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The Royals have had a quiet off-season, largely standing pat and relying on younger players to continue to develop. That will make this a crucial year of evaluation to determine which young players will be part of the future. Dan Szymborski at Fangraphs released his annual ZIPS projections for the Royals today, and it projects some promising…

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals 9/21/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Minnesota Twins (73-75) will play Kansas City (59-89) in the AL Central Division at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 8:10 PM ET. Minnesota is in 3rd place at 73-75 in the American League Central Division with a.493 team percentage and…

Heading into the 2022 MLB Draft, many expected the Kansas City Royals to go with a high school prep bat or - for those with pessimistic views - a pitcher from either the high school or college ranks. They hadn't selected a college position player in the opening round in nearly a decade, after all. There was no way that president of baseball…

After finishing the 2021 campaign with a 74-88 record, the Kansas City Royals didn't make a ton of changes over the course of the offseason. With that said, there are many reasons to expect a better team to be fielded in 2022. Not only is Zack Greinke headlining a starting rotation filled with hungry youth looking to make their long-term presences…

Just being able to write about the Detroit Tigers and any sort of realistic shot at making the playoffs is so refreshing, when such thoughts have been non existent for the past five years, basically since former owner Mike Ilitch passed away. But here we are, with the much heralded prospects arriving in the major leagues and the team actually…

The date was May 24 and the Angels had just beaten the Texas Rangers 5-3. They were 10 games over.500 and just a game behind the Houston Astros for first place in the AL West. It seemed that the team with two of the best players in the whole sport were finally going to be competitors. Then they lost the next day and they day after that and for 12…

Feel free to forgive yourselves if you find MLB All-Star Game voting just a bit confusing. This seasons' balloting is a multi-phase affair with more than one deadline and, as always, doesn't result in the selection of a complete roster. And although voting remains incomplete for several more days, one thing is certain for the KC Royals and their…

The Boston Red Sox entered a four-game set with the last-place Kansas City Royals knowing it was a series they had to win. A sweep is now out of the question, as the Sox already dropped the series opener on Thursday in embarrassing fashion. Boston rallied to tie the game at three in the top of the seventh inning but the score wouldn't remain even…

There are just 24 days until Opening Day, but as spring training opens up, most teams aren't even sure who will be in their organization by then. A 99-day transaction freeze has caused teams to compress what would usually take most of an off-season into a few weeks. The Royals may have a bit more stability than other teams, hoping to improve the…

The 2022 Major League Baseball season is almost here and Sportsnaut's MLB predictions offer projections for the standings, award winners and more. MLB games today will offer daily predictions and the full schedule for the entire season from 2022 Opening Day to the World Series. As part of our year-round MLB coverage, we'll provide analysis, the…

With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror and March Madness still weeks away, this would normally be the time of year when talk of the upcoming MLB season starts to heat up. Alas, the lockout rages on with no end in sight. But that doesn't mean we can't still look ahead to how the 2022 season might shake out once MLB and the MLBPA put an end…

Bobby Witt Jr. is enjoying a solid rookie season, becoming the fifth player to hit at least 20 home runs and steal at least 20 bases in his very first season. He has had some ups and downs but it is clear he at least has the skillset to be a cornerstone player for this franchise, if not a league star. Having made the Opening Day roster, Witt is…

There is no getting around the fact that, one month into the 2022 baseball season, the Royals have been nearly unwatchable. Before Friday's action, only two teams had worse records than the Royals - the Tigers at half a game back with an extra game played and the Reds with a remarkable three total wins. The Royals' pitching has been inconsistent…

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Bright sunshine met the Guardians on the first day of June on Wednesday afternoon at Progressive Field. After a stormy May, which included six postponements because of bad weather, it was a welcomed sight even if the grounds crew had the tarp unrolled awaiting a cloudburst that didn't come until the final out of the game. Konnor…

I think there was probably a split second (or more) of fear in Royals fans hearts on Monday when it was announced the owners and players couldn't come to a deal on an international draft. Why the fear? It meant that the qualifying offer was back on the table for pending free agents. With that, combined with the Royals playing better baseball, I…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals will play the second of their three-game series on Saturday. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our Dodgers-Royals prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Dodgers are easily the hottest team in baseball, winners of 11(!!!) straight games. LA has…

As the Kansas City Royals are slated to begin their Opening Day festivities later on Thursday, the team is poised for an exciting season. For better or worse, a youth movement is expected to sweep through the big-league club and shape how the year unfolds. Don't tell that to those projecting the team's record, though: Everyone is familiar with the…

The Chicago White Sox will finish their four-game series with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes our White Sox-Royals prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Chicago White Sox are squandering a great opportunity in this series. Losing two of the…

Flags fly forever. The Kansas City Royals haven't had a winning season since winning it all in 2015. In fact, their only three winning seasons since 2003 were grouped in a row: 86-76 in 2013, 89-73 in 2014 and lost in the World Series, 95-67 in 2015 and won the World Series. Kansas City hasn't finished higher than fourth in any of the last four…

The Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox will continue their weekend series at Fenway Park with a Saturday afternoon matchup. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Royals-Red Sox prediction and pick, laid out below. The Kansas City Royals have struggled to a 57-88 record, fourth place in the AL…

The Kansas City Royals host the Los Angeles Angels for Game 2 of a three-game series. It's time to continue our MLB odds series with an Angels-Royals prediction and pick. Game 1 was a pitching duel between the starters for the majority of the game. Fans got to see vintage performances from Noah Syndergaard and Zack Greinke. The score was 0-0 until…

Anne Rogers details some adjustments Kris Bubic has made throughout the season: Still, Bubic was pleased with his second consecutive quality start, despite both of them turning into losses for the 25-year-old. The small sample size of success has been a result of better command, and there's been at least one reason for that. After Bubic's start at…

J.D. Martinez has 99 hits, and will try to notch his 100th when the Boston Red Sox (53-53) play the Kansas City Royals (41-64) on Thursday at 8:10 PM ET. The Red Sox are a favorite (-134) against the Royals (+114). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Boston Red Sox looking to Nick Pivetta (8-8), and Kris Bubic (2-6) answering…

This is likely to be the last year where we have to see our divisional rivals 19 times a season, with the 2023 season promising to see more diversity in match-ups with every team facing each other at least once every year. Still 2022 is a classic year where we'll be seeing a lot of our four divisional rivals, so we figured for the first clash…

Legal online sports betting is launching in Kansas this Thursday, September 1, 2022, and BetMGM Sportsbook will be there for day one. This means that future Kansas bettors have just one day left to claim the BetMGM pre-launch offer of $200 in free bets, no deposit required. If you don't pre-register before Thursday, you won't get the free bets. New…

The Kansas City Royals (63-91) will look to Bobby Witt Jr., on a 10-game hitting streak, against the Detroit Tigers (61-92) at 1:10 PM ET on Thursday, at Comerica Park. The Royals are road underdogs (+113) against the Tigers (-134). The scheduled starters are Eduardo Rodriguez (4-5) for the Detroit Tigers, and Jonathan Heasley (4-8) for the Kansas…

The Kansas City Royals (63-89) visit the Detroit Tigers (59-92) in AL Central play, at 6:40 PM ET on Tuesday. The Royals are favored (-115) in a projected close game against the Tigers (-105). The Kansas City Royals will hand the ball to Zack Greinke (4-9, 4.21 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Tigers will turn to Joey Wentz…

Nicky Lopez is only one hit away from his 100th of the campaign as his Kansas City Royals (62-88) face the Seattle Mariners (82-68) on Saturday at 7:10 PM ET. As the favorite, the Mariners (-180 on the moneyline to win) take the field at the Royals (+151). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Seattle Mariners looking to Logan…

The Kansas City Royals (61-88) aim to prolong their three-game win streak when they play the Seattle Mariners (82-67) on Friday at 8:10 PM ET, at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals are favored at home (-136) against the Mariners (+116). The Royals will give the ball to Brady Singer (9-4) against the Mariners and Marco Gonzales (10-14). The contest has an…

The Minnesota Twins (73-76) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when visiting the Kansas City Royals (60-88) at 2:10 PM ET on Thursday. The Royals (+110 underdog on the moneyline to win) hit the field versus the Twins (-131). The scheduled starters are Josh Winder (4-4) for the Minnesota Twins, and Jonathan Heasley (3-8) for the Kansas City…

Slugger Aaron Judge can tie the American League record for home runs in a single season when he and the New York Yankees (89-58) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-93) on Wednesday. Judge hit home run No. 60 on Tuesday, pulling him within one of the AL record of 61 set by Roger Maris in 1961. Judge and the Yankees face Pirates starter Roansy…

It's do-or-die time for the Minnesota Twins. Falling behind in a contentious playoff race, they visit the American League Central-rival Kansas City Royals for the middle game of a three-contest set. This bill will likely be the last time that these two clubs cross paths this season. Let's break this one down with some Twins vs Royals betting…

I've been a capper since my love for sports met my proficiency with numbers and math. The NFL and NCAAF have always been my first loves, followed by the NHL. Although I prefer sports that involve hitting people, I still love capping MLB, soccer, tennis, and even some esports. Living in Florida has its perks like year-round sports of any…

On Friday, the Kansas City Royals open a three-game series on the road against the Boston Red Sox. Kansas City is 57-86 following its 4-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Kansas City has lost two straight and four of the last five. The Royals are fourth in the American League Central, 20 games behind first-place and out of postseason…

Looking to sidestep a sweep at the hands of their American League Central rivals, the Kansas City Royals will welcome the Cleveland Guardians into Kauffman Stadium Wednesday night. The guests came out on top of MLB Monday's matchup in extra innings, winning 6-5. They followed that up with a 4-1 triumph on Tuesday, claiming a lead in the top of the…

The Oakland A's finished under.500 every year from 1993 to 1998. Leading into the final year of that stretch, Billy Beane was promoted to become the team's general manager and they had a winning season in 1999. They didn't have another losing season until 2007 and from that year through 2011, their best season was an 81-81 finish. Then they had…