Royals vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 6
Preview the Sept. 6 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
Dan Altavilla - Activated and DFA'd by Kansas City The Royals activated Altavilla (oblique) from the 60-day injured list Thursday and designated him for assignment.
Impact Altavilla is recovered from his right oblique strain, but the Royals have decided there isn't a place for him on the active roster. The veteran reliever has coughed up six runs over 3.2 frames covering five appearances for Kansas City this season.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Cruz - Sent back to Omaha The Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
Impact Cruz had three scoreless appearances during his brief stint in the majors but nonetheless will head back to Omaha. He could get another opportunity later this month.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Renfroe - Returns from IL The Royals activated Renfroe (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Thursday.
Impact Renfroe has been shelved since late August with a right hamstring strain but got through a rehab game this week with no issues. The Royals are off Thursday, but the 32-year-old should be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Twins.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Lugo stops the skid for the Royals | 09/05/2024 MLB Central breaks down Seth Lugo's dominance for the Royals and how he was able to stop the team's seven-game skid
SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM
Tommy Pham - Powers offense to victory Pham went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 4-1 win against Cleveland.
Impact Pham accounted for the bulk of the scoring in the contest with a 423-foot, three-run blast in the fourth inning. It was his first long ball as a Royal and his first overall homer since he went deep against the Rays as a member of the Cardinals on Aug. 6. Pham has batted out of the leadoff spot in each of his four games with Kansas City and has gone 5-for-17 in that role thus far.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Erceg - Bounces back to notch save Erceg picked up a save against the Guardians on Wednesday, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Erceg had a rough outing Tuesday, giving up three runs over two-thirds of an inning. Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro went right back to the right-hander in a save situation one day later, and Erceg responded by retiring the side in order on 15 pitches. That bodes well for his chance of continuing as Kansas City's closer despite entering Wednesday amidst a rough stretch during which he went 0-2 with two blown saves while giving up seven runs across two innings over three appearances.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Lugo - Notches 15th victory Lugo (15-8) earned the win over Cleveland on Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out four batters over seven innings.
Impact Lugo recorded a modest four punchouts, but he had excellent in control in tossing 70 of 103 pitches for strikes. The right-hander finished with his third quality start over his past four outings, and he's up to 20 quality starts on the campaign, tied for third-most in the majors. Lugo's 15 victories are third-highest in the league, while his 3.05 ERA ranks eighth.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Pham helps Royals top Guardians, end 7-game skid Tommy Pham’s tiebreaking homer and Seth Lugo’s solid start lifted the Kansas City Royals over the visiting Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Wednes...
SEPTEMBER 5 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Tommy Pham helps Royals top Guardians, end 7-game skid Tommy Pham’s tiebreaking homer and Seth Lugo’s solid start lifted the Kansas City Royals over the visiting Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Wednes...
SEPTEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lively has 2nd straight tough start as Guards can't sweep Royals KANSAS CITY -- Ben Lively has been one of Cleveland’s most reliable starters this season, but he’s also blown past his career high in inning...
SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM
Pham's first homer for Royals keys 4-1 win over Guardians, stops 7-game losing streak
Tommy Pham hit his first home run for Kansas City, a tiebreaking, three-run drive in a four-run fourth inning, and the Royals stopped a season-high, seven-game losing streak with a...SEPTEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pham's 1st Royals homer helps Kansas City end skid KANSAS CITY -- The Royals have been searching for something -- anything \-\- good the last few days, a big hit or a break to go their way. T...
SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM
Quatraro back with team after mom's memorial service KANSAS CITY -- Royals manager Matt Quatraro is back with the team after a two-game absence to attend the memorial service of his mother, Dor...
SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM
Austin Nola - Outrighted to Triple-A The Royals outrighted Nola to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Impact Nola cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization as catching depth. The 34-year-old has spent all of 2024 at Omaha, slashing just .158/.247/.301 line in 46 games.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Renfroe - Starting rehab assignment Renfroe (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Wednesday.
Impact Renfroe went through a full workout Tuesday and will now test things out in a game setting. The 32-year-old could require just the one rehab contest, as he is poised to rejoin the Royals' active roster this weekend if all goes well. Renfroe has been shelved since late August with a right hamstring strain.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Guardians/Royals NRFI Pick, Brewers/Cardinals ML Prediction) Guardians vs Royals and Brewers vs Cardinals betting predictions and picks for today’s MLB Best Bets column.
SEPTEMBER 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kyle Manzardo, Guardians chase sweep of reeling Royals The Cleveland Guardians are seeing their patience with rookie Kyle Manzardo pay off.Manzardo will look to continue a strong start to his wee...
SEPTEMBER 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Guardians vs. Royals Highlights | 09/03/2024 Brayan Rocchio and the Guardians take on Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals on September 3, 2024
SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM
Lucas Erceg - Struggles in return to mound Erceg (hand) allowed three runs on two hits and struck out two over two-thirds of an inning during Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Guardians.
Impact Erceg loaded the bases with two singles and a hit batsman in the top of the eighth inning. James McArthur then walked in one run and gave up a two-run single to Steven Kwan, with all three runs on Erceg's line. Erceg has been charged with seven runs across two innings over his last three appearances, a disappointing turn of events after his 15.1-inning scoreless streak from July 22 to Aug. 26. Overall, he has a 3.88 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 59:15 K:BB over 51 innings while logging eight saves and 18 holds between the Royals and the Athletics this year. Prior to his hand issue, Erceg had been operating as the Royals' closer, but if his performance continues to be poor, the job could be once again up for grabs.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Royals' 6th-inning trouble results in 7th straight loss KANSAS CITY -- Momentum teetered toward the Royals’ side as Michael Massey jogged to first base in the sixth inning Tuesday night, having ju...
SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM
Rocchio's four RBIs power Guardians past skidding Royals Brayan Rocchio homered and drove in four runs and Tanner Bibee tossed six strong innings leading the visiting Cleveland Guardians past Kansa...
SEPTEMBER 4 • KANSASCITY.COM
Brayan Rocchio's 4 RBIs lead Guardians to 7-1 win, extending Royals losing streak to season-high 7
No. 9 hitter Brayan Rocchio drove in four runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 7-1, extending the Royals’ losing streak to a season-high sevenSEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brady Singer - Saddled with 10th loss Singer (9-10) took the loss Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against Cleveland. He struck out three.
Impact The Kansas City right-hander fell one out short of his 13th quality start in this 99-pitch outing. Singer held the Guardians lineup in check, allowing just one extra-base hit -- a Kyle Manzardo double in fourth -- as he lowered his post-All-Star break ERA to 3.64 across 54.1 innings with a 1.25 WHIP and 51:11 K:BB. Overall, the 28-year-old now sports a 3.35 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 150:43 K:BB in 158.1 total innings this season. He is scheduled to make his next start against the Yankees on the road next week.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Royals vs. Guardians: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 4
Preview the Sept. 4 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and mo...SEPTEMBER 4 • DATA SKRIVE
