NICKY LOPEZ NEWS

Another three-hit effort Lopez went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over Seattle.

Impact The shortstop has rattled off three-hit efforts in each of the last two games, and four times in his last 11 contests. Lopez lifted his batting average to .287 with a home run, 34 RBI, 54 runs scored and 18 stolen bases through 419 plate appearances. Saturday was his sixth three-hit game of the year.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez homers again as Royals topple Mariners 4-2

Salvador Perez homered for the fourth straight game, lining a two-run shot off the top of the fence for his 37th of the season to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Seattle Marin...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks three hits Lopez went 3-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-7 extra-innings win over Seattle.

Impact The 26-year-old opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning. Lopez was also on base when Salvador Perez hit a game-tying grand slam in the fourth. Through 24 games in August, Lopez has batted a solid .280 with a home run, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored and 10 stolen bases. That's right in line with his season triple-slash of .282/.353/.354. The shortstop can't be counted on for much power, but he's been a solid contact hitter even after moving up to the No. 2 spot in the order earlier in the month.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson expected to start as Seattle hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Carlos Hernandez on Saturday while the Mariners are expected to counter with Tyler Anderson

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy baseball adds & drops: Nicky Lopez is on a speed roll, Nick Solak sizzles since promotion and more Scott Engel breaks down the best of the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week, including a post-hype Royal finally making good.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nicky Lopez's increased confidence has shown on the bases for the Kansas City Royals Lopez had 10 stolen bases in 15 games heading into Tuesday night.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

On base four times Sunday Lopez went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact The shortstop has taken quite nicely to batting second in the order against right-handed pitching. Lopez has slashed .361/.425/.472 with a home run, four RBI and seven runs scored in his last 10 games. He's emerged as an effective contact hitter this year with a .282 average, and he's added speed when he gets aboard by going a perfect 18-for-18 on stolen base attempts.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández strikes out eight; Royals batter Cubs 9-1

Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 9-1 for a sweep of their weekend series

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez scheduled to start for Kansas City against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Sunday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the start

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two steals Saturday Lopez went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact The top of the order did its job and then some for Kansas City, as Lopez and Whit Merrifield combined for six hits and three steals. Lopez is now up to 17 steals on the season, including seven in the last six games.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic takes no-hitter into 7th, Royals beat Cubs 4-2

Kris Bubic carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City

The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Thursday Lopez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-3 extra-inning loss to Houston.

Impact The light-hitting shortstop took Luis Garcia deep in the third inning for what would be Kansas City's last runs of the game. That was the first long ball of the season for Lopez, and just the fourth of his career in 268 games -- he's not expected to suddenly evolve into a power threat. The 26-year-old has added some speed (15 stolen bases, five triples) while slashing .277/.347/.354 with 30 RBI and 49 runs scored through 375 plate appearances.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz hit in 10th propels Astros to 6-3 win over Royals

Aledmys Díaz singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3, avoiding a four-game sweep

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Running wild Lopez went 3-for-4 with a pair of stolen bases and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Houston.

Impact In his last 10 games, Lopez has stolen seven bases without getting caught. He's hitting 10-for-37 (.270) in that span, but that hasn't reduced his effectiveness on the basepaths. The shortstop owns a .277/.347/.345 slash line with no home runs, 28 RBI, 48 runs scored and 15 steals in 371 plate appearances. Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) has suffered another shutdown in an injury-plagued campaign, which should keep Lopez locked in as Kansas City's starting shortstop for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dozier homer helps Royals to 3rd straight win over Astros

Hunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals earned their third straight win over Houston, beating the Astros 3-2 Wednesday nig...

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals snap seven-game slide, beat Blue Jays 12-6

Catcher Riley Adams homered and drove in three as part of a three-hit night in his first game against his former team, Erick Fedde won for the first time in more than two months an...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lynch expected to start as Kansas City hosts Houston

The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Tuesday while the Royals are expected to counter with Daniel Lynch

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes three bases Lopez went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and three steals in Monday's 7-6 win over Houston.

Impact Lopez drew a walk in the seventh inning and came around to score after stealing second and third. He then knocked a single, collected his third steal of the night and scored another run in the ninth. After a 24-game stolen base drought, the 26-year-old infielder has swiped five bags in his last eight games. Lopez is now slashing .270/.343/.340 with 13 steals and 47 runs scored this season.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 8th-inning single sends Royals past Astros, 7-6

Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead runs with a two-out single in the eighth inning, helping the struggling Kansas City Royals to a back-and-forth 7-6 victory over the AL West-lea...

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees beats Royals for 12th straight series win against KC

Luke Voit had a two-run single in New York’s three-run first inning and the Yankees beat Kansas City 5-2 on Wednesday for their 12th straight series victory over the Royals

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches double-digit steals Lopez went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 8-6 extra-innings loss to the Yankees.

Impact The shortstop extended his hitting streak to five games, and he also stole a base for the second straight game. Lopez is now a perfect 10-for-10 in steals this year while adding 26 RBI, 44 runs scored and five triples through 100 games. The light-hitting 26-year-old has yet to swat a home run, but he's shown excellent plate discipline with a 9.7 percent walk rate compared to a 13.6 percent strikeout rate.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taillon, Yankees to take on Hernandez, Royals

The Royals are expected to send Carlos Hernandez to the mound Monday and the Yankees will give Jameson Taillon the start

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clutch hit in win Lopez went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 win over St. Louis.

Impact The shortstop didn't get cold during a lengthy rain delay, as he delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning. Lopez stole second with two outs, but he was left on base. While he's usually hit at or near the bottom of the order, Lopez was bumped up to the No. 2 spot for his two starts in St. Louis. He's gone 5-for-16 during a modest four-game hitting streak. The 26-year-old is batting .277 with nine stolen bases, 25 RBI and 43 runs scored through 333 plate appearances.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez key hit in 9th after long rain delay, KC tops Cards

Nicky Lopez hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning after a long rain delay and the Kansas City Royals averted a three-game sweep, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS