The Royals expect to retain longtime catcher and team captain Salvador Perez for the 2026 season. “I think it’s safe to say that one way or another, Salvy will be in a Royals uniform in ‘26,” general manager J.J. Picollo told reporters (including Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star). “What we do beyond that is still to be determined. But there are some things that we still … [Read more...] about Picollo: “Safe To Say” Salvador Perez Will Return To Royals In 2026
Michael A. Taylor Announces Retirement
White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement to members of the media today, ahead of the Sox facing the Nationals in Washington, a place he played for many years. “To be able to play my last games of my career here in this ballpark in front of these fans, it’s just the icing on the cake,” Taylor said, per Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. He is in the … [Read more...] about Michael A. Taylor Announces Retirement
Royals To Place Ryan Bergert On Injured List With Forearm Tightness
Royals starter Ryan Bergert is headed to the 15-day injured list, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters (via Anne Rogers of MLB.com). The rookie right-hander reported forearm tightness during his standard bullpen session between starts. It’ll bring an early end to the 25-year-old’s debut season. Michael Lorenzen, who tossed an inning in relief of Cole Ragans during tonight’s win … [Read more...] about Royals To Place Ryan Bergert On Injured List With Forearm Tightness
AL Central Notes: Tigers, Morton, Lugo, Bergert, Wallner
A year after reaching the playoffs due to a late-season surge, the Tigers are now facing an opposite scenario in 2025. The scorching-hot Guardians are on an eight-game winning streak and have won 13 of their last 14 games, while Detroit has lost seven of its last eight games — including a three-game sweep at home against the Guards. The Tigers’ AL Central lead shrunk to just … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Tigers, Morton, Lugo, Bergert, Wallner
Royals Place Lucas Erceg On IL With Shoulder Impingement
The Royals announced today that right-hander Steven Cruz has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. He will take the roster spot of fellow righty Lucas Erceg, who has been placed on the 15-day IL due to right shoulder impingement syndrome. There aren’t a lot of details around Erceg’s injury just yet. He recorded the win in Wednesday’s game, pitching the eighth inning … [Read more...] about Royals Place Lucas Erceg On IL With Shoulder Impingement