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

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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

Pittsburgh Pirates Rumors

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Pirates, Jose Herrera Agree To Minor League Contract https://t.co/KOSR8wxl9T

MLB Trade Rumors

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Pirates, Jose Herrera Agree To Minor League Contract https://t.co/l7BPjYhF1m

DK Pittsburgh Sports

Bubba Chandler took responsibility for a fifth-inning walk to Drew Gilbert that set the stage for two runs to score in the Pirates’ 5-4 loss to the Giants Wednesday night. -- From José Negron at PNC Park

DK Pittsburgh Sports

Too many self-inflicted wounds ended up costing the #Pirates in a 5-4 loss to the Giants Wednesday night at PNC Park. José Negron reporting from Pittsburgh: https://t.co/qQ19Ej2Z0p

Royals Review

Royals start strong but lose a stinker to the fish https://t.co/y0cZGAbewX

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Royals start strong but lose a stinker to the fishScoring 5 in the first was not enough.

Marlins vs. Royals (09/02/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 9-6 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Giants vs. Pirates (09/02/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 5-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Carlos Estevez's situation with Royals just went from bad to worse with surgery newsWith Carlos Estévez's nightmare season completely derailed due to injuries, the Kansas City Royals have been unable to fill the void he left behind.

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Oscar Marin’s growing Reds role adds insult to Pirates’ pitching regressionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that one of baseball’s better pitching staffs needed a new voice. Less than a year later, the old voice is getting

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Landen Roupp vs. Jared JonesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates News: Ryan O’Hearn in Pittsburgh, catching depth added, Konnor GriffinRyan O’Hearn may not be ready to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup just yet, but his presence is already back in the clubhouse. O’Hearn is currently with

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MLB Home Stretch Predictions 🔮10 things we think will happen before the playoffs 📲

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Paul Skenes loses command again just as Pirates had reason for hopeFor one start, it looked like Paul Skenes had finally found his way back. Then Tuesday happened. Fresh off six scoreless innings in San Diego, where his velocit

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The Royals didn’t call up Carson Roccaforte or Gavin Cross for some interesting reasonsWe’ll have to wait longer.

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Checking in Royals 2026 draftees who have already made their pro debutsAfter missing the playoffs in 2025, the Royals lucked out in the MLB draft lottery for 2026, jumping from 13th-best odds to the sixth pick in the draft. As a wh

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Pirates make one thing clear with wild win that should have been a lossThere are plenty of reasons to doubt the Pittsburgh Pirates’ chances of completing a September miracle. But Tuesday night showed there’s at least one reason not

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Old time City SeriesYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Kansas City Royals news: Quatraro gets ejectedPlus Carlos Estevez gets shoulder surgery.

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MLB Players Expect LockoutMany around majors preparing for 'lengthy' work stoppage (ESPN)

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5 Pirates with the most to gain during the final month of the 2026 seasonFor a Pittsburgh Pirates team still hanging onto whatever remains of its postseason hopes, September is supposed to be about winning games. But it will also be

Marlins vs. Royals (09/01/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 6-3 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Giants vs. Pirates (09/01/2026)

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants - 09/01/2026

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Randy Dobnak’s magic runs out, ironically during the Royals’ Harry Potter nightAnd Q got tossed!

Devers 3-Run HR on Skenes 😯

Pirates ace's ERA climbing past 4 after Giants tee off in 2nd inning

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Pirates’ September schedule gives them one last gasp in NL Wild Card chaseWith the Pirates staring down the final month of the season and sitting four games below .500, a playoff berth seems to be something of an impossibility, but a

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San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Webb vs. Paul SkenesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Royals Review Reacts: What’s the best part of 2026?In a lost season, there have still been bright spots. Which was the brightest?

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Royals expand rosters with Drew Waters, Easton McGee, Nolan HoffmanRosters expand to 28.

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MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

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Pirates September call ups might not inspire confidence, but here's why they shouldIf Pirates fans were hoping September roster expansion would bring a pair of exciting prospects to Pittsburgh, Brandon Eisert and Christian Bethancourt probably

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Marlins series preview: An up-and-down seasonThe Marlins are a .500 team despite a low payroll.

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VOTE: Do you think the Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe this offseason?Will the Bucs get back their biggest bat?

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Royals’ Red-Hot August Hits September Reality, Cags and Cameron ShineThe Kansas City Royals take two from the Cleveland Guardians, but the August good vibes fall as calendar turns.

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This Week in the Minors: Hunter Owen wraps up a good month of AugustThe lefty was unhittable this month

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Get the best of Royals Review on the new SB Nation appMore ways to get the latest Royals news.

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Kansas City Royals News: Schreiber now a YankeePlus Jac Caglianone’s recent tear gets some love.

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Ketel Marte controversy shows why Pirates had to draw a line with Carmen MlodzinskiKetel Marte’s ongoing drama with the Arizona Diamondbacks is far messier than anything the Pittsburgh Pirates experienced with Carmen Mlodzinski earlier this se

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Get the best of Bucs Dugout on the new SB Nation appYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pirates could gain a major September advantage as Cardinals lose JJ WetherholtThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half waiting for something — anything — to break their way in the National League Wild Card race. Finally,

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Odds continue to increase Ryan O’Hearn will return to Pirates this seasonYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Konnor Griffin begins rehab assignment, on track to re-join Pirates this weekendGriffin has been sidelined for almost two months with a serious finger injury.

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Pirates’ Jared Jones rotation shuffle creates intriguing opening for September auditionThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to give Jared Jones an extra day before his next start looks like routine workload management on the surface. In September, tho

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The path to .500With one month left, the Royals are no longer in danger of losing 100 but it would take a titanic effort to lose only 81

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The Royals are going to have to figure out center field next yearShould Isbel continue to be the starting center fielder?

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Red Sox replay controversy against Yankees should look painfully familiar to Pirates fansPittsburgh Pirates fans watching the replay controversy that helped send Sunday’s Boston Red Sox-New York Yankees game off the rails might have experienced a li

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Konnor Griffin’s first rehab game starts the clock on an important Pirates decisionKonnor Griffin’s first minor league rehab game didn’t produce much worth dissecting in the box score. What mattered far more was how the Pittsburgh Pirates used

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Kansas City Royals news: John Schreiber hits the waiver wireWill the Royals lose the sidearmer?

Bleacher Report•2d

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

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Brandon Lowe's breakout is making his Pirates fate painfully obviousSuddenly, he's good at everything.

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SB Nation Reacts results: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?The Bucs former top pick hasn’t been playing well and is now injured.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Guardians dismantle Royals to end road tripNot a great day at the ballpark

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Endy Rodríguez’s Pirates future suddenly looks painfully uncertainThe Pittsburgh Pirates catching situation has been extremely tough this year. We saw Joey Bart's place discipline regress dramatically, before a lengthy IL stin

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 5-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Royals vs. Guardians (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 11-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Carter Jensen's recent Royals record should continue to silence position change talksThe idea of the Royals shifting Carter Jensen off catching has arisen this season, but when you break it down, perhaps it's better he stay behind the dish.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Matthew LiberatoreThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Latest Alex Lange let-down further proves Royals must change bullpen strategy this offseasonThe Royals might be rolling of late, but that doesn't mean every name is thriving, as Alex Lange once again reminded KC they may've made a mistake signing him.

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Royals' sudden John Schreiber cut should tell fans all they need to know about playoff chancesAmid a late season hot stretch, the Royals waived reliever John Schreiber. However, perhaps this shows how they actually feel about their postseason chances.

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Pirates’ three-error nightmare exposes a season-long flaw they can’t keep dismissingThe Pittsburgh Pirates somehow escaped one of the ugliest defensive sequences of their season Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals having allowed only one r

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Silly sixth inning leads to another Royals victory over GuardiansRoyals Devil Magic is in full effect!

Royals vs. Guardians (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 8-3 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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MLB’s proposed roster overhaul could take away one of the Pirates’ favorite roster-building crutchesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years emphasizing roster flexibility. Optionable relievers. Triple-A depth. Players capable of moving back and forth between I

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Royals Playoff Odds: KC's Wild Card chances still minuscule despite blazing-hot August runThe Royals have looked terrific of late. However after digging themselves into a huge hole in the first-half, they might be too far gone to make the postseason.

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-2 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Lake Bachar vs. Kyle LeahyThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Kansas City Royals news: Have the Royals turned a page?They just keep on winning.

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Pirates need to make some moves with pitching rotation in the offseasonThe Bucs need to get their rotation in order in the offseason.

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Determining how long of a leash Matt Quatraro and J.J. Picollo will have entering 2027The Kansas City Royals cannot afford to waste their young core of players with another disappointing season in 2027.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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3 Pirates prospects who absolutely should not be September call-upsSeptember roster expansion inevitably brings calls for teams to empty out Triple-A, promote their most interesting prospects and give fans something new to watc

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Guardians wonder who gave Wacha a power pill as he dominates them a third timeWacha throws his best start of the season on the night the Royals needed it most

Pirates vs. Cardinals (08/28/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Pirates vs. Cardinals, 08/28/2026 🎥

Royals vs. Guardians (08/28/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Royals vs. Guardians, 08/28/2026 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Jared Jones vs. Quinn MathewsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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NL Wild Card Standings: Pirates facing final chance to climb back into race despite slim oddsIt ain't over till it's over.

Bleacher Report•5d

Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

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How Royals' recently recalled longshot converted pitcher was once traded for Roy OswaltThe Royals made a bit of shocking move on Thursday when they recalled reliever Anthony Gose from Omaha - who was once in a trade for a long-removed All-Star.

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Guardians series preview: The two hottest teams in baseballSomething’s gotta give.

Bleacher Report•5d

New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

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Royals Reacts Results: The playoffs are still a pipe dream6% of you still believe!

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Pirates need to bring back Brandon LoweLowe was a top acquisition. They need to bring him back.

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Pirates can make sure the Cardinals’ playoff hopes die with theirs this weekendThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ own postseason hopes are barely flickering at this point. That doesn’t mean their remaining games have to be meaningless. In fact, they

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Pirates have 2 obvious September promotions to make while waiting for Konnor GriffinThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't need to treat September roster expansion like an opportunity to conduct a month-long prospect showcase. They still need players who

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Oneil Cruz has been incredible for Pirates since returnCruz missiles have been firing off all August!

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Royals hammer Blue Jays, win fourth straight seriesA baker’s dozen worth of runs!

Royals vs. Blue Jays (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 13-2 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

Blue Jays Fans Booing Team 🗣️

Nothing to root for as Royals take 10-0 lead

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Royals’ Nine-Game Streak Ends, But the Bigger Picture Still Looks GoodAll good things must come to an end, including the Kansas City Royals late-season winning streak.

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Michael Massey to the Injured List, Anthony Gose joins the penThe 36-year-old Gose is a former outfielder.

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Royals New Concession Items 🤯Kansas City debuting S'mores Tiramisu & 'Grand Slam BBQ Showdown' sliders 📸

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Pirates must resist Eugenio Suárez temptation after Reds put veteran slugger on waiversSix months ago, Eugenio Suárez made plenty of sense for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, despite how badly their offense has struggled lately, claiming him off waiv

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Tony Gonsolin just made perfect first impression in bid for MLB comeback with RoyalsThe Royals took a swing on a Tony Gonsolin comeback to help repair their starting rotation in 2027. But perhaps he could be gearing up for a 2026 return.

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Who could the Royals call up in September?Will the Royals call up someone new, or use the additional space to bring guys up that we’ve seen before?

