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Mike Gillespie
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Baseball writer covering the Kansas City Royals at kingsofkauffman.com on the FanSided network. Member, IBWAA. If it's baseball, I'm writing about it.
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This former #Royals outfielder shouldn't be in the running for the club's planned right field platoon. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #JacCaglianone
Jac Caglianone platoon partner search shouldn't include former Royals outfielder
The Kansas City Royals are seeking a right field platoon partner for Jac Caglianone. One former KC outfielder shouldn't be considered.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Some thoughts about the impact of last week's #Royals roster moves on the club's pitching staff... #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
3 big pitching questions face Royals after head-scratching 40-man roster moves
The Kansas City Royals made some surprising 40-man roster moves last week, some of which create big questions for their pitching staff.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Why the #Royals may stand pat at second base. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
2 recent moves suggest Royals willing to maintain risky status quo at key position
The Kansas City Royals have offensive holes to fill. Do recent developments indicate they'll settle for the status quo at an important position?
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November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Did the big Mets-Rangers trade create a path to improvement for the #Royals? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #Mets #Rangers #MarcusSemien
How the Marcus Semien blockbuster trade could help bring All-Star bat to Royals
The Mets and Rangers shocked baseball by making Sunday's Marcus Semien trade. Will the deal make an All-Star available to the Kansas City Royals?
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November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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MJ Melendez is no longer a Royal. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #Royals #MJMelendez
Royals fans should wish MJ Melendez well and hope he follows Ryan O'Hearn's lead
The Kansas City Royals non-tendered MJ Melendez Friday. But KC fans should hope he follows in the footsteps of another Royals' castoff.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Will the #Royals lose these familiar prospects in the Rule 5 draft? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
3 unprotected prospects the Royals are in jeopardy of losing in 2025 Rule 5 Draft
The Kansas City Royals gave two pitchers Rule 5 Draft protection Tuesday. But many players. including three top prospects, remain unprotected.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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This former #Royals prospect is headed for a new baseball home. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Former Royals prospect's NPB move softens blow of surprise trade deadline deal
A good Kansas City Royals prospect seemed to be on the verge of making his big league debut in July. But they traded him away, and now he's making a big move.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Why KC should pass on these three former #Royals pitchers this winter. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
3 potential bullpen reunions the Royals must avoid for 2026
The Kansas City Royals may be looking for some bullpen help. But their search shouldn't extend to these three former KC pitchers.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Some thoughts about how these 2 new #Royals could be utilized in 2026... #MLB
Determining how the 2 newest Royals fit into team's 2026 plans
The Kansas City Royals have made a pair of recent trades. What are the most likely roles their new additions will play in 2026?
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November 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Some pretty familiar names head the #Royals minor league free agent list. #MLB #MiLB
5 notable ex-big leaguers top list of Royals minor league free agents
The Kansas City Royals are on a quest to improve their roster for 2026. Could that search include some of their minor league free agents?
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November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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The #Royals added a player over the weekend. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Latest Royals signing won't bring seismic shift to Kansas City lineup
The Kansas City Royals have signed a new player. What can KC fans expect from their club's latest acquisition?
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November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Thinking about a few of the #Royals free agents... #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Ranking the importance of bringing back these Royals free agents for the 2026 season
The Kansas City Royals need roster improvement. Should they try to sign any of their six free agents for the 2026 season?
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November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Royals Hire Connor Dawson As Hitting Coach
Connor Dawson is heading home. The Kansas City-area native will join the Royals as a hitting coach, the team announced Friday. Dawson has been a hitting coach for the Brewers since 2022. Robert Murray of FanSided reported that Kansas City was adding Dawson to their coaching staff earlier this week. Dawson went to high school…
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November 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Salvy's back. And the #Royals did it the right way. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #SalvadorPerez
The Royals may be recognizing a key factor with new Salvador Perez deal
The Kansas City Royals made a big move Tuesday when they signed the face of their franchise to a new contract.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Three World Series players for the #Royals to consider this winter. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #WorldSeries #BoBichette
3 World Series standouts the Royals should have on their Hot Stove radar
The Kansas City Royals need some improvement. Could they find it among some of the standout players of the just-completed 2025 World Series?
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November 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Run it back, Jr.!

Bobby Witt Jr. brings home his second consecutive Gold Glove Award!
November 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Gold for Garcia!

Maikel Garcia brings home his first Gold Glove Award!
November 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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Here's a reunion the #Royals should consider this winter. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #Padres
Royals shouldn't dismiss idea of this potential problem-solving reunion
The Kansas City Royals need offensive help. Could they find some in a former Royal who rediscovered his bat after a trade took him away from the club?
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November 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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The #Royals gave this pitcher a second chance with the club. Will they keep him? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Why the Royals need to put an end to lackluster reunion with once promising prospect
The Kansas City Royals gave one of their once-promising pitchers a second chance in 2025. Is it time for them to cut him loose?
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October 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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How about this current #Royals player at second base next season? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Key second base solution may be staring Royals right in the face
The Kansas City Royals will need to look outside the organization for some lineup improvements this winter. But a familiar internal source could fill a need.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Is it time for the #Royals to offer extensions to these players? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
3 early extensions the Royals shouldn't feel pressured to make this winter
The Kansas City Royals will soon be busy solidifying their roster for 2026. Should they give these three players early extensions?
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October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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The #Royals have a rich history of Gold Glove winners. Do you remember these three? #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social #GoldGlove
3 former Royals players you may have forgotten won Gold Gloves
The Kansas City Royals have a rich history of Gold Glove winners. But fans may not remember that three excellent defenders won the award while playing for KC.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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A former #Royals catcher is ending his career. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Former key Royals catcher is bowing out of big league baseball
The Kansas City Royals found themselves searching for a catcher before the 2019 season. The backstop they found is now leaving the game.
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October 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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The #Royals have a trio of intriguing prospects they could use for club-improving trades this offseason. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
3 tempting prospects the Royals could showcase on the trade market this winter
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?
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October 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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How did this attempt to beef up their pitching work for the #Royals this season? Not well. #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social
Desperate Royals pitching strategy was necessary, but doomed from the start
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.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM