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MJ Melendez #1 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates his two-run home run with Salvador Perez #13 in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on June 09, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals poses during Photo Day at Surprise Stadium on March 20, 2022 in Surprise, Arizona.

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Bobby Witt Jr. Welcomed To The Big Leagues In A Special Way

Kansas City Royals infielder Bobby Witt Jr., baseball's number one prospect, will be making his MLB debut this week, as he made the Opening Day roster. Witt, the son of a former major league pitcher, earned his Opening Day spot on the field. He hit .406 with a .441 OBP and a 1.22

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Zack Greinke #21 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after giving up a three-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field on September 14, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.

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Zack Greinke Has Hilarious Reaction To Opening Day News

The Kansas City Royals recently named Zack Greinke as their Opening Day starter. It will be his second Opening Day assignment with the Royals: the first one came in 2010, during his last season with the team before going to the Milwaukee Brewers. He was coming off a Cy Young camp

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Mike Matheny #22 of the Kansas City Royals poses during Photo Day at Surprise Stadium on March 20, 2022 in Surprise, Arizona.

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Royals Continue To Show Faith In Mike Matheny

After falling flat on their face in the second half of the 2010s decade (after winning the World Series in 2015), the Kansas City Royals appear committed to doing things the right way. Part of doing things correctly involves having faith in building things slowly, but with sustainab

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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Zack Greinke Making Unique MLB History To Open The 2022 Season

Zack Greinke #21 of the Houston Astros reacts after a pinch-hit single against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning in Game Five of the World Series at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago Zack Greinke has returned to the Kansas City Royals, the team which drafted and developed him into one of the premier pitchers in the game today. Even at 38 years old, Greinke is still effective. The Royals certainly thought so, signing their former ace to a one-year, $13 million

Zack Greinke #21 of the MLB Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Atlanta Braves in Game Four of the World Series at Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Zack Greinke Back To A Familiar Role With The Royals

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels signals to a fan during the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 30, 2021 in Anaheim, California.

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Top MLB Prospect Already Looking Like Mike Trout

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

Royals Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of American League Futures Team stretches before a game against the National League Futures Team at Coors Field on July 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

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Royals Own MLB's Top Prospect In 2022

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Bobby Witt Jr #7 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the Chicago Cubs during a preseason game at Sloan Park on March 02, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.

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Royals Top Prospect Bobby Witt Jr. Got A Legendary Shoutout On Twitter

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Zack Greinke #21 of the MLB Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Atlanta Braves in Game Four of the World Series at Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Zack Greinke Trying To Relive His Glory Days

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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Zack Greinke Trying To Relive His Glory Days

Zack Greinke #21 of the MLB Houston Astros delivers the pitch against the Atlanta Braves in Game Four of the World Series at Truist Park on October 30, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Zack Greinke has been an extremely successful MLB pitcher. So far, he has a 3.41 career ERA with 2,809 strikeouts: if he managed to pitch for the next two seasons, he has a shot at 3,000 punchouts, and not many hurlers can claim they have had that many. He is 38, and has had…

Fans line the left field front row and attempt to get baseballs and apparel from the players before the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals game at Kauffman Stadium on June 4, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Royals Still Looking To Add Even More Pitching

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

Zack Greinke #21 of the Houston Astros reacts after a pinch-hit single against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning in Game Five of the World Series at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Zack Greinke Is Returning To His Former Team

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

General manager Dayton Moore of the Kansas City Royals talks to reporters prior to a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on August 30, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. Owner David Glass has agreed to to sell the team to a group led by Kansas City business man John Sherman for an estimated $1 billion.

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Royals President Summed Up The Importance Of Minor Leaguers In 2020

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after the ball goes foul in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Was Salvador Perez's 2021 Season A Fluke?

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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Was Salvador Perez's 2021 Season A Fluke?

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after the ball goes foul in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez had a fantastic season in 2021, the best of his career if we consider only full seasons (that would exclude his explosive 2020 in a short 60-game campaign). He finished seventh in the American League MVP voting process, with 103 points.