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Nick Gonzales could crash 2026 Silver Slugger race in a surprising spotNick Gonzales probably isn't the first Pittsburgh Pirates player who comes to mind when discussing potential Silver Slugger winners. Brandon Lowe leads the team

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Why Royals' Jac Caglianone should crash the AL Silver Slugger conversation ahead of scheduleThe award goes to managers and coaches, not writers — and Caglianone's power numbers heading into September make a stronger case than most Royals fans realize.

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Kansas City Royals news: The winning streak endsA good time to start a new one

Bleacher Report•6d

September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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Oneil Cruz’s lost 2026 season could haunt the Pirates for yearsOneil Cruz provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another glimpse Tuesday night of the season they should have gotten to watch for six months. In a scoreless game

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Pirates pitcher Khristian Curtis deserves more outingsKhristian Curtis had some good innings for the Bucs so far.

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Blue Jays bullpen blanks Royals to end the winning streak9 games in a row was it for the Royals as they finally take a loss.

Royals vs. Blue Jays (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 3-0 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Pirates vs. Padres (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Heartbreaking Endy Rodriguez injury update puts more than just his Pirates season at riskThe Pittsburgh Pirates already knew Endy Rodriguez's 2026 season was in jeopardy when his lingering left hip issue sent him back to the injured list earlier thi

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Mason Montgomery emerging into closer Pirates desperately needUsing his 101 mph fastball and strong breaking pitches, Montgomery is taking a big step.

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Royals' ailing rotation could soon be getting high upside reinforcement to help fuel hot streakThe Royals signed the injured Tony Gonsolin to a contract nearly two weeks ago, and now they could perhaps get a look at him in the majors before year's end.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Bubba Chandler vs. Randy VasquezThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates suddenly look brilliant for passing on Mason MillerFor weeks leading up to the trade deadline, Mason Miller looked like exactly the kind of player the Pittsburgh Pirates should be willing to get uncomfortable fo

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A look back at the longest winning streaks in Royals historyHow long can the Royals keep this streak going?

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Paul Skenes just made his months of frustrating changes look pointlessFor months, the Pittsburgh Pirates have watched Paul Skenes search for a version of himself that increasingly looked like the one he already had. Different stri

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3 Royals prospects yet to make their MLB debut who deserve a September call-upKansas City is winning again and roster spots are opening up. These three non-debuted options have earned the right to be part of the Royals' September picture.

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Kansas City Royals news: Playoff hopium runs highSome Kansas City Royals are doing their best Dumb and Dumber impression: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

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Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

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Pirates Prospect Update: Jhostynxon Garcia injury, Edward Florentino milestone, Tony Blanco Jr.Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia was placed on the 7-day injured list Thursday at Triple-A Indianapolis with an undisclosed injury, adding anothe

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Paul Skenes finally gets a bounce back night for Pirates vs. PadresPaul Skenes had a big night against the Padres.

Pirates vs. Padres (08/25/2026)

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - 08/25/2026

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Royals win ninth consecutive game with incredible defense when it counted mostWhat a play(s)

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Paul Skenes vs. Michael KingThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Murf Gray's rapid rise could tempt Pirates into a costly mistakeWhen the Pirates drafted third baseman Murf Gray out of Fresno State in July 2025, they may have tipped their hand a little bit. After all, the Bucs had a third

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Blue Jays series preview: Last year’s AL champsThe Jays don’t appear headed back to the World Series.

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Royals' long-shot playoff hopes get unexpected boost after latest Blue Jays injury newsThe Royals' playoff chances are miniscule at best. But needing help from other teams, perhaps the Blue Jays' latest injury diagnosis gave KC a needed break.

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Pirates’ August collapse shouldn't be pinned on the rookie who delayed itIn the sixth inning Monday night in San Diego, Esmerlyn Valdez finally received the kind of pitch that once made him one of the most dangerous hitters in the Pi

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VOTE: Do you think Termarr Johnson is going to be a bust?Not a great start to his career.

