There's one central question surrounding the Kansas City Royals for the next nine days. Thirty-five-year-old former All-Star Seth Lugo would be quite possibly the best starting pitcher traded at the Jul.

The Cubs are currently facing the Royals and have check in about two of their starting pitchers ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The Kansas City Royals have officially signed their 2025 MLB Draft class. On Monday, the Royals announced that 20 of the 22 selections have joined the organization. Last week, KC selected outfielder Sean Gamble with the 23rd overall pick. He signed for $4 million, a source confirmed to The Star.

Arizona baseball under Chip Hale had been bounced in regional play all three seasons and really had been close to making a super regional during that time. And

It's called ABS, or the automatic balls and strikes challenge system, and it creates a 2D adjustable strike zone.

Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 12-4.