Kansas City Royals vs. San Diego Padres - June 01, 2024

Royals announce 2026 organizational minor league award winnersCongrats!

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Padres’ David Morgan is giving Craig Stammen one more arm for October’s biggest outsThe Padres asked Mason Miller for five outs on September 19 and still needed three more after Miami tied the game in the ninth. Fortunately, David Morgan was av

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This brutal Royals bullpen stat demands an offseason overhaulThe Kansas City Royals bullpen has been brutal to watch this season, and Fangraphs' meltdown stat shows just how many times it has let the team down this year

Some thoughts from France, and who was the first player ever signed by the Royals?Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮Projecting how the Padres will fare as a dangerous wild card team 📲

The Royals need to go to Costco this offseason to pick up a whole new bullpenAnother day, another bullpen implosion

Silver Linings Loom Behind Royals Losing Cloud Following RoadtripThe Kansas City Royals cap off their final roadtrip being swept, while a break at home is needed.

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Padres News: Jason Adam’s rough rehab, Joe Musgrove’s fading return, Casey Mize’s playoff roleThe Padres have climbed into sole possession of the second NL Wild Card spot, but their postseason pitching staff isn’t falling into their spots as cleanly. One

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Padres complete sweep of MarlinsNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 21, 2026.

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Royals stand as they finish out the season ➡️

Kansas City Royals news: Carter Jensen sets the Royals rookie home run recordAnd we enter the last week of the season.

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Padres’ Michael King connected to Astros, Cardinals in early 2027 forecastThe first Michael King free-agent forecast has arrived before the Padres can even finish their season. And to be fair, this is if King even reaches the open mar

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Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

Marlins vs. Padres (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 7-3 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Royals bullpen blows another one in PittsburghAnother day, another bullpen disaster

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Miami Marlins at San Diego PadresYour game thread for September 20, 2026.

Royals vs. Pirates (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Padres win rollercoaster matchup against MarlinsNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 20, 2026.

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Padres can’t mistake Ty France’s desire to stay for a hometown discountTy France has already given the Padres their hometown discount. They got it when he arrived in February. The reigning Gold Glove winner returned to San Diego on

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Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

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Blake Mitchell's title-winning homer puts Royals future in focus with one hurdle to clearThe Kansas City Royals may have a future star in Blake Mitchell, but one major flaw in his game could hold him back.

Marlins vs. Padres (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 7-6 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Royals refuse to give in, but can’t overcome the Rays of PittsburghThey just kept coming back until they didn’t.

Royals vs. Pirates (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Miami Marlins at San Diego PadresYour game thread for September 19, 2026.

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Caglianone returns to lineup, apologizes for punching wallYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Padres being led by Dynamic DuoPadres notes- September 18

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Padres catch timely break before Diamondbacks finale after Lourdes Gurriel Jr. releaseDespite what 2026 has made of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Padres fans remember the swing. On Aug. 5, 2025, Mason Miller threw him a 103.9 mph fastball. Gurriel launche

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Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

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Kansas City Royals news: David Shields is Midwest League Pitcher of the YearAnd how George Brett coined a popular baseball term.

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Royals may have an easier road back to contention in 2027 than fans thinkDespite an underwhelming season for the Kansas City Royals, the outlook for 2027 isn't as bad when looking around the AL Central

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Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. explains what fueled unprecedented power turnaroundFernando Tatis Jr. spent 55 games looking like his bat was unplugged. Four months later, MLB.com has him ranked as the fourth-hottest hitter in baseball. He’s c

Marlins vs. Padres (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 8-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Pearsed through the heart, Royals fall againThe Royals started hot, but finished with a dud.

Miami Marlins at San Diego PadresYour game thread for September 18, 2026.

Royals vs. Pirates (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Padres’ Luis Campusano is earning a bigger share of postseason at-batsThe Padres have spent years waiting for Luis Campusano’s bat to translate at the major league level. Well, after 67 games in 2026, it might be safe to say it’s

Bogaerts falls short of cycle, propels Padres to series winFriarWatch: September 18 Edition

Pirates series preview: An offensive turnaroundThe Pirates were dead last in runs scored last year. But they’ve turned it around in a big way.

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David Shields could be half of the Royals' next great pitching duoThe Kansas City Royals have two pitchers in their top five prospects and one just went out and shoved in the minor league playoffs

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Padres can turn Diamondbacks Wild Card showdown into a victory lapThe Padres have already scheduled the party. All they need to do now is keep the Diamondbacks from crashing it. Their final regular-season series will bring His

Padres’ red-hot reliever Yuki Matsui ready to take next stepMatsui is preparing to be a difference-maker in the postseason.

River Bandits Run Wild While BA Doubts Kansas City Royals SystemThe Quad Cities River Bandits are champions, while outside opinions are down of the Kansas City Royals.

Good Morning San Diego: Bogey falls single short of cycle in series clincher for PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 18, 2026.

Kansas City Royals news: Setting healthy goals!This is the dek

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How Austin Hays and Dustin Harris could fix the Padres’ MLB-worst No. 2 spotThe No. 2 spot in the Padres lineup has turned into open-mic night. Twelve hitters have taken a turn. Entering September 16, the group had produced an MLB-worst

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Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where Bradgley Rodriguez stands among standout first-year players ➡️

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Royals defy poetry, go gentle into that good nightWith a chance to play spoiler, the Royals instead lose meekly.

The Lake Elsinore Storm are championsPadres’ Single-A team dominates

San Diego Padres at Colorado RockiesYour game thread for September 17, 2026.

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Padres’ Ethan Salas turns historic two-homer game into compelling postseason roster caseIt was only a matter of time before the Padres’ catching room got a little more uncomfortable. Ethan Salas started rearranging the pecking order at Coors Field.

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Carter Jensen's record-breaking Royals rookie season is flying under the radarKansas City Royals' catcher Carter Jensen is having a rookie season that might be overlooked, but it doesn't mean it hasn't been impressive.

San Diego’s top prospect launches two homers in electric winFriarWatch: September 17 Edition

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Schlittler and Caminero Are Crashing AL MVP Party 🎉Yordan Alvarez may not be a lock to win the award just yet ➡️

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The Royals’ most intriguing prospect no one is talking aboutDude gets hits

Ethan Salas breaks out, leads Padres to win over RockiesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 17, 2026.

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Padres-Jazz Chisholm Jr. prediction raises a costly infield question for A.J. PrellerHow much more can you invest in the position player corps?

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Kansas City Royals news: The Royals are eliminated from the playoffsThe season is officially over with 10 games to go

Ethan Salas Goes Yard Again✌️

Padres rookie catcher going off vs. Rockies

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Royals put together a nice solid win in HoustonDaniel Lynch is solid in a Kansas City win

Padres vs. Rockies (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 9-3 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

Royals vs. Astros (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Countdown to October: Padres’ postseason magic number dwindlingCould the clinching game take place in Petco Park?

Ethan Salas Hits 1st HR 👆

Padres' top prospect gets milestone homer at Coors Field 🎥

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Padres’ Walker Buehler is running out of time to earn playoff rotation spotWalker Buehler survived his outing at Coors Field on September 15. He left with the Padres ahead and only two runs charged to him. It doesn’t sound that bad unt

San Diego Padres at Colorado RockiesYour game thread for September 16, 2026.

Bullpen drops ball as Padres lose opportunity to catch up in Wild CardFriarWatch: September 16 Edition

Padres Heating Up ♨️

Insider Jon Heyman breaks down how SD can be a postseason threat

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🔒 Battle for playoff spots ♨️ Stearns hot seat? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Padres' Yuki Matsui becomes breakout candidate at perfect time after arsenal switchFolks, all it takes is some patience. And a lethal backdoor slider. A year ago, Padres fans were starting to wonder whether Yuki Matsui was overrated and worth

A.J. Preller signed stellar free agent class for 2026The Padres hit the jackpot in free agency.

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How does Carter Jensen stack up to other Royals rookie hitters?Some Royals hitters hit immediately.

Padres get beat up by Rockies, see winning streak snappedNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 16, 2026.

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Padres hoping Edwin Díaz makes Dodgers' playoff roster as struggles reach breaking pointIt has been a nightmare season for three-time Reliever of the Year Edwin Díaz. In his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he's made two trips to the injure

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Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮The most pivotal question Kansas City will have to answer this winter 📲

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Kansas City Royals news: The River Bandits are champs!How about those River Bandits!

Royals can’t stop Jeremy Peña in loss to AstrosYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Padres vs. Rockies (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Colorado Rockies' 9-3 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Royals vs. Astros (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Lake Elsinore advances in playoffs; San Antonio finishes its seasonPadres minor league update - September 13

San Diego Padres at Colorado RockiesYour game thread for September 15, 2026.

Fernando Tatis Jr. has MLB personality eating his words as Padres star's power returnsWe can start with the simplest possible update: Erik Kratz was wrong. In May, the former MLB catcher went on Foul Territory and turned Fernando Tatis Jr.’s powe

Maikel Garcia returns to the rosterYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

San Diego edges out Rox to continue win streakFriarWatch: September 15 Edition

Astros series preview: First place in the worst divisionHey, a playoff spot is a playoff spot.

