Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels - August 20, 2024

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

Remembering the year 197650 years ago today

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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?

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3 Angels managerial candidates if John Mozeliak doesn't hire Albert Pujols to replace Kurt SuzukiAlbert Pujols has to be the favorite to be the next Los Angeles Angels manager but John Mozeliak needs some backup plans to replace Kurt Suzuki.

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.

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

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

Snell Dominates in Return 😈

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

TEX at LAA Game Highlights

Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers - 08/11/2026

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.

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.

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Angels Fire Pitching Staff ❌Pitching coach Mike Maddux one of three staffers let go

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Angels make significant coaching dismissal that could signal end of Kurt SuzukiThe 2026 season isn't over yet, but Los Angeles Angels began to clean house on Tuesday after dismissing three members of the coaching staff.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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The trade deadline changed Reid Detmers’ future but not the Angels' next moveThe Los Angeles Angels held onto Reid Detmers at the MLB trade deadline, but will he still be with the Halos in 2027?

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.

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

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

Rangers vs. Angels (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 4-1 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Caglianone HR Off Skubal 😧

Tarik's Dodgers stadium debut off to a rocky start

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

Tim Anderson Retires at 33Shortstop made two All-Star teams in 10 MLB seasons

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Details of Angels-Twins failed Zach Neto trade shows why John Mozeliak is the man for the jobA new report reveals the Minnesota Twins pushed hard for Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto at the deadline.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Logan O’Hoppe’s swipes at Angels should be taken with grain of salt (but he has a point)While the Los Angeles Angels tried to cast blame for Logan O'Hoppe not working on him, the former Angels catcher had a very different perspective on the story.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/09/2026)

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

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

Angels vs. Marlins (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 12-3 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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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.

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3 Angels players who have their big (and only) chance after John Mozeliak’s fire saleThe Los Angeles Angels sold big at the trade deadline and these three players need to step up if they want to impress interim GM John Mozeliak.

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

Cubs vs. Royals (08/08/2026)

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

Caglianone Goes Yard Again 💣

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

Caglianone's No-Doubt Shot 🚀

Crushes solo home run 448 feet 🎥

Angels vs. Marlins (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 7-0 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

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

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

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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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.

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

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3 Angels who have 6 weeks to prove they belong in Los Angeles' 2027 plansSix weeks left in the season. Three Angels who need to use every bit of it to lock down a spot in 2027.

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.

Cubs vs. Royals (08/07/2026)

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

Angels vs. Marlins (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 4-3 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Jose Siri Game-Ending Throw 🎯

Angels LF guns down tying run at home 🎥

Trout Goes Yard on Birthday 🥳

Angels star's 6th home run on his B-day 🎥

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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.

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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.

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

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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?

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Offhand revelation from Mike Trout helps explain why Angels moved on from Perry MinasianWhile Mike Trout's pre-trade deadline meeting with Angels interim GM John Mozeliak made headlines, it also reveals a lot about Perry Minasian.

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Angels GM John Mozeliak just revealed what really doomed Logan O'HoppeThe downfall of Logan O'Hoppe is an astonishing story. Once a promising piece of an ascending young Los Angeles Angels core, O'Hoppe's falloff was dramatic and

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

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

Angels’ trade deadline moves were impressive but they need to finish the jobThis was just step one in a much larger process.

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?

Angels vs. Orioles (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Los Angeles Angels' 4-1 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

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.

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

Hayden Alvarez’s emergence in 2026 gives Angels a real post-trade deadline plan in the outfieldThere was a point in time when Jo Adell was the up-and-coming next big thing. He was supposed to partner with Mike Trout and eventually take the mantle as the f

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

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

Cameron outduels Kremer for a Royals winNoah Cameron was awesome!

Angels vs. Orioles (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-2 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

Angels must end uncertainty around John Mozeliak’s future now after successful trade deadlineAfter the Los Angeles Angels had a very active trade deadline, they must now commit to John Mozeliak permanently.

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

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.

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.

Angels' decision to not trade Reid Detmers just provided clue to team's next stepsThe Angels traded away half the roster at the deadline but couldn't pull the trigger on Reid Detmers. That's not an accident.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Angels - 08/04/2026

Complete grades of Angels’ first trade deadline with John Mozeliak providing most hope yetThe Los Angeles Angels came away from the trade deadline in a much better position going forward than where they were, but that doesn't mean it wasn't painful.

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

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.

Analyzing Angels' Rebuild 🔨

Insider Jon Heyman breaks down LA's deadline moves

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

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

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

Angels DFA Jorge Soler

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#Angels transactions: •Recalled RHP Ryan Johnson from Triple-A Salt Lake yesterday •Reinstated INF Adam Frazier and RHP Ben Joyce from injured list •Selected the contracts of RHP Shaun Anderson (#64) & LHP Blake Weiman (#68) •C Moisés Ballesteros (#13) reports to the Angels

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.

