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MLB News / CBSSports.com / November 25
Three free-agent relievers who could be converted to starting pitchers -- and why each has a chance to work
Garrett Crochet, Clay Holmes, Seth Lugo and others have all made the move recently. Who could be next?
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 17
2025 Season in Review: Seth Lugo
2024 was a career year for Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo. The then 34 year-old signed with the Royals in free agency, and rewarded the team with 3.00 ERA across 206.2 innings of work.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 22
Kansas City Royals news: Seth Lugo shut down, Carter Jensen rakes
Michael Wacha dropped the final home game of the year. Wacha didn’t have his best command. He allowed six runs and eight hits in five innings while striking out four batters.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 21
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Herrera, Lugo, Woodruff
Even though the Brewers have already clinched a playoff berth — and on September 21, the NL Central — there is some cause for concern. Milwaukee hasn’t had Brandon Woodruff available for each of the last two playoff runs and may not have him again in 2025.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 6
MLB Writer Declares Royals Playoff Chances Are Fading
The Kansas City Royals have won back-to-back games and are now within just one game of the third and final American League Wild Card spot. The Seattle Mariners currently hold that spot, but have lost four consecutive games and have let the Royals and Texas Rangers back into the mix.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 5
Royals' Matt Quatraro Makes 4-Word Statement On Seth Lugo's Injury Timeline
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo clearly was dealing with something, and on Thursday, that something was revealed to be a lower-back strain.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / September 5
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Coulombe, Lugo, Smith
Kansas City was within three games of the Mariners for the final AL Wild Card spot heading into play on September 4. However, the Royals will be without Seth Lugo until at least the middle of the final month.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 4
Royals put RHP Seth Lugo (back) on 15-day IL
The Kansas City Royals placed ace right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a lower back strain. The move is retroactive to Monday.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
Royals lose key starter to IL amid race for playoff spot
The Royals announced that they have placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list due to a lower back strain.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 4
Royals Make Rotation Adjustment With Seth Lugo's Struggles Turning Heads
When you hand a starting pitcher a brand-new contract worth $23 million per year, you want to be able to hand them the ball in a September outing with the season on the line.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 25
Royals $46 Million All-Star Turning Heads With Poorly Timed Slump
The Kansas City Royals got the win on Sunday, which is what matters most. But they have to be concerned by what they've seen from Seth Lugo. Lugo was one
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / August 19
Royals' Seth Lugo aims to get back on track vs. Rangers
While Seth Lugo looks to turn around his recent fortunes on the mound for the Kansas City Royals, fellow right-hander Merrill Kelly still is searching for his first win as a member of the Texas Rangers.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / August 13
Royals turn to Seth Lugo in bid to sweep Nationals
If the Kansas City Royals are to make a serious final push at the postseason, star pitcher Seth Lugo likely needs to get back on track from a recent subpar stretch.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / July 30
What Does Seth Lugo’s Extension Mean for the Royals at the Deadline and Beyond?
The 2025 MLB trade deadline season is up and running. The biggest names aren’t off the board yet, but some trades have now been made, and a few players thought to be available are no longer up for grabs, even one for unexpected reasons (looking at you, Emmanuel Clase).
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 28
Reports: Royals keeping RHP Seth Lugo with 2-year, $46M extension
Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo, once thought to be a prime trade candidate before Thursday's deadline, will stay with the Royals after agreeing to a two-year, $46 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 27
Royals' latest extension may set the stage for active offseason
The Kansas City Royals have taken one of the best pitchers potentially on the trade block, and in free agency, off the market.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 25
Royals may not make top trade target available
Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo is a popular name as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24
Seth Lugo’s reaction to trade deadline rumors after beating interested Cubs
The Kansas City Royals were able to defeat the Chicago Cubs in their latest game, and though it may not mean much to some, others could feel differently.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23
Royals might retain their biggest trade chip, but should they?
The Royals would get plenty of calls on the veteran, who’d be one of the best short-term starting pitchers on the market.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 21
Royals' Seth Lugo Gets Updated Trade Probability; Dodgers, Cubs Among Best Fits
This past weekend was not good news for the Kansas City Royals' odds of keeping Seth Lugo. Lugo and Co. lost two of three games to the Miami Marlins in their first series coming out of the All-Star break.
MLB News / San Francisco Giants on SI / July 17
Giants Are Intriguing Trade Deadline Contender For Royals All-Star Seth Lugo
The San Francisco Giants sputtered a bit over the last month or so ahead of the All-Star break, falling to six games back in the division and narrowly out of a Wild Card spot.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / July 8
Could Seth Lugo Become the Top Rental Ace on the Trade Market?
Major League Baseball is getting into the heart of its busiest month, with the MLB Draft and All-Star Game just days away. Along with these major events in the season, the trade market is set to heat up ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 3
Two players the Royals must trade after disastrous downward spiral
The Royals have spiraled out of contention and need to cash in on tradeable assets in an effort to get back on track next season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1
Three ideal trade destinations for Royals ace Seth Lugo
Let's take a look at three potential landing spots for Lugo as the trade deadline approaches.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17
Royals place pair of top starters on 15-day IL
The Royals announced that two of their top starters are heading to the 15-day injured list.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15
Royals pitcher Seth Lugo pulls off insane pitching feat vs. Yankees
The Kansas City Royals came up short against the New York Yankees on Monday night, falling 4-1 at Yankee Stadium in the first meeting between the two teams since the 2024 ALDS.
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