Don’t let this be the last time Michael Wacha walks off the mound at Kauffman in Royal blue | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images For once, the Royals have most of the leverage One of the first situations the Royals will have to deal with as they begin their offseason is Michael Wacha’s contract. During the last off-season, Wacha signed a two-year deal worth $16 million … [Read more...] about Michael Wacha should be a Royal in 2025
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Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals
The 2024 Royals added 30 wins relative to the prior season, going from 56 to 86 and sneaking into the playoffs for the first time since their World Series win in 2015. Now they'll go into the winter as clear contenders for the first time in a while, but still with lots of uncertainty ahead. Guaranteed Contracts Bobby Witt Jr., SS: $279MM through 2034 (Final four years are … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals
Royals’ 2024 a confirmation of internal expectations, growth
Royals Targeting Athletics Trade Chip
The Kansas City Royals are targeting Oakland Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar to boost their offense for next season. While the Royals have some offensive hot bats, they need more players to back them up. Similar to the Toronto Blue Jays with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. While the Royals did make the postseason and improve their 2024 season compared to their 2023 season, they did … [Read more...] about Royals Targeting Athletics Trade Chip
LCS Thursday open thread
Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/MLB Photos via Getty Images Guardians/Yankees and Mets/Dodgers! The League Championship Series continue today in both leagues. The American League goes first, with the Yankees traveling to Cleveland this afternoon already up 2-0. Clarke Schmidt (5-5, 2.85 ERA) goes for the Yankees for the first time since he allowed two runs in 4 2⁄3 innings … [Read more...] about LCS Thursday open thread