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

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WinnerR. Vásquez (1-3)

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Top 3Luis Arraez out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to MJ Melendez. Ha-Seong Kim scores.

Bot 1Vinnie Pasquantino homers to right field. Bobby Witt scores.

Top 1Fernando Tatis homers to center field.

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Carson Roccaforte wins a Minor League Gold Glove https://t.co/8TaLvkGcyU

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Kansas City Royals news: Arizona Fall League updates https://t.co/WJfDR0ELwV

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MLB Trade Rumors

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The #Padres' remaining mutual, team, and player options are all settled.... Andujar/Canning/Giolito: https://t.co/5KwtAuQjc3 Hart/Matsui: https://t.co/ZT9tO6GxQk Peralta: https://t.co/imIq905zC1

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

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San Diego Padres

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We have made the following roster moves:

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Bleacher Report•2h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and ROY 🏆Looking back on Kansas City's standout players in 2026 📲

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

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Yuki Matsui’s return gives Padres relief and a dangerous assumption to avoidThe Padres have one less problem to solve this winter. It’s a win they should happily take. Yuki Matsui is staying in San Diego after declining to exercise his

www.gaslampball.com•7h

The Perfect Role PlayerRoster Review: Dustin Harris

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Wandy Peralta’s $4.45 million return leaves Padres with a bullpen trust problemThe Padres got 77 1/3 innings from Wandy Peralta this season. Finding him a place on their initial postseason rosters seemed to be a much bigger ask. We know th

www.gaslampball.com•22h

Arizona Fall League —Week 4Javelinas take first place

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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.

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Padres’ Nick Pivetta option comes with a bigger gamble than it seemsThe Padres need starting pitching, and Nick Pivetta can give them very good starting pitching. We’ve seen him do it before. After his 2026 campaign was derailed

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Padres’ Joe Musgrove comeback hopes put pressure on A.J. Preller’s 2027 rotation planYou can't build a rotation on hopes and a dream.

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The Rule 5 ProtecteeRoster Review: Garrett Hawkins

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Orioles’ Luis Robert Jr. decision could give Padres a second chance to land himThe Padres have tried to bring Luis Robert Jr. to San Diego in the past. They might soon get another shot, and maybe A.J. Preller should give it some real consi

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Padres’ Casey Mize reunion would double down on a trade that already fell shortThe Padres already paid for Casey Mize once. We don’t necessarily believe they should pay for him again. His disappointing time in San Diego should leave the Pa

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Padres' successful offseason plan includes a willingness to admit trade deadline mistakesIt's not often wise to double down on your mistakes.

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Padres need to know what Luis Rengifo fixes before bringing him backLuis Rengifo is the kind of player who can make a reunion make sense after his 2026 performance with the Padres. He brought spark and a reliable bat that worked

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Padres face an expensive bullpen balancing act with Adrian Morejon and Jason AdamThe Padres can bring back Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam. They can also pay for starting pitching and improve the lineup. Doing all of it takes an ownership grou

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Manny Machado’s October raised the stakes for the Padres’ offseasonGarrett Mitchell caught the ball. The Padres still have to answer for everything around it. As painful as the postseason was, they have to move on and plan thei

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Padres need a left-field upgrade before settling for Austin Hays or Ramón LaureanoThe Padres need to shop for a starting left fielder before they start getting comfortable with familiar names. Austin Hays and Ramón Laureano can be part of the

www.royalsreview.com•1d

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

Bleacher Report•2d

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

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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.

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Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected deal gives Padres six years of risk with one expensive catchThe most important part of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected contract arrives after his second season. That’s when he could decide he deserves a better deal and lea

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Padres’ Ty France reunion hinges on a clear plan for Gavin SheetsWe can welcome Ty France back with open arms. Immediately after, it’s okay to ask where Gavin Sheets is supposed to play. It should be one of the first question

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Should the Padres sign two starters instead of re-signing Michael King?How important is depth really?

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A Dwindling Keystone PlayerRoster Review: Jake Cronenworth

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Padres’ Walker Buehler decision comes down to how much of his comeback they believeThe Padres got what they wanted out of Walker Buehler. Now comes the part that can turn a smart signing into something a little more expensive. Buehler rebuilt

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Padres’ rival poaching Ben Fritz leaves AJ Preller with crucial pitching staff decisionArizona just added an assignment to the Padres’ offseason. By hiring Ben Fritz as their pitching coach, the Diamondbacks filled their own vacancy with someone S

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Red Sox’s Nate Eaton trade leaves Padres’ Jarren Duran hopes aliveSo, Boston traded an outfielder, but that doesn’t mean the Padres don’t have every reason to ask about another one. That’s where we should land after the Red So

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Padres tumble 14 spots in ESPN’s 2027 power rankings over a familiar flawYou’d think that winning 91 games ought to buy a little goodwill. For the Padres, it apparently bought enough to get through the postseason before everyone star

Bleacher Report•3d

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if Adrián Morejón will accept or reject what San Diego proposes 📲

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.

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Michael King elects free agency, but could remain with PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 30, 2026.

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

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Padres would take on a different kind of risk with Trevor Rogers' projected dealThe heat is on for the San Diego Padres. The offseason is officially here, and it's time for the front office to get to work. The first step for the organizatio

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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 Royals stand heading into the offseason ➡️

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

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Michael King has opted outPadres’ ace is a free agent.

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Surviving the Xander Bogaerts contractPadres’ shortstop here for another seven seasons.

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A Reliever Who’s Hard to Pin DownRoster Review: Kyle Hart

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Padres should demand an impact bat in any Jeremiah Estrada tradeIf the Padres end up trading Jeremiah Estrada, we should be able to find the payoff in the starting lineup. Yes, an everyday hitter. That should be the price of

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All 10 Padres free agents ranked from must-keep priority to easy goodbyeThe Padres’ offseason just got more expensive. Michael King’s decision to decline his player option adds the biggest name to a group that already included nine

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Francis Peña’s fall resurgence gives Padres a forgotten option for their 2027 bullpenHe's dominating the Arizona Fall League right now.

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.

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

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Michael King’s expected opt-out puts pressure on A.J. Preller’s Padres rotation planWe knew this was coming. Michael King declining his player option should have caught nobody in the Padres’ front office by surprise. This possibility belonged i

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 Padres could fare next season ➡️

www.gaslampball.com•3d

A closer look at Padres’ Randy Vasquez breakout seasonThe Friars may have found themselves a quality starting pitcher.

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Brandon Lowe gives Padres a reason to reopen the Jake Cronenworth trade debateThe Padres should be willing to make their infield uncomfortable if it means they’ll be putting out a better lineup. Brandon Lowe looks like a pretty good reaso

Bleacher Report•4d

Michael King Declines OptionPadres starter hitting free agency (Heyman)

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

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.gaslampball.com•4d

Baseball lives for another dayNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 28, 2026.

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Losing Adrian Morejon would leave Padres with more than one bullpen role to fillIf the Padres spend any time thinking about if they can afford to lose Adrian Morejon, they should count every out he’s gotten for them first. Sounds simple. Bu

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The Defense-Only BackstopRoster Review: Freddy Fermin

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How much spending room do the Padres have to get this offseason right?The Padres have already paid for the stars. They just need to make sure they continue to pay for the support around them. We spend most winters admiring the nam

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Padres can't let Tarik Skubal rumors distract from their biggest offseason needThis coming offseason, the San Diego Padres have a few roster needs. The general consensus, however, is that adding starting pitching is the top priority. And r

www.royalsreview.com•4d

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

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Ethan Salas should make Padres think twice before trading their next top prospectEthan Salas gives the Padres a reason to take a beat and let the next trade offer sit for a minute. It’s not a secret that A.J. Preller can build a blockbuster.

Bleacher Report•5d

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

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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?

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Looking back at Kevin AppierOne of the greatest

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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•5d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

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Freddy Peralta’s projected contract gives Padres another reason to re-sign Michael KingThe Padres can let Michael King walk if they want. Finding a worthwhile replacement at a more comfortable price may not be in the cards. Freddy Peralta’s projec

www.royalsreview.com•5d

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

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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?

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Padres prospect Justin DeCriscio has the tools to give their bench a needed boostThe Padres should take their prospect Justin DeCriscio seriously. Developing a player who can handle shortstop and cover other positions around the field would

www.gaslampball.com•5d

A Troubling Relief CampaignRoster Review: Jeremiah Estrada

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Padres remaining Brewers' toughest October test on verge of World Series sweep proves roster can contendThe Padres have been out of the playoffs for weeks now, and somehow Milwaukee keeps making their elimination hurt worse, or better, depending on what lens you’r

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San Diego Padres’ role in CBA negotiationsSan Diego and the pending lockout.

Bleacher Report•6d

B/R's All-MLB Team Roster ⭐Why Bobby Witt Jr. made our squad as the top shortstop ➡️

www.royalsreview.com•5d

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

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Padres’ Tatsuya Nogami signing brings an unusual development gamble from JapanThe Padres spent $300,000 on a pitcher whose next adjustment includes the baseball itself. That’s at least where they should start after negotiations. Tatsuya N

www.royalsreview.com•5d

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

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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?

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Padres signing Tarik Skubal would be a defining statement from ownershipTarik Skubal signing with the Padres ultimately belongs in the believe-it-when-we-see-it category. The size of the commitment makes that a perfectly reasonable

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Bargain Hunting for a DHRoster Review: Miguel Andujar

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Former Padres prospect Robert Gasser holds the key to Brewers’ control of World Series vs. RaysThe Padres traded Robert Gasser to help win in the postseason. But it turns out, he’s getting the ball with a chance to put Milwaukee one victory from a World S

www.royalsreview.com•6d

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

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

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

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 🔢Where Ty France ranks among the list of top available batters 📲

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Padres’ thin farm system should force ownership to spend in free agencyThe Padres’ farm system continues to pick up the tab for the major league roster. Every offseason and trade deadline brings another opportunity for A.J. Preller

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Padres are perfect fit for Luis GilStarting pitching could be the Friars top priority this offseason.

