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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Royals have no choice but to become sellers for the upcoming trade deadline. Last week, […]
Tim Byrdak would amass a 12-year career in the majors, pitching for the likes of the Royals, Orioles, Tigers, Mets, and our hometown Astros. He’d spend three years here and make 199 total appearances while playing in Houston. Q: You played college baseball locally at Rice. When you came to Houston, was that a […]
Corey Cousin Jr. wasn't scouted heavily in high school, but the Royals believed in his physical tools, two-sport background and work ethic. He is making an impression in his pro debut this season. The post Two-Sport Prep Corey Cousin Jr. Could Be Royals’ Latest Hidden Gem appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
In a lot of sports, the best players can impose their will on the game and, well, will their team to victory. But that’s not the case in baseball. Today was a clear example that baseball stars can only do so much, as Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits, a walk, and a stolen base—but […]
The Kansas City Royals (29-45) have spent just one day above .500 this season and are currently rooming with the Los Angeles Angels in the American League basement. Even in a seemingly fraudulent Junior Circuit, KC’s playoff hopes look to be flat-lining. They will be nonexistent if injuries continue to pile up. All-Star third baseman […] The post Royals star exits Nationals game with hand injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Yankees bullpen has had plenty of drama to overcome–and it’s June 16th. If the Bronx Bombers want a real shot in October, they need Daniel Lynch IV. The Yankees Should Trade For Daniel Lynch IVThe Yankee bullpen, realistically, has been great. As of today, the Bronx ranks fourth in bullpen ERA across baseball. Yet […] The post Yankees Must Consider Trade For Royals’ 1.80 ERA Lefty appeared first on HEAVY .
The Royals are at the point in the season where it’s only the sickos who are watching on random Tuesday weeknights, especially when there’s also a World Cup game in Kansas City the same evening. If any bandwagon fans are left, I question your judgement—unless you’re really, really bored. In any case, we welcome you, […]
The Jays made a trade yesterday. Connor Seabold, who was DFAed, was traded to the Royals for minor league pitcher Denis Samudio and cash. Samudio is a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher from Panama. He was pitching in the Arizona Complex League (the Arizona equivalent to the Florida Coast League). He’s a little old for that league. […]
To get back to .500, the Royals would have to win about 58 percent of their remaining games. The current list of teams playing at or above that rate includes the Dodgers, Braves, Yankees, Brewers, and Rays. Last season, only four teams finished the year above that level. Can the Royals be a top-five team […]
The Houston Astros will activate right-hander Hunter Brown from the injured list Tuesday night, setting up a high-stakes pitching duel […]
Season Record: 35-36 Week Record: 3-3 Series Record: 11–11, 1 split GAME 66: 3-5 Loss @ Kansas City RoyalsGAME 67: 6-4 Win @ Kansas City RoyalsGAME 68: 4-2 Win @ Kansas City Royals GAME 69: 1-10 Loss @ Boston Red SoxGAME 70: 3-6 Loss @ Boston Red SoxGAME 71: 6-4 Win @ Boston Red Sox Things That Happened […]
The Royals traded for Toronto Blue Jays reliever Connor Seabold. Seabold, 30, was designated for assignment on June 10. The Royals will offer him a fresh start and chance to carve out a role in the bullpen. This season, Seabold owns a 4.26 ERA in 16 relief appearances. He appeared in five games with the […]
MLB insider Mike Rodriguez recently made a strong case for Kansas City Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. as “the best shortstop in baseball”.
For the first time since the end of the 2019 season, the Nationals are 3 games over .500. The magical ride continued tonight, as the boys disposed of the Royals in a mostly drama free 7-3 win. Andrew Alvarez, Brad Lord, Clayton Beeter and Gus Varland pitched well, while the bats did their usual thing. […]
Mitch Spence was recalled from AAA for a start tonight, and it did not go very well as the Royals lost 7-3 to the Nationals. The game was full of grounders on both sides (yes there were a few liners too) that were just on the cusp of finding a glove. A few of them […]
The Nats were able to put the San Francisco meltdown behind them, and now have another chance to go 3 games over .500 for the first time since 2019. A 29-43 Royals team will stand in their way. This season has been a major disappointment for the Royals, who had so many stars at the […]
As Argentina and Algeria prepare to take over the sports complex on Tuesday, the 29-43 Royals find themselves on the road for a single series against the surprising 37-35 Washington Nationals, who are in third place in the NL East. James Wood and CJ Abrams provide the thump in the lineup, and they both remain […]
Over the weekend in Kauffman Stadium, the AL MVP race took the field. Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals welcomed Yordan Alvarez and the Astros for a three-game series, and the two superstars put on a show. Alvarez went 7-for-14 with a pair of home runs, extending his on-base streak to 21 games. Witt smacked […]
The first update of fan voting for the 2026 American League All-Star Game is in, and while the Royals are enduring a disappointing season on the field, Kansas City fans are still making their voices heard. Leading the way for the Royals is shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who sits atop the American League shortstop race […]
Toronto and Kansas City completed a pitching trade on Monday as the Blue Jays sent right-hander Connor Seabold to the Royals in exchange for 21-year-old pitching prospect Denis Samudio and cash considerations. The move came days after Toronto designated Seabold for assignment to create roster flexibility following Max Scherzer’s return to the major-league roster. The […] The post Blue Jays, Royals swap pitchers amid disappointing seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Royals have acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. The Jays, who designated Seabold for assignment last week, receive minor league righty Denis Samudio and cash considerations. Kansas City transferred righty Carlos Estévez to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding 40-man move. Seabold is out of […]
The Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals pulled off a trade on June 15.Toronto announced it acquired minor league pitcher Denis Samudio and cash considerations from the Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold. Seabold was DFA’d last week after the Blue Jays acquired him from the Detroit Tigers in May. OFFICIAL: We’ve […] The post TRADE: MLB World Reacts to Blue Jays-Royals Deal appeared first on HEAVY .
After getting swept to open the month, it’s been smooth sailing for the Nationals as we hit the halfway mark in June. They won their last 2 games against the Seattle Mariners for a come-from-behind series victory, making that their 3rd in a row. With the gritty Tampa Bay Rays and division rival Philadelphia Phillies […]
The Kansas City Royals are nearing the season’s midpoint, and saying things are complicated is an optimistic understatement. We look at where the team stands, including the near misses, the mounting injury list, and the front office decisions that will define the second half of 2026. After the Royals narrowly avoided a sweep against the […]
Things are not going as planned this season for the Kansas City Royals in terms of competing in the American League Central Division. In a division that has the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox at the top of it, the Royals are stuck in last place, 10 games out.There is time to turn things […] The post Kansas City Royals Latest Injury Could Hamper Trade Deadline Plans appeared first on HEAVY .