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Royals Eye Outfield Upgrade as MLB Trade Deadline Looms

The Kansas City Royals have long valued the impact of switch-hitters in the middle of their lineup. Their 2015 World Series team got a major boost from Kendrys Morales, and that memory still resonates within the organization.

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Royals sign veteran pitcher Michael Fulmer to minor league deal

They also release pitcher Junior Fernandez. The Royals announced they have signed veteran right-hander Michael Fulmer and assigned him to Triple-A Omaha.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Royals reportedly eyeing long-term answer to outfield problems

The Royals have been looking for an upgrade to their outfield for years. A long-term solution could be on the way.

Despite 1-0 win, the Pirates let Paul Skenes down once again

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 3

Red Sox Star Called 'Best Possible Upgrade' For Royals In Irrational Buzz

The Kansas City Royals, like the rest of Major League Baseball, have observed the Boston Red Sox’s turbulent 2025 season from a distance. Once pegged as World Series contenders, the Red Sox have gone through a lot this season, but there hasn't been a lot of winning.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Royals interested in trade for Pirates’ 2-time All-Star

While the Kansas City Royals are looking at the trade market to see where the team can improve before the deadline later in the month, there is one player that they are reportedly interested in.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 3

Royals Showing Interest In Pirates $106.75 Million 2x All-Star

The Kansas City Royals are struggling. With a loss on Wednesday night to the Seattle Mariners, they fell to 40-47 on the season. The pitching staff has held up its end of the bargain, but the offense has fallen flat.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 3

Two players the Royals must trade after disastrous downward spiral

The Royals have spiraled out of contention and need to cash in on tradeable assets in an effort to get back on track next season.

Three ideal trade destinations for Royals ace Seth Lugo

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 3

Royals Predicted To Bring 6-Foot-8 Flamethrower To Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals have become something of a pitching factory over the last few seasons. Cole Ragans developed into an ace after arriving via trade.

MLB News / Bleacher Report / July 2

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Seth Lugo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 2

Yankees Loosely Linked To Royals All-Star In Possible Trade Deadline Shocker

Seth Lugo of the Kansas City Royals will likely be the biggest name on the starting pitching trade market if he's made available. Lugo, the 35-year-old junkballer, has posted a 2.93 ERA in 48 starts since the start of last season, and he's the reigning American League Cy Young Award runner-up.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 2

Royals Reacts - Deadline Deadlines

How do YOU think the Royals should behave the deadline? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country.

Drew Beam News / Royals Review / July 2

Pitching Prospect Profile: Drew Beam

Could we see him in the rotation before long? The Kansas City Royals struggled to develop pitchers for years before they tabbed J.J. Picollo to lead the organization and hired new pitching coach Brian Sweeney.

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Royals Urged To Cut Ties With $45M All-Star; Dodgers, Blue Jays Named As Fits

Starting pitching is the strength of the Kansas City Royals, which also means it's what they have to sell at the trade deadline. The Royals don't want to sell, but they might have no other choice.

Ted Williams News / Royals Review / July 2

The Royals according to Ted Williams

The Science of hitting With the Royals hitting woes causing considerable gnashing to teeth in Royals Nation, I figured it was a good time to check in with Teddy Ballgame and get some advice.

Salvador Perez News / Field Level Media / July 2

Salvador Perez looks to propel Royals to another win vs. M's

While Cal Raleigh seemingly has put a stranglehold on the mantle of best catcher in baseball this season, Salvador Perez showed he's not done yet. Perez went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs to lead the visiting Kansas City Royals to a much-needed 6-3 victory against Raleigh and the Mariners on Tuesday.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 2

Mets Might Acquire Royals 5-Year Veteran To Solve Pressing Weakness, Per Insider

The Kansas City Royals' season could be entering a tailspin. The Royals got a much-needed win against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night, but they're still 2-8 in their last 10 and 40-46 on the season.

Salvador Perez News / Field Level Media / July 2

Salvador Perez knocks in 3 as Royals double up Mariners

Salvador Perez went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Tuesday. Five Royals combined for 4 1/3 innings of scoreless, one-hit relief as Kansas City won for just the second time in the past 10 games.