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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 15
Royals want Jarren Duran trade even after Lane Thomas, Isaac Collins moves
The Kansas City Royals could look to make yet another splash this winter, and it may surprise both fans and pundits, given their recent moves. According
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 13
Royals’ Latest Trade Adds Much-Needed Lineup Flexibility
The Kansas City Royals have been busy this week. On Thursday, they took their first step towards improving their offense for 2026, signing Lane Thomas to a one-year, $5.25 million contract.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
The Royals Signed Lane Thomas for Insurance
The Royals signed Lane Thomas to a one-year deal, not to replace what they lost with Mike Yastrzemski, but to make sure they have enough insurance coverage.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
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.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 12
This Cardinals All-Star Makes Perfect Sense As Royals’ Next Offseason Addition
The Kansas City Royals made their first key move of the offseason on Thursday night when they signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year, $5.25 million contract.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / December 12
What the departure of outfielder Lane Thomas means for the Guardians in 2026
The Cleveland Guardians feature one of the youngest lineups in all of baseball, and after their most recent departure in the outfield, it indicates they will continue their trend of ushering in their younger talent next season.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 12
Kansas City Royals news: The Royals add an outfielder
Anne Rogers writes about the Royals landing Lane Thomas. After that uneven 2024, Thomas was limited to 39 games and 125 at-bats for the Guardians in 2025, mostly due to a lingering case of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which required surgery in September.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / December 12
2025 Transactions: Lane Thomas Joining Royals, Holderman to Cleveland
The Kansas City Royals’ outfield struggled to generate offense last season. Kansas City made one outfield move this winter, adding Kameron Misner from the Rays in a depth move.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 11
Reports: Royals land OF Lane Thomas on 1-year deal
The Kansas City Royals and free agent outfielder Lane Thomas agreed to a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to multiple reports on Thursday. Thomas, 30, spent 2025 with the Cleveland Guardians but only played in 39 games while battling injuries.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11
Royals sign former Guardians, Nationals outfielder in free agency
The Kansas City Royals are hoping to reinforce their outfield by adding veteran Lane Thomas, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Both sides have come to an agreement on a one-year, $5.25 million deal that includes $1 million in incentives, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11
Royals To Sign Lane Thomas
The Royals and outfielder Lane Thomas are in agreement on a one-year deal. The Wasserman clients $5.25MM with another $1MM available via incentives. Will Sammon of The Athletic first reported that the two sides were in agreement.
Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / November 21
Cincinnati Reds Should Sign This Veteran in Free Agency
While the majority of the Reds' fanbase would fall in love with the idea of signing a player of Kyle Schwarber's pedigree, the Reds are most likely not going to offer a contract that would command him.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 4
Two Cleveland Guardians players set to test free agency
Two Guardians are entering free agency as XX(B) free agents this winter. Lane Thomas and reliever Jakob Junis saw their contracts expire and will now test the market.
Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / October 17
Guardians’ Season in Review: Lane Thomas 
39 games, -0.5 fWAR, 48 wRC+. Not the production you want to put up in a contract year. Lane had, by every measure, a horrible year. A nagging injury to his right foot kept him out of action for the majority of the year.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 23
Key Guardians OF undergoes season-ending foot surgery
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas underwent foot surgery to address his plantar fasciitis Tuesday morning and will be out of action for three to four months.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 12
Foot surgery emerges as possibility for Guardians outfielder
The Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas is facing the possibility of foot surgery as his 2025 season appears to be over due to persistent plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6
Guardians place struggling OF on 10-day IL
The injuries have contributed to a brutal .160/.246/.272 slash line over 142 plate appearances for him, though he was starting to heat up a little with an .816 OPS and three homers in last 38 PA.
Cleveland Guardians News / Field Level Media / July 6
Guardians place OF Lane Thomas (foot) on injured list
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas returned to the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. The move, retroactive to Saturday, came after Thomas exited the 2-1 home loss to the Detroit Tigers after five innings on Friday and sat out the 1-0 setback to the Tigers the following day due to the injury.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / June 10
Is Patience Running Thin for Cleveland Guardians' Playoff Hero?
The Cleveland Guardians made a couple of significant moves at the MLB trade deadline last summer, one of which was swinging a deal for outfielder Lane Thomas.
Cleveland Guardians News / DC Sports King / October 13, 2024
Guardians cash in on Lane Thomas trade when it matters most
Any Cleveland Guardians fans still on the fence about Lane Thomas had a change of heart Saturday. The outfielder struggled months after getting traded to the Guardians from the Washington Nationals.
Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / October 5, 2024
Best Reactions From Lane Thomas' Home Run From ALDS Game 1
The Cleveland Guardians couldn't have dreamed of a better start in their victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the ALDS. The pivotal moment came in the first inning when Lane Thomas blasted a three-run homer that gave Cleveland a five-run lead before recording an out.
Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / August 19, 2024
Guardians' conservative deadline could cost them a division title
At the end of the trade deadline on July 30, the Cleveland Guardians held a 6.5-game lead in the AL Central with a record of 65-42. Since then, they have faltered significantly.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / July 29, 2024
Trade target that Braves 'long liked' dealt ahead of deadline
Another hour toward the trade deadline, another potential Braves trade target off the board.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2024
Watch: A new contender for baseball's worst ejection of the season emerges
The retirement of Angel Hernandez was never going to eliminate all of the bad umpiring from Major League Baseball, and we received another example of that on Thursday during the Nationals-Tigers game.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2023
Breakouts of 2023: NL East edition
Home to the team with the best record in baseball plus two wild-card hopefuls, there's been plenty of competition in the NL East this season. Here are three players who have had breakout campaigns in the division.
Washington Nationals News / Yardbarker / May 22, 2023
Three pleasant surprises from the Nationals' first two months
We're almost two months into the regular season and the Washington Nationals find themselves where most pundits expect them to be for the foreseeable future: last place in the NL East.
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