Kansas City Royals vs. Athletics - May 17, 2024

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Royals logo, Royals 27-19, 1 1, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 5, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 6, H 11, E 0

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Pitching

WinnerC. Ragans (3-3)

LoserM. Spence (3-2)

Scoring

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Bot 6Maikel Garcia homers to left field. Kyle Isbel scores. MJ Melendez scores.

Bot 6Michael Massey homers to right field. Salvador Perez scores.

Bot 1Salvador Perez singles to third base. Bobby Witt scores.

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Royals Review

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

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MLB Pipeline

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"His ability at this point is much better than mine, so my expectations of him are really, really high." Since joining the #Athletics at the 2025 Trade Deadline, Kenya Huggins has forged a relationship with a new mentor -- legendary pitcher Dave Stewart: https://t.co/tRFVd7PwLi

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Sarah Langs

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

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Sarah Langs

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

MLB

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WILLIAM CONTRERAS, TIE GAME 💥

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Foul Territory

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Monday edition of Foul Territory! • MLB insider @BNightengale • Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino • MLB analyst @PerezEd Today's hosts: @AJPierzynski12, @ErikKratz31, @ScottBraun. Watch: https://t.co/YlTuOa7cVB

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Bleacher Report•12h

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

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

www.royalsreview.com•20h

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

www.royalsreview.com•21h

Evaluating four years of Brewers transactions to compare to the RoyalsHow does J.J. Picollo compare to the best front office executive in baseball?

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Shea Langeliers could be one of the best hitters on the move ➡️

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

kingsofkauffman.com•22h

Royals could find their next breakout player in this overlooked prospectThe Kansas City Royals have an unhittable pitching prospect in their minor league system that is itching to breakout very soon.

www.royalsreview.com•23h

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

Bleacher Report•2d

ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•1d

Fuld Rejection Offers Possible Clues To GM SearchYour best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

kingsofkauffman.com•1d

This bargain free agent could fill a glaring roster hole on the Royals rosterThe Kansas City Royals could use a lot of help with their pitching staff, and this player could provide exactly what they need.

www.athleticsnation.com•2d

Sam Fuld Turns Down Offer To Become Athletics’ President; Taylor Smith Viewed as “Top” CandidateCross one name off the list

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

Royals could benefit from MLB's playoff proposal sooner than expectedMLB's newest collective bargaining proposal has a rule that could actually help the Kansas City Royals' chances in the playoffs.

Bleacher Report•2d

A's Eyeing Red Sox ExecAssistant GM Taylor Smith is top candidate for Athletics' head of baseball operations (Passan)

www.royalsreview.com•2d

Kansas City Royals news: Angeibel Gomez turns heads in ArizonaAnd more on what KC approved for the ballpark.

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

5 indispensable pieces of the Royals future, 2 players on the discard pileThe Kansas City Royals need to figure out who they want to build around and who needs to go so a return to the postseason becomes a reality.

Bleacher Report•3d

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

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10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Here are the changes MLB owners and players have suggested, but what do YOU want?Here are what owners and players have proposed.

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

Timing is perfect for Royals to make aggressive trade push for Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr.The Kansas City Royals should make the aggressive move this offseason and use Ronald Acuna Jr.'s potential fallout with the Atlanta Braves as the catalyst.

www.royalsreview.com•3d

2026 Royals season in review: The best defensive playsThe Royals love the glove.

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Elephant Rumblings: Friday MusingsMLB News Roundup

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Kansas City Royals news: City Council approves downtown ballpark TIFAnd could MLB go to a 154-game schedule?

Bleacher Report•4d

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

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Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

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🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Carter Jensen keeps racking up the honors for incredible rookie seasonAnother media outlet has honored Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen after an incredible rookie season that blew the projection systems out of the water

www.royalsreview.com•4d

2026 Royals season in review: Noah CameronHow did the lefty do?

www.athleticsnation.com•4d

Elephant Rumblings: GM List Grows With Four New CandidatesMLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•4d

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

Bleacher Report•5d

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

Bleacher Report•5d

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

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

kingsofkauffman.com•5d

The Reds' qualifying offer decision could open the door for a Royals reunionThe Kansas City Royals should consider a reunion with Brady Singer this offseason, as long as the Reds don't extend him the qualifying offer

www.royalsreview.com•5d

2026 Royals season in review: The best home runsThe season of dongs.

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Underrated Royals: Rey SanchezHad glove, will travel

www.athleticsnation.com•5d

Elephant Rumblings: Division Series and AFL UpdatesMLB News Roundup

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MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Royals will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•5d

Kansas City Royals news: All (stadium) business in KCDespite the Kansas City Royals leaving Truman Sports complex, could the area find new life?

bleacherreport.com•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

Royals bold trade deadline strategy will shape their offseason (for better or worse)The Kansas City Royals had the perfect opportunity to improve their team at the trade deadline, but they chose to keep the mediocre band together instead.

