Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals - September 13, 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.

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?

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

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3 Pirates prospects forcing their way into trade deadline conversationFor most of Ben Cherington’s tenure, the Pittsburgh Pirates have treated their prospect capital like something to protect at virtually all costs. That approach

OF Loses Glove in Stands 😅

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Yankees fan was trying to figure out whose glove he'd found and had no idea it belonged to Pirates outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez 😂

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Bubba Chandler vs. Will WarrenThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Jon Heyman is reaching embarrassing new lows to connect Paul Skenes to YankeesAt some point, the Paul Skenes-to-the-Yankees discourse has to become embarrassing even for the people manufacturing it. Jon Heyman might have finally reached

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

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?

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VOTE: Should the Pirates trade Oneil Cruz?The Bucs are reportedly listening. Would you pull the trigger on a deal?

Pirates Beat Yankees in Extras 😤

Pittsburgh spoils Gerrit Cole's 11 strikeout masterclass

Salvy Ties Royals HR Record 🙌

317th-career homer ties George Brett’s mark

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José Caballero gets instant karma after Pirates-Yankees controversy backfiresJosé Caballero spent Monday night getting under Dennis Santana’s skin. By Wednesday afternoon, the umpires were apparently done letting him test the limits, too

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Mitch Keller vs. Gerrit ColeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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.

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

Astros Trading RHP to Royals

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

Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez streak, Spencer Horwitz rehab assignment, former pitcher DFA’dEsmerlyn Valdez’s torrid start to his major-league career has somehow continued to fly somewhat under the radar during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ road trip through

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.

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Pirates reportedly listening to offers for Oneil CruzThe Bucs are reportedly thinking of dealing Cruz.

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

Skenes Downplays Yanks LinksNL Cy Young says reading into Livvy's attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment is a 'stretch'

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

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

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The Pirates have a Dennis Santana problemSantana has been bad.

Oneil Cruz trade chatter exposes national media's outdated Pirates viewThere are plenty of legitimate reasons to criticize the Pittsburgh Pirates for how they spend money. Their history has earned that scrutiny. Bob Nutting has ea

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.

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

Jac Caglianone Exits Game

Royals star leaves with right shoulder soreness after diving attempt

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has an unexpected message for frustrated Pirates fansKyle Dubas probably wasn't trying to give Ben Cherington advice when he jumped into the replies of a tweet about the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. But he

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.

Pirates' aggressive trade deadline plan already has an infuriating contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates want to compete. It was clear by their offseason spending spree to fix 2025's league-worst offense, and that high level of investment wor

Pirates-Yankees Postponed

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Yankees are postponed tonight. Two games tomorrow, 1 pm and 7.

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!

Dennis Santana invokes MLB legend in odd response to Pirates-Yankees incidentDennis Santana apparently isn’t interested in apologizing for Monday night’s dust-up with José Caballero. And when asked whether he wanted an apology from the N

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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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Pirates firmly in the mix in NL Wild Card raceThe battling Buccos are surging at the right time!

Mets trade strategy could hand Pirates the bullpen boost they desperately needA going-out-of-business sale featuring multiple quality relievers.

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

Benches Clear in Pirates-Yankees 😳

Dennis Santana and José Caballero had to be separated in scuffle

Giants vs. Royals (07/20/2026)

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

Pirates vs. Yankees (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 8-5 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pirates News: Khristian Curtis debut, 2026 draft signings, veteran re-signed to minor league dealThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Khristian Curtis back to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday morning, one day after the 24-year-old delivered an impres

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Ryan WeathersThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Livvy Dunne Rips Guardians 👀Clapped back at admin after Cleveland's Skenes jab

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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.

Paul Skenes gem couldn't hide a concerning Pirates pitching problemPaul Skenes gave the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they needed Sunday. He also provided a reminder of why they needed it so badly. In his first start after th

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.

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz IL move, Spencer Horwitz and Endy Rodríguez rehab newsThe Pittsburgh Pirates transferred Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list Saturday as he continues his recovery from a fractured hand suffered in June. The move

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Jared Jones has been dominant in his last three starts for PiratesThe Bucs need Jones to keep pitching well.