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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 ➡️

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7 Padres players who could be gone before Opening Day 2027The Padres have enough familiar faces under contract to make next season’s roster look settled. But we should know that’s far from the truth. A.J. Preller has s

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The Padres’ Failed StarterRoster Review: Griffin Canning

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

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Arizona Fall League update: Week 3Alex McCoy continues to slug.

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Padres should give prospect Tucker Musgrove a bullpen shot before signing another relieverBefore the Padres go out and buy another veteran’s chance to pitch in the middle innings, we should see how Tucker Musgrove could handle the pressure. There’s u

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.

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Padres’ backloaded pitching contracts leave A.J. Preller rebuilding the rotation againThe Padres keep finding creative ways to get starting pitchers into San Diego. But keeping a rotation together requires another round of negotiations. That’s wh

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Tarik Skubal is rumored, but is he right for Padres?News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 24, 2026.

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Padres should revisit Steven Kwan trade with Guardians while holding the line on prospectsRemember when the San Diego Padres were linked to Steven Kwan? The 29-year-old outfielder was a huge potential trade candidate at the 2025 trade deadline, but t

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 📲

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Padres prospect Joe Tiroly’s seven-homer debut makes him worth watching in 2027Joe Tiroly has earned a place on our Padres watch list for 2027. Seven home runs in your first 22 professional games can do that. His name didn’t come with a pr

www.gaslampball.com•1w

San Diego’s Surprise AceRoster Review: Walker Buehler

Bleacher Report•1w

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

friarsonbase.com•1w

Every former Padres player and prospect in the 2026 Brewers-Rays World SeriesPadres fans looking for familiar faces in the 2026 World Series will have options on both sides. Finding former Padres aren’t usually hard to find at this point

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

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Slugging Padres prospect Alex McCoy’s insane AFL exit velocities rival the league’s best everThe Padres have a 6-foot-5, 260-pound prospect decimating baseballs. We can all make some room for Alex McCoy. San Diego’s No. 26 prospect is giving us a pretty

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

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

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

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Padres could start with a tradeFree agent season begins soon

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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

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Gavin Sheets’ projected $6.5 million salary forces Padres to question his valueCan you really spend that much on a platoon threat who can't defend?

www.gaslampball.com•1w

The Veteran ShortstopRoster Review: Xander Bogaerts

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Yankees’ offensive turmoil puts Padres’ Aaron Judge pursuit in a different lightAaron Judge in a Padres uniform would have been an easy sell to their fans. Put that bat in the middle of their lineup and make it the rest of the National Leag

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.gaslampball.com•1w

Benefits of extending Adrian Morejon qualifying offerThis winter, the quality setup reliever has a major career decision.

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Padres’ 2027 rotation plan needs to go beyond counting on Joe MusgroveJoe Musgrove should get to spend spring training proving how much he can give the Padres. He shouldn’t arrive with an entire offseason’s worth of unfinished bus

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.

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Free Agents Landing-Spot PredictionsLatest rumors around Contreras, Skubal and more

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.

friarsonbase.com•1w

4 under-the-radar trades Padres can make to fill rotation vacanciesThe Padres cannot build their 2027 rotation around everybody coming back healthy. It wouldn’t even make for a solid plan heading into spring training. A.J. Prel

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Starter in WaitingRoster Review: Jhony Brito

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Ramón Laureano is a low-risk signing for San DiegoThe outfielder could be a bargain.

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Skubal Free Agency Looming ⏳

MLB Insider Jon Heyman names squads who could steal Dodgers ace

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Padres prospect Kannon Kemp's AFL breakthrough makes patience crucial for 2027There's a long list of things that the San Diego Padres need to do this offseason. President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller definitely has his work cut out

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 📲

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The Roger Nelson Comeback50 years ago

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New Padres owners have work to doThe offseason starts five days after the World Series ends

friarsonbase.com•1w

Why Jackson Merrill's 25-25 season went unnoticed, and why Padres' star will make sure it doesn't happen againPro tip: Don't struggle for an entire half if you want to be celebrated.

www.royalsreview.com•1w

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

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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.

friarsonbase.com•1w

Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato's availability should raise the Padres' offseason ambitionsThe Padres should take Teruaki Sato's arrival on the market as an invitation to get serious about adding power. They could either focus their winter on finding

www.gaslampball.com•1w

San Diego’s breakout backstopRoster Review: Luis Campusano

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 Padres need to make major investments this winter ➡️

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres need an Ethan Salas playing-time plan before building their 2027 rosterThe Padres need to know where Ethan Salas’ at-bats are coming from before they spend the winter giving them to somebody else. That should at least be part of th

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?

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