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Braves acquire Richard Rodriguez, Jorge Soler at trade deadline

The Braves boosted their bullpen and added another outfield piece.

The Royals select Frank Mozzicato seventh overall in the 2021 MLB Draft

Mozzicato is a tall and lanky southpaw whose repertoire is headlined by an impressive curveball.

Royals’ Alex Gordon announces retirement

Gordon is calling it a career after 14 seasons in Kansas City.

Padres acquire Trevor Rosenthal from Royals for Edward Olivares and PTBNL

The Padres get arguably the best reliever available on the trade market.

Royals sign Alex Gordon to one-year, $4 million deal

Gordon is back for a 14th season in Kansas City.

Royals sign Maikel Franco to one-year deal, per report

As their rebuild continues, the Royals will attempt to resurrect the former Phillies third baseman’s career.

Mike Matheny announced as Royals’ new manager

Is Halloween Fools a thing? Nope? Oh no.

Cubs acquire Martín Maldonado from Royals for Mike Montgomery

The Cubs add a former Gold Glove catcher to fill in for the injured Willson Contreras.

Hunter Dozier is quietly turning into a star

Who’s the AL leader in slugging percentage and OPS? None other than Hunter Dozier.

MLB trade rumors and news: Tim Anderson’s bat flip leads to brawl between White Sox, Royals

The flashy gesture resulted in Anderson, Royals pitcher Brad Keller getting ejected.

Royals’ Salvador Perez to have Tommy John surgery

Kansas City loses its star catcher for season after suffering elbow injury during workout last week.

Royals, Whit Merrifield close to 4-year extension

Kansas City looking to lock up young 2B through arbitration years.

Royals to sign Billy Hamilton to one-year, $5.25 million deal, per report

One of baseball’s most exciting players is headed to Kansas City.

MLB trade rumors and news: Cardinals get Paul Goldschmidt in big deal with Diamondbacks

St. Louis acquires one of game’s best first basemen to boost lineup, infield

Royals sign Chris Owings to one-year, $3 million deal

Kansas City’s roster is already quite versatile, and the addition of Owings further contributes to the flexibility.

Making the cases for 2018 AL Gold Glove awards

Who has done the best job defensively at their respective positions this season?

Making the cases for 2018 AL Silver Slugger awards

Who has done the best job offensively at their respective positions this season?

Royals sign Ned Yost to one-year contract extension

The winningest manager in Royals history will stick around for at least one more season.

Losing Eric Hosmer may have been a blessing in disguise for the Royals

Hosmer has been mediocre through his first season in San Diego, while his replacement in Kansas City has been spectacular since getting called up.

MLB trade rumors and news: Angels’ Shohei Ohtani may need Tommy John surgery

A new UCL tear has put the two-way player’s season in jeopardy, but his 2 HRs vs. the Rangers say otherwise.

Rockies acquire Drew Butera from Royals for Jerry Vasto

The Royals add an intriguing lefty reliever while parting ways with their veteran backup catcher.

Braves acquire Lucas Duda from Royals

Kansas City gets cash considerations back for the veteran first baseman.

2018 MLB Trade Deadline Recap: AL Central Teams

A look back at what the White Sox, Indians, Tigers, Royals and Twins did during the non-waiver deadline.

Brewers acquire Mike Moustakas from Royals for Brett Phillips, Jorge Lopez

Moose will leave the only team he’s ever known in hopes of boosting a Brewers team that has slumped in July.

MLB trade rumors and news: The Manny Machado saga is over after Dodgers acquire him from Orioles

Los Angeles makes huge move for four-time All-Star by sending five prospects to Baltimore.

MLB trade rumors: Red Sox, Braves interested in Mike Moustakas, per report

The team stores in Boston and Atlanta might want to stock up on antler hats, just in case.

MLB trade rumors and news: Angels now need 3B help with Zack Cozart set for shoulder surgery

Halos more than likely to search for an upgrade on trade market.

2018 MLB Trade Deadline: Are the Kansas City Royals going to be buyers or sellers?

The Royals revealed the answer to this question about a month ago and through a couple of trades this month.

MLB trade rumors and news: As draft season ends, Royals, Diamondbacks kick off trade season with Jon Jay deal

MLB trade rumors: Where will all the Royals’ chips go?

A look at Kansas City’s best players they could deal as it prepares for the July 31 deadline.

MLB trade rumors and news: White Sox suffer big blow with Welington Castillo suspension

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2018 MLB Draft: Who should the AL Central draft?

A look at what the Indians, White Sox, Tigers, Royals and Twins need to do to improve their rosters.