Kansas City Royals

Tarik Skubal is a AL Cy Young Award Finalist

Central Dominance: All three AL Cy Young Award finalists reside in the same division

Bryan Jaeger
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MLB's new 'Jr.' era has fans remembering the greatest Juniors ever

Royals succumb to a succession of small failures in ALDS loss to Yankees

Yankees must exploit key advantage over Royals in ALDS Game 3

Oct 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) talks with umpire Adam Hamari (78) after striking out during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Yankees vs. Royals ALDS could be decided by which MVP candidate wakes up first

Bill Felber
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Sep 27, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (44) and third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) celebrates after clinching a wild card playoff birth after a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Money and payrolls haven't mattered much in 2024 MLB Playoffs

Bill Felber
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Oct 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Members of the Detroit Tigers celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in game two of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

AL Central has done amazing job shutting up their critics in 2024 MLB Playoffs

Bill Felber
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Chicago White Sox v Arizona Diamondbacks

Grading AL Central front offices at midpoint of the 2024 MLB season

Bill Felber
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May 11, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) celebrates

Where do the 2024 Kansas City Royals rank among the all-time turnarounds?

Bill Felber
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May 4, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (55)

The 10 best MLB rotations so far in 2024

Bill Felber
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Mar 17, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) bats against

Kansas City Royals' best-case and worst-case scenario for 2024

Bill Felber
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New Kansas City Royals reliever John Schreiber. Schreiber was acquired on Saturday from the Boston Red Sox for pitching prospect David Sandlin.

Royals continue to upgrade pitching staff, embrace buyer role with Red Sox trade

Scott Alan Salomon
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J.J. Picollo of the Kansas City Royals answers questions from the media

Assessing 2023 MLB front offices: J.J. Picollo and the Kansas City Royals

Bill Felber
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Nov 3, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo talks with media during a press conference at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: John McMillon call-up is a development win

Brendan Smith
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Apr 1, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Taylor Hearn (52) and catcher Mitch Garver (18) celebrate the victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Trade with Atlanta Braves for Taylor Hearn confusing

Brendan Smith
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KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 01: Fireworks go off at the end of the National Anthem as Royals mascot Sluggerrr waits on the field before the Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on April 1, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: What to expect from Cole Ragans

Brendan Smith
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Nov 3, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo talks with media during a press conference at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Grading J.J. Picollo and the Kansas City Royals front office at the season’s midway point

Bill Felber
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Jun 6, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) reacts after getting the final out against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

MLB bullpen report: A couple of things to keep an eye on in June

K Michael Sweetman
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ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JUNE 08: Bailey Ober #17 of the Minnesota Twins reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Harold Ramirez #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning at Tropicana Field on June 08, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Is mediocre good enough in the AL Central?

Sam Massaro
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Jun 7, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (1) rounds third base en route to scoring during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

AL Central check-in: Twins, Guardians, White Sox, Tigers and Royals

K Michael Sweetman
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May 3, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals designated hitter Vinnie Pasquantino (9) hits an RBI double during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Vinnie Pasquantino even better than expected

Brendan Smith
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Aug 5, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) throws to first base for an out during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

AL Central roundup: White Sox, Twins, Guardians, and more

K Michael Sweetman
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 29: Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates his solo home run while Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals reacts in the seventh inning at Target Field on April 29, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Royals defeated the Twins 3-2. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Tigers, Royals, Twins and more: May bold predictions for every AL Central team

Beau Adams
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Apr 8, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (35) looks on as a tarp covers the field before the start of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Twins-Kansas City Royals weather updates from Target Field

Kevin Henry
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates defeating the New York Yankees 4-2 in ten innings in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2022 in New York, New York. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

1 bold prediction for each American League Central team in 2023

West Jones
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PHOENIX, AZ - JUNE 17: Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 17, 2022 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

MLB division previews: AL Central

Jack McKenney
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Sep 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke (23) acknowledges the crowd as he exits the game during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals reportedly bring Zack Greinke back for one more year

David Hill
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Sep 3, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Matt Duffy (5) hits a walk off single to score the winning run against the Houston Astros in the 12th inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals add infield depth at interesting time

David Hill
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