Kansas City Royals

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)

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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)

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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

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

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)

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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

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

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 27: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park on August 27, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Dodgers defeated the Reds 1-0. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Aroldis Chapman: The rise and fall of a dominant closer

May 22, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) walks off the mound in the ninth inning after blowing a save against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals pitcher Aroldis Chapman heading to WBC

Sep 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke (23) pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals have competition for Zack Greinke

Sep 22, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (8) reacts during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Trade rumors continue flying around Kansas City Royals

Sep 10, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Michael A. Taylor (2) fields a fly ball against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals send Michael A. Taylor to Minnesota Twins

Jul 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) reacts during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Aroldis Chapman reportedly turned down larger contract for Kansas City Royals

Oct 2, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Aroldis Chapman right where he needs to be with Kansas City Royals

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

Kansas City Royals still hoping to bring Zack Greinke back

Mar 6, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the Las Vegas strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Rockies, Royals face off in Las Vegas during 2023 spring training

Aug 11, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke (23) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals still eyeing additions to rotation

NEW YORK - JULY 4, 1939. Lou Gehrig, first baseman for the New York Yankees, is shown at the microphone during Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day, a farewell to the slugger, at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

The most memorable moments for each team in MLB history

Oct 3, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke (23) reacts in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Zack Greinke still in Kansas City Royals plans depending on cost

Jul 17, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (28) reacts after being relieved against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals wasting $17 million on Jordan Lyles

Aug 22, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Michael A. Taylor (2) makes a diving attempt on the ball during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals finally listening on Michael A. Taylor

Sep 29, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O’Hearn (66) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals continue wasting roster spot on Ryan O’Hearn

Nov 8, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Astros general manager James Click answers questions to the media during the MLB GM Meetings at The Conrad Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports

3 landing spots for former Houston Astros GM James Click

Sep 7, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke (23) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Zack Greinke could return to Kansas City Royals

Oct 22, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) pitches in the first inning during game four of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

3 players for Kansas City Royals to target this offseason