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KC Royals News: Rumors, Moves, All-Stars And Walk-off Wins

By Mike Norris

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It’s only Wednesday, but KC Royals news has been strong this week. From players rumors, to walk-off wins to all-star studs, the Royals are closing out the first half of the season with some excitement.

While rumors are always popular (and always seem to involve Johnny Cueto lately), the KC Royals have overshadowed the player chatter and wowed fans with walk-off wins and all-star starters.

With a ho-hum 7-1 victory Tuesday in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Tampa Rays, the Royals ended a streak of three consecutive wins ending with a walk-off hit.

However, the win completed the twin bill sweep and was the fourth in five games for Kansas City. The dramatics were as high as they have been all season during Game 1 Tuesday when Paulo Orlando, who had just been called up earlier in the day, did this with one out in the bottom of the ninth of a 5-5 ballgame.

To make room for Orlando, the Royals designated reliever Jason Frasor for assignment. As John Viril of Kings of Kauffman explains in an article below, Frasor could return to the Royals, but will likely be claimed off waivers. The casualty came because KC Royals manger Ned Yost “needed more outfield flexibility due to nagging injuries to Lorenzo Cain and Jarrod Dyson,” according to Viril.

With all the wild wins and player moves, lost in the shuffle is the fact the Royals earned four starters in the all-star game, two reserves and could possibly get one more if Mike Moustakas wins the Final Vote.

They have already beat the team record of five Royals on the all-star roster.

So, as the Royals continue to own the best record in the American League, sit back and enjoy what could be a wild, exciting second half of the season.

Oh, and just for fun, we’ve included below a Salvador Perez Instagram post, because who doesn’t like a Salvador Perez Instagram post?

Here’s what’s buzzing around Fansided.com.

Royals Still Linked To Johnny Cueto [KC Kingdom]

"The Royals rumors are continuing to fly every which way as we draw closer and closer to the MLB All-Star break. One rumor that continues to linger is the possibility of the Kansas City Royals snatching up Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto."

Two More Royals Added To All-Star Team [KC Kingdom]

"The KC Royals added two more players to the American League roster for the MLB All-Star Game, as Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera both were selected to join the fun in Cincinnati. The Royals now have six total players appearing in the big game."

KC Royals Win Game One On Paulo Orlando’s Walk-off Grand Slam [Kings of Kauffman]

"If Game One of the doubleheader today is any indication, the KC Royals and the Tampa Bay Rays are going to play a classic day of baseball. At the end of this afternoon’s roller coaster affair, it was the Royals emerging victorious after Paulo Orlando hit a walkoff grand slam to give Kansas City the victory."

KC Royals DFA Jason Frasor; Call Up Cheslor Cuthbert, Paulo Orlando [Kings of Kauffman]

"The KC Royals re-arranged their roster on Monday afternoon, designating reliever Jason Frasor for assignment and recalling third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert and outfielder Paulo Orlando from AAA Omaha."

A Look At The Royals Four All-Stars [Kings of Kauffman]

"The KC Royals put four players on the 2015 American League All-Star team, which is something of a let down after all the hue and cry when eight Kansas City Royals players led voting at their respective positions in mid June."

Here are some other articles around the internet that you should check out. 

Royals Place 3B Moustakas On Family Medical Emergency List [Fox Sports]

"The Kansas City Royals designated reliever Jason Frasor for assignment and placed third baseman Mike Moustakas on the bereavement list before Monday night’s game against Tampa Bay."

Walk-off Grand Slam! Paulo Orlando Blast Defeats Rays 9-5 [Royals Review]

"PAULO ORLANDO!PAULO ORLANDO!PAULO ORLANDO!"

“Mucho Rain” Shown In Salvador Perez’s Video Inside Royals Dugout [KCTV 5]

"Royals catcher Salvador Perez might have a second career on his hands.Kansas City fans already knew he was the best catcher in baseball, but it turns out he might also be the best storm spotter in Major League Baseball."

Davis and Herrera Make It Six Royal All-Stars, And Moose Still Has a Shot [Fox Sports]

"A record six Kansas City Royals were picked for the All-Star Game, with players electing pitcher Wade Davis, and AL manager Ned Yost of Kansas City selecting reliever Kelvin Herrera."

Royals Designate Jason Frasor, Recall Outfielder Paulo Orlando [KC Star]

"The elevator to the ground floor of Kauffman Stadium pinged at 4:06 p.m. on Monday, and Jason Frasor entered it alone. He awoke that day as a member of the Kansas City Royals. Then his phone rang and he saw general manager Dayton Moore was calling. He exited the ballpark as a player in purgatory, designated for assignment in a roster crunch onset by injuries."

MLB Trade Rumors: Cincinnati Reds To Trade Johnny Cueto To Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees? [Latin Post]

"Many MLB experts on ESPN believe the Royals have a fantastic trade partner in the Cincinnati Reds, possibly for ace pitcher Johnny Cueto. Cueto is a terrific pitcher, just 29 years old, capable of huge strikeout rates year in and year out, and he routinely puts up some of the best pitching statistics. Why would the Reds give up their best pitcher (and player) before the trade deadline?"

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