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Salvador Perez Is Only Getting Better With Age

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals hits a double off Francisco Perez #65 of the Cleveland Indians in the third inning during game two of a doubleheader at Progressive Field on September 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sam Leweck • 2 years ago Kansas City Royals legend Salvador Perez has 10 years of experience under his belt at the MLB level, and he has been one of the best catchers in baseball for virtually all of those years. But in recent seasons, the 31-year-old has somehow taken his game to new heights. Since th

Fans cheer as Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals hits a three-run home run during the 1st inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on September 05, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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3 Free Agents Royals Should Sign This Offseason

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Carlos Santana #41 of the Kansas City Royals runs to first after hitting a single in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on September 03, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Evaluating The Inconsistent Career Of Carlos Santana

Sam Leweck • 2 years ago

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals gets a standing ovation from the crowd after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium on September 29, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Salvador Perez Quietly Dominated In 2021

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago

Starting pitcher Carlos Hernandez #71 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Kauffman Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Carlos Hernandez Quietly Having A Solid Season For Royals

Sam Leweck • 3 years ago

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates his team's 4-2 win against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 28, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

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Salvador Perez Gives Royals Fans Hope For 2022

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago

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Salvador Perez Gives Royals Fans Hope For 2022

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates his team's 4-2 win against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 28, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is having a historic season for a catcher. He has been a steady source of power in an otherwise underwhelming Royals lineup, hitting .277/.315/.544 with 38 home runs, 94 RBI, and a .859 OPS. His on-base skills leave something to be desir

Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals runs to first as he hits a RBI triple in the fifth ining against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium on July 26, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Kansas City Royals Were Wise To Hold Onto Whit Merrifield

Sam Leweck • 3 years ago

Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals is doused with water by Salvador Perez #13 as they celebrate a 3-2 win over the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium on August 18, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Royals Not Committing To Contention Or Full Rebuild

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago

Bobby Witt Jr #7 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the Chicago Cubs during a preseason game at Sloan Park on March 02, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.

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When Will Kansas City Royals Return To MLB Contention?

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago

Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on June 14, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Why Kansas City Royals Should Trade Whit Merrifield

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago

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Why Kansas City Royals Should Trade Whit Merrifield

Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on June 14, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago As of Monday afternoon, the Kansas City Royals are third in the American League Central division, with a 32-38 record. They started the season hot but had a rough stretch in May that brought them back to Earth and closer to their current reality and roster. Right now, they are 10

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2 Veterans Royals Must Move At MLB Trade Deadline

Carlos Santana #41 of the Kansas City Royals hits a single against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of the game at Target Field on May 29, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sam Leweck • 3 years ago The Kansas City Royals are almost certainly not postseason-bound in 2021. Baseball Reference currently gives the Royals a minuscule 0.4 percent chance of sneaking into the playoffs, and it’s hard to disagree when you consider their 30-37 record. Like any non-contending team, Ka

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) is all smiles as he high fives teammates after a 2-0 victory in an MLB game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals on May 18, 2021 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

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3 Reasons Kansas City Royals Cannot Be Counted Out Yet

Tyler Wells • 3 years ago

Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny relieves Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch (52) in the first inning during a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals on May 08, 2021, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.

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Are the Royals Contenders or Pretenders In 2021?

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago

Kansas City Royals batters helmet to be worn by the bat boy on display before the start of Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park. Houston Astros defeated Kansas City Royals 4-2.

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What Happened To Bob Hamelin? (Complete Story)

Tyler Wells • 3 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is all smiles with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the AFC Championship game between the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs on January 19, 2020 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

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Is Patrick Mahomes Already A Hall Of Famer? (Breakdown)

Tyler Wells • 3 years ago

Kansas City Royals pitcher Josh Staumont (63) delivers a pitch during a Major League Baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals on August 07, 2020, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO.

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Top 3 Candidates For Kansas City Royals Closer In 2021

Tyler Wells • 3 years ago

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Top 3 Candidates For Kansas City Royals Closer In 2021

Kansas City Royals pitcher Josh Staumont (63) delivers a pitch during a Major League Baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals on August 07, 2020, at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO.

Tyler Wells • 3 years ago Since winning the World Series in 2015, the Kansas City Royals have slowly become one of MLB’s worst teams once again. This reflects a franchise long trend of consistently being low in the standings, as the team has never been able to establish themselves as steady contenders.