However, according to Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN in their top 50 trade deadline candidates, the Astros were listed as the best fit for current Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo.

The Kansas City Royals have often been speculated as buyers at this trade deadline. But on Saturday, they essentially said, 'To heck with that noise.' After an

Caglianone wowed Florida fans in his three seasons with the Gators as a two-way superstar. And, since he was selected with the No. 6 overall pick by the Royals in the 2024 MLB Draft, his bat has done the talking. He sped through the minors, making his big-league debut less than a year after his name was called.

Veteran pitcher Rich Hill has been called up to the Kansas City Royals, making him the oldest active player in the MLB.

In the bottom of the inning, the Royals wasted a leadoff walk from Maikel Garcia followed by a Salvador Perez single. Jac Caglianone grounded into a double play and then exited the game with left hamstring tightness.

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, Royals GM JJ Picollo hints that the team might hold on to the All-star passed the deadline.

CHICAGO — The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander's 21st season in the majors. Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals as part of an offseason trade. He is 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts at Omaha.

Despite two homers from Steven Kwan on Thursday, the Guardians lost to the Orioles 4-3, but won the series 3-1. Cleveland is 5-2 in the seven games since the All-Star break and will go to Kansas City for a three-game series.

By calling up Rich Hill for Tuesday's showdown with the Chicago Cubs, the Kansas City Royals put the 45-year-old left-hander in position to make history.