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Kansas City Royals
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Every pregame price the board took on Kansas City Royals, Aug 14 to Aug 18. These are facts about posted prices, not a rating of the team. Rates publish once 6 games have settled.
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All MLB →- MLBMLB Hot Seats and Farm Feats Shake Up StandingsHot Seat Alert: 6 MLB Managers on Thin Ice The offseason’s managerial carousel is revving up, and these six skippers better start packing their lineup cards—or their resumes. The Athletic’s latest deep dive flags Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Oakland A’s, Detroit Tigers, and Colorado Rockies as the most volatile gigs in baseball. The Cubs and Royals? Both under .500 with fanbases howling for blood. The Padres? A $200M payroll and zero playoff berths since 2022. The A’s? Well, they’re the A’s—chaos is their brand. Big Mike’s Take: If you’re betting the over on firings, these six are the safest action on the board. Odds say at least four are gone by Opening Day 2027. Nats’ Farm System: The Best Turnaround Story in Baseball Washington’s minor-league pipeline just went from punchline to powerhouse. The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum breaks down how the Nats—yes, the Nationals—flipped their system from MLB’s worst to its most improved in 12 months. Key moves: Drafting: 2
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- MLBAstros 4-2 Royals (Sep 15, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game from September 15, 2026 on ESPN.
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- MLBRed Sox's Payton Tolle opens start with immaculate inningRed Sox left-hander Payton Tolle pitched an immaculate inning to open Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
- MLBRed Sox 4-1 Royals (Sep 13, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game from September 13, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBContreras returns to Red Sox lineup; infielder Seigler goes on ILRed Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and was slated to bat cleanup in a series finale against the Kansas City Royals.
- MLBRoyals vs. Red Sox (13 Sep, 2026) Live ScoreLive coverage of the Kansas City Royals vs. Boston Red Sox MLB game on ESPN (UK), including live score, highlights and updated stats.
- MLBRed Sox 5-1 Royals (Sep 12, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game from September 12, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBMLB Power Rankings Week 24: AL contender rising in mid-SeptemberWith a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape -- with one team jumping up our list amid a playoff push.
- MLBEarly MLB free agency intel: Skubal, Chisholm, Arraez, moreMLB front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason. Here are the storylines and names to know.
- MLBDiamondbacks vs. Royals (10 Sep, 2026) Live ScoreLive coverage of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game on ESPN (UK), including live score, highlights and updated stats.
- MLBD-backs edge past Royals in Burnes' first start in 15 monthsCorbin Burnes made his return after a 15-month recovery from Tommy John surgery to help the Diamondbacks beat the Royals 5-3 in 11 innings on Tuesday.
- MLBScoreless through 9 innings, Arizona plates 5 in the 10th, holds on to beat Kansas City 5-4— Arizona's Lars Nootbaar had a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the top of the 10th inning then the Diamondbacks followed with four more runs and held on for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals Monday.
- MLBArizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights
- MLBDiamondbacks 5-4 Royals (Sep 7, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game from September 7, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBRoyals take on the Diamondbacks in first of 3-game seriesArizona Diamondbacks (76-68, second in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (64-80, fifth in the AL Central)
- MLBPasquantino and Perez homer as Royals win 6-1 to knock Blue Jays out of playoff position— Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez homered as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
- MLBToronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals: Game Highlights
- MLBTaillon goes back on IL as Jays seek second opinion on elbowBlue Jays right-hander Jameson Taillon went on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation Saturday, one day after he was pulled after two innings against the Royals and sent for an MRI.
- MLB2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankingsThe ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
- MLBMLB trade deadline 2026: Winners and losers, one month laterHere's how all 30 teams have scored -- or struck out -- so far.
- MLBWho are the current MLB team owners?Team owners approved the sale of the Padres in August 2026.
- MLBYankees claim Schreiber from Royals to boost bullpenThe New York Yankees claimed reliever John Schreiber from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, the last day teams can add players to their 40-man roster for postseason eligibility.
- MLBYankees claim Schreiber from Royals to boost bullpenThe New York Yankees claimed reliever John Schreiber from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, the last day teams can add players to their 40-man roster for postseason eligibility.
- MLBJosé Ramírez hits home run and 1,000th career single to help Guardians route Royals 11-1— José Ramírez homered, hit his 1,000th career single and drove in four while Parker Messick struck out five and gave up one run in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians past the Kansas City Royals 11-1 on Sunday.
- MLBKansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians: Game Highlights
- MLBRoyals 8-3 Guardians (Aug 29, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB game from August 29, 2026 on ESPN.
- MLBRoyals 3-0 Guardians (Aug 28, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB game from August 28, 2026 on ESPN.
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