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Front row seat to history Has there ever been better back-to-back draft selections than George Brett and Mike Schmidt? Brett and Schmidt were selected back-to-back in the second round of the 1971 MLB draft, with picks number 29 and 30.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Vinnie Pasquantino Becomes First Royals Player Since George Brett to hit a three-run single

With a light drizzle dancing down the Friday night sky of Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino stepped up to the plate

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz

The 'League leaders in MLB strikeouts since 2000' quiz

The 'MLB 30/30 club' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 30

Royals Free Agent Moves, Lorenzen’s Fit, and George Brett’s Legacy

Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco dive into the latest Kansas City Royals news and more! Join them as they discuss the recent free agent signings and their implications for the Royals, including the surprise return of Teoscar Hernandez to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The 2025 MLB season has started with a burst of offense, and the rules changes of recent seasons have made lineups even more athletic. Through the first two months of the season, here's a look at the lineups in the game from best to worst.

MLB News / Royals Review / December 28

MLB Network Presents: Brett (2024) - Does it hold up?

The only Royal Hall of Famer got the documentary treatment for MLB Network at the beginning of the year. Did they handle their subject with grace? Back in January 2024, MLB Network announced that the next MLB Network Presents would be about legendary Royals player George Brett.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 10

Is Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. closing in on the best season in franchise history?

Bobby Witt Jr. recently was anointed the AL Player of the Month after hitting .489, with an OPS of 1.353, seven home runs, 22 batted in and 26 runs scored.

Can Witt catch Aaron Judge in MVP race?

Padres star Luis Arraez playing through torn thumb ligament

Royals place veteran reliever on 15-day IL

Reds activate veteran RHP off IL

Tigers place outfielder on IL

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 23

Is Bobby Witt having the greatest season in Royals history?

Is Bobby Witt Jr. putting up a better season than 1980 George Brett? Bobby Witt Jr. is on an incredible tear. Through 15 games this July he is slashing .508/.523/.932 for an absurd 296 wRC+.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / May 26, 2024

50 Years Ago: Pirates All-Star Had a Memorable Memorial Day

On Memorial Day 1974, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Ken Brett had a Memorial Day that few pitchers could match. The Pirates traded second baseman Dave Cash to the Philadelphia Phillies to obtain Brett for the 1974 season.