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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

www.royalsreview.com•6d

The Hidden Problems with Royals Stadium Math, J.J. Picollo’s StrategyThe Kansas City Royals continue the pivot to 2027 and their future home, but flaws abound in both.

www.athleticsnation.com•6d

Elephant Rumblings: Johnson Undergoes Surgery; Back To The NL PlayoffsMLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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

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

www.royalsreview.com•6d

Kansas City Royals News: New stadium site demolition to start soonJohn Sherman thinks the new stadium will get an All-Star game very soon after it’s finished.

Bleacher Report•1w

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

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals could make costly mistake giving up on Lucas Erceg too earlyLucas Erceg is in for a salary raise that could look unwarranted after the season he had, but it shouldn't mean the Royals decide to let him be a free agent

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡6 deals that would make sense this offseason 📲

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: AFL Begins; Still Waiting For A GMMLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Carter Jensen’s breakout could have the Royals rookie dreaming of a Silver SluggerCarter Jensen had an incredible rookie campaign and could be in line to win the Silver Slugger Award among catchers in the American League.

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Aggressive in Acquisitions, Conservative with Cash: Decoding Picollo’s PresserKansas City Royals leadership wraps up the 2026 season with traditional press conference, but will lessons learned help?

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

2 Royals' arbitration-eligible players who'll definitely be back, 2 that might not get paidThe Kansas City Royals will have to make some tough decisions when it comes to cleaning up their roster and putting the best team on the field in 2027.

Bleacher Report•1w

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

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

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Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals just got brutal reminder that small markets can build winnersA graphic posted to X showed how small market teams in the playoffs made their rosters, and now the Royals should use that as a blueprint back to the playoffs.

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Past Royals opponents: Reggie SmithThe other Reggie

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Vinnie Pasquantino's strong finish gives the Royals a reason to dream bigThe reemergence of slugger Vinnie Pasquantino should give the Kansas City Royals plenty of hope going into next season.

Bleacher Report•1w

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

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MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

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

Bleacher Report•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals picked the wrong scapegoat after pitching let them down in 2026The Kansas City Royals reassigned the hitter coach to another role in the organization, despite the fact that the offense wasn't really the problem this season.

Bleacher Report•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Carter Jensen's double honor put an exclamation point on his Royals' rookie seasonCarter Jensen won AL Rookie and Player of the Month for September. The Kansas City Royals have something special in their budding backstop.

Liam Hendriks Retires

MLB

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Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

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www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

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Former Royals in the postseasonGood luck to some old friends

Bleacher Report•2w

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

Bleacher Report•1w

Breaking NewsA's outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence (AP)

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Royals Book Game 162, With Final Winning Taste Leading to Key Offseason CalendarThe Kansas City Royals get the final win, but it only soothes 2026’s pains so much.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals have shocking offseason plans for 17-year-old prospect Angeibel GomezThe Kansas Royals are already showing a massive amount of optimism surrounding top prospect Angeibel Gomez.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

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

Tyler Wade Retires

Talkin' Yanks

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@TalkinYanks

Tyler Wade has announced his retirement on Instagram. Congrats to one of the great dudes in the game

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www.royalsreview.com•2w

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

www.royalsreview.com•2w

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

Bleacher Report•2w

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

Bleacher Report•2w

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

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Draft Lottery 2027 OddsSee them here 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

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

Bleacher Report•2w

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊How the Athletics finished out the year 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Complete list of Royals free gents heading into the 2026-27 offseasonKansas City has a handful of free agents headed into the offseason, a good sign as they look to open up space to add new players for next year

Bleacher Report•2w

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Vinnie powers Royals to season finale victoryThe Royals 2026 season ended on a high note

Bleacher Report•2w

Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

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Astros vs. Athletics (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 9-0 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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Guardians vs. Royals (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-2 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals' Jonathan India trade looks far less painful after Brady Singer's collapseThe Kansas City Royals has found out the hard way that you can't win every trade after Jonathan India's tenure with the team likely comes to an end.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

5 Royals players who definitely won't be back in 2027 with Matt Quatraro under pressureThe Kansas City Royals will have to make some tough roster choices if they want to compete in the AL Central in 2027.

