Yaz came in with an instant impact. | Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images The Royals hit four homers on the way back to .500. New Royal Mike Yastrzemski hit one of them. Well, when you acquire a hitter before the trade deadline, you put in a good process, you put in the work, you put in the scouting, make a decision, and hope it pays off for the rest of the season. I think it is … [Read more...] about Royals blast Blue Jays into oblivion 9-3
Weekend Rumblings – News for August 2, 2025
Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Yaz! Mike Yastrzemski had quite a debut for the Royals. On Friday, Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, as the Royals secured a 9-3 victory. “It was the first time I was able to relax today just getting back on the field,” Yastrzemski told reporters postgame, via FanDuel Sports … [Read more...] about Weekend Rumblings – News for August 2, 2025
Royals trade Freddy Fermin to Padres for pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek
Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images The Royals add some pitching depth The Royals have acquired pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek from the Padres for catcher Freddy Fermin, according to ESPN reporter Jeff Passan. Bergert was ranked the #7 prospect in the Padres farm system before the season and has had a fantastic rookie year. He has appeared in 11 games, seven … [Read more...] about Royals trade Freddy Fermin to Padres for pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek
Royals acquire left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images More pitching depth! The Royals have continued to add pitching, acquiring left-hander Bailey Failter from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The 28-year-old has made 22 starts this year with a 3.73 ERA, although he has the fourth-lowest strikeout rate among qualified starters. MLB.com reporter Alex Stumpf reports … [Read more...] about Royals acquire left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter
Royals acquire outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants
Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images The Royals add a lefty bat. The Royals have acquired outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants, according to MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand. The 34-year-old left-handed hitter is batting .231/.330/.355 with eight home runs in 96 games, worth 2.0 rWAR. He is the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski. The Royals … [Read more...] about Royals acquire outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants





