Kansas City Royals vs. San Diego Padres - June 01, 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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Padres beat up on Brewers en route to series winNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 12, 2026.

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Padres’ new owners inherit the joy and agony of A.J. PrellerJosé E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are preparing to take control of the San Diego Padres, and we’re sure that they’re aware that this is nothing close to a clea

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

Padres Demolish Brewers 😵

Tatis stays red-hot after hitting HR in 11-2 win

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Padres insider puts Ethan Salas on the doorstep of a September call-upThe conversation surrounding Ethan Salas has officially moved past the point of wishful thinking. When insider Dennis Lin says there is a “very good chance” Sa

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 10, 2026.

Padres rally late to take opener, setting up key middle game of seriesFriarWatch: August 11 Edition

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.

Ethan Salas surging with El Paso; new players enter systemPadres minor league update - August 10

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Padres turn former speedster Brandon Lockridge’s best weapon against him in poetic win over BrewersIf you’re the kind of person who loves a good callback, this one arrived with a strong soundtrack. Former Padres outfielder Brandon Lockridge built his first me

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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.

Jackson Merrill homers for third straight game to lead Padres over BrewersNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 11, 2026.

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

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Joe Musgrove makes Padres return stance clear after Casey Mize, Robbie Ray tradesA.J. Preller spent the trade deadline doing what he said he would: buying innings. Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta didn’t take that as permission to relax. Musgro

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

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.

Padres Win Series Opener ♨️

San Diego wins pitching duel against Brewers

Caglianone HR Off Skubal 😧

Tarik's Dodgers stadium debut off to a rocky start

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 10, 2026.

Padres vs Brewers: Possible October baseball matchupFriarsWatch: August 10 Edition

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Padres' improbable turnaround from MLB's worst offense revived their playoff dreamsThe Padres had MLB's worst offense through mid-June. Since then? Top 10 in nearly everything. The stars are cooking, and it's revived San Diego's playoff push.

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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 📲

Padres’ two youngest players hitting their strideJackson Merrill, Bradgley Rodriguez crucial to Padres success

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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.

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Austin Hays delivered a storybook Padres debut hours after joining the teamWhat are the odds?

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

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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.

Pitching, power leads to series win for Padres over AstrosNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 10, 2026.

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

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The forgotten piece of the Casey Mize trade could transform the Padres’ benchAdding depth where it matters most.

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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.

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

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

Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans not overly impressed with Trade Deadline additionsFans hope the rough debuts are anomalies for Casey Mize and Robbie Ray.

Padres sign outfielder Austin Hays; option Gage WorkmanPost-deadline move upgrades roster

Tatis Moonshot HR 🌕

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Fernando Tatis Jr. DEMOLISHES a 3-run homer 😤 421 feet to the Western Metal Supply Co. building!

Houston Astros at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 9, 2026.

Padres even series; Javier vs Vasquez in an early evening finaleFriarWatch: August 9 Edition

Padres add two starters, offense still puzzlingPadres notes- August 7

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)

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Padres pounce on former All-Star Austin Hays after disastrous White Sox chapterThe Padres made a move that feels exactly like something A.J. Preller would do. Austin Hays is headed to San Diego on a major-league deal, giving the club a for

Padres Signing Austin Hays

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Outfielder Austin Hays is in agreement with the Padres on a major-league deal, source tells @TheAthletic

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Jackson Merrill’s dramatic turnaround changes everything for the Padres’ playoff chaseIt’s probably safe to say that Jackson Merrill is back. We can quit wondering when the Padres’ young star would rediscover himself because the answer appears to

Michael King, Jackson Merrill deliver win for PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 9, 2026.

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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.

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

Astros vs. Padres (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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 🎥

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Padres must decide if this version of Randy Vásquez can actually be trustedRandy Vásquez gave the Padres six scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks on Aug. 4. We’ve seen him shut down lineups in the past. It happens. But let’s also

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Houston Astros at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 8, 2026.

