Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder John Rave has three career Major League home runs to his name, but his most recent may mean the most — so far. Rave hit a solo shot in the 7th inning of the Royals’ 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, and he had his late father in mind when he did it.
The Kansas City Royals finished the first half of the 2025 season 47-50. They are 12 games back in the American League Central and 4 1/2 back in the Wild Card race.
Jac Caglianone, Nick Loftin, and John Rave aren’t helping enough. 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.
The Kansas City Royals have cooled off a bit since overcoming a dreadful 8-14 start to the 2025 season. At 29-26, they remain in fourth place in the American League Central but are now tied for the third Wild Card spot with the surging Houston Astros.
The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of outfielder John Rave on Monday, while first baseman Cavan Biggio was optioned to Triple-A Ohama. Rave, 27, is poised to make his major league debut in Monday's home game against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Royals announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder John Rave. Infielder Cavan Biggio has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha as the corresponding active roster move, which was reported yesterday.
It doesn't take a baseball savant (no pun intended) to know that the Kansas City Royals' outfield isn't cutting the mustard. Royals outfielders have the fourth-worst fWAR in Major League Baseball at -0.6.
The Kansas City Royals have a major problem, and they've done far too little to address it since the middle of the 2024 season. Not only has the Royals' outfield been atrocious so far in 2024, but it's been wholly predictable.
Too bad he is blocked by so many great outfielders in Kansas City. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike.
Plus, High-A outfielders are starting to find their stride. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike.
Plus, do the Royals really need to spend big at the deadline? This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike.