KANSAS CITY ROYALS NEWS

Lucas Erceg - Secures save in extras Erceg picked up the save Tuesday against the Nationals, pitching a clean inning with two strikeouts.

Impact The Kansas City right-hander made quick work of Washington in the bottom of the tenth inning, firing nine strikes out of his 12 total pitches. Since joining the Royals on July 31, Erceg has been a stalwart, collecting nine saves while pitching to a 3.13 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 29:3 K:BB across 23 innings. Overall, he now sports a 3.47 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 70:16 K:BB with 12 saves over 59.2 total innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Ragans - Punches out six in no-decision Ragans did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 1-0 win at Washington, pitching six scoreless innings while yielding three hits and three walks. He struck out six.

Impact The Kansas City southpaw picked up his fourth consecutive quality start and 21st overall with this 89-pitch performance. Over that span, Ragans has pitched to a stellar 1.08 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 26:11 K:BB across 25 innings. In total, the 26-year-old has fired 186.1 frames with a 3.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 223:67 K:BB this season. He currently lines up to make his last regular season start at Atlanta this weekend with significant playoff implications on the line.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Royals vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 25

Preview the Sept. 25 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and...

SEPTEMBER 25 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Royals vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 25

Preview the Sept. 25 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and mo...

SEPTEMBER 25 • DATA SKRIVE

Alec Marsh - Shifting to bullpen Marsh is moving to the bullpen since Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) is returning to Kansas City's rotation Wednesday against Washington, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old Marsh spent the past month in the Royals' rotation but will shift to a relief role after posting a 4.37 ERA 1.32 WHIP in 22.2 innings over five starts during that span. The right-hander has started in 24 of his 25 big-league appearances this season and has a 4.65 ERA and 121:39 K:BB over 124 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Lorenzen - Making return Wednesday Lorenzen (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Nationals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander has been out since late August due to a hamstring strain but will rejoin Kansas City's rotation after a pair of rehab outings. Lorenzen had a limit workload in both rehab appearances and will likely have some limitations Wednesday, which will be his final start of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

MJ Melendez - Not in lineup against lefty Melendez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Nationals.

Impact The left-handed hitting Melendez will yield to Tommy Pham in left field as southpaw Mitchell Parker toes the rubber for the Nationals. Melendez has been out of the lineup all four times the Royals have faced a lefty this month.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Massey - Out versus southpaw Massey is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact It's southpaw Mitchell Parker on the bump for the Nationals, so the left-handed hitting Massey will grab a seat. Garrett Hampson is handling second base for the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals odds, picks and predictions The Kansas City Royals (82-74) and the Washington Nationals (69-87) open a 3-game interleague series Tuesday. First pitch from Nationals Par...

SEPTEMBER 24 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Royals take 7-game losing streak into matchup with the Nationals

The Kansas City Royals aim to stop their seven-game skid with a victory against the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets Free Agent Who Could Be Fit For Royals Will Get 'Nice Payday,' Says Insider One of the surprises of the Major League Baseball season has been the excellent starting pitching of the Kansas City Royals. Though their pl...

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Who will claim final wild-card spots?

We're just one week away from the MLB playoffs, and the wild-card slots might not be decided until game 162. Check out who made the cut in B...

SEPTEMBER 23

How to Watch Royals vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 24

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SEPTEMBER 23 • DATA SKRIVE

Royals vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 24

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SEPTEMBER 23 • DATA SKRIVE

Seth Lugo - Delivers quality start Lugo (16-9) yielded two runs on three hits over seven innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Giants.

Impact Both runs and all three hits against Lugo came during the second inning and he retired the final 16 batters he faced. Despite the strong outing, he was given the loss as the Royals were shut out by Blake Snell and the Giants' bullpen. Lugo has posted four quality starts over his last five appearances, producing a 2.02 ERA during that span. The veteran righty owns an impressive 3.03 ERA and 178:47 K:BB through 204.2 innings this season. Lugo is projected to finish his 2024 regular season with a start in Atlanta next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Giants play spoiler with dominant three-game sweep vs. Royals KANSAS CITY -- For the first time in nearly two months, the Giants managed to break out the brooms. With a 2-0 win over the Royals in Sunday...

SEPTEMBER 22 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 22 • MLB.COM

Blake Snell, Giants hand Royals seventh straight loss Grant McCray tripled in a run and scored another in a two-run second inning, Blake Snell combined with three relievers on a shutout and the...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Snell strikes out 9 as the Giants beat the Royals 2-0 to complete a 3-game series sweep

Blake Snell struck out nine in six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants completed a three-game series sweep with a 2-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Frazier - Sitting against southpaw Frazier is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact With a lefty (Blake Snell) on the bump for the Giants, the lefty-hitting Frazier will take a seat. Frazier will give way in right field to Hunter Renfroe, with the two having seemingly settled into a platoon at the position of late.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Maikel Garcia - Regaining playing time Garcia will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Garcia will pick up his fourth consecutive start and may have re-emerged as the Royals' preferred option at third base ahead of Adam Frazier and Paul DeJong. Since the beginning of September, Garcia has gotten on base at a poor .245 clip, but he's offered a bit of fantasy value with his speed (four steals).

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Royals Could Sign All-Star Closer To Bolster Bullpen For 2025 The Kansas City Royals have lost six consecutive games but still have control of the second American League Wild Card spot. They have been l...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

MJ Melendez - Sitting versus southpaw Melendez is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Giants.

Impact With left-hander Blake Snell toeing the rubber for the Giants, the lefty-swinging Melendez will begin the festivities on the bench. Tommy Pham will occupy left field for the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE