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Aug 4, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder MJ Melendez (1) celebrates with third baseman Bobby Witt Jr. (7) after hitting a solo home run during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The 2023 Kansas City Royals Could Make Some Noise

By Mark Van Sickle
Jun 16, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Matt Duffy (5) runs towards first base during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Los Angeles defeated Seattle 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals’ Signing of Matt Duffy Adds Competition and Depth to Infield

By Jordan Foote
Jun 20, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) celebrates after hitting a ground rule double in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Adalberto Mondesi Trade Marks a Necessary End to an Unfortunate Era

By Jordan Foote
May 8, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Kansas City Royals Michael A. Taylor (2) hits an RBI single against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals’ Biggest Win in Taylor Trade May Not Involve Prospect Return

By Jordan Foote
Aug 13, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) pitches during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals’ Signing of Aroldis Chapman Sparks Plenty of Questions

By Jordan Foote
Jun 20, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (27) celebrates after hitting a ground rule double in the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Putting Together an Adalberto Mondesi Trade Package With Red Sox

By Jordan Foote
May 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez (24) hits an RBI double during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Making the Case Against the Royals Signing Gary Sanchez

By Jordan Foote
Jul 11, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) is doused with water by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Finding Ways to Watch Royals Games Will Remain a Challenge in 2023

By Jacob Milham
Sep 6, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Matt Beaty (27) looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

What Are Royals Getting With Signing of Matt Beaty?

By Jordan Foote
Jul 26, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals striating pitcher Joe Ross (41) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Free Agent Pitching Targets: Joe Ross

By Trey Donovan
Sep 24, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (41) points to the crowd after leaving the game in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports
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Royals Free Agent Pitching Targets: Chad Kuhl

By Trey Donovan
Oct 3, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) delivers against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Free Agent Pitching Targets: Johnny Cueto

By Trey Donovan
Sep 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Free Agent Pitching Targets: Michael Wacha

By Trey Donovan
Jul 11, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) reacts after being doused with gatorade after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

7 New Year’s Resolutions the Royals Need for a Successful 2023

By Trey Donovan
Aug 4, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder MJ Melendez (1) signs autographs for fans before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Fans Frustrated With Inexplicable Lack of Royals FanFest

By Jacob Milham
May 12, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (30) pitches the ball during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Should Check In With Danny Duffy This Offseason

By Jordan Foote
May 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Mike Moustakas (9) plays catch on the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

The Royals Shouldn’t Be Interested in a Mike Moustakas Reunion

By Jordan Foote
Jun 2, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (28) looks on after being relieved during the sixth inning of the game against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Jordan Lyles News Sparks More Questions Than Answers for Royals

By Jordan Foote
Nov 3, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman introduces Matt Quatraro as manager during a press conference at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals Fans Rightfully Still Need Convincing on New Stadium Plan

By Jacob Milham
May 26, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (48) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Analyzing What the Royals Will Get From Ryan Yarbrough

By Trey Donovan
Sep 14, 2022; Columbus, OH, USA; Omaha Storm Chasers pitcher Austin Cox (31) delivers a pitch while warming up in the game against the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch Baseball Wildart Puppypalooza
Prospects

Predicting 2023 Royals Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees: Pitchers

By Jacob Milham
Jun 25, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Cam Gallagher (36) hits an RBI double during the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Potential Free Agent Backup Catcher Options for Royals

By Jordan Foote
Aug 19, 2022; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13), shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) and teammates celebrates as they beat the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Way-Too-Early Royals Roster Outlook for 2023

By Jerry Edwards
Nov 3, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro (33) and general manager J.J. Picollo talk with media during a press conference at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Opinion

Royals' Biggest Win of Rule 5 Draft Was Who They Didn’t Lose

By Jordan Foote
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