Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals - September 15, 2024

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WinnerC. Mlodzinski (3-5)

LoserB. Singer (9-11)

SaveA. Chapman (9)

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Top 4Maikel Garcia doubles to deep left field. Yuli Gurriel scores.

Top 2Yuli Gurriel out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Oneil Cruz. Michael Massey scores.

Bot 1Bryan Reynolds doubles to deep left field. Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores.

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Carson Roccaforte leaves the yard for his 30th homer of the year 💪 The @Royals' No. 17 prospect also logged 20 stolen bases in 2026 for the Double-A @nwanaturals.

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Edward Florentino comes up clutch😤 MLB's No. 35 prospect (@Pirates) slugs a game-tying homer in the ninth for the High-A @GSOHoppers, his 20th of the season overall:

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93.7 The Fan

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Braxton Ashcraft casually had one of the best starts we've seen from a Pirates' pitcher in years!

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MLB Trade Rumors

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#Royals add former #Dodgers starter to audition for 2027 rotation spot https://t.co/Axoj61XIxO

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MLB Network

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In his first year at the helm, Derek Shelton has the @Twins in the thick of the Postseason hunt! 👏 The experienced manager discusses his resilient group and how they've been able to compete throughout the season. MLB Network + @SageUSAmerica

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www.royalsreview.com•3h

Royals sign former All-Star pitcher Tony GonsolinThe Royals take a flyer on an injured pitcher.

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Endy Rodríguez’s latest injury raises an increasingly uncomfortable Pirates questionEndy Rodríguez has spent much of the 2026 season showing the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly why they remained patient through years of injuries. Unfortunately, he’s

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Pirates RHP's Dominant CG ⚡

Braxton Ashcraft only needed 85 pitches in win over Marlins 🎥

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Braxton Ashcraft may be Pirates’ best hope of stabilizing disastrous second halfThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent most of the second half searching for something — anything — capable of stopping their season from spiraling completely out of

04:56

Pirates vs. Marlins (08/13/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 13-1 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

kingsofkauffman.com•9h

Royals losing Salvador Perez to injury would be more detrimental than some might want to admitThe Royals suffered another injury on Wednesday after Salvador Perez left early. He may be having a season to forget, but losing him is not ideal for KC.

www.bucsdugout.com•10h

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Tyler PhillipsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

www.royalsreview.com•10h

What should the Royals be evaluating the final two months of the season?The Royals need to work on solutions to this season.

Bleacher Report•16h

1 Sentence For Every Team 🗣️Bite-sized takes from around the league for the stretch run 📲

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Pirates offensive struggles are exposing an unfair Esmerlyn Valdez realityIt was bound to happen sooner or later. Surprise Rookie of the Year candidate Esmerlyn Valdez has gone cold. Since the All-Star break, the Pirates outfielder is

kingsofkauffman.com•13h

Royals Minor League Update: Breaking down KC's busy week of prospect promotionsKansas City's minor league system was buzzing with transactions Tuesday — here's what the moves mean and which names Royals fans should start noticing.

www.royalsreview.com•14h

Kansas City Royals news: Salvy exits, Royals swept…againThe Royals are helpless, and things continue to get worse

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Carmen Mlodzinski finally got his Pirates wish and fell flat on his faceCarmen Mlodzinski spent much of this season looking like a pitcher caught between the role the Pittsburgh Pirates needed him to fill and the one he clearly pref

www.bucsdugout.com•17h

Pirates Paul Skenes continues to struggle, velocity at all time lowThe struggles continue for the Pirates and their ace as they fall to 9-16 when he starts.

www.royalsreview.com•21h

Dodgers use long balls to finish the sweepRoyals swept by the Dodgers

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Royals vs. Dodgers (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Pirates vs. Marlins (08/12/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 8-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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Pirates bullpen is quietly becoming a massive post-deadline bright spotThe Pirates completely rebuilt the bullpen at the trade deadline, and although the team has slipped in the standings since then, the relief corps has been a bri

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Jacob JunkThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Oneil Cruz rehab assignment isn't easing the Pirates' biggest concernThe Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need Oneil Cruz back in their lineup. That doesn’t necessarily mean they should be in a hurry to get him there. Cruz continue

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👀 Takes on latest firings 🧐 Assessing bubble teams 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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ESPN's incredibly bullish take on Royals' Angeibel Gomez only fuels his potential future stardomThe Royals' prospect system is certainly on the rise thanks to their wave of youth talent. But ESPN has a different name in mind as KC's top player on the farm.

