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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 3

Royals trade deadline grades

The dust has settled, and the hard trade deadline is over. There were some big trades this year. There were some notable non-trades this year, too—we’ll get to that, later.

Nolan Hoffman News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 3

Royals Acquire Nolan Hoffman to Complete Trade Deadline Moves

The Kansas City Royals completed one more trade before the deadline on Monday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Nolan Hoffman from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league right-hander Manuel Colon.

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The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

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Kris Bubic News / Just Baseball / August 3

Dodgers Acquire Kris Bubic From Royals

Did you really think Tarik Skubal was going to be it for the Los Angeles Dodgers? Over the weekend, manager Dave Roberts and POBO Andrew Friedman downplayed the possibility of making any more notable additions to their roster.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Kris Bubic News / Field Level Media / August 3

Reports: Dodgers acquire LHP Kris Bubic from Royals

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another starting pitcher with All-Star credentials on Monday by acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, ESPN reported.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Dodgers add more pitching depth by acquiring Kris Bubic from Royals

There is an adage in baseball that one can never have too much pitching. The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be taking that to heart.

Dodgers reacquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets

Dodgers push back at narrative they are ruining baseball

'Outplayed' in home sweep, Dodgers eye turnaround vs. Cubs

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Royals Trade Kris Bubic To Dodgers

The Dodgers are picking up another depth piece for the pitching staff, as they’re acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic from the Royals, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 3

What's Next for the Royals After Being Swept by the Rockies?

The Kansas City Royals were swept by the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, falling 8-1. Following the loss, hosts Nick Springer and Kevin O'Brien reacted to the finale of the three-game series before quickly shifting the discussion to the MLB trade deadline.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Michael Massey News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 3

Is Kansas City Royals 2B Michael Massey a Prime Trade Candidate or Core Part of Future?

There hasn't been much to cheer about for Royals fans this season, with the team now 21 games under .500, coming off getting swept and embarrassed by the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Royals Review / August 3

What did the Royals get in return for Lane Thomas?

On Saturday, the Royals traded outfielder Lane Thomas and pitcher Bailey Falter to the Atlanta Braves for two minor league pitchers – Lucas Braun and Carter Holton.

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Luinder Avila News / Field Level Media / August 3

Royals place rookie RHP Luinder Avila (forearm) on 15-day injured list

Kansas City right-hander Luinder Avila is scheduled for medical testing on Monday after the Royals placed the starting pitcher on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to right forearm tightness.

Aaron Bummer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Royals Select Aaron Bummer

The Royals announced this afternoon that they’ve placed right-hander Luinder Avila on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness. They’ve also selected the contract of left-hander Aaron Bummer from Triple-A Omaha. Meanwhile, outfielder Kyle Isbel has concluded his rehab assignment, and the team has reinstated him from the injured list.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / August 2

Braves acquire Royals OF Lane Thomas, LHP Bailey Falter

The Atlanta Braves added depth on the offensive and pitching sides on Saturday night, acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals

The Atlanta Braves needed to fortify their outfield and bolster their pitching staff. Both boxes may have been checked in a trade with the Kansas City Royals.

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 31

Royals’ most likely trade candidate could help outfield-hungry teams

The Kansas City Royals are expected to sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline. While the Royals are not looking to move players with multiple years of team control remaining, there will still be a number of trade candidates on the roster.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 31

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

Royals fans seemingly won't have to wait much longer for the return of Bobby Witt Jr.

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Kody Clemens makes history with walk-off grand slam

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

2026 has been an up and down season for the Minnesota Twins, but Derek Shelton's team enjoyed a bright moment on Thursday night.

Luis Robert Jr.'s clutch hit carries Mets to win over Marlins

White Sox edge Yankees in 11 innings to split four-game set

Cedric Mullins' late HR lifts red-hot Rays past Rangers

Rangers to get big boost with star shortstop set to return

Bizarre new details emerge about Harrison Bader's scooter crash

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Royals’ trade deadline strategy will catch contenders’ attention

The Kansas City Royals are the latest franchise to be featured in the rumor mill with the August 3 trade deadline just days away. It appears the franchise may be sellers, and the recent word on the street is that there are several intriguing players who could be available for contending teams.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Royals Focused Primarily On Moving Rental Players

The Royals are obvious deadline sellers, but their efforts over the next few days will focus primarily on trading players on expiring contracts, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Royals Get Disappointing Maikel Garcia Update Amid Rehab Assignment

The Kansas City Royals received disappointing news regarding third baseman Maikel Garcia after his rehabilitation assignment was cut short. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers reported Garcia experienced renewed pain in his left hand during Tuesday's rehab game with Double-A Northwest Arkansas before returning to Kansas City for further evaluation.

Michael Wacha News / Just Baseball / July 28

Should the Royals Trade Michael Wacha at the Deadline?

The date is Nov. 4, 2024. The Kansas City Royals are coming off their first postseason appearance since their 2015 World Series title. It was a breakthrough season fueled by MVP-caliber play from Bobby Witt Jr.