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The New York Yankees' starting rotation is getting some reinforcements soon, but they could still want some more help after Clarke Schmidt's injury.
The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing first half of the 2025 season, going 47-50 in their first 97 games after winning 86 games in 2024 and securing a Wild
With the Kansas City Royals catching fire over the past few games, many teams are wondering will they be buyers or sellers.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will almost certainly be aggressive sellers at the trade deadline, but that doesn't mean they will completely clean house.
The Royals have had a tough season. They’re 46-50, buried in their division by 13 games, and currently sit 4.5 games out of a Wild Card spot with a negative run differential and ace Cole Ragans on injured list.
The Kansas City Royals are in a very interesting position as the July 31 trade deadline quickly approaches. The Royals are four games below the .500 mark for the season and are within striking distance of the final American League wild-card spot.
Hence, Lugo’s name has come up in trade rumors. And his ascending value continues to skyrocket with each start. Lugo has allowed five earned runs, total, in his last six starts. He was named Royals pitcher of the month for June after posting a 1.26 ERA and a 27.4% strikeout rate.
The Royals have spiraled out of contention and need to cash in on tradeable assets in an effort to get back on track next season.
Trade deadline decisions are fast approaching for the Kansas City Royals. An up-and-down first half finished up with the Royals sitting at 47-50, They're 4 1/2