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The Kansas City Royals were 45-62, 5th in the AL Central. The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
58°
▼2
Lukewarm
a hot week

The numbers are pulling in both directions. 5 of the last 7 in the win column. And 3.0 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.

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Royals Game on July 28

Opponent:Minnesota Twins (53-54)
Location:Target Field
First Pitch:07:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Seth Lugo (4-6, 4.36 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (9-4, 3.69 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 5 mph

Royals Score & Recap

The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
5550.524 L1
Guardians
5453.5052.0 L5
Twins
5354.4953.0 W2
Tigers
5057.4676.0 L3
Royals
4562.42111.0 W2

Kansas City Royals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Carter Jensen
 14.240.73752
14
Jac Caglianone
 16.251.75837
13
Salvador Perez
 15.208.62444

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 4-22.080.9243.1
52
Michael Wacha
 5-73.601.17132.1
64
Steven Cruz
 2-34.621.3037.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
40
Josh Rojas
 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
9
Vinnie Pasquantino
 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Royals News

Salvador Perez continues to cement his legacy as he ascended to the top of the Royals’ all-time home run list, a feat celebrated with a heartfelt moment shared with longtime coach Miguel Garcia. Meanwhile, the team is buzzing with trade talks as the August 3 deadline approaches, raising questions about players like Michael Massey, who recently delivered a clutch go-ahead homer against the Tigers. With a recent 5-2 record bolstering their spirits, it’s clear that the Royals are not just playing for pride but are also eyeing future roster adjustments. As fans speculate about potential replacements like Gavin Cross in Triple-A, the organization’s strategies are under the microscope. Amidst all this, the Royals’ ongoing discussions about a new stadium remind us that the future of baseball in Kansas City is as dynamic as ever.

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'Like a son': Longtime Royals coach's bond with Salvy extends beyond baseball
MLB.com
'Like a son': Longtime Royals coach's bond with Salvy extends beyond baseball
MINNEAPOLIS -- As Salvador Perez rounded the bases Saturday afternoon in Detroit, following his record-breaking swing that put him atop the Royals’ all-time home run list, one coach jumped out of the dugout to greet Perez after he crossed home plate. When Perez saw Miguel Garcia there, a huge smile
 Where does Witt land in latest MVP poll?
MLB.com
Where does Witt land in latest MVP poll?
The MVP races in both leagues have seemingly been decided for a couple of months, with Yordan Alvarez in the AL and Shohei Ohtani in the NL pulling away from their respective fields and appearing to have the awards on lock. But things aren't as certain as they used to
 Royals' failure to sign Hudson DeVaughn pales in comparison to Guardians' major draft misfortune
Kingsofkauffman
Royals' failure to sign Hudson DeVaughn pales in comparison to Guardians' major draft misfortune
The Royals might've missed out on a promising prep arm in Hudson DeVaughn, but it certainly wasn't as bad as Cleveland missing out on their second round pick.
 Potential Lane Thomas replacement surfacing for Royals in Triple-A as trade rumors swirl
Kingsofkauffman
Potential Lane Thomas replacement surfacing for Royals in Triple-A as trade rumors swirl
The Royals will likely have plenty of roster holes to fill after the Aug. 3 trade deadline passes and perhaps Gavin Cross is making a bid to fill one of them.
 The Royals should be willing to trade Michael Massey
Royals Review
The Royals should be willing to trade Michael Massey
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey just had one of the better moments of a disappointing season on Sunday, hitting a go-ahead home run in the top of the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers. Here’s a clip in case you missed it: The 28-year-old has put together a really nice bounce-back season, hitting […]
 The public should get a say in the new Royals stadium
Royals Review
The public should get a say in the new Royals stadium
If you’re anything like me, you have seen headlines like this one: Royals stadium vote effort moves forward after signatures verified, and wondered what the heck is going on there. After all, didn’t the Kansas City City Council already approve a new deal for a development at Crown Center? Certainly Mayor Quinton Lucas, members of […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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