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

The 2021 Royals draft class, five years laterYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Bizarre antics from Royals fan cast a cloud on Salvador Perez's historic momentThe day finally came where Salvador Perez etched his name in Royals history, but a fan's antics to retrieve the homer stole some of the shine from KC's captain.

What would a Jac Caglianone extension look like?Caglianone looks like he is going to be a solid player and still has upside. Time to sign him up?

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Baseball America's bullish outlook on Royals' 2026 draft class gives farm system increased hopeRose and Rabe land fourth and fifth in Kansas City's system after just being drafted. The Royals' 2026 class is already reshaping the farm system's ceiling.

Kansas City Royals News: Salvy ties BrettHistory and a sweep

Astros B2B HRs Off Alcántara🔥

Yordan extends MLB lead with 34th homer to break the tie

Marlins vs. Astros (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 5-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Astros insider couldn't be more blunt about Dana Brown's trade deadline prioritiesThe major topic of debate all season has been whether or not the Houston Astros should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. Early on, it seemed clear tha

Salvador Perez ties George Brett home run record and the Royals sweepHome run number 317 for Salvador Perez!

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Royals Rumors: Insider suggests KC could still trade struggling southpaw at deadlineThe Royals are nearing the trade deadline and that means there's likely to be some names on the move. Could there be a suitor for the struggling Matt Strahm?

Salvy Ties Royals HR Record 🙌

317th-career homer ties George Brett’s mark

Giants vs. Royals (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-4 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

Royals' trade for outcasted Astros fireballer has different feel than previous pitching solutionsThe Royals made a small-scale deal for more bullpen help, trading for former top prospect Nate Pearson from the Astros. How useful can he be for them in 2026?

Bobby Witt Jr. lands on the Injured ListPlus Stephen Kolek will be out awhile.

Royals acquire pitcher Nate Pearson from the AstrosMOAR PITCHING

Royals' strong second-half start immediately overshadowed by brutal Bobby Witt Jr. injury newsThe Royals have had plenty of injury issues this season, but none greater than their placement of superstar Bobby Witt Jr. on the 10-day IL on Wednesday.

Astros somehow get value in trade for Nate Pearson as deadline seller takes baitThe Houston Astros found a taker for Nate Pearson, trading him to the Kansas City Royals.

Remembering the life of Yordano VenturaYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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We have acquired RHP Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros for minor league RHP Max Martin.

Tatsuya Imai's rebound start vs. Marlins adds even more confusion for Astros at trade deadlineTatsuya Imai struck out eight over six innings against Miami, but it may have made the Astros' pitching math at the deadline even more complicated.

3 Royals narratives that Baseball Savant's new comparison tool puts in sharper focusBaseball Savant's latest feature adds crucial context to some of Kansas City's biggest 2026 storylines. The numbers reframe what you think you already know.

Kansas City Royals news: Injuries speckle the homestandThe Royals secure consecutive series victories, but some key injuries overshadow the on-field positivity.

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Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Jeff Passan just made Astros controversial trade deadline strategy harder to ignore“While I’m here, the window will always be open,” Houston Astros owner Jim Crane declared shortly before Opening Day amid questions of his club's true viability

Royals continue second-half roll with win over GiantsYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

MIA at HOU Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins - 07/21/2026

Marlins Snag Triple Play 😱

Miami throws around the bases to get 3 Astros in one sequence

SF at KAN Game Highlights

Kansas City Royals vs. San Francisco Giants - 07/21/2026

Jac Caglianone Exits Game

Royals star leaves with right shoulder soreness after diving attempt

Astros confronting harsh Dana Brown reality after latest roster moveDana Brown had a tough needle to thread trying to revamp a pitching staff that was losing a key horse in Framber Valdez and had many additional holes that neede

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MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

Royals utility man's unorthodox role perfectly sums up embarrassing state of pitching staffThe Royals have had their fair share of pitching woes this season. The fact they've used Tyler Tolbert on the mound as much as they have is proof of that.

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

Royals could be prime trade partner for Phillies after insider's latest intelWith a seller's approach looming for the Royals two weeks out from the MLB trade deadline a potential suitor for multiple KC trade assets may've just surfaced.

This may be the worst bullpen in Royals historyRoyals relievers are bad again.

