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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 8
Former All-Star Pitcher Could Be Royals’ Insurance Policy For 2026
The Kansas City Royals know that upgrading their offense must be a top priority if they want to compete for a postseason spot in 2026. That improvement could come through a trade or free agency, but history shows Kansas City rarely spends big on the open market.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3
Royals All-Star Heads To Free Agency After $12M Mutual Option Declined
Some future roster decisions seem fairly obvious all season, but when the offseason begins, they still carry weight. The Kansas City Royals held a $12 million mutual option for next season with starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who came over in a midseason trade with the Texas Rangers a year ago and then re-signed on a one-year deal.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 3
Former Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Hits Free Agent Market After Option Declined
Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen is back on the free agent market after the Kansas City Royals declined their end of the $12 million mutual option, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 27
Royals Should Decline Mutual Option For Struggling Former All-Star
After reaching the postseason as the second American League Wild Card team in 2024, the Kansas City Royals fell short in 2025. They are 80-80 with two games left on the regular season schedule.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 18
Royals Veteran Will Be Major X-Factor For Playoff Push After Injury Return
Quietly, the Kansas City Royals brought back a key arm over the weekend. Sadly, ace Cole Ragans is still on the injured list, and it's tough to determine how good his chances are at a return this year.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16
Royals seek to continue home mastery of White Sox
The Kansas City Royals' home dominance of the Chicago White Sox has reached historic proportions. Looking to run their club-record home winning streak over the White Sox to 13 games, the Royals will welcome veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen back to mound on Saturday night.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 8
Royals Injured Veteran Starter Making Progress In Rehab Stint
The Kansas City Royals have been without a few starters for a while this season. Cole Ragans has spent a good chunk of time on the injured list, and so has right-hander Michael Lorenzen.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 26
$7 Million Royals Ex-All-Star Listed As Top Rental Trade Piece
The Kansas City Royals are likely to be sellers this year at the trade deadline. Last year, they won 86 games and secured a Wild Card spot before bowing out in the American League Division Series.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14
Royals Place Michael Lorenzen On Injured List
The Royals have placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, per a team announcement. The move is retroactive to July 11, so he’ll be eligible to return no sooner than July 26.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 12
Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (illness) scratched from start
Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scratched from Saturday's start due to an illness. Left-hander Angel Zerpa replaced Lorenzen for the game against the visiting New York Mets.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6
Michael Lorenzen spins gem as Royals blank Diamondbacks
Michael Lorenzen pitched seven scoreless innings and won for the first time in nearly a month on Sunday as the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 in Phoenix.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 4
Royals $7 Million Former All-Star Listed As 'Buy-Low' Trade Candidate
The Kansas City Royals are watching their season fall apart right before their eyes. Entering play on Friday, they are 41-47 on the season. The team is 13 games back in the American League Central and 4 1/2 back in the Wild Card race.
Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / May 10
Kansas City Royals Continue Hot Streak as Michael Lorenzen Helps Make Team History
The Kansas City Royals toppled the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in 12 innings on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals moved to 24-16 on the campaign as they've won seven straight contests.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 8
Does Signing Michael Lorenzen Complete the Royals’ Rotation?
The Kansas City Royals shocked the baseball world in 2024 with a 30-win turnaround from 2023, breaking their nine-year postseason drought in the process.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / January 6
Michael Lorenzen is coming back to the Royals on a one-year deal
Michael Lorenzen is a journeyman pitcher, but at 33 years old he's far from washed and he has the stuff to be a valuable part of anyone's rotation.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / January 6
Reports: RHP Michael Lorenzen re-signing with Royals
Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen, who helped the Kansas City Royals earn a wild-card spot in the 2024 postseason, is re-signing with the club on a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Monday.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 6
Michael Lorenzen Signs One-Year Deal to Stay with Royals
It looks like veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen is set to settle down after moving around a lot in the last few seasons. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Lorenzen will sign a one-year, $7 million contract to stay with the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6
Royals re-sign former All-Star pitcher
The Kansas City Royals are running it back with Michael Lorenzen.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19, 2024
Former All-Star pitcher trying to exploit loophole in MLB rules to increase his free-agent value
The challenge would be in implementation.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 19, 2024
White Sox, Marlins Linked to Michael Lorenzen as Free Agent Eyes Two-Way Designation
Michael Lorenzen has carved out quite the career for himself as a pitcher, but the soon-to-be 33-year-old right-hander is still looking to add new wrinkles to his game.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24, 2024
Royals getting starting pitcher back for crucial start amid fight for wild-card spot
The Royals are two games up on the Twins and 2.5 clear of the Mariners in the wild-card race.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28, 2024
Royals placing key trade-deadline acquisition on injured list
The Kansas City Royals are taking a big hit in the rotation.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29, 2024
AL's biggest surprise contender poaches former All-Star SP from Rangers
The Royals now have a reliable No. 3 or No. 4 starter to slide in behind co-aces Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo.
Texas Rangers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24, 2024
Rangers could trade away All-Star pitcher at deadline?
The Texas Rangers are caught at a crossroads ahead of next week’s MLB trade deadline, but one notable name may be up for sale regardless.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / July 11, 2024
Has Michael Lorenzen Hit A Wall? Texas Rangers Starter Struggles With Command As Angels Stop Win Streak
Michael Lorenzen continued to struggle with his command Wednesday in the Texas Rangers' 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. Lorenzen hit leadoff batter Logan O'Hoppe to start the second inning.
Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / June 12, 2024
Michael Lorenzen Brings ‘Texas-Sized’ Chip On His Shoulder After Long Free Agent Wait
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Michael Lorenzen has a bone to pick. Check that. He has a lot of bones to pick. The right-hander who signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Texas Rangers on Friday, was frustrated by a slow-moving free agency market that he felt undervalued his talents.
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