The idea that the Kansas City Royals could trade starting pitching for offense has lingered throughout trade deadline season. For the second year in a row, the

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Guardians update (51-51): They’ve won 11 of their last 14 games after going 3-1 against the Orioles. Steven Kwan (.346, four RBI) and Kyle Manzardo (.294, two homers, six RBI) have hit the Royals well this year. Bibee is 1-0 against KC this year, while Williams is 2-1 in his last five starts against them.

Friday night’s game at Kauffman will be broadcast on Apple TV+ and Saturday’s contest will air on Fox 4 as part of the network’s weekly national game. The other game Fox will show nationally on Saturday will be the Dodgers at Red Sox.

If the Chicago Cubs make the postseason, adding another quality starter who can slot into a playoff series would make them a serious World Series threat.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four two-run homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading the Royals past the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday. Salvador Perez and rookie Tyler Tolbert also went deep as the Royals took two of three games from the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Vanderbilt baseball recruit Sean Gamble signed with the Kansas City Royals. Gamble was taken 23rd overall in this year's MLB draft.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) turns a double play against San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) during the seventh inning at Oracle Park on May 20, 2025.

The Kansas City Royals have officially signed their 2025 MLB Draft class. On Monday, the Royals announced that 20 of the 22 selections have joined the organization. Last week, KC selected outfielder Sean Gamble with the 23rd overall pick. He signed for $4 million, a source confirmed to The Star.