Washington Nationals vs. Kansas City Royals - September 26, 2024

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

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

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

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CJ Abrams is looking to exorcise his second half demons for the Washington NationalsCJ Abrams has struggled in the second half in the past, but his attempt to crush that narrative is off to a good start

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

Kansas City Royals News: Salvy ties BrettHistory and a sweep

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Predicting 2nd-Half Breakouts 💥Players to watch in the back half of the year ➡️

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Thursday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minorsThe 'burgs -- Harris and Fredericks -- both won while the "colors" -- Red Wings and Blue Rocks both won on fourth Wednesday in July 2026

Nationals vs. Rockies (07/22/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 8-0 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

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

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

Salvy Ties Royals HR Record 🙌

317th-career homer ties George Brett’s mark

Giants vs. Royals (07/22/2026)

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

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

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

Royals acquire pitcher Nate Pearson from the AstrosMOAR PITCHING

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Checking In On The MacKenzie Gore TradePaul Toboni’s biggest splash as Washington Nationals POBO was the MacKenzie Gore trade which is aging well so far

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

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

Astros Trading RHP to Royals

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

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

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

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

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

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3 potential suitors for Luis Garcia Jr. if the Nationals trade him at the deadlineIt's been a breakout year for 26-year-old first baseman Luis García Jr. After spending six years trying to find any kind of year-to-year consistency, Lui's rais

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Wednesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals minorsThe Red Wings extended their winning streak to four games while the Fredericksburg Nationals lost their fourth straight game

Abrams MASHING at Coors 😮‍💨

Nats star now has 4 HRs in last 3 games

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

WAS at COL Game Highlights

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Jac Caglianone Exits Game

Royals star leaves with right shoulder soreness after diving attempt

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

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Nationals swap relievers as team DFA's former waiver wire acquisitionThe Washington Nationals are set to play the second game in a 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies tonight, and the game could have some very real firewor

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

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

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

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

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Five prospects the Washington Nationals could target in a Luis Garcia Jr. tradeThese farmhands could boost the Nationals already excellent farm system

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

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Revisiting the best trade of Paul Toboni's first offseason with the NationalsThe Washington Nationals took the series opener from the Colorado Rockies on Monday evening in solid fashion. After a tie game earlier, the Nationals took a lea

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

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Andres Chaparro is on a generational run this road tripThe Washington Nationals first baseman came under some fire in the first half, but is rewarding his teams faith now

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

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

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

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Tuesday’s News & Notes from the Nationals' minorsIt's the first full week after the All-Star break, with the Senators, Blue Rocks, and Fred Nats all remaining at home while the Red Wings visit Buffalo

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

Nationals vs. Rockies (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 7-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Giants vs. Royals (07/20/2026)

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

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Nationals surprisingly re-sign lefty waiver claim after previously parting waysAlthough the Washington Nationals almost got no-hit by the Athletics on Saturday night, they were able to bounce back in a huge way on Sunday afternoon. Backed

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

Royals sign veteran lefty Aaron BummerAppropriate name for this season.

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

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

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

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These four teams could be potential trade partners with the Washington NationalsThe Red Sox, Guardians, Angels and Cubs are intriguing trade partners for Paul Toboni at the upcoming deadline

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

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Nationals Rumors: Slugger emerging as potential trade target for several contendersThe Washington Nationals closed out their series against the Athletics in style on Sunday afternoon, taking the finale and rubber game by a score of 5-2, and no

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

Nationals vs. Athletics (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 23-4 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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Royals 2026 draft signing trackerWelcome to the organization!

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

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The Washington Nationals have signed the core of their 2026 draft classChase Brunson, Luke Williams and Cooper Harris have all signed with the Nats. Their bonuses are quite revealing

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

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

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Monday’s News & Notes from the Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Red Wings and Blue Rocks both completed three-game sweeps while the Senators tossed a three-hit shutout to highlight Sunday on the Nats farm

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Nationals Sign Matt Krook To Major League DealKrook elected free agency five days ago after being designated for assignment. MLBTR breaks down Krook's return and other Nats roster moves.

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

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Foster Griffin delivers yet again as the Washington Nationals get back to .500The Nats got the series win against the A’s thanks to standout performances from All-Stars CJ Abrams and Foster Griffin

Nationals vs. Athletics (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-2 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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

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

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

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Sunday’s News & Notes from the Nationals MinorsThe Washington Nationals won three of five games played on Saturday, including a pair of 7-4 tallies by the Senators and Blue Rocks

Nationals vs. Athletics (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 15-1 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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

Padres vs. Royals (07/18/2026)

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

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Should the Washington Nationals trade Luis Garcia Jr. at the deadline?Luis Garcia Jr’s name has come up in trade talks, so let’s break down the pros and cons of trading the slugger