Royals Win a Series, Lose Their Minds Sunday, and Face a Loaded Trade DeadlineThe Kansas City Royals start the homestand with a series win, and some progress in the farm shines!

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Prime Royals trade asset's hot streak couldn't come at better time with deadline loomingLane Thomas has been on fire in recent weeks, which surely spells good things for the Royals when it comes to a potential trade return for him at the deadline.

This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities throws a no-hitterThe young prospect was in the middle of it

Kansas City Royals News: Kendry Chourio combined for no-hitterPlus Salvador Perez got closer to tying a home run record.

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Astros’ trade deadline intentions are abundantly clear after Lance McCullers Jr. tradeWhether or not the Houston Astros should buy or sell at the deadline should be up for debate. The AL playoff picture is wide open, but after losing four straigh

Royals walkoff the Giants with buntsSalvador Perez is now one homer away from tying George Brett’s all-time Royals home run lead.

Marlins vs. Astros (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 8-5 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Giants vs. Royals (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 4-3 win vs. San Francisco Giants 🎥

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Royals sign long-time rival southpaw ahead of potential bullpen fire sale at trade deadlineThe Royals could sell off numerous relievers at the trade deadline, meaning the signing of Aaron Bummer could become that much more important after the fact.

Royals sign veteran lefty Aaron BummerAppropriate name for this season.

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Astros Notes: Ronel Blanco's return, Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker update, Brice MatthewsThere are a lot of moving parts on the Houston Astros roster right now. Whether or not that is a good thing is open for debate.

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Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day ILThe Houston rotation gets stronger once again.

Giants series preview: A lot of money for a bad baseball teamThe Giants have not spent their money wisely.

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Royals To Sign Aaron Bummer To Minor League DealThe Royals take a flier on a bounceback candidate.

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Royals would be foolish to keep Michael Wacha if former exec's mock trade with Cubs is offeredThe Royals are gearing up to be sellers at the trade deadline and even if they don't want to part with Michael Wacha, some deals may be too good pass up.

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

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Royals' introduction of 2026 MLB Draft class may've revealed two names that won't signKansas City got 21 players into camp but the two missing nameplates are the ones that matter most heading into a critical signing deadline for the Royals.

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Royals 2026 draft signing trackerWelcome to the organization!

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3 Royals players who haven't been headaches everyone expected them to be in 2026Kansas City's season has been a disappointment, but not every storyline is bleak. These three Royals have quietly outperformed the low offseason expectations.

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Kansas City Royals news: Welcome, Zion Rose!The first round pick comes to Kansas City.

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

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5 trade targets that would be great for Astros if they weren't on teams that hated themEverything the Houston Astros need at the trade deadline exists on three teams that don't particularly want to help Houston at all.

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Royals Place Stephen Kolek On 15-Day Injured ListThe righty is sidelined with a flexor strain, as MLB Trade Rumors has more on Kolek's trials on and off the field over the last month.

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Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For AssignmentThe Astros are taking Pearson off the roster in exchange for an infielder in Delgado. MLB Trade Rumors breaks down the move.

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Padres slug their way to victory in Kansas CityThat was certainly a game of baseball

Orioles vs. Astros (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Latest Kris Bubic injury update leaves Royals in precarious spot ahead of trade deadlineThe Royals are likely gearing up to unload some assets ahead of the trade deadline. However, some top KC trade candidates seem more unlikely to move than ever.

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

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This under-the-radar Astros draft pick could end up being quite a stealThe 2026 MLB Draft represented a pivotal moment for the Houston Astros and their future direction. The club has a bottom-ranked system and desperately needed to

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Timely double plays lead to a second straight Royals victoryThe infield defense was impeccable today.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Padres vs. Royals (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-1 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Kansas City Royals news: Will the Royals sell at the deadline?Plus some good news on some Royals prospects.

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Royals Bobby Witt Jr's latest MVP bid could be thwarted by another historical seasonThe 2026 season hasn't gone the Royals' way, but it's certainly been good for Bobby Witt Jr. However, could history stand in the way of his MVP chances again?

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

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4 Astros prospects who are more expendable at the trade deadline after the 2026 MLB DraftThe Houston Astros used the 2026 Draft to address their outfielder need in-house, which is bad news for a few prospects already chasing that job.

