Trade deadline preview: Juan Soto sweepstakes down to wire
When Juan Soto turned down a $440 million, 15-year deal to stay with the Washington Nationals, it ensured Tuesday’s trade deadline would have a little juiceJULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WHIT MERRIFIELD #15 - LEFT FIELDER - ATLANTA BRAVES
4 HR •
15 RBI •
.222 AVG
4 HR
15 RBI
.222 AVG
COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is always a stressful time of year for the league's 30 general managersJULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez's HR off Holmes in 9th leads Royals over Yanks 8-6
Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer off All-Star closer Clay Holmes in the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 8-6 to avoid being swept in the seaso...JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Judge 2nd fastest to 200 HRs, Yankees beat Royals 8-2
Aaron Judge became the second-fastest player in major league history to reach 200 career home runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Judge hits grand slam for 41st HR, Yanks rally past Royals
Aaron Judge became the first big leaguer with 40 homers this season, smashed a grand slam for No. 41 and robbed a home run in right field as the New York Yankees rallied to beat th...JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals' Salvador Perez homers vs Yanks in return from injury
All-Star slugger Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead, three-run homer for the Kansas City Royals in his return from the injured list against the New York YankeesJULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals' trade of Benintendi could be just the start
The Royals could have waited until closer to the trade deadline to deal All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, perhaps getting a slightly better offer in the processJULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals and Angels play, winner secures 3-game series
Both the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdayJULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals host the Angels, try to extend home win streak
The Kansas City Royals, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Los Angeles AngelsJULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches 15th steal Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a double, a run and a stolen base in a 7-0 win against the Angels on Monday.
Impact Merrifield hit sixth in the order in each of the Royals' first two games following the All-Star break, but he was back in the leadoff spot for the second straight contest Monday. The veteran scored two of the team's seven runs and swiped his 15th bag of the season, eighth-most in the American League. Though Merrifield's .247/.297/.354 slash line isn't head-turning, it's impressive that he's reached those numbers after slashing .139/.179/.167 through his first 27 contests.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Greinke's sharp stuff helps Royals cruise past Angels 7-0
Zack Greinke combined with four Royals relievers to hold the scuffling Angels to five hits, Michael AJULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bubic goes 7, Royals edge Rays 4-2 to win series
Kris Bubic went seven strong innings, Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez had late-inning RBIs and the Kansas City Royals beat Tampa Bay 4-2, winning a series against the Rays for the fi...JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three hits, two RBI in win Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rays.
Impact Merrifield provided a two-run double in the third inning, but he was thrown out trying to steal third to end the frame. He returned from a toe injury Friday and went 0-for-4, but Saturday's performance was more impressive. Merrifield has now hit sixth in his last two games, with MJ Melendez instead batting leadoff, though neither of them have sustained a solid batting average this year. Merrifield is up to a .243/.294/.347 slash line with five home runs, 14 stolen bases in 17 attempts, 38 RBI and 45 runs scored through 381 plate appearances.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Singer strikes out career-high 12, Royals beat Rays 6-3
Brady Singer struck out a career-high 12, Michael AJULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022 Is the Culmination of Whit Merrifield's Regression Merrifield has been regressing over the past few years, and 2022 is the low point of that decline.
JULY 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Why Kansas City Royals fans booed Whit Merrifield ... and what he said about it Royals fans might move past this Whit Merrifield story, but first? They booed him.
JULY 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Royals' Merrifield says he 'poorly articulated' vax remarks
Two-time All-Star Whit Merrifield of the Kansas City Royals has apologized for what he called his “poorly articulated” comments about the COVID-19 vaccine after missing the team’s...JULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals' Whit Merrifield apologizes for 'poorly articulated' vaccine comments Merrifield returned to the starting lineup at second base for the Royals’ first game after the All-Star break.
JULY 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Returns to lineup Merrifield (toe) is starting Friday against the Rays.
Impact Merrifield missed the final eight games ahead of the All-Star break due to a toe injury followed by a trip to the injured list due to his vaccination status. However, he'll start at the keystone and bat sixth during his return to the lineup Friday and should be available going forward.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Back from restricted list The Royals reinstated Merrifield (toe) from the restricted list Monday.
Impact Merrifield was one of 10 Royals players who will rejoin the 26-man active roster after being ineligible to play during the four-game weekend series in Toronto due his vaccination status. Before he was deactivated Thursday, Merrifield saw his streak of 553 consecutive games played come to an end due to a bone bruise in his right big toe, which sidelined him for a four-game series with Detroit. Merrifield closed the Royals' first-half schedule with a .240/.292/.343 slash line to go with five home runs, 14 stolen bases, 45 runs and 36 RBI in 84 contests, but his availability for the team's first game of the second half Friday against the Rays is in question due to the lingering toe injury. It's unclear if the time on the restricted list plus the All-Star break will provide sufficient time for Merrifield to make a full recovery from the injury.
JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kirk's 2-run homer in 8th lifts Jays to 4-2 win over Royals
Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning, sending the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-2 victory against the Kansas City RoyalsJULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hernández has winning hit, Jays rally in 10th to beat Royals
Teoscar Hernández singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whit Merrifield Owes the Royals Nothing The Royals never wanted Merrifield to be a thing until they needed him to be one.
JULY 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hernández, Chapman, Manoah lead Toronto past depleted Royals
Teoscar Hernández and Matt Chapman hit three-run home runs, Alek Manoah snapped a three-start winless streak with seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the depleted K...JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