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Nationals reliever's meltdown vs Yankees officially sent him into free agencyThe Washington Nationals are getting back into the swing of things in the second half of the 2026 season in Sacramento. Heading into this series, the Nationals

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

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The Washington Nationals put an historic beatdown on the A’s last nightLed by Harry Ford and Andres Chaparro, the Nats put up an insane 23 runs last night in Sacramento

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

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Teams Eyeing Luis García Jr.Nats 'open to listening further' amid trade interest for infielder (The Athletic)

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Saturday’s News & Notes - News and Notes on the Washington Nationals Minor LeaguesThe Washington Nationals' full-season teams started back up and took two of three games played, with one game postponed due to wildfire smoke

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

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Nationals slugger flips his season narrative around with historic game vs AthleticsThe Washington Nationals began their second half of the 2026 season with a huge bang. Actually, it might have been several bangs, as the team ended up dominatin

Nats Up 23-2 on A's 😦

Ties the second-most runs in franchise history

Chaparro With EIGHT RBI's 📈

Nats 1B makes it 18-2 after 2nd HR tonight

Padres vs. Royals (07/17/2026)

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

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

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

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Three Washington Nationals players who need to have a big second halfDylan Crews, CJ Abrams and Daylen Lile are players who need to produce down the stretch all for different reasons

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

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

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

Nationals begin their second-half run on the road against the AthleticsThe quest for a playoff berth continues for the Washington Nationals as the All-Star break concludes

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

Royals first-half grade cardsThese students are failing.

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

What to expect from Harry Ford as he debuts for the Washington NationalsWith Drew Millas going down the Nats are promoting top catching prospect Harry Ford who has been solid since a bad start

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

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

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

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

Former top Nationals prospect traded to Pirates after shocking DFA earlier this monthThe Washington Nationals will be back in action later on this evening against the Athletics, and it will be the club's first time visiting Sacramento since the

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

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Friday’s News & Notes - NationalsProspects.comTeam Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester ALL-STAR BREAK vs. Jacksonville, 6:45pm TBD vs. Blalock (1-6, 5.81) Harrisburg ALL-STAR BREAK vs. New Hampshire, 7pm Lyon (3-3, 4.54) vs. Stanifer (3-6, 4.48) Wilmington ALL-STAR BREAK vs. Jersey Shore, 6:35pm Tepper (1-2, 6.10) vs. TBD Fredericksburg ALL-STAR BREAK vs. Hill City, 6:35pm Manning (3-2, 3.58) vs. DeSanto (1-1,

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

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

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

Robert Hassell III traded to the Pirates days after clearing waiversAfter clearing waivers the other day, the Washington Nationals decided to trade former top prospect Robert Hassell

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

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

Why this former No. 2 overall Nationals draft pick deserves more patienceSunday was not a good day for Dylan Crews. Dating back to the start of the previous series a week earlier, Crews was just 1 for his last 16 with two walks and f

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

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

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

Nationals reportedly set to recall top catching prospect for team debut this weekendThe Washington Nationals placed catcher Drew Millas on the 10-day injured list with a finger fracture, retroactive to Sunday, the team announced on Wednesday mo

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Thursday’s News & Notes - NationalsProspects.comTeam Yesterday Today Pitching Probables Rochester ALL-STAR BREAK ALL-STAR BREAK N/A Harrisburg ALL-STAR BREAK ALL-STAR BREAK N/A Wilmington ALL-STAR BREAK ALL-STAR BREAK N/A Fredericksburg ALL-STAR BREAK ALL-STAR BREAK N/A FCL Nationals Lost, 1-0 vs. FCL Marlins, 12pm DSL Nationals OFF DAY @/vs. DSL Arizona Red, 9:30am FCL Astros 1 FCL Nationals 0 • Weaver ⅔

A's Call Up Tommy White

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The A's are calling up third baseman Tommy White, sources tell ESPN. White, a star at LSU and second-round pick in 2024, is hitting .303/.353/.465 with 10 home runs and 64 RBIs this season. The 23-year-old is expected to make his debut Friday against Washington.

Washington Nationals sign first rounder Chris Hacopian to an under slot dealThe Nats quickly agreed to a $5.7 million deal with Chris Hacopian, which is a bit under the slot value of the 11th pick

Foster Griffin impresses in All-Star Game debut as National League fallsThe National League fell in this year's All-Star Game, 4-0, and only got three hits against a dominant American League pitching staff that struck out 15. Neithe

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

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

Kansas City's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Royals were among KC's top athletes of the century ➡️

Member of 2019 Nationals team abruptly announces retirement on social mediaFans of the Washington Nationals had an opportunity to sit back, relax, and enjoy watching last night's 2026 All-Star Game, where 3 of their players all got gam

Foster Griffin showed the baseball world what Washington Nationals fans have seen all seasonFoster Griffin’s fairytale return to MLB continued with a 1-2-3 inning in the All-Star game with two strikeouts

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