Kansas City Royals vs. Athletics - May 18, 2024

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FinalMay 18

Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Athletics logo, Athletics 19-29, 1 0, 2 2, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 1, 8 0, 9 0, R 3, H 11, E 0

Royals logo, Royals 28-19, 1 2, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 1, 6 1, 7 1, 8 0, 9 0, R 5, H 11, E 1

Pitching

WinnerS. Lugo (7-1)

LoserR. Stripling (1-8)

SaveJ. McArthur (11)

Scoring

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Bot 5Vinnie Pasquantino singles to right field. Maikel Garcia scores.

Top 2Seth Brown homers to center field. Zack Gelof scores.

Bot 1Salvador Perez singles to deep left field. Bobby Witt scores. Maikel Garcia scores.

What's Buzzing

Pete Grathoff

13h

That's a gut-punch loss for the Chiefs.

Royals Review

16h

Bobby Witt Jr. is out of this world! (From Instagram: Maggswitt)

Royals Review

Kansas City Royals news: Congrats to the champs https://t.co/MR66cxw2OP

MLB Pipeline

🔵 17-year-old prospect 🔵 Slugging catcher 🔵 Intriguing arms The #Royals are making noise in Fall League action: https://t.co/ZH7MJ3XgoU

MLB Trade Rumors

The #Athletics part ways with two veterans but Luis Severino appears to be staying put.... Severino: https://t.co/mzjoe2JDj0 McNeil/Springs: https://t.co/LYh2ZpIQiz

www.royalsreview.com•8m

Kansas City Royals news: Arizona Fall League updatesSome prospects are raising eyebrows in Arizona.

Bleacher Report•1h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in 2026Who will win the awards for your team?

kingsofkauffman.com•1d

MLB insider identifies one perfect Royals' buy-low outfielder and one to avoidThe Royals need to find a center fielder this offseason, and former GM Jim Bowden predicted two options: one they should consider, and one they shouldn't.

www.royalsreview.com•1d

Kansas City Royals news: Congrats to the champsCan the Royals learn from the Brewers?

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1d

Jim Bowden predicts Royals move for Gleyber Torres that could backfireThe Kansas City Royals are likely to use the open market this offseason, but listening to this prediction would be the wrong thing to do.

www.athleticsnation.com•2d

Taylor Smith’s Improbable Quest: A Quality SPYour best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

www.athleticsnation.com•2d

Athletics Decline Club Options On Jeff McNeil, Jeffrey SpringsNow just waiting on Severino

Bleacher Report•3d

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if the top players will accept or reject what their respective teams propose 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•2d

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Already Active This OffseasonMLB News Roundup

www.royalsreview.com•2d

Brewers Win It All, Royals Offseason Moves & the New Ballpark SurveyThe Kansas City Royals and 29 other MLB teams are now officially on the offseason clock after a quick World Series.

www.royalsreview.com•2d

Prepare yourself for a flurry of intense free agency and trade activityThe league will probably move quick

kingsofkauffman.com•2d

Grading the Royals’ 2026 outfield reveals a weakness they must fix this offseasonOutside of one star, the Kansas City Royals were let down by subpar play from the majority of their outfield in 2026.

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Kansas City Royals news: The Offseason Begins(-ish)Commence Halloween Weekend! Candy for All!

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Athletics stand heading into the offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•3d

Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

Bleacher Report•3d

1st MLB Offseason Trade 🔄Red Sox sending OF Nate Eaton to A's (USA Today)

www.royalsreview.com•3d

Playing Picollo Part 3 - Splashing in Free AgencyYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bleacher Report•4d

Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•3d

What to know about the Royals and the 2026-27 MLB offseason: Free agents, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration deadlinesThe offseason begins!

Bleacher Report•4d

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Athletics could fare next season ➡️

www.athleticsnation.com•3d

Elephant Rumblings: Start The Clock On The Athletics’ OffseasonMLB news roundup

kingsofkauffman.com•3d

6 Royals prospects who could be protected no matter what happens with Rule 5 DraftThe Kansas City Royals are going to need to find some roster spots for more than a few players who should be protected from the Rule 5 draft this offseason.

Bleacher Report•4d

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the Royals must prioritize bringing back 📲

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Kansas City Royals news: The 2026 season concludesIs the lockout coming now?