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Astros should give Rockies call at the trade deadline to address need for lefty outfielderThe Houston Astros still desperately need a left-handed-hitting outfielder, and this Rockies player is their best trade deadline bet.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Padres vs. Royals (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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With Lance McCullers Jr. gone, this Astros legend is Houston's worst contract nowMcCullers is a Brewer now. So who owns the title of Houston's worst contract? The answer isn't fun to say out loud.

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Royals' ailing farm system gets major boost after teenaged sensation earns Top 100 statusIn a recent Top 100 prospect adjustment from MLB Pipeline, Royals young lefty David Shields has officially entered amid a strong 2026 campaign.

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

Royals News: 2027 Opening Day, Brad Keller injury, speedy farmhand potentially on the moveThe second-half of the Royals' season begins Friday and there's plenty of headlines fans should be aware of from old friends to potentially departing farmhands.

Royals Reacts Results: Mixed feelings about the draftMaybe it really IS too early to judge.

Padres series preview: The second half beginsYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Royals' 2027 schedule features unusually loaded month of challenging interleague matchupsThursday was release day for the 2027 MLB schedule. In a season where the Royals look to get back on track, a bizarre month of May presents a real challenge.

Royals first-half grade cardsThese students are failing.

Royals Second-Half Setup: Goals, 2026 Draft Fallout, All-Star FestivitiesCan the Kansas City Royals find some better footing in the season’s second half?

2nd-Half Bold Predictions 🔮Going out on a limb with every team post-All-Star break ➡️

Kansas City Royals news: Frustration in the first halfPlus an old friend is on a cooking competition.

MLB Owners 'Prepared to Cancel Games'Players also 'willing' to lose play time amid salary cap debate (Passan)

3 Royals 2026 draft picks who should make their pro debut before the season endsKansas City has 17 college picks and a minor league calendar with plenty of time left. These three names are the likeliest to suit up in affiliated ball soon.

Mason Miller Trade Packages 📦Breaking down what it might take to trade for the Padres ace reliever ➡️

4 Astros players with the most to lose in the second half (ranked)The Houston Astros enter the second half of the 2026 with a chance to return to the playoff, but they'll need these four players to step up their game.

Mike Burrows’ elbow injury as Astros’ training staff in the spotlight again for all the wrong reasonsThe Houston Astros are placing Mike Burrows on the 15-day IL with elbow neuritis, effectively nullifying the struggling right-hander's demotion to Triple-A Suga

Royals scheduled to begin 2027 season with earliest Opening Day in franchise historyThe Royals open March 25 at home against the Twins.

Let’s fix the All-Star BreakI complained enough, so here’s a solution

Questionable Royals draft strategy impacted farm system more than some might want to admitThe 2026 MLB Draft has come and gone. While some might groan about the Royals strategy, they did add a trio of names to the top-end of their farm system.

2027 MLB Schedule Drops 🗓️Next season to feature earliest Opening Day ever. More key dates here 📲

Predicting Every Team's Trade Deadline Status 🔮Playing buyer or seller with all 30 clubs ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

How the Royals' 19th-round pick doubles as key potential draft insurance policyHudson DeVaughan is a long shot to sign, but Kansas City's late-round flier on the committed prep righty is exactly the kind of gamble the Royals need.

Kansas City Royals news: The second half picks up tomorrowThe break is almost over

Astros poach Brewers legacy prospect, payroll space while finalizing Lance McCullers Jr. tradeThe Houston Astros shockingly were able to find a taker for Lance McCullers Jr. and his salary, shipping the oft-injured and disappointing right-hander to the M

Astros’ top division rival signals trade deadline aggression that could flip script in playoff raceThe Houston Astros are still alive in the American League playoff chase, validating Jim Crane's never-rebuild attitude. The Astros enter the All-Star break just

Astros Trading McCullers to BrewersHouston lands 2B/OF Jadyn Fielder in deal. Full swap and details here 📲

Royals Reacts Survey - How do you feel about the Royals’ draft?The team’s draft was neither without controversy nor talent.

Royals' lone undrafted free agent decision combines both skill and hometown vibesThe Royals have not been overly active on the undrafted free-agent market. However, the one move that they have made makes a ton of sense for multiple reasons.