MLB Trade Deadline Recap 📝

🎭 Biggest winners and losers 😩 Deals that didn't happen 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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.

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.

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

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

Teams that Blew the Deadline 📉The eight clubs should have done more during trade season ➡️

This Week in the Minors: Carson Roccaforte belts four homers25 now on the season for the Naturals outfielder

Breaking down who Royals received from Dodgers after trading All-Star southpaw Kris BubicBubic's exit was expected. The return was not. Duran is MLB-ready and fills a real need. Here's what Kansas City is actually getting in this deadline deal.

Trout Invited to LAA War RoomAngels star offered behind the scenes look at trade deadline (LA Times)

Kansas City Royals News: Kris Bubic traded to DodgersDid the Royals do enough?

Best & Worst Moves of Trade Deadline 🎭Skubal to the Dodgers, more eye-catching deals ➡️

Royals trade deadline gradesHow did they do?

Undealt Royals players entirely overshadowed any progress KC made with completed deadline tradesThe Royals made trades at the deadline, but with several easy-looking moves not made, it's hard to think they exhausted all efforts to get better ahead of 2027.

MLB Deadline Takeaways 📊Biggest winners and losers for every team after Monday's chaos 📲

MLB Trade Deadline W/Ls 🧐

Biggest winners and losers after absurd number of deals

MLB Trade Deadline Recap ✍️Analysis of all the top trades, rumors and more 📲

Grades for Every Trade 🔠Breaking down every move from the 2026 deadline ➡️

Trade Deadline Twitter Reaction 🤯Takes on trades, fails, surprises and non-deals around MLB 📲

Royals trade for controllable bullpen arm who was cut loose by Phillies on same dayIn search of pitching depth at the deadline, the Royals added another name in Phillies outcast Nolan Hoffman, who could end up being a future bullpen option.

Royals acquire right-handed reliever Nolan HoffmanHoffman had been designated for assignment by the Phillies earlier today.

Kris Bubic traded to DodgersThe Dodgers add another left-handed starting pitcher who suffered an elbow injury this season from the AL Central

Angels trade hard-throwing reliever to Cubs while bigger deadline decisions still loomThe Los Angeles Angels continue to rebuild their farm system. This time, the Halos retained an impressive trade package from the Chicago Cubs.

Royals find trade partner for injury-prone Kris Bubic in deadline day shocker with DodgersMoving Kris Bubic may've seemed difficult, however they managed to find a trade partner in the Los Angeles Dodgers, ensuring they didn't lose him for nothing.

Cubs Trading for LAA RelieverAngels sending right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn to Chicago (Passan)

Final Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shots as Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline nears 📲

Dodgers Trading for Southpaw

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, sources tell ESPN

Royals getting up-close lesson from Blue Jays with trade deadline strategy to prep for 2027The Royals enter this deadline looking to sell, but also bolster themselves up for a run in 2027. And the Blue Jays are showing that this is entirely possible.

Angels trade Jo Adell to desperate AL contender as John Mozeliak fire sale continuesThe Los Angeles Angels are continuing their trade deadline fire sale by trading Jo Adell to the Cleveland Guardians.

🚨Guardians Trading for AdellAngels sending star OF to Cleveland (Heyman)

Angels trade veteran reliever to Braves for former fast-tracked top prospectThe Los Angeles Angels aren't done trading yet. The Halos offloaded another arm on ahead of the trade deadline as they look to add more organizational depth.

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Trade news: The Atlanta Braves are acquiring left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr., sources tell ESPN.

What did the Royals get in return for Lane Thomas?Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

2 expiring contracts Royals fans can expect to be traded by deadline, 1 they might be stuck withThe Royals are in the final stretch of the trade deadline rush. While they may only be willing to move expiring deals, there's still plenty of names to watch.

Jays Trading for Angels RHPJosé Soriano going to Toronto in deal that lands LA top SS prospect. Full swap here 📲

Angels' surprising Jose Soriano trade with Blue Jays just netted them a huge returnJohn Mozeliak is wasting time ahead of the trade deadline, as the interim Los Angeles Angels general manager has kicked off the day with a trade of Jose Soriano

Angels' stunning return from Jose Soriano trade may have foreshadowed Zach Neto's exitThe Los Angeles Angels shocked everyone with the deal with the Blue Jays to send Jose Soriano to Toronto. Now, it feels like Zach Neto could be the next to go.

Kansas City Royals news: The trade deadline is todayWill the Royals make any more moves?