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Does a Royals second-half surge mean anything?Can the Royals carry this over into next year?

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

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2 reasons Jac Caglianone should be Royals' first baseman, 2 why he should stay in outfieldCaglianone has the power profile for first base and the arm for the outfield. Kansas City has two months left to figure out where he fits best in 2027.

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This Week in the Minors: The River Bandits continue to surgeWill the High-A affiliate make the playoffs?

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Braxton Ashcraft robbed of Pirates gem by baseball’s dumbest ruleBraxton Ashcraft did almost everything necessary to escape the sixth inning without allowing a run Monday night in San Diego. The one thing he missed had nothin

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Kansas City Royals News: Stadium details trickle outBut there are still a lot of questions.

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Top Pirates prospect is ready to take the job Carmen Mlodzinski fumbledThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent the better part of August trying to make Carmen Mlodzinski work as their fifth starter. But at this point, they have a better

Pirates vs. Padres (08/24/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-2 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Robbie RayThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Ben Cherington hits Pirates milestone nobody wanted (and then made it worse)Friday should have been a sobering milestone for Ben Cherington. Instead, two days later, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager was talking about a September h

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Royals News: Salvador Perez speed, KC undrafted free agent thrives, Justin Topa new MLB opportunityThe Royals are making noise in the AL right now amid a spectacular win-streak and there's plenty of other headlines beyond the win-streak to pay attention to.

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Don Kelly’s most frustrating habit keeps coming back to hurt PiratesDon Kelly’s tendency to over-manage games has been frustrating all season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. This weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers might have be

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Will former Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson ever put it all together?The former No. 4 overall pick suffered a severe knee injury that ended his season.

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Royals Playoff Odds: What would it take for KC to turn insane run into Wild Card reality?The Royals are on a torrid pace of late, winning eight straight games and nine of their last 10. Were we all too early counting them out of the playoff picture?

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Royals Review Reacts Survey - Are the Royals closer than they appear?Playoffs? Don’t talk about playoffs!

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What was Little League like for you?Were you a Bad News Bear?

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A Perfect Royals Homestand, a Red-Hot Lineup, and Late-Season HopiumThe Kansas City Royals keep things rolling at home against the Detroit Tigers with a whole-team effort.

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Pirates Injury Update: Konnor Griffin nearing return, Ryan O’Hearn timeline revealed, Endy RodríguezThe Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be getting closer to welcoming Konnor Griffin back to the lineup. General manager Ben Cherington said on his radio show this we

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MLB, MLBPA Meeting RegularlyCommissioner Rob Manfred confident deal will be made amid CBA talks (ESPN)

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊See how high the Royals rose in our latest batch of power rankings 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮How postseason could unfold with roughly one month left ➡️

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Astros just sent message to Pirates about Ben Cherington with aggressive front office decisionThe Houston Astros just demonstrated what organizational accountability looks like, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying attention. Houston announced Mon

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3 reasons Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. may once again come up short in AL MVP raceThe Kansas City Royals' superstar will likely have to wait another season to secure his first MVP award, but once again it doesn't appear to be his fault.

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Kansas City Royals news: Eight in a row!Will the Royals ever lose again?

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Former MLB All-Star spots concerning change in Paul Skenes mechanics with PiratesIt seems that no matter what the Pittsburgh Pirates try, they still can't get Paul Skenes right. The Pirates gave Skenes extra rest before his last start on Aug

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Pirates Prospect update: Third baseman Murf GrayMurf Gray has been one of the most exciting hitters in Minor League baseball this year.

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MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpEvery AL West team has a losing record with 5 weeks to go. Full standings 📲

Royals Win 8th Straight 👑

Kansas City sweeps Detroit inching closer in Wild Card race

Pirates vs. Dodgers (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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The Royals complete a perfect homestand with a Sunday sweep of the TigersWhere has this been all year?

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Lake Bachar vs. Blake SnellThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.