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

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Remembering the year 197650 years ago today

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Pirates' comments after bizarre Paul Skenes start fuel more skepticismThe Pittsburgh Pirates would apparently like everyone to believe that nothing is wrong with Paul Skenes. But after Tuesday night, that's becoming increasingly d

kingsofkauffman.com•1d

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

Bleacher Report•1d

Skenes Understands Early HookPirates ace backs manager's decision to pull him after 65 pitches

www.royalsreview.com•1d

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

Bleacher Report•1d

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

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A salary cap wouldn't save the Pirates from Ben Cherington's incompetenceOne of the most persistent misconceptions in baseball's salary-cap debate is that a cap and floor are supposed to magically transform poorly run small-market te

www.royalsreview.com•1d

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

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Snell Dominates in Return 😈

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

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Eury Pérez Masterclass 🤩

Marlins ace shuts down Pirates' bats in 2-0 win vs. Skenes

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Jake Mangum shouldn't be the punching bag for Pirates fans' 2026 miseryThere is no shortage of legitimate frustration surrounding the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates. A team that entered the season talking openly about the postseason is no

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

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

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Paul Skenes vs. Eury PérezThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Paul Skenes’ Marlins rematch is a chance to finally stop alarming slideWhen Paul Skenes faced the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 14, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost. But Skenes himself wasn’t really the problem. He struck out 10, wa

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

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

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers bad injuryA bad injury for a Pirates prospect.

Bleacher Report•2d

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

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

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

www.royalsreview.com•2d

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

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

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

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

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Pirates let an obvious answer to their offensive woes slip awayIs Ben Cherington's office phone plugged in?

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

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

Bleacher Report•2d

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

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

VOTE: Does Ben Cherington get fired if the Bucs miss the MLB Playoffs?Does GMBC get the can if the Bucs miss the MLB Playoffs?

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Pirates asked fans for accountability and may regret getting their wishAt the end of the 2025 season, Pittsburgh Pirates team president Travis Williams made the organization’s objective for 2026 perfectly clear. The goal was “to ma

www.royalsreview.com•2d

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

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Caglianone HR Off Skubal 😧

Tarik's Dodgers stadium debut off to a rocky start

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Pirates are proving their most painful tradition is alive and wellFor a while, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of us fooled. That might be the most frustrating part of all. Through injuries, slumps and stretches where the ros

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

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

Bleacher Report•6d

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

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Pirates News: Termarr Johnson injury, Ji Hwan Bae signs with rival, Dennis SantanaPittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a left knee injury Saturday and is undergoing further testing to determine the severity. Johnso

Bleacher Report•4d

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

www.royalsreview.com•3d

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

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

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

Bleacher Report•3d

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

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Pirates pitching staff has no excuse for stunning fall from grace as playoffs look further awayThere's plenty of blame to go around for the Pittsburgh Pirates' increasingly precarious position in the National League playoff race. Ben Cherington deserves s

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

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

www.royalsreview.com•3d

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

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All-Time World Series Upset 🍿

Pirates' shocking win over Yankees in 1960 was an epic start to an amazing sports decade

www.royalsreview.com•3d

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

Bleacher Report•3d

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

Bleacher Report•3d

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

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Pirates' latest Paul Skenes lineup decision feels ominous for Henry DavisFor the past season and a half, Paul Skenes has been Henry Davis’s protector. The ace had exclusively used Davis as his backstop since April 14, 2025, but on Au

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

SB Nation Reacts results: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?Will Mitch be back?

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'Sell the Team' Chant at PNC 🫣

Pirates fans get vocal just before their pitcher throws a ball into RF

04:58

Cubs vs. Royals (08/09/2026)

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

Bleacher Report•4d

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

04:57

Mets vs. Pirates (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 11-1 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sean Manaea vs. Jared JonesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Pirates losing recently-claimed reliever to Reds could annoyingly affect playoff raceIt’s been a whirlwind two weeks for Ron Marinaccio, whom the Pirates acquired from the Padres on July 23 before DFA’ing him and seeing him go to the division-ri

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

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

Bleacher Report•4d

Rare Honus Wagner Card Sells for Record LowWhy this T206 Wagner card sold for its lowest mark in six years 📲

rumbunter.com•4d

This Pirates prospect is forcing his way into Pittsburgh's pitching plansTypically speaking, this is the time of year that Pittsburgh Pirates fans really hone in on the minors and begin to dream of which youngster will be the next gr

www.royalsreview.com•5d

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

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Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

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

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Mets vs. Pirates (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 9-0 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

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Caglianone Goes Yard Again 💣

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

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Caglianone's No-Doubt Shot 🚀

Crushes solo home run 448 feet 🎥

rumbunter.com•5d

Pirates Injury Update: Endy Rodríguez scratch, Oneil Cruz rehab assignment, Mitch KellerEndy Rodríguez was a late scratch from the Pittsburgh's Pirates’ lineup Saturday against the New York Mets due to left hip discomfort, raising concern because i

www.bucsdugout.com•5d

New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Robert Stock vs. Bubba ChandlerThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

www.royalsreview.com•5d

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

www.royalsreview.com•5d

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

www.royalsreview.com•5d

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

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Paul Skenes just fueled huge expectations for Pirates first round pickThe Pittsburgh Pirates' selection of Derek Curiel with the fifth-overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft raised some eyebrows. At the time that the pick was made, it

kingsofkauffman.com•5d

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

Bleacher Report•5d

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

rumbunter.com•5d

Pirates' shrewd Jacob Gonzalez pickup can't erase one glaring problemThe deal that brought Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to the Pirates is typical Pittsburgh dealmaking. General manager Ben Cherington flipped an unknown (in t

www.royalsreview.com•5d

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

04:56

Cubs vs. Royals (08/07/2026)

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

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Mets vs. Pirates (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 6-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

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

www.bucsdugout.com•6d

New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Zac Thornton vs. Carmen MlodzinskiThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Don Kelly's most criticized Pirates decision may actually save their rotationFor the better part of the last month, Don Kelly’s handling of Carmen Mlodzinski has been one of the easiest Pittsburgh Pirates decisions to criticize. Mlodzins

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

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

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

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

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates' trade deadline failure is already coming back to haunt themOne trade away from perfection.