04:58

Astros vs. Athletics (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 13-2 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Wacha reaches 200 innings but gives up a bunch of runs; Royals lose againThe Royals celebrate an individual milestone while the Guardians celebrate winning the division for the third straight year.

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Guardians vs. Royals (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 11-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Saturday's Lineup 📋

Athletics

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www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: The last weekend of Royals baseballAnd Congrats to Denny!

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals record may've created an MVP problem Bobby Witt Jr. couldn't outrunRoyals star Bobby Witt Jr. had another really good year that will see him high on the MVP ballots, but one thing is holding him back from winning the award.

04:58

Astros vs. Athletics (09/25/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 6-5 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Royals can’t overcome multitude of mistakes in lossWhat an absolute mess.

04:55

Guardians vs. Royals (09/25/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 12-9 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Guardians series preview: The endThanks for spending time with us this season.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

The Royals have a perfect first base solution, but there’s no way they’ll do itPlatoon! Platoon!

Bleacher Report•2w

B/R's Undisputed MLB Outfielder Rankings 🔢Where Jac Caglianone stands as one of the top players at the position 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Royals Roughed Up At Home with Three Games to Go + Org Awards!The Kansas City Royals have three games left, and we try to find the positives while running down the org awards.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

You should pick a playoff team (or more) to root forYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: Denny’s 8000th Royals Game is tonight!After this weekend, no more Royals baseball until next Spring. Maybe longer

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

One telling stat puts Royals among baseball's biggest disappointmentsThere are a few reasons that the Kansas City Royals had a letdown season in 2026, but one stat is perhaps the most telling.

Bleacher Report•2w

Updated MLB Free Agency Rumors 👂Latest predictions for top stars available this offseason 📲

04:52

Astros vs. Athletics (09/24/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 7-5 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Dobnak roughed up, offense silent in Royals lossAn absolute snoozefest.

04:58

White Sox vs. Royals (09/24/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 9-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Bleacher Report•2w

1 Stat for Every Team's 2026 Season 🔢Summarizing how the Royals performed with a notable fact 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: The 5-game losing streak is overWinning is better than losing

Bleacher Report•2w

2026 MLB Awards Picks 🏆Selecting the winners for every accolade in the AL and NL ➡️

04:57

Angels vs. Athletics (09/23/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 7-3 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

00:24

A's Catcher HBP

Brian Serven exited on his own after taking pitch to face while attempting a bunt 🎥

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Bullpen is finally the hero rather than the goat in a Royals win.A much needed win secured

04:58

White Sox vs. Royals (09/23/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-4 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals honor Brett Squires as Hitter of the Year, but face a tricky offseason choiceBrett Squires won Royals Minor League Hitter of the Year, and now Kansas City needs to decide if that's enough to put him on the 40-man or risk losing him

www.royalsreview.com•2w

What lessons can the Royals learn from the Rays and Brewers?The Rays and Brewers are enjoying some small-market success this year.

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MLB Final Week Chaos ♨️

👂 Latest on Judge, Ohtani 👀 Tightest playoff races 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Season Stat Leaders 🔢Yordan's triple crown bid, Miz chasing history. Numbers to watch down the stretch 📲

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Best Playoff Runs Since 2000 🔥Ranking the top 10 teams that pulled off epic playoff journey's ➡️

Bleacher Report•2w

Teams Scouting Cespedes' Son 🤯17-year-old Yoenis Cespedes Jr. has MLB fans feeling old. Video here from Beisbol FR 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: Last stand starts with a whimperWith nothing to lose, the Kansas City Royals are in a powerful playoff position to end 2026.

04:57

Angels vs. Athletics (09/22/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 9-7 win vs. Los Angeles Angels 🎥

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Inspired Royals offense not enough to overcome uninspired Royals pitchingThe emptiest 11 runs you ever did meet

04:58

White Sox vs. Royals (09/22/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 14-11 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Carson Roccaforte's breakout season gives Royals an easy offseason decisionKansas City Royals prospect Carson Roccaforte made a strong case this season to be included in the team's long-term plans.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

White Sox series preview: How the tables have turnedHow the turntables.

Bleacher Report•3w

Everything at Stake in Final Week 🌡️Biggest storylines that will decide how the playoff field shakes out 📲