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Grading every Royals infielder reveals who stood out in 2026The Kansas City Royals had a lot of flaws throughout the 2026 season, but the team's infield was not one of them.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Bleacher Report•5d

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

www.royalsreview.com•4d

The Royals can’t spend their way to a better bullpenReliever performance is volatile

Bleacher Report•5d

Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮How the Royals and Red Sox can put together a stunning move ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Royals Move on From Five Pitchers as Offseason Timeline LoomsShould the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees team up for a Michael Massey trade?

www.athleticsnation.com•4d

Elephant Rumblings: World Series Marches On as Offseason ApproachesMLB News Roundup

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Looking back at Kevin AppierOne of the greatest

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Royals could solve one major problem with Randy Arozarena but not the biggestThe Royals have plenty of work to do this offseason, but should a free agent splash for Randy Arozarena be at the top of their to-do list in the coming months?

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

www.royalsreview.com•4d

Kansas City Royals news: Aramark out of Kauffman in 2028The Kansas City Royals offseason clock is ticking, but the news is trickling.

kingsofkauffman.com•5d

3 low-cost acquisitions who could help rebuild the Royals bullpen for 2027The Kansas City Royals will have their work cut out for them when it comes to addressing their lowly bullpen. Could these three names be solutions for 2027?

Bleacher Report•6d

B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•5d

A few Royals stadium name ideas, ranked from worst to bestSome good ideas. Some…bad ideas.

www.athleticsnation.com•5d

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Max Muncy Undergoes Knee SurgeryMLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•5d

This Week in the Minors: Omaha Storm Chasers season in reviewWho posted a good year in Omaha?

www.royalsreview.com•6d

Kansas City Royals News: Justin Lamkin dazzles in AFLI hope we get to see Lamkin soon in MLB.

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

1 free agent from each AL Central rival the Royals should zero in onThere are plenty free agents to-be set to hit the open market this offseason. Are any former AL Central rivals worth the Kansas City Royals' time?

www.royalsreview.com•6d

Why the Royals shouldn’t trade Vinnie PasquantinoCould the first baseman be on the trade block?

www.royalsreview.com•6d

2026 Royals season in review: Isaac CollinsIt was a lackluster season for the new left fielder

www.athleticsnation.com•6d

Elephant Rumblings: World Series Continues TonightMLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•6d

2026 Royals season in review: Kyle IsbelWas this the final season for Isbel in KC?

Bleacher Report•1w

Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 💥How landscape looks for teams in search of a big bat in 2027 📲

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals news: Were the Yankees interested in Michael Massey?And remembering Danny Jackson’s immaculate inning.

Bleacher Report•1w

Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Royals could make a signiifcant move ➡️

www.mlb.com•1w

Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals' future looks even brighter after prospect's perfect outingA Kansas City Royals top prospect showed off his stuff in the Arizona Fall League, and it should have fans dreaming of the future of the starting rotation.

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Optics vs. Infrastructure: Taylor Smith’s First DilemmaYour best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals could make a painful but brilliant move to build around Jac Caglianone The Kansas City Royals will have to get creative with their roster if they wish to get the most out of star Jac Caglianone.

Bleacher Report•1w

Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

Bleacher Report•1w

Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•1w

A 2026 World Series preview for Royals fansTime for the Fall Classic.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

2026 Royals season in review: Nate PearsonWhy does everyone talk about the past? All that counts is tomorrow’s game.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Royals Must Move First, AFL Update, What Makes World Series Pair DifferentTwo Kansas City Royals prospects are lighting up the competition in Arizona.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

What can the Royals learn from the playoffs?The Royals should have more in common with their low-spending but World-Series-Contending counterparts.

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: Crucial Offseason Looms for the A’sMLB News Roundup

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals could make a bold trade for Steven Kwan and reshape their lineupThe price would be high, but Cleveland Guardians' star Steven Kwan could be the perfect fit for the Kansas City Royals' outfield problems this offseason.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals news: The World Series begins tonight!The Royals are not in the World Series

Bleacher Report•1w

Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing who is set to cash in over the coming years 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: Kotsay Staying Put?MLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•1w

2026 Royals season in review: Carter JensenHope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Zion Rose's Arizona Fall League surge gives Royals plenty to look forward to The Kansas City Royals could have another fast-rising and flashy prospect on their hands in Zion Rose.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals News: What’s next for Jac Caglianone?What could year 3 bring?

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Grading the Royals' 2026 bullpen exposes a major concernThe Kansas City Royals' bullpen was a massive reason that the team suffered through a frustrating year in 2026.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Playing Picollo Part 2: Painful tradesTeams that get good starting pitcher performances keep winning.

