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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 […]
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 […]
The Royals were glad to snap a four-game losing streak on Sunday, writes Jaylon Thompson. “We’ve lost these games recently, and it’s been really frustrating, but these guys are competing their butts off,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Every one of these games in this homestand was a tough game one way or the other. […]
Vinnie Pasquantino underwent a successful surgery on Sunday to fix a broken hamate bone. The Kansas City Royals announced that the infielder will miss four to six weeks of playing time.
During the Royals’ 8-7 loss to the Astros, Vinnie Pasquantino clutched his right hand and showed clear pain during the fifth inning on Saturday, right as he was finally fighting his way out of a career-worst .224 batting slump. Instead of taking his normal place on the field, he walked straight past the dugout and […] The post Royals Suffer Major Blow as Veteran 1B Sidelined for Several Weeks appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Royals shut out the Astros on Sunday after allowing 18 runs the first two games. Stephen Kolek was great in the Royals 4-0 victory. The Royals record moves to 29-43 on the series after a 2-4 homestand. The Royals got on the board early and often against Spencer Arrighetti, who is having a great […]
1:56 pm: Pasquantino underwent surgery for the hamate fracture this morning, according to manager Matt Quatraro (via broadcaster Joel Goldberg). The timeline on Pasquantino is roughly four to six weeks. 10:00 am: The Royals have placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list with a right hamate fracture, per a team announcement. Outfielder […]
Kansas City Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino exited the team’s 8-7 loss against the Houston Astros on Saturday due to a right hamate fracture. The Royals have dealt with injury concerns all season and now Pasquantino is set to miss time. Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Pasquantino already underwent hamate surgery and the first baseman is […] The post Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino receives return timeline after undergoing hamate surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Royals have lost 4 straight after winning the first game of this homestand. It hasn’t come against stiff competition either. The Rangers and Astros aren’t good teams by any stretch of the imagination. The Royals have lost 2 games because they blew leads late. Vinnie Pasquantino is now out for an extended period of […]
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (33-39) will conclude their six-game trip with the final game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (28-43) today at Kauffman Stadium. May AL Pitcher of the Month, RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 2.21 ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite RHP Stephen Kolek (3-1, 3.14 […]
With the Houston Astros closing out the series against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, the team gets a huge injury update to its top pitcher. As fans have been awaiting the injury return of Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown, it is finally coming as a date has been announced for his next start. According […] The post Astros’ Hunter Brown set to return from injury Tuesday vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As expected, Vinnie Pasquantino has been placed on the 10-day IL following a pop-up that appeared to injure his right hand during last night’s game. The injury is being described as a right hamate fracture, which is quite bad for the Royals’ first baseman and another brutal injury blow for a team that wasn’t playing […]
Noah Cameron had a rough start, the bullpen couldn’t hold it together, and finally, the defense let the Royals down. In a game where the Astros scored seven of their runs via home run, they finally defeated the Royals with a groundball hit right to Bobby Witt Jr. that the Royals failed to convert into […]
The Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals made it into the eighth inning before Mother Nature got in the way. Saturday night's game landed in a rain delay with the two teams deadlocked at 7-7.
After feeling discomfort during a throwing session, Royals left-hander Cole Ragans is headed for testing, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters, including Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star. Ragans is working his way back from an elbow impingement. His rehab process has already been paused once due to renewed elbow stiffness. “Cole woke up yesterday, […]
The Royals are going to take the field again tonight, and there’s nothing you or I can do to stop them. So we might as well see if they can find a win. The good news is that Noah Cameron is pitching for the Royals. After being so bad early that fans were ready to […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros continue a six-game road trip with the second game of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals tonight at Kauffman Stadium. RHP Mike Burrows will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite LHP Noah Cameron and the Royals. ABOUT BURROWS: The 26-year old RHP Mike Burrows has been the only […]
Chavo Guerrero comments on Je’Von Evans. At the start of this year, Je’Von Evans was brought to the main roster from NXT. He’s currently eyeing a World Title match while competing in the King of the Ring tournament. Many fans have been impressed by Evans’ work on the main roster so far. Chavo Guerrero is … The post Chavo Guerrero: Je’Von Evans ‘Defies Gravity’ Like Michael Jordan appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
The Houston Astros watched Yordan Alvarez turn Friday night into a historic showcase at Kauffman Stadium. Alvarez homered twice in the first inning of a wild 10-8 win vs. the Kansas City Royals, giving the Astros a loud start to the three-game weekend series. Alvarez made MLB history by hitting both a multi-run homer and […] The post What Astros superstar Yordan Alvarez said about historic night vs. Royals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Only the Houston Astros this season could deliver angst and high drama after posting a whopping 9 runs in the first inning. What should’ve been a contest set on cruise control, quickly became a roller coaster affair, between dueling bullpens. Houston would hang on for a 10-8 win. Royals starter Luinder Avila […]
Before the Royals took an at-bat in the first inning, they were down 9-0. Before the Astros took their second at-bat, the Royals had made it 9-5. Neither starter made it through the first inning, but the bullpens held it there until the eighth, when the Royals added 3 more to make 9-8. The Astros […]
Despite all the trade rumors, the Houston Astros are very grateful to have Yordan Alvarez in their lineup. On Friday, Alvarez carved out a place for himself in history as he put on an offensive clinic against the Kansas City Royals, per Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle. He became the first player in franchise history […] The post Yordan Alvarez makes Astros history with 6 run 1st inning vs. Royals appeared first on ClutchPoints .