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So much for the winning streak, it’s been halted at one. Kansas City 5 Houston 2. It was another three hit night for Jeremy Pena. Unfortunately, there was little else. Over the course of two nights against the Royals, Pena has six of the Astros 12 total hits. Yikes. Aside from the […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (76-75) will continue their final homestand of the season tonight as they host the Kansas City Royals (66-85) for the middle game of their three-game series at Daikin Park. The resurgent RHP Cristian Javier (2-5, 5.50 ERA) will try to pitch the Astros to back-to-back wins tonight as he […]
With just 11 games to go in 2026, the Royals will face off against Houston in the second game of their road series tonight. Daniel Lynch is running out of opportunities to prove he deserves to stay in the rotation next season, so he needs to be careful to avoid the Crawford Boxes tonight. Christian […]
Before yesterday’s game with the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada told the media that 3B Carlos Correa would not be returning to the team this season. This came as a bit of a surprise, considering the amount of information and conversation coming from the Astros and from Correa directly as he ramped […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially activated left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic from the 60-day injured list ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, completing the roster move for the pitcher acquired from the Kansas City Royals at the August 3 trade deadline. Bubic was added to both the Dodgers’ 28-man and 40-man rosters. To create […] The post Dodgers make official Kris Bubic roster move before Reds game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dodgers announced that left-hander Kris Bubic has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Right-hander Paul Gervase has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City to open an active roster spot. In a corresponding 40-man move, outfielder Ryan Ward has been designated for assignment. Bubic, 29, was acquired from the Royals at the trade deadline. […]
The Dodgers on Wednesday activated Kris Bubic off the 60-day injured list, adding the left-hander they acquired from the Kansas City Royals on the August 3 trade deadline. Bubic is a starting pitcher by trade and made the All-Star team in 2025, but has been sidelined since mid-May with elbow soreness, and during his rehab […]
In last night’s 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals, Hunter Brown went the first 5 innings for the win, allowing 1 run on 2 hits, walking 3 and striking out 10. After the game, Brown spoke to reporters and acknowledged that Astros pitching guru Brent Strom taught him a new pitch: Brown threw 51 […]
The Royals had high hopes for Carter Jensen after he raked in a September callup late in 2025. He has not disappointed, tying Bob Hamelin for the club record for most home runs by a Royals rookie with 24. While he still has two weeks to surpass “The Hammer,” he has already cemented his status […]
Congratulations to the Quad Cities River Bandits on an undefeated postseason run, ending woth a 2026 Midwest League Championship! Blake Mitchell had the go-ahead blast for Quad Cities, giving them the lead late against the Dayton Dragons. Royals President of Business Operations Brooks Sherman talked about some of the public’s concerns regarding funding for a […]
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Jeremy Peña homered twice, part of a three-hit night as the Royals fell to the Astros 4-2 in the series opener Tuesday night. Michael Wacha gave up four runs in six innings, ending a streak of four consecutive Quality Starts. Peña got the Astros on the board quickly, leading off the bottom of the first […]
It was a Pena-Palooza. Astros 4 Royals 2. Fans were barely in their seats when Jeremy Pena started the night with a lead off smash, clearing the train tracks and putting the Astros on the board 1-0. For Pena, it was his 5th leadoff home run of the season. Pena would double down and […]
HOUSTON – Down to the last two weeks of their season, the Royals welcomed back a pair of familiar faces on Tuesday, hoping to end 2026 on a high note. Third baseman Maikel Garcia, fresh off a three-game reassignment that followed his second IL stint of the year, was in the cleanup spot for the opener of a three-game series against the Houston Astros. “It’s been a hard year for me. I like to play baseball every single day,” said Garcia, who has been limited to 73 games in 2026 and seen his slas...
This late in the season, with the Royals out of the playoffs, we have to look elsewhere than the standings to find the storylines. Fortunately, we have some. Storyline 1: Maikel Garcia is back! Can he finish the year strong with some hope that 2027 might be a fresh and healthy season? Storyline 2: Yordan […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros will open their final homestand of the regular season tonight as they welcome in the Royals for an important three-game series in Houston, TX. Astros ace RHP Hunter Brown (5-3) will try to pitch the Astros back into the win column tonight as he starts opposite RHP Michael Wacha (9-8) […]
The Royals’ lineup received a boost today with the reinstatement of infielder Maikel Garcia from the Injured List. Garcia had been out since August 20 with a hamstring injury. It has been a frustrating year for the 26-year-old, coming of an All-Star season in 2025 and a five-year, $57 million contract extension last winter. After […]
The Royals will get a good look at how 2026 first-round pick Zion Rose fares against top competition this fall when he participates in the Arizona Fall League. Rose is one of nine Royals players who will suit up for the Surprise Saguaros this fall. Rose was selected sixth overall out of Louisville last July. […]
Another off day yesterday as we march toward the end of the season. Another light news day. Bobby Witt Jr was nominated for the Roberto Clemente award. Witt makes ongoing philanthropic contributions around the Kansas City community. He supports organizations in their fight against ALS and is an active voice in helping the Royals encourage […]
It has been a long fall for Lucas Erceg, who went from being the most trusted Royals reliever a year ago, to being demoted to the minors. But the 31-year-old right-hander will get his shot at redemption. The Royals recalled Erceg from Omaha today and optioned right-hander Easton McGee to the minors. Erceg gave up […]
The Royals announced today they have selected a construction team with Mortenson and McCownGordon heading the project, along with local builder JE Dunn for the proposed downtown ballpark. While the project could still be subject to a public vote, the plans call for a 34,000-seat ballpark located by Crown Center, with room for around an […]
This season has not gone as the Royals had hoped. After back-to-back winning seasons, the front office was hoping to return to the formula that led them to a postseason appearances in 2024. But the offense started off cold, the bullpen blew many early leads, and injuries buried any hope the team could climb out […]
With 12 games left in the season, Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are counting down the games until the Kansas City Royals’ season ends amid a much-needed offseason overhaul. Carter Jensen is the centerpiece of the on-field conversation after tying the Royals rookie home run record and climbing historic rookie leaderboards in extra-base hits, doubles, […]
The Braves announced this morning that left-hander Bailey Falter has been designated for assignment. Right-hander Owen Murphy has been recalled from Triple-A to take his spot on the active roster. The 29-year-old Falter was acquired from the Royals alongside outfielder Lane Thomas prior to the 2026 trade deadline. By agreeing to acquire Falter and some […]
Good morning! As I wrote last night, yesterday’s win against the Royals was subtly important for the Sox. I was looking at things in the context of the team’s recent sluggish play heading into a tough roadtrip. But it was important in another sense: it was their 82nd win, meaning the Red Sox will finish […]