Bleacher Report•1w

Unbreakable World Series Records 🔒Seven accomplishments players can only dream of surpassing ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ Landing Spots 🛬Ranking where Cubs' top free agents could be headed this offseason 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: Midweek UpdateMLB News Roundup

www.royalsreview.com•1w

The Roger Nelson Comeback50 years ago

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals: How about those Saguaros?Possible bullpen fits for the Kansas City Royals abound as offseason marches on.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals starting rotation grades reveal a mixed bag in 2026The Kansas City Royals' starting rotation was decimated by injuries all season, forcing the team to find pitching wherever they could.

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

On New PBO Taylor Smith: What’s In A Number?Your best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bleacher Report•1w

Teruaki Sato Landing Spots📍Why the White Sox would be a terrific fit for the Japanese star 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Bobby Witt Jr. has a convincing edge over the Reds' rising star Elly De La CruzBobby Witt Jr. was given a run for his money to be considered the top shortstop in the game, but the Kansas City Royals' star still has a clear advantage.

Bleacher Report•1w

Teams That Must Spend Big in Free Agency💰Breaking down why the Athletics need to make major investments this winter ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•1w

The Royals Trade Game: Jeremy Plays GM, Jacob Plays HardballTrade proposals abound, while the ALCS marches on and which Kansas City Royals are in line for a coveted award?

www.royalsreview.com•1w

This Week in the Minors: Northwest Arkansas season in reviewWho had a good year in Double-A?

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: Welcome Aboard, Taylor Smith!MLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•1w

2026 Royals season in review: Jonathan IndiaA season that ended before it ever really had the chance to begin.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Kansas City Royals News: JJ Picollo has work to doThere’s a lot to be done.

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Yankees trade rumors could put an affordable arm on the Royals' radarThe Kansas City Royals may have a chance to acquire a boom or bust New York Yankees pitcher that doesn't include a lot of risks.

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated MLB Postseason Picture 🏆And then there were two 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Breaking down the Royals 2027 payroll ahead of the offseason and likely lockoutThe Kansas City Royals finished the 2026 season with the 18th-highest Luxury Tax bill according to Spotrac.com. That's not bad for the team that ranked #27 in t

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Qualifying Offer Rises 📈Price for this year's free agents is highest since system was implemented in 2012 (AP)

Bleacher Report•2w

Most Lopsided Trades in Recent MLB History 🔢Ranking the moves that became wildly one-sided over time 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Athletics Hire Taylor Smith As Next President of Baseball OperationsWe have our guy

www.royalsreview.com•1w

Royals batters were homebodies in 2026The Royals struggled to hit away from Kauffman Stadium this season.

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: ALCS Game 6 Tonight; Still Waiting For A GMMLB news roundup

Bleacher Report•2w

A Possible Trade Made by Every Team This Offseason ⚾What the Athletics could do to bolster their roster ➡️

A's Hire Red Sox Exec

Athletics

@Athletics

Welcome to the Green & Gold, Taylor! We have named Taylor Smith as our President of Baseball Operations.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: Carter Jensen beats the drumAnd MJ Melendez is available.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals' 2025-26 offseason mistakes are now impossible to ignoreThe Kansas City Royals didn't make flashy moves last offseason, and that was likely a big part of why the team struggled during the 2026 season.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals need the division title in 2027 to unlock Kauffman Stadium's biggest edgeKauffman Stadium was an honorable mention on a playoff home field advantage list, and it's another reminder of the magic it brings to the Royals organization.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

4 Royals prospects who could force their way into the 2027 pictureThe Kansas City Royals boast a number of talented prospects in their minor league system that could have an impact in the big leagues in 2027.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: The Savannah Bananas will return to the KPlus Carter Jensen will be at Arrowhead this weekend.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Signing Jac Caglianone to an extension could be a massive bargain if the Royals act fastJac Caglianone proved why he was a top-10 pick draft pick, and now the Kansas City Royals need to sign him to a deal before he gets too expensive.

Bleacher Report•2w

FAs Who Need Change of Scenery 🔁8 MLB players who could develop into superstars on a new team

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

3 obstacles that could prevent the Royals from contending in 2027The Kansas City Royals will need to avoid a couple of costly pitfalls if they want to find success next season.

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Let’s Hope The Next A’s GM and PBO Are WatchingYour best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Contract Predictions 🔮Projecting 10 biggest deals in free agency 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

These playoffs might have single-handedly prevented a salary capThe Brewers or some other small market will endure

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Why the Royals’ New Stadium Might Fail the (Batter’s) Eye, Ear TestThe Kansas City Royals unveil new stadium renderings, but does the new imagery answer any impactful questions?

