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After button adjustment, Royals aim to sew up series sweep of A's

Pay close attention to Vinnie Pasquantino's jersey on Sunday afternoon when he and the Kansas City Royals go for a three-game sweep over the visiting Oakland Athletics.

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Royals vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, May 19, 2024

The Oakland Athletics (19-29 look to avoid the sweep when they visit the Kansas City Royals (28-19) in the final game of a three-game set. Sportsbooks have listed the Royals as -169 favorites, while the Athletics are +143 underdogs to pick up a win.

MLB News / Royals Review / 13 hours ago

Another night, another win for the Royals; 5-3 over the Athletics

They are 2-0 while celebrating the 2014 team. The Royals are now nine games over .500 for the first time this year. I don’t have access to the databases that I would need if I wanted to tell you when the last time that happened was, but we know that before this year, they hadn’t been eight over since 2016, so it’s still been a hot minute.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Seth Lugo strong again as Royals clip Athletics, 5-3

Seth Lugo piled up 10 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings and Kyle Isbel hit a home run as the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Oakland Athletics 5-3 on Saturday.

Zack Greinke News / CBSSports.com / 16 hours ago

Zack Greinke, 2009 AL Cy Young Award winner, remains unsure if he'll continue playing career

Greinke has recently taken to throwing again, but that doesn't mean he's angling for a contract

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / 23 hours ago

The Royals are incredibly average

Nothing and no one on this team stands out in any way, neither good nor bad. The Royals are average. They are mediocre. They are the definition of the mean.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

20-year MLB veteran working out, unsure about playing future

After 20 Major League seasons, Zack Greinke might not be ready to hang up his cleats.

The most unexpected MLB pitchers who threw a no-hitter or perfect game

The '2023 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Salvador Perez News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Salvador Perez bids to power Royals past A's in rematch

This weekend, the Kansas City Royals are commemorating the 10th anniversary of the team that propelled the franchise to its first pennant in 29 years. Many former members of the 2014 Royals watched from a suite in Kauffman Stadium on Friday night as Kansas City posted a 6-2 win over the visiting Oakland Athletics to open a three-game series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 23 hours ago

Royals send Athletics to sixth straight loss

Cole Ragans pitched seven scoreless innings while Michael Massey and Maikel Garcia each homered during a five-run sixth as the Kansas City Royals powered past the visiting Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Friday to open a three-game series.

Seth Lugo News / Yardbarker / May 17

Royals' surprise ace may be able to weather likely regression

Royals' surprise ace may regress slightly, but don't look for his numbers to crash

Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo has been one of baseball's pleasant surprises in the early going this season.

West Point alum made history in his MLB debut with Reds

Padres release righty reliever

Dodgers pitcher undergoes season-ending elbow surgery

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

MJ Melendez News / Royals Review / May 17

How patient should the Royals be with MJ Melendez?

Now in his third season, the young slugger has yet to turn the corner. The Royals have an outfield problem. Collectively, their outfielders are hitting .199/.257/.316 with just 11 home runs in 501 plate appearances.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 17

Royals set to celebrate glory years with A's in town

Time will tell if the Kansas City Royals are headed to the postseason this year, but they plan to party like it's 2014 this weekend. The current Royals will honor their 2014 American League championship team all weekend during a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 16

Royals Rundown: Winning roadtrip leads to some tough calls for Kansas City Royals?

How do you feel after a winning roadtrip? Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco have all the news and insight on the Kansas City Royals! Which Royals should be shuffled with the road trip closing?

Salvador Perez News / Royals Review / May 16

Salvador Perez is having a unicorn season

It’s only May, but Salvy is having a late career renaissance The Royals offense is weird. Since May 1, the Royals are sixth the American League in runs scored.

Salvador Perez News / FanNation Inside The Royals / May 7

Salvador Perez: Still Catching, Still Excelling in 13th MLB Season

At age 33, Salvador Perez is redefining the role of a veteran in Major League Baseball. Now in his 13th season with the Kansas City Royals, Perez is showing signs that his best days may yet be to come, continuing to build a Hall of Fame-worthy resume in 2024.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7

The three most surprising MLB teams so far

The three most surprising teams in Major League Baseball so far

There are a handful of teams that are doing a lot better than expected so far this season.

...and the most disappointing teams

Three players who MLB contenders should target on trade market

Watch: Phillies' Bryce Harper stays hot with another grand slam

Athletics shortstop suffers leg injury running to first base

Cardinals three-time All-Star suffers fractured arm on freak play

Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Fastball / May 7

Kansas City Royals Fan Goes Viral For Insane Beard on Monday Night

The Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night, 3-2, to continue their impressive start to the season. However, perhaps the most impressive part of the game was not actually what happened on the field - and perhaps the scene in the crowd.

Luis Arraez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Royals showed interest in All-Star infielder before trade to Padres

The Marlins got a surprisingly early jump on the trade market this offseason, hammering out a rare May trade of significance when they shipped infielder Luis Arraez to San Diego. Apparently the Padres weren't the only team interested.

Luis Arraez makes history in Padres debut

Marlins' salary decision makes Luis Arraez trade even more puzzling

How two-time batting title winner fits in Padres lineup

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'NL batting champions' quiz

Alec Marsh News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5