Houston's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Astros were among Houston's top athletes of the century ➡️

Astros miraculously trade Lance McCullers Jr. to dream landing spot with NL contenderThe Houston Astros have kicked off trade season with a move that finally allows them to move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

3 Royals players who seem like way-too-early potential candidates for 2027 All-Star GameThe Royals may've only had a pair of participants in this season's All-Star Game, but perhaps they could see higher representation next season.

AL Wins All-Star Game 😤American League pitches first shutout since 2013. Tap for top moments and reactions ➡️

Updated Top 100 Prospect Rankings 📊Reshuffling the best of who's next after the 2026 draft ➡️

Kansas City Royals news: The Midsummer Classic unfoldsBobby Witt Jr. and Michael Wacha repped the Kansas City Royals in last night’s All-Star Game.

All-Stars Who Could Hit Trade Block 🔄Adley Rutschman, more ASG reps who might move ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Joe Espada's Houston Astros' future met with stone cold truth at the All-Star breakIt's clear as day that the Houston Astros need to reach the playoffs if Joe Espada is going to save his job.

Yordan Alvarez’s MVP push with Astros is facing surprising competition from a rookieRemember how the national media snubbed Yordan Alvarez and left him off the list of 10-best hitters coming into the 2026 season. No one will underestimate the H

All-Star Game Break Down ✍️Extra-inning rules, swing-off batters and more ahead of game 📲

2 former Kansas City Royals who will be on display during 2026 All-Star Game While all eyes among the Royals faithful will be on Bobby Witt Jr. and Michael Wacha at the All-Star Game, there's a pair of notable former names to watch too.

Royals trade for Brewers outcast in latest effort to solve persistent pitching depth concernsThe Royals acquired Easton McGee from the Brewers on Tuesday to help combat their dwindling pitching depth which has been ravished by injuries.

Best MLB All-Star Red Carpet LooksStars dressed to impress in Philly. See it all here 📲

Jordan Walker Beats Schwarber in Derby 😮Results, highlights and reactions from Cardinals star's comeback ➡️

This Week in the Minors: Drew Beam continues to settle inThe prospect has been figuring it out in Double-A

Royals Jac Caglianone's Home Run Derby performance proved he belongs in this eventRoyals slugger Jac Caglianone took the field for the Home Run Derby on Monday, where he may not have come close to winning, but he displayed his monster power.

History proves that Justin Verlander going into Hall of Fame with Astros cap is not farfetched at allVerlander's Hall of Fame cap isn't a lock for Detroit. Baseball history says an Astros logo wouldn't be shocking at all.

MLBPA's Olympics Issues 🙅‍♀️Disagreements with MLB holding up player involvement in 2028 despite support from owners (Passan)

Updated Farm System Rankings 📊How every club stacks up after the draft ➡️

Jac Caglianone bumped in the 1st round of a wild Home Run DerbySome big home runs from Jac, and a wild finish in the finals

Josh Hader's resurgence doesn't change Astros conversation surrounding his contractThe Houston Astros have gotten exactly what they wanted out of Josh Hader. However, that doesn't mean they should have paid what they did for that production.

Jac Caglianone provides Royals fans with most Home Run Derby hype since two-sport legendRoyals fans have a rooting interest in Monday's Home Run Derby and perhaps this is the most exciting rooting interest for the KC faithful since Bo Jackson.

Luinder Avila is the Royals closer of the futureStart giving him closer reps out of the break

Royals top prospect's potential stardom was on full display at 2026 Futures GameThe Royals had a pair of names in Sunday's Futures Game in Kendry Chourio and Blake Mitchell, but it was the former that stole the show for KC prospect lovers.

MLB ASG Lineups 📝Starting squads ahead of Tuesday's Midsummer Classic

Royals may've eased draft skeptics' minds with run of strong college talent to start Day 2The Royals turned heads for the wrong reasons to open the MLB Draft on Saturday, but they did some work to ease minds and round out their system to start Day 2.

All-Star Game Storylines 🌟What to watch for entering the Midsummer Classic 📲

Royals’ Last-Place First Half, SURPRISING Top Pick Turn into All-Star WeekThe Kansas City Royals fanbase better become quickly acquainted with Zion Rose.