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Former key Royals catcher is bowing out of big league baseball

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 7d

A former #Royals catcher is ending his career. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals found themselves searching for a catcher before the 2019 season. The backstop they found is now leaving the game.

3 tempting prospects the Royals could showcase on the trade market this winter

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 7d

The #Royals have a trio of intriguing prospects they could use for club-improving trades this offseason. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals will soon hit the trade and free agent markets in search of improvement. Who might they offer in trade for offensive help?

Desperate Royals pitching strategy was necessary, but doomed from the start

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 11d

How did this attempt to beef up their pitching work for the #Royals this season? Not well. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals had high hopes for the 2025 season. But pitching injuries led to problems, including a strategy that didn't pay off.

Latest huge Yankees rumor is sure to fire up bat-hungry Royals fans

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 14d

Should the #Royals pursue #CodyBellinger if he opts out of his #Yankees contract? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #MLBFreeAgency

The Kansas City Royals need to beef up their offense. A recent rumor about the Yankees is sure to fuel speculation about who might bring a big bat to KC.

4 prime prospects Royals fans must pay attention to in Arizona Fall League

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 15d

The #Royals have some top talent playing in the Arizona Fall League. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #ArizonaFallLeague

The Arizona Fall League, the annual fall baseball festival Major League Baseball touts as a

3 hot Royals prospects on verge of key big league breakouts in 2026

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 16d

Three #Royals prospects are poised for big things next season. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals lingered on the fringes of the late-season playoff hunt but, when all was said and done in a campaign that began with high expectations a

3 former Royals could be headed in different directions with the Padres this winter

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Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 18d

Will the #Padres bring back these 3 former #Royals next season? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #MLBPlayoffs #Orioles

A trio of former Kansas City Royals ended this season in San Diego. Will they each take different paths with the Padres this winter?

Breakout Royals hurler cracks Baseball America's All-Rookie team

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 21d

Look which #Royals starter just nabbed a nice honor. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals suffered too many rotation injuries in 2025. Fortunately, a rookie helped fill the gaps. Now, he's won a big postseason honor.

4 hot prospects the Royals definitely shouldn't trade this offseason

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Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 22d

The #Royals will make roster moves this winter. But some prospects should be untouchable. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

Missing the major league playoffs after entering the 2025 season with a promising roster will force Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo to embark on

Royals fans should fondly remember this retiring Gold Glove big leaguer

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 26d

This former #Royals outfielder called it a career Sunday. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #WhiteSox #Nationals #Pirates #GoldGlove #MichaelATaylor

Michael A. Taylor is retiring from baseball. Kansas City Royals fans should fondly remember the two good seasons he gave them.

Nothing should taint big league hits crown for Royals star Bobby Witt Jr.

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Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 26d

Should anyone question how #Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. won the big league hits title for 2025? No, and here's why. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #BobbyWittJr

Bobby Witt Jr. led the major leagues in hits this season. But is the crown the Kansas City Royals star won tainted?

Former Royals fireballer plays key role in big Red Sox season

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 27d

A former #Royals pitcher has had much to do with the success of the #RedSox this year. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

Aroldis Chapman pitched well in his short time with the Kansas City Royals two seasons ago. Now, he's a big reason why the Red Sox are returning to the playoffs

4 big questions for final Royals series of the 2025 season

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · 29d

Yes, there really are reasons to watch the #Royals this weekend. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals play their last three games of the season this weekend. Four big questions could be answered during that trio of contests with the A's.

Why these 2 Royals stars deserve strong Gold Glove consideration for 2025

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Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Sep 24

Two #Royals should be serious Gold Glove contenders. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Royals have enjoyed a good defense this season. Two of the club's stars merit top Gold Glove consideration.

Why the Royals shouldn't pursue this veteran outfielder for 2026

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Sep 22

Should this seasoned big leaguer figure into the #Royals 2026 blueprint? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Royals picked up a veteran outfielder at this year's trade deadline. But he shouldn't be on their list for the 2026 season.

3 former Royals prove the club's final decisions about them were right this season

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Sep 20

Were the #Royals right or wrong about these 3 players? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Royals took chances on three players this season. Now, those three have proven the club's final decisions about them were correct.

Why the Royals shouldn't shut the door on Luke Maile for 2026

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Sep 19

The #Royals need to think about this veteran for 2026. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals will certainly make changes to their roster before the 2026 season begins. But should they keep a veteran big league backup catcher?

3 reasons why the Royals should give former big winner one more chance

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Sep 14

What should the #Royals do with Kyle Wright? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

Cole Ragans, who hasn't thrown a major league pitch for the Kansas City Royals since June 5, took a major step toward rejoining their rotation Friday night, Mak

New Royals hurler suddenly making case for potential postseason role

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Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Sep 10

Will this pitcher see action if the #Royals manage to grab a playoff spot? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals are still in the race for the playoffs. And a new starting pitcher is starting to make a case for joining them if they make it.

The Royals might have their closer of the future at Double-A right now

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Sep 9

Is this #Royals prospect their next closer? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

The Kansas City Royals have one of the best closers in the major leagues. Is their closer of the future pitching for their Double-A farm club right now?

Hot Royals prospect's impressive resurgence demands strong 40-man consideration

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Sep 3

This #Royals prospect is opening eyes again. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

Three years after the Kansas City Royals made Gavin Cross their top 2022 draft pick, the potential-packed outfielder will close out his second straight season a

3 big moves the Royals can still make before the 2025 season ends

Mike Gillespie @mikegillespiejd.bsky.social · Aug 22

This trio of #Royals should get contract extensions just as fast as #KC can give them. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #VinniePasquantino #MaikelGarcia

The Royals made several major moves before the trade deadline ended. But that doesn't mean they can't swing some more moves before the season ends.