KANSAS CITY ROYALS NEWS

Adam Frazier - Moves into everyday role Frazier will start at second base and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Though the versatile Frazier doesn't appear to have a permanent home at any one position, he's settled into an everyday role atop the batting order for Kansas City with MJ Melendez (ankle) landing on the injured list over the All-Star break. Frazier will serve as the Royals' table setter for the eighth straight contest, despite slashing an underwhelming .167/.259/.292 over the prior seven games.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Live Updates: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians (Game One) Kansas City, MO. - Kansas City picked up a much needed win in the rubber match against the Marlins. It was a much needed win for team morale...

JULY 22 • SI.COM

KC Royals taco has cheeseburger quesadilla, brisket & Cracker Jacks. Our reporter tried it The Star’s Jaylon Thompson sampled the new ‘Taste of The K’ taco: a hot dog wrapped in a cheeseburger quesadilla with brisket, Cracker Jacks...

JULY 22 • KANSASCITY.COM

Diamondbacks visit the Royals to begin 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Arizona Diamondbacks to open a three-game series

JULY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-backs, Royals look to prolong stout starting pitching Both the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Kansas City Royals enjoyed stout starting pitching upon returning from the All-Star break.They will lo...

JULY 22 • THESTATE.COM

The Royals Express, Sunday, May 5: The Royals Look To Bounce Back Today's Game: The Royals will take the field for the final game in their series against the Rangers, looking to bounce back from yesterdays...

JULY 22 • SI.COM

How to Watch Royals vs. Diamondbacks: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 22

Preview the July 22 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and m...

JULY 22 • DATA SKRIVE

Royals vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 22

Preview the July 22 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and mor...

JULY 22 • DATA SKRIVE

Dairon Blanco - Picks up 18th steal Blanco went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Blanco connected an RBI single as part of a three-run eighth inning and later stole a base in Sunday's win over the White Sox. Blanco is a bit of a one-trick pony, but it's a trick he does very well, as his 18 stolen bases are now tied with Jose Ramirez and Julio Rodriguez for the seventh most in the American League this season. Blanco has just one home run and five RBI in 84 at-bats this season and could see improvements in his slash line of .28/.286/.310.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt - Collects three more hits in win Witt went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Witt has come out of the All-Star break on a tear with nine hits in 11 at-bats. His streak of three games with three hits is tied for the longest of his career. It's also tied for the third-longest streak in Royals history, behind Johnny Damon (4) and George Brett (6). Witt's hot run extends beyond the All-Star break, as he's been out of his mind over his last 15 games, slashing .508/.516/.864 with five homers and 13 RBI over that span. Since June 30, the 24-year-old has seen his batting average go from .307 to .337, second best in MLB behind Steven Kwan.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Lugo - Spins first career complete game Lugo (12-4) picked up the win Sunday against the White Sox, pitching a complete game and allowing one run on three hits while striking out six.

Impact Lugo set another career mark in his breakout season of 2024. In his 85th career start, Lugo registered his first career complete game in Sunday's win over the White Sox. The 2024 All-Star lowered his ERA to 2.38 in the win, which ties him with Corbin Burnes for the lowest in the MLB. Lugo's 12 wins are also one behind Chris Sale for the most in MLB this season.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 21 • MLB.COM

Seth Lugo retires 14 straight in 1st career complete game, Royals beat White Sox 4-1

Seth Lugo retired 14 straight batters in his first career complete game as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Chicago White Sox for a 4-1 win and series sweep

JULY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seth Lugo goes the distance as Royals top White Sox Seth Lugo threw a complete game, Bobby Witt Jr.tallied three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Sund...

JULY 21 • SACBEE.COM

Lyles released by Royals after time on restricted list KANSAS CITY -- The Royals officially released veteran pitcher Jordan Lyles on Sunday after he went unclaimed on unconditional release waiver...

JULY 21 • MLB.COM

Freddy Fermin - Sitting again Sunday Fermin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Fermin will sit for the second straight game while Salvador Perez starts behind the plate and Adam Frazier serves as the Royals' designated hitter. The Royals' willingness to deploy Perez at first base or DH on his non-catching days should continue to open up more playing time for Fermin compared to most No. 2 backstops, though Fermin's opportunities have taken a hit while his bat has cooled down of late. Fermin has gone 2-for-14 with a walk and four strikeouts over his last four starts.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Massey - Out of Sunday's lineup Massey is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Massey went 3-for-8 with a triple, three RBI and a run in the first two games out of the second half but will head to the bench for Sunday's contest. Garrett Hampson will receive a start at second base and bat sixth in the series finale.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Royals ride strong pitching into finale vs. White Sox The Kansas City Royals’ starting rotation has been as strong as it has all season in the two games since the All-Star break.Looking to conti...

JULY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

White Sox look to stop 4-game road skid, play the Royals

The Chicago White Sox visit the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a four-game road slide

JULY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bobby Witt - Racks up three more hits Saturday Witt went 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI in Saturday's 6-1 win against the White Sox.

Impact Witt has come out of the All-Star break firing on all cylinders, going 6-for-7 with two extra-base hits (a homer and a double), three RBI and three runs through two contests. His span of excellence extends well before the break, though, as he's batting a magnificent .491 (27-for-55) with five homers, 13 RBI and 15 runs over his past 14 games. Witt's hot streak has pushed his season batting average up to .332, second only to Steven Kwan (.351) among qualified major-league hitters.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Singer - Tosses seven scoreless frames Singer (6-6) earned the win over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing five hits and issuing two walks while striking out seven batters over seven scoreless innings.

Impact All five of Chicago's hits against Singer were singles, and he needed an efficient 93 pitches to get through seven frames. The right-hander has completed at least seven innings in three of his past five outings, and he has given up more than one run just once over his past six starts. Over that span, Singer has recorded a 2.12 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 30:11 K:BB across 34.0 innings.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Can White Sox replicate Royals' turnaround in '25? KANSAS CITY -- The 2024 Kansas City Royals need two more victories to match their entire win total from 2023 -- when they lost 106 games --...

JULY 21 • MLB.COM

After Kiké's pair of game-tying knocks, Smith walks it off in the 11th LOS ANGELES -- Before the game, Kiké Hernández celebrated a significant moment in his career. He reached the 10-year mark in service time, a...

JULY 21 • MLB.COM

Brady Singer befuddles White Sox hitters as Royals win Brady Singer threw seven scoreless innings to help lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday....

JULY 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Brady Singer befuddles White Sox hitters as Royals win Brady Singer threw seven scoreless innings to help lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday....

JULY 21 • KANSASCITY.COM