2024 MLB All-Star picks: The 64 players who should be selected
As MLB gets set to name the 2024 All-Star Game starters Wednesday, Rowan Kavner provides his own picks for the Midsummer Classic.JULY 3
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals meet in game 2 of series
The Tampa Bay Rays play the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series leadJULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bobby Witt - Homers in loss Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo homer during Tuesday's loss to the Rays.
Impact Witt's home run in the sixth inning cut Tampa Bay's lead to 2-1, but it would also end up being the only way the Royals got on the board in a 5-1 defeat. The 24-year-old shortstop remains one of the most reliable bats in baseball, recording a hit in seven of his last eight games while posting a 1.015 OPS in that span.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Brady Singer - Handed tough-luck loss Singer (4-5) was saddled with the loss Tuesday versus Tampa Bay, allowing one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out four batters in five innings.
Impact Singer was able to keep the Rays' bats relatively quiet Tuesday, as the only run scored against him came as a result of a wild pitch in the second inning. However, a lack of run support from his offense combined with a collapse of Kansas City's bullpen following a lengthy rain delay will cause the 27-year-old righty to take his third loss in five starts. Singer remains without a win since May 19, but he'll have a good opportunity to get back in the win column over the weekend when he faces Colorado.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
How to Watch Royals vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 3
Preview the July 3 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.JULY 3 • DATA SKRIVE
Singer still lacking run support as Royals fall to Rays, mother nature KANSAS CITY -- The Royals were rain-soaked, tired and ready to move on quickly from their 5-1 loss to the Rays on Tuesday night at Kauffman...
JULY 3 • MLB.COM
Rays overcome long rain delay to down Royals Zack Littell threw five shutout innings as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the rain for a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, ope...
JULY 3 • KANSASCITY.COM
Rays overcome rain delay to down Royals Zack Littell threw five shutout innings as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the rain for a 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals, ope...
JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Rays take early lead, wait out 2.5-hour delay to beat Royals KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The Rays looked like they won the race against the rain and the game against...
JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zack Littell, Rays bullpen hold Royals in check in a 5-1 win interrupted by 2 1/2-hour rain delay
Zack Littell pitched five innings of four-hit ball before the rain arrived, four Tampa Bay relievers allowed one run the rest of the way, and the Rays beat beat the Royals 5-1JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays vs. Royals Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 3
Preview the July 3 matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JULY 3 • DATA SKRIVE
Nick Loftin - Not in Tuesday's lineup Loftin is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.
Impact Loftin had started each of the previous five games at third base but picked up just one hit during that stretch. CJ Alexander will get the call at the hot corner for Tuesday's contest.
JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Royals host the Rays to begin 3-game series
The Kansas City Royals host the Tampa Bay Rays to open a three-game seriesJULY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rays hope to continue consistent play vs. Royals Winners of four straight series, the Tampa Bay Rays will try to keep rolling when they open a three-game set with the host Kansas City Royal...
JULY 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
How to Watch Royals vs. Rays: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 2
Preview the July 2 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.JULY 1 • DATA SKRIVE
Royals vs. Rays Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 2
Preview the July 2 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JULY 1 • DATA SKRIVE
Bobby Witt - Three-hit effort in win Witt went 3-for-4 with a triple, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Guardians.
Impact Witt had gone 10 games without a multi-hit effort before Sunday's performance. The shortstop closed the month 33-for-108 (.306) with 12 extra-base hits, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and six stolen bases over 27 contests. Through 86 games this year, Witt is slashing .312/.363/.534 with 12 home runs, 22 stolen bases, 54 RBI, 65 runs, 22 doubles and nine triples. He's made modest gains in plate discipline with a 7.3 percent walk rate (up from 5.9 percent last year) and 16.7 percent strikeout rate (down from 17.4 percent) to sustain his elite production.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Witt - Three-hit effort in win Witt went 3-for-4 with a triple, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Guardians.
Impact Witt had gone 10 games without a multi-hit effort before Sunday's performance. The shortstop closed the month 33-for-108 (.306) with 12 extra-base hits, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and six stolen bases over 27 contests. Through 86 games this year, Witt is slashing .312/.363/.534 with 12 home runs, 22 stolen bases, 54 RBI, 65 runs, 22 doubles and nine triples. He's made modest gains in plate discipline with a 7.3 percent walk rate (up from 5.9 percent last year) and 16.7 percent strikeout rate (down from 17.4 percent) to sustain his elite production.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Lugo - Dazzles with 10 K's Lugo (11-2) picked up the win Sunday against Cleveland, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out 10 over six scoreless innings.
Impact Lugo was dominant Sunday, throwing 66 of his 93 pitches for strikes en route to 10 strikeouts. The 34-year-old logged his fourth-consecutive quality start and his 14th of the season, tied for first in the MLB. Over his past four starts, the right-hander has registered a robust 1.46 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP and a 30:7 K:BB over 24.2 innings. He will look to keep rolling his next time out, currently scheduled for next weekend in Colorado.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Lugo (10 Ks) shines as Royals top Guardians Seth Lugo tossed six shutout innings for his major league-best 11th win as the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Cleveland Guardians 6-2...
JUNE 30 • SACBEE.COM
Lugo gets MLB-high 11th win and Perez powers Royals to 6-2 victory over Guardians
Seth Lugo struck out 10 in six shutout innings to earn his major league-high 11th win, and Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleveland Guardians...JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salvador Perez - Launches 14th home run Perez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's win against Cleveland.
Impact Perez belted his 14th home run of the season Sunday, adding a third RBI on a fielders choice. The 34-year-old had a rough June in which he batted just .194, but Perez remains one of the most reliable catchers in fantasy. On the season, Perez is batting .281 with 14 home runs, 16 doubles and 32 runs scored in 83 games played.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Salvador Perez - Launches 14th home run Perez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's win against Cleveland.
Impact Perez belted his 14th home run of the season Sunday, adding a third RBI on a fielder's choice. The 34-year-old had a rough June in which he batted just .194, but Perez remains one of the most reliable catchers in fantasy. On the season, Perez is batting .281 with 14 home runs, 16 doubles and 32 runs scored in 83 games played.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Royals roll as Lugo (10 K's) earns MLB-best 11th win KANSAS CITY -- After a June filled with tests against first-place clubs, the Royals brought out their ace material to close out the month. S...
JUNE 30 • MLB.COM
Kyle Isbel - Sitting versus southpaw Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Isbel has two triples, two homers and a 1.061 OPS over his past nine games but will sit Sunday with lefty Logan Allen pitching for Cleveland. Garrett Hampson will take over in center field and bat eighth.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