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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

rumbunter.com•6d

Ben Cherington somehow turned Ke'Bryan Hayes into baseball's hottest relieverThe trade that keeps on giving.

www.bucsdugout.com•6d

Pirates to honor former All-Star Josh HarrisonJHay is coming home to Pittsburgh!

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington's Oneil Cruz injury update raises more questions than answers for PiratesOneil Cruz was cleared for all baseball activities on July 29. He's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 7. The Pittsburgh Pirates are desper

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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

04:54

Pirates vs. Brewers (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 5-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Dustin MayThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates made one costly mistake that turned Paul Skenes' slump into a crisisPaul Skenes looked like he might be turning a corner in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night at American Family Field. T

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Could the Pirates reunite with Andrew McCutchen?Queue up some Motley Crue and bring ‘Cutch back to Pittsburgh, aka, Home Sweet Home!

rumbunter.com•1w

Esmerlyn Valdez's Rookie of the Month honor highlights his most important strengthEsmerlyn Valdez was certainly underestimated when he first came up, but now the Pittsburgh Pirates phenom is getting his due. Valdez was just named National Lea

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Cameron outduels Kremer for a Royals winNoah Cameron was awesome!

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Paul Skenes' refusal to take accountability is becoming impossible to defendAs Paul Skenes keeps reminding us, it’s been a “weird year.” That response, however accurate, is getting old for Pirates fans and media. The young ace is known

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Paul Skenes vs. Kyle HarrisonThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington doesn't deserve applause for saving Pirates from his own Marcell Ozuna mistakeGenerally, celebrating someone losing his job feels cruel. Professional athletes are well compensated, but they are still human beings whose failures unfold pub

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates cut DH Marcell OzunaThe Marcell Ozuna experiment has officially come to an end.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

Pirates Release Marcell OzunaVeteran slugger agreed to $12M deal this offseason (Mike Deportes)

rumbunter.com•1w

Former Pirates traded at 2026 deadline feature catcher whose season took a wild turnThe Pittsburgh Pirates approached the 2026 trade deadline as buyers, but plenty of players with ties to the organization were involved in deals elsewhere. Some

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

rumbunter.com•1w

One year later Pirates deadline trades tell two completely different storiesHitting .500 ain't bad, though Ben Cherington probably wants the swing and miss back.

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

VOTE: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?Is Mitch on his way out?

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

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MIN at KAN Game Highlights

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

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Brewers First to 70 Wins 👑

Milwaukee extends MLB-best record with 4-2 victory over Pirates

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Pirates just gave fans 2 more reasons to question Marcell Ozuna's roster spotThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided Ron Marinaccio and Billy Cook were expendable. Somehow, Marcell Ozuna remains untouchable. That is the unavoidable conclusion aft

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Jared Jones vs. Logan HendersonThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

J.J. Picollo's post-deadline remarks make Royals' trade inactivity look so much worseIt seems widely considered the Royals left plenty of meat on the bone at this trade deadline, but perhaps the choice to be so bearish was entirely on them.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Bobby Witt is back, Matt Strahm a Royal no moreBobby Witt returns from the IL and Matt Strahm got cut

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Twins series preview: New and improved?The Twins have a losing record, but they were buyers at the deadline.

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington opened the door to October but now Pirates must walk through itBen Cherington buying at the trade deadline was the right move for the Pittsburgh Pirates, regardless of whether the season ultimately ends with a playoff berth

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Royals Review Reacts Survey - Grade the trade deadlineIf Carlos Duran immediately joins the team and pitches well, was the deadline a success?

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals make glaringly obvious decision to put an end to failed reunion with floundering southpawThe Royals' bullpen has scuffled this year with no individual struggling more than Matt Strahm. And on Tuesday, KC put an end to his high-profile reunion.

rumbunter.com•1w

Breaking down Pirates new bullpen roles after much needed deadline revampIf Ben Cherington entered the trade deadline with the goal of patching the biggest weakness on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ roster, it's safe to say he succeeded by

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Foster Griffin's bounce-back could sting even more for Royals after trade to rival GuardiansThe Royals aren't in the best spot after a relatively inactive trade deadline, but now a former top prospect could be coming back to haunt them with a rival.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Royals Trade Deadline Leaves Fans in Disbelief: What Actually HappenedThe Kansas City Royals trade deadline is in, with outcomes that are hard to defend or explain.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

The trade deadline shows the Royals are in denial about their rosterTo err is human, to forgive divine, to double down Royal.