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Have A Lot To Learn From This Year’s PlayoffsMLB News Roundup

www.royalsreview.com•2w

2026 Royals season in review: Seth LugoWe will always have our memories of 2024 Seth Lugo to look back on fondly.

Bleacher Report•2w

Most Expensive Payrolls That Didn't Win World Series 🏆The teams that invested the most but failed to live up to expectations 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: Downtown ballpark designsThink big!

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Tarik Skubal's Top Landing Spots 🛬Where the two-time Cy Young Award winner could be headed in free agency 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Royals risk missing a golden opportunity if they play it safe with Carter JensenThe Kansas City Royals have a budding star behind the plate, one who could outgrow their financial capabilities if they don't sign him to an extension soon.

Bleacher Report•2w

Royals New Stadium Rendering👀Updated views from downtown KC ballpark 📸

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Crown Vision, fountains part of new renderings for Royals downtown ballparkYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

2026 Royals season in review: Michael MasseyThe Gold Glove finalist put up some career-best numbers in 2026.

Bleacher Report•2w

10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Sales of 2026 🤑It has been a eye-opening year for purchasing sports cards ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Playing Picollo Part 1: Preparing the 40-man rosterThere’s a lot of chaff to separate from our Wheaties.

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Elephant Rumblings: A New Champion, Plus Gold Glove Nominees AnnouncedMLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: Royals infield is goldenSome positives from a tough 2026 season.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

3 key takeaways from the Royals entire infield receiving Gold Glove nominationsThe Kansas City Royals had four infielders named as finalists for Gold Gloves, and that spells good things for the future.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Entire Royals infield up for Gold Glove AwardsThe Royals showed love to the glove.

www.royalsreview.com•2w

2026 Royals season in review: The best gamesThe Royals had some good wins this year, just not enough of them.

Bleacher Report•2w

Gold Glove Finalists RevealedPCA and Vladdy headline nominees. Full list here 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

L.P. Langevin on His Breakout Season, Recovery, and Chasing Kansas CityThe red-hot Kansas City Royals prospect joins the podcast, talking 2026 rebound, off-season, and playoff pressure.

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Elephant Rumblings: Midweek UpdateMLB News Roundup

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Something old, something newBaseball always changes

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Free Agents to Avoid ⚠️Buyer beware on these players hitting the market 📲

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals news: 2026 “odd” from BWJ?The Kansas City Royals winter wait continues, alongside 25 other clubs.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Ranking each of Bobby Witt Jr.'s first five seasons with the Royals Bobby Witt Jr. has had plenty of memorable seasons for the Kansas City Royals, but which one has been his best so far?

Bleacher Report•2w

Every MLB Team's Best Player Under 25 ⭐Assessing Kansas City's top young talent who can elevate the franchise ➡️

A's New Park Coming Together 👀

Athletics

@Athletics

Checking off another major milestone! This week, crews completed the installation of the third and tallest steel truss arch at our future ballpark 🤩

Loftin Fam Welcomes Baby ❤️

Kansas City Royals

@Royals

Congratulations to the Loftin family on welcoming their baby girl, Lucy, into the world! 🩷 (via tayloftin, nickloftin2/IG)ck

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Royals 40-man roster decisions… if there is a Rule 5 draftWho will the Royals protect?

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Offseason Predictions 🔮Early takes on big FA signings and trades to expect 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Elephant Rumblings: Vogt To The World Series? And When Will The A’s Pick Their GM?MLB news roundup

www.royalsreview.com•2w

This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities River Bandits season in reviewWho was good for the champs this season?

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Why a Salary Cap Won’t Fix Competitive Balance, Royals in AFLHow does the Kansas City Royals front office stand up against one of baseball’s best?

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Cubs outfielder Ian Happ could finally fill the hole left by Royals' franchise legendThe Kansas City Royals haven't been able to find a solution in left field since Alex Gordon retired in 2020. Ian Happ is a free agent and could be an intriguing

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Kansas City Royals News: Carson Roccaforte breakout possible next seasonAnd the city of Kansas City turns to barbecue to explain the purported benefits of a new stadium.

Bleacher Report•2w

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

Bleacher Report•2w

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

www.royalsreview.com•2w

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

www.royalsreview.com•2w

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

Bleacher Report•3w

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

Bleacher Report•3w

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

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

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•3w

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