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King Takes the Mound as Padres Eye Bounce-Back WinFriarWatch: August 8 Edition

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Padres’ Ron Marinaccio trade looks genius after Pirates’ 12-day experimentThe Padres didn’t receive a prospect or major-league contributor when they traded Ron Marinaccio. But they did receive $500,000 in international bonus-pool spac

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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Padres lose to open series with AstrosNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 8, 2026.

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Nationals just handed the Padres a possible solution to their piggyback rotation problemThe San Diego Padres are running out of options. This is a team that's been run down by injuries and setbacks all season within their starting rotation, and we

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

Astros vs. Padres (08/07/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 6-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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 🎥

Houston Astros at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 7, 2026.

Padres set to battle old NL West foe Houston AstrosRobbie Ray set to make his Friars debut at Petco Park.

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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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Robbie Ray’s Padres debut couldn’t come against a more haunting opponentPadres fans are about to learn at very high speed which version of Robbie Ray they have acquired. The org is throwing him a welcome party by handing him one of

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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?

Padres handle business against D-backs, split seriesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 7, 2026.

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Nick Pivetta rehab pause turns Padres’ deadline insurance into an October necessityIt’s a good thing the Padres had already acquired an insurance policy. Even if it was after the kitchen had already started smoking. They acquired Robbie Ray an

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

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Were Padres’ deadline moves what you thought they would be?GM A.J. Preller committed to the Padres and got them some rotation help for the stretch run.

Padres vs. Diamondbacks (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-1 win vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 🎥

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

San Diego Padres at Arizona DiamondbacksYour game thread for August 6, 2026.

Padres bats silenced in 10-4 defeat, seeking a series split in finaleFriarsWatch: August 6 Edition

Casey Mize’s nightmare Padres debut puts A.J. Preller’s risky trade gamble under fireThere are bad debuts, and then there’s Casey Mize. The newest member of the Padres starting rotation made sure Freddy Peralta wasn’t the only pitcher to get she

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?

Blue Jays’ latest roster move brings unceremonious end to Padres’ doomed experimentThat’s it for the knuckleball. It has officially left San Diego. The Blue Jays claimed Matt Waldron off waivers on Aug. 5, putting an ending to one of the stra

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.

Casey Mize has brutal first start, Padres lose to DiamondbacksNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 6, 2026.

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

Padres’ trade deadline response to Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal blockbuster raises one huge questionHow do you compete with the best pitching staff in baseball?

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 📲

Padres vs. Diamondbacks (08/05/2026)

Full highlights from Arizona Diamondbacks' 10-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

The Padres’ frustrating, fabulous pitchersRandy Vasquez, Adrian Morejon are essential for 2026

Cameron outduels Kremer for a Royals winNoah Cameron was awesome!

San Diego Padres at Arizona DiamondbacksYour game thread for August 5, 2026.

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CRAIG'S COMMENTS: Stammen discusses boost from Ray, Mize; the new pitchers working with the Padres'...CRAIG'S COMMENTS: Stammen discusses boost from Ray, Mize; the new pitchers working with the Padres' catchers; the offense of Campusano and Fermin, and thoughts on Cronenworth, Tatis Before ...

Mize's 1st Padres Strikeout⛽

San Diego's new starter had Gabriel Moreno looking 🎥

Casey Mize Debuts New Number

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Mize on the mound.

Padres rout the D-Backs to even series; Mize makes team debut tonightFriarWatch: August 5 Edition

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

Padres DFA Germán Márquez

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We have added LHP Robbie Ray (No. 38) to the 26-man roster and designated RHP Germán Márquez for assignment.

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.

Padres’ Nick Pivetta injury update may not be as concerning as first fearedNick Pivetta gave Padres fans an ugly visual during his first rehab appearance. After throwing 14 pitches on Aug. 4, he walked straight off the mound and disapp

Padres bounce back in big way against DiamondbacksNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 5, 2026.

Padres sacrificed Kash Mayfield for Casey Mize, and A.J. Preller isn't apologizingIf there's one thing that Padres fans can expect from A.J. Preller, it's that he is always going to be on brand. The Friars' President of Baseball Operations al

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 📲

SD at ARI Game Highlights

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres - 08/04/2026