Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals - September 14, 2024

FinalSep 14

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

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Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Royals logo, Royals 82-67, 1 1, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 2, 6 1, 7 1, 8 0, 9 0, R 5, H 7, E 0

Pirates logo, Pirates 70-78, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 1, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 1, H 9, E 2

Pitching

WinnerM. Wacha (13-7)

LoserM. Keller (11-10)

Scoring

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Top 5Bobby Witt out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Oneil Cruz. Kyle Isbel to third. Maikel Garcia scores.

Top 5Maikel Garcia doubles to deep right center field. Adam Frazier scores.

Top 1Bobby Witt homers to left field.

What's Buzzing

Royals Review

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Kansas City Royals News: Carson Roccaforte breakout possible next season https://t.co/ntf4OBuC8f

Bucs Dugout

How you feel about the backstops? #Pirates https://t.co/GD78vBczPC

Sarah Langs

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The Brewers are the second team to have a reliever earn the win in at least 5 of their first 6 games of a postseason, joining: The 2014 Royals But KC had 6 wins, 5 from RP MIL has 5 wins, all RP

Sarah Langs

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William Contreras’ three home runs are tied for the most as catcher in a team’s first 6 games of a postseason, with: 2024 Kyle Higashioka 2023 Gabriel Moreno 2015 Salvador Perez 2005 Bengie Molina 2004 Jason Varitek

MLB

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WILLIAM CONTRERAS, TIE GAME 💥

DK Pittsburgh Sports

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While Braxton Ashcraft's 2026 season didn't end the way he wanted it to, he still proved to be the Pirates' most reliable starting pitcher. He's not satisfied, though. "There's always a level of prove it." From José Negron: https://t.co/AWuJhspxIv

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MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownershipRevenue for me, but not for thee.

www.bucsdugout.com•3h

Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

Bleacher Report•12h

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

Bleacher Report•14h

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

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

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

www.royalsreview.com•21h

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•1d

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Michael Wacha could be one of the better pitchers on the move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1d

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

rumbunter.com•21h

Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

kingsofkauffman.com•22h

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•23h

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

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Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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.

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Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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.

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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•3d

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

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

Bleacher Report•4d

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.

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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.

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Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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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•4d

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

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

Bleacher Report•5d

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•5d

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?

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

www.royalsreview.com•4d

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

rumbunter.com•5d

Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

Bleacher Report•5d

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

Bleacher Report•5d

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

Bleacher Report•5d

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

rumbunter.com•5d

Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

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Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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.

rumbunter.com•5d

11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

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

Bleacher Report•6d

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?

calltothepen.com•5d

The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

rumbunter.com•6d

Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

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

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Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

fansided.com•6d

How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

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.

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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.

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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.

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Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

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Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

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Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

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White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

Bleacher Report•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

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Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

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Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

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

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

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Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

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Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

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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.

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Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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?

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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.

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Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

Bleacher Report•1w

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

Bleacher Report•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Pirates would be a great fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

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Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Past Royals opponents: Reggie SmithThe other Reggie

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

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027A huge improvement still wasn't enough this season.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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.

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excusePittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said virtually everything fans could want to hear about Brandon Lowe, but he also said one thing that should m

Bleacher Report•1w

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benchesIf you want a perfect illustration of everything wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster construction under general manager Ben Cherington, look no further th

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Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging forThere are few things more frustrating for Pittsburgh Pirates fans than watching other fan bases take October baseball for granted. But the Houston Astros might

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Former Pirate Joe Musgrove had an unforgettable playoff moment nearly two years in the makingThe Pittsburgh Pirates may be watching the MLB postseason from home for the 11th consecutive year, but one of their former pitchers just delivered one of Octobe

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates’ September award sweep makes one offseason need impossible to ignoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ best month of the 2026 season came too late to salvage their playoff aspirations, but it produced a fitting pair of individual honors. J

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSLThe Pirates’ top prospect is atop the Florida State League!

Bleacher Report•1w

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates’ record-setting strikeout total exposes clear next step for pitching staffTime to turn that dominance into wins.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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.

Liam Hendriks Retires

MLB

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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

rumbunter.com•1w

Mariners managerial search could leave Pirates scrambling for replacement on Don Kelly's staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates aren't expected to make sweeping changes to Don Kelly's coaching staff this offseason. That doesn't necessarily mean the group will remai

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

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Former Royals in the postseasonGood luck to some old friends

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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.

rumbunter.com•1w

Complete list of Pirates 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't have a particularly long list of major league free agents this offseason. They do, however, have one decision that could tell us a

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

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.

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates already missed the window to make Ben Cherington decision that matteredBen Cherington expects to be back for an eighth season as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. At this point, does it really matter? Cherington said that

www.bucsdugout.com•2w

Pirates get first winning season since 2018It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates gave opponents an embarrassingly simple blueprint that might've kept them out of playoffsThe 2026 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates improve massively on offense. After finishing dead last in nearly every significant category in 2025, the Pirates fin

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Pirates’ Camilo Doval misfire somehow looks even worse after one Giants appearanceThe Camilo Doval trade already looked bad for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Somehow, it took exactly one inning with the San Francisco Giants for it to look worse. Pi

www.royalsreview.com•2w

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

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

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

Bleacher Report•2w

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

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Round-by-round picks with bracket set 📲

rumbunter.com•2w

Brandon Lowe’s wife may have accidentally raised the stakes for Pirates’ offseasonBrandon Lowe's future with the Pittsburgh Pirates was already going to be one of the biggest storylines of the offseason. Then his wife may have unintentionall

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Draft Lottery 2027 OddsSee them here 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

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