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Bobby Witt Jr.'s ceiling on the Royals' all-time list is already coming into viewWhen the Royals drafted Bobby Witt Jr. with the second overall pick in the 2019 class, they knew they were getting a potential star, but no one could've predict

Zion Rose leads Royals prospects headed to Arizona Fall LeagueSome top prospects face off this fall.

Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮How the Padres may fare this fall ➡️

This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities is dominating the playoffsCan they end up winning it all?

Padres keep rolling to open series with RockiesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 15, 2026.

Padres survived Rafael Devers’ final power surge before injury ended Giants star’s seasonRafael Devers spent his final two games of 2026 trying to wreck the Padres’ weekend. And he nearly pulled it off twice. The Friars escaped with wins in both gam

Kansas City Royals News: Witt nominated for Roberto Clemente awardPlus we now know which companies will help develop the new stadium.

Padres vs. Rockies (09/14/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 8-7 win vs. Colorado Rockies 🎥

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Dodgers and Yankees clinch postseason spots 📲

San Diego Padres at Colorado RockiesYour game thread for September 14, 2026.

Padres’ Ethan Salas, Yuki Matsui turn Giants sweep into postseason auditionCraig Stammen spent part of September 13 praising the Giants’ young players for competing like dudes fighting to stay in the majors. The Padres should have reco

Padres hold on for narrow sweep over GiantsFriarWatch: September 14 Edition

Are 34,000 seats enough for a new Royals ballpark?The new ballpark will have more limited seating than the K.

Lucas Erceg returnsCan he throw strikes?

Padres’ playoff magic number puts NL Wild Card home field within reachSeven straight wins have changed the assignment for the Padres. A week ago, it made sense that everyone kept an eye on the scoreboard to check on the Diamondbac

Path from 2026 to 2027 Royals Roster Starts Now (Part 2) and Jensen Up!While waiting out the Boston rain, where do current Kansas City Royals pitchers stand in the 2027 plans?

A look at the Royals’ projected payroll for 2027If there is a season.

Padres piece together back end of bullpen, complete sweep of GiantsNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 14, 2026.

Diamondbacks’ Pavin Smith comeback plays right into Padres’ handsArizona is breathing down San Diego’s neck right now, and its latest addition is Pavin Smith. From the Padres’ side of the Wild Card race, that’s something we c

Kansas City Royals news: Carter Jensen is having a record Royals rookie yearAnd Jac is back.

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where the Royals stand as they finish out the season 📲

Xander Bogaerts can be better than thisPadres shortstop having his worst season.

Royals drop series finale in BostonA bad day at the office for the offense

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San Diego Padres at San Francisco GiantsYour game thread for September 13, 2026.

Royals vs. Red Sox (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 4-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Brewers and Rays clinch postseason spots 📲

Nick Pivetta gives Padres an uncomfortable Robbie Ray, Casey Mize playoff decisionIf he can deliver a few more strong starts, the rotation is going to be crowded.

Despite some scary finishes, Padres go for sweep in series finaleFriarWatch: September 13 Edition

Padres will go for sweep after surviving late Giants rallyNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 13, 2026.

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2 players Kansas City should absolutely target this offseason to fix their walk issuesThe Kansas City Royals have been mostly mid pack in a lot of offensive stats, they have struggled to draw walks, and its a problem they should address.

Padres’ Dustin Harris turned an August release into a postseason roster caseThe Padres’ postseason roster debate has somehow reached a player they released five weeks ago. They cut Dustin Harris from Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 5, re-signe

Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱Worst possible outcome each squad could face this season

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey Results: Padres fans expect season to come down to series with DiamondbacksThe playoffs might get an early start in San Diego.

Jenzo jack not enough; Royals loseYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Royals vs. Red Sox (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Boston Red Sox' 5-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

San Diego Padres at San Francisco GiantsYour game thread for September 12, 2026.

Good vibes continue despite scary ending versus GiantsFriarWatch: September 12 Edition

Padres lineup must ease Mason Miller’s workload during NL Wild Card pushThe Padres have spent plenty of September talking points when it comes to Mason Miller’s workload. Their lineup has a legitimate chance to end that conversation

Kansas City Royals news: Is Jac close to being back?And Rex Hudler is done for the year.

Padres beat Giants, extend win streak to four gamesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 12, 2026.

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Surging Royals prospect is already making a case for 2027 roster spotThis Kansas City Royals prospect is hitting so many home runs that he's earned a chance to make the roster in 2027.

MLB Teams' Worst Value Player 📉One name for each squad that isn't living up to his contract this season ➡️

Padres fight back into Wild Card positionPadres notes - September 10

Carter Jensen does the Monster Mash; Royals beat Red SoxThe bullpen locked things down.