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Pitcher Seth Lugo gets $46 million guaranteed by Kansas City Royals for 2026 and ’27

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a $46 million, two-year contract for 2026 and '27 on Monday, a signal the team intends to push for a second consecutive playoff appearance rather than sell ahead of this week's trade deadline. The 35-year-old Lugo ...

Former KU, NBA forward Marcus Morris arrested on felony fraud charge

Former Kansas forward and 13-year NBA veteran Marcus Morris was arrested on felony fraud charges at an airport in Florida on Sunday, according to Broward County Sheriff’s Office records. The description of the charge against Morris, 35, says he was arrested for writing a check with ...

Kwan’s two-run homer lifts Guardians to 6-4 win over Royals and doubleheader split

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Steven Kwan hit a two-run home run, Tanner Bibee struck out eight in five innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Saturday night to earn a doubleheader split. Kansas City won the first game 5-3 with a walk-off homer in the 10th inning. The ...

Royals acquire veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk in deal with the Diamondbacks

Story updated at 9:50 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025 PHOENIX — The Kansas City Royals acquired veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. The D-backs added right-hander Andrew Hoffmann, who has made three appearances for the Royals this season out of the ...