Rob Refsnyder instead.

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Royals' competitive longevity looks brighter than ever after Baseball America's Top 100 updateChourio, Gomez, and Hammond all land in Baseball America's top 60, and the Kansas City Royals have some blossoming prospect power.

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Is the 2026 Royals bullpen the worst in franchise history?It’s been bad.

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Kansas City Royals news: Jac Caglianone has a historic nightNo Royal hitter has had a night like he had on Saturday.

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

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Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

Cubs vs. Royals (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Royals Signing Craig KimbrelVeteran reliever getting MLB deal with 12th franchise (Heyman)

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Astros' surge suddenly adds importance to Carlos Correa's recovery no one is buyingCarlos Correa believes that he can return to help the Houston Astros down the stretch of the 2026 season. The Astros' surge has helped fuel the dream. Entering

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3 roster holes Royals still need to fill heading into 2027 after painfully quiet trade deadlineThe Royals' trade deadline didn't solve much. Three glaring issues remain, and the window to address them before next season is already starting to close.

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Jac Caglianone powers Royals to a victoryJac was hammering the Cubs all night long.

Astros vs. Padres (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

Caglianone Goes Yard Again 💣

Royals star's 2nd homer gives him 12 total bases for the night 🎥

Caglianone's No-Doubt Shot 🚀

Crushes solo home run 448 feet 🎥

Royals Reacts Results: Unhappy with the deadlineRoyals GM JJ Picollo didn’t do nearly enough to satisfy fans.

Kansas City Royals news: The team gets a vote of confidencePlus the city advances work on the downtown ballpark.

Royals Take Down the Twins While Rewriting the Bullpen PlaybookThe Kansas City Royals get a coveted home series win, but the season’s end goal is not done yet.

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Salvador Perez's impact can't be overlooked in Noah Cameron's rise in Royals rotationNoah Cameron has thrived over his last three outings. But what can't be ignored is how strong he's looked when Salvador Peres is catching for him.

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

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Astros' continued trend hints Dana Brown could suffer similar fate as James ClickThe Houston Astros are holding onto first place in the AL West, but Dana Brown's expiring contract and Jim Crane's history suggest winning won't be enough.

Astros vs. Padres (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Danny Drips’ first start in two years misses the mark, Royals fall to CubsThis goes out to everyone wondering why Daniel Lynch IV doesn’t pitch multiple innings as a reliever.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 6-4 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Royals put an end to veteran left-handed relief experiment before it even really beganThe Royals continued to make moves on the mound, as Aaron Bummer is out the door just weeks after the KC initially signed him and days after promoting him.

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Royals give Daniel Lynch IV long-awaited role change (but it wasn't the right one)The Royals have been in a state of turmoil from a pitching standpoint, which has led them to surprisingly move Daniel Lynch IV back into the starting rotation.

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Cubs series preview: Is PCA the MVP?The Cubbies come to town with one of the best players in baseball.

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Royals add tantalizing Cubs lefty with one glaring flaw to already questionable bullpen depthThe Royals kept on bolstering their pitching depth, adding Luke Little of waivers from the Cubs. Will he be able to overcome his consistent demons in the 'pen?

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Kansas City Royals news: Lynch starting tonightLast night’s game was a Bummer

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Astros' push to get Carlos Correa back this season comes with some very familiar risksCorrea says he "wouldn't be doing all this work" if a return wasn't possible. Should the Astros even want it?

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What a bummer: Royals bullpen blows another oneWretched eighth inning costs Kansas City the sweep.

Royals' trade for former Marlins sixth overall pick offers exact upside system desperately needsThe Royals made a minor move on Wednesday, trading for former Top 10 draft pick Jacob Berry from the Marlins. Could he end up being a good piece for the future?

Early results show Royals may’ve found lasting bullpen solution in trade with AstrosThe Royals have had serious bullpen issues this year, but amid the turmoil, one of their most recent acquisitions in Nate Pearson has provided a bright spot.

Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

Kansas City Royals news: Zion Rose makes official debutThe 1st round selection is officially a Royal

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

Astros’ fate all but sealed for Dana Brown after doubling down on tired trade deadline tropeDana Brown fell back on a trade deadline trope for the Houston Astros that is destined to fail, if it's not already.

Cameron outduels Kremer for a Royals winNoah Cameron was awesome!

Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/05/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Blue Jays vs. Astros, 08/05/2026 🎥

Royals acquire Jacob Berry from the MarlinsThe third baseman was once the #6 pick in the draft.

Royals first-round draft pick Zion Rose sets tone for future with big leap into pro careerThe Royals had a few names from their draft class assigned to the top four levels of their system, including Zion Rose, who's set to start his career in High-A.

Royals' choice to keep Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo looks wiser after rotation's devastating injury newsThe Royals' rotation is in rough shape and their 2027 staff looks bleak too, especially after learning Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will undergo Tommy John.

Royals made their intentions clear at trade deadline despite being frustratingly quietThe Royals left a lot on the table at the trade deadline, but in doing so, there can be no denying they made their competitive intentions very clear for 2027.

Kansas City Royals news: Deadline, injuries overshadow Salvy celebrationThe Kansas City Royals roll out the red carpet for their team captain.

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

Astros’ biggest roster weakness was somehow actually made worse at the trade deadlineThe Houston Astros made their biggest weakness worse in search of upgrades at a lesser position of need.

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

TOR at HOU Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays - 08/04/2026

MIN at KAN Game Highlights

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

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

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.

4 trade deadline moves the Astros should have made if Dana Brown wasn't asleep at the wheelThe Astros needed a bat, a starter, and a reliever. They got a center fielder having a down year offensively. Here's what Dana Brown should've done instead.

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.

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.

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

Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

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?

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

Blue Jays vs. Astros (08/03/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Royals trade deadline gradesHow did they do?

Varsho's 1st Astros Hit ☝️

Against former team on day he was traded

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 📲

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

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.

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

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

Astros finally trade for lefty outfielder in Daulton Varsho, but pay a steep priceThe Houston Astros got the lefty outfielder they needed in a trade for Daulton Varsho, but the cost may have been way too steep.

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.

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

Dodgers Trading for Southpaw

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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.

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.

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

Bummer! Royals swept out of ColoradoIs anyone surprised anymore?

Astros Inquiring About Stowers

Jon Heyman

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The Astros are among teams to inquire about Marlins slugger Kyle Stowers, and they are engaged in ongoing discussions with Miami. Stowers, an All-Star with big power, just might be the extra lefty bat Houston needs.

Kyle Freeland's 1st Career CG 🙌

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

Luis Garcia Jr. Trade Buzz

Jon Heyman

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Action heating up around Luis Garcia Jr., who has emerged as a very productive bat for the Nats (.560 slug leads NL). Garcia, who was scratched today, is drawing interest from at least the Astros, Red Sox and Yankees

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.

Astros Rumors: Houston connected to George Springer reunion, but the timing is all wrongThe Houston Astros reuniting with George Springer would not be what the team and their fans need at the trade deadline.

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

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 📲

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

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 📲

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.