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Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 6
Finding the Next Carlos Cortes in the High Minors
Baseball is such a beautiful sport. While what we see at the big league level provides us with enough entertainment, it’s all of the performances happening in the minor leagues that truly provide us optimism about what’s to come in the future.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 4, 2025
Ex-Royals $13 Million Outfielder Listed As Team's Worst Contract For 2025
The Kansas City Royals have begun to struggle in recent weeks. They are still just 2 1/2 games back in the American League Wild Card picture, but they are just one game above the .500 mark at 70-69 and have lost three consecutive games.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30, 2025
Former 33-home run slugger lands in free agency after Royals release
The Kansas City Royals have made a few moves ahead of their divisional battle against the Detroit Tigers. Fresh after reinstating starter Seth Lugo from the IL, former Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe has hit free agency after he went unclaimed on the waiver wire.
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 29, 2025
Royals release former first-round pick
Kansas City’s surprising two-year free agent investment in him did not work. The Royals guaranteed him $13.5M on a deal that also included an opt-out clause after the first season.
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.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 24, 2025
Brewers Trade Of $13.07 Million Outfielder Gains Surprising Twist
Back in 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers made a trade to acquire outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Boston Red Sox. He was coming off a 31-homer season with Boston, and the Brewers had to give up a few key prospects to acquire him.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23, 2025
Royals designate veteran OF Hunter Renfroe for assignment
The Kansas City Royals have designated veteran outfielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment. Infielder Nick Loftin has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 12, 2025
Royals Urged To Immediately Cut Ties With $13 Million 10-Year Veteran
As the Kansas City Royals' outfield continues to struggle, it's not hard to find a list of scapegoats. Jonathan India has been subpar for the Royals all season as he attempts to learn left field.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9, 2025
Royals outfielders to blame for lackluster offense
The Royals enter the weekend with the American League’s fourth-best record (23-16) and in possession of the league’s second Wild Card spot. Their starting rotation, as highlighted by MLBTR’s Anthony Franco yesterday, looks exceptional.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 1, 2025
Royals Writer Calls Out Team For Failed Free Agent Contract
The Kansas City Royals appear to have kicked things into gear after a dreadful 8-14 start to the 2025 season. Since that start, Kansas City has won eight of its last nine games and gone back over the .500 mark.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 17, 2025
Veteran Royals Slugger Is On Fans' Last Nerve
The Kansas City Royals won 86 games last year and secured the second American League Wild Card spot. However, after losing the ALDS to the New York Yankees, they are off to a slow start in 2025.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 2, 2025
Phillies-Royals Blockbuster Trade Idea Ships $3 Million Outfield Slugger To KC
The Kansas City Royals' biggest weakness is clear as day, and it hasn't changed since the start of last season: the outfield. New leadoff hitter Jonathan
MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 1, 2025
Phillies trade proposal sends beloved outfielder to Royals
He would likely net the Phillies a solid return and major league-ready talent.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 17, 2025
Royals $13 Million Slugger Ranked 29th In MLB Entering 2025
The Kansas City Royals are heading into the 2025 season looking to repeat their 2024 success. Last year, they won the second American League Wild Card after putting together an 86-win regular season.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 14, 2025
Royals Writer Predicts $13 Million Slugger Could Be X-Factor In 2025
The Kansas City Royals made some key improvements in the offseason, but they still have some question marks in terms of their offense. Bobby Witt Jr. recently went down with a forearm injury, and his status for Opening Day is uncertain.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 12, 2024
Hunter Renfroe Avoids Surgery After Toe Injury
Hunter Renfroe was placed on the IL after fouling multiple pitches off of his toe. Thankfully for Kansas City, an MRI of the outfielder's foot showed no signs of a fracture.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15, 2023
Royals land two notable veteran pieces
The Kansas City Royals’ shrewd offseason continues.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2023
AL cellar dweller continues busy winter after 106-loss season
The Kansas City Royals haven't landed any superstars this offseason, but they've arguably been the busiest team in all of baseball in the last few weeks.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15, 2023
Royals reportedly finalizing two-year deal with veteran OF
It’s been a busy week for the Royals, who have signed pitchers Seth Lugo and Will Smith, while also reportedly agreeing to a deal with Chris Stratton.
MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 29, 2023
Bleacher Report predicts Atlanta will add Hunter Renfroe to fill their left field vacancy
The Atlanta Braves are in a good place as we prepare to enter next week's Winter Meetings - with eight of nine lineup spots already filled and a solid
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 21, 2023
Hunter Renfroe Deemed A Good Free-Agency Fit For Cleveland Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians have made a handful of roster transactions since free agency began on November 6th. Cleveland most recently made three moves this
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31, 2023
Reds add two outfielders as they gear up for postseason push
Looking to bolster their lineup as they continue to battle it out for a playoff spot, the Cincinnati Reds acquired two new outfielders after claiming both Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe off of waivers on Thursday.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / August 30, 2023
Surprisingly placed on waivers, where will these players suit up next?
In a surprising turn of events on Tuesday, it was announced that the Los Angeles Angels would be placing six players on waivers including three players just acquired at the trade deadline.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 25, 2023
Angels make history in lopsided rout of Rockies
Saturday was not the Colorado Rockies' night. In front of a stunned Coors Field crowd, fans watched the Los Angeles Angels hand the Rockies an unmerciful beating, winning 25-1.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2023
Watch: Hunter Renfroe delivers epic ninth-inning throw for Angels
Hunter Renfroe’s highlight-reel throw against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday may have been one of the best plays of the year for the Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2023
Fans, teammates keep mistaking Mike Trout and other Angels outfielder
Hunter Renfroe was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Los Angeles Angels five months ago and now, is constantly getting mistaken for superstar teammate Mike Trout.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2022
Brewers OF Hunter Renfroe placed on 10-day IL with calf strain
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe has been out of the lineup since June 22.
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