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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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Pirates fans owe Billy Cook an apology after monster performance in ClevelandWhen the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, the reaction from fans was almost immedi

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Royals 2026 draft signing trackerWelcome to the organization!

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Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez joins record books with latest homerThe young outfielder is producing at a high level.

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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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MLB.com just made a baffling Pirates trade suggestion that misses the pointThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building toward the moment when their prospects would finally become established major leaguers and the front office cou

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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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Konnor Griffin already can't wait to reunite with Pirates' first-round draft pickLooking at highlights of the Pirates’ first-round pick Derek Curiel in purple and gold certainly calls to mind Paul Skenes’ dominance at LSU, their shared alma

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

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Paul Skenes vs. Tanner BibeeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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 📲

Paul Skenes quietly made a crucial change before the All-Star breakPaul Skenes and Pirates fans are probably tired of the narrative surrounding his 2026 season. Everything from rumors about him pitching hurt to suggestions that

MLBPA chief puts Pirates on the spot over Paul Skenes futureIt wouldn't be trade deadline season if Paul Skenes status as Pirates ace weren't in question. This isn't to suggest that Skenes has done anything wrong, but ra

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-3 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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

Guardians Lose Ball in Sky 🤣

Pirates take advantage of weather conditions with a run 🎥

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Livvy Gifts Young Fan Skenes Card ☺️Day was instantly made 🎥

Padres vs. Royals (07/18/2026)

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

Pirates vs. Guardians, July 18: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsThe Pittsburgh Pirates won the first half of their doubleheader against the Guardians. Unfortunately, the second half is officially in a rain delay.

Pirates catch a long overdue schedule break that MLB lockout could destroyThe Pittsburgh Pirates finally received the kind of scheduling break their fans have been waiting more than a decade to see, but Major League Baseball’s looming

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Joey CantilloThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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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Pirates fans need to let go of the Mason Miller trade dreamThe Pittsburgh Pirates need bullpen help. That is no secret, as the Pirates ERA in that department is 4.49, good for 22nd in the majors at the All-Star Break. T

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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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Jacob Misiorowski's Pirates admission changes the NL Central conversationFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the team their NL Central rivals could safely overlook. They might steal a series, produce an exciting young player or se

Padres vs. Royals (07/17/2026)

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

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Guardians-Pirates PostponedCanadian wildfire smoke continuing to impact sports schedules across U.S.

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Pirates just matched a historic feat that ended with a World Series tripLet's put this offensive turnaround in perspective.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Jared Jones vs. Gavin WilliamsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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

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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.

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

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

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Pirates acquire former top prospect in trade with NationalsThe Bucs added to their outfield.

Pirates latest rotation decision adds another twist to Paul Skenes Yankees sagaThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to reshuffle their starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break makes plenty of sense from a baseball standpoint. It also

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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?

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

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

Esmerlyn Valdez's hot Pirates run just got compared to AL MVP candidateOnce Esmerlyn got a real shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was immediately clear that it was going to be hard to keep the youngster out of the lineup. Valdez

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)

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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.

This Pirates pitcher is quietly becoming a fascinating trade deadline chipJose Urquidy's stint in the Pirates bullpen to start the 2026 season was nothing short of disastrous. While that's been a theme for the Pirates bullpen as a who

Pirates can't afford to pass on this bullpen upgrade at trade deadlineIt's been three weeks since Pittsburgh Pirates insider Noah Hiles began ringing the alarm bell regarding the club's bullpen. Even before Hiles' column, it was c

Pirates have a clear Jared Jones path after Chase Burns' $105 million dealThe Cincinnati Reds just provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another reminder that small-market teams don't have to wait until their best young arms are approa

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

Pirates take low-cost gamble on former Padres first-rounder after surprise Nationals DFAThe Pittsburgh Pirates are taking another low-cost swing on a former top prospect who once appeared destined to become a major-league regular. According to Coli

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

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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.

Nats Trade Former Top Prospect

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The Nationals have traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

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

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Pirates biggest improvement this year has been the offenseThe Bucs are now strong at the plate and not so much on the mound.

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