Kansas City Royals

June 16, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) is greeted by first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Time to hold off on possible trade talk

Kansas City Royals make the most of California road trip

Kansas City Royals: Will Kyle Zimmer ever make it to the major leagues

Kansas City Royals: Alex Gordon hitting key to success for Royals

Whit Merrifield #15 of the Kansas City Royals (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Young players stepping up in 2017

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) - Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Mike Moustakas On Pace To Break Home Run Record

Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Drafting first baseman does not mean end for Eric Hosmer

Jul 3, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals mascot Slugger celebrates after the game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals select Nick Pratto with 14th pick in MLB Draft

Kansas City Royals. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Climbing out of the basement

May 7, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Greg Holland (56) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals made huge mistake not signing Greg Holland

Apr 24, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; A general view of Kauffman Stadium during a game between the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles. Kansas City won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals need to hit in first round of 2017 MLB Draft

Kansas City Royals. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals must take advantage of weak upcoming schedule

Feb 25, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon (4) on second base during a spring training baseball game against the Texas Ranger at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Fans are getting tired of Alex Gordon

Jul 15, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Luke Hochevar (44) walks off the field after being relieved in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Is Luke Hochevar considered a bust

May 12, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Jorge Soler (12) makes a diving attempt on a triple hit by Baltimore Orioles Caleb Joseph (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Patience is key for Jorge Soler

Apr 3, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Travis Wood (34) pitches to the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Travis Wood has been huge disappointment

May 10, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost (3) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Appreciating Ned Yost as Royals manager

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Whit Merrifield is coming through

Sep 25, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Edinson Volquez (36) pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Former Royals pitcher Edinson Volquez pitches no-hitter

May 31, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) is congratulated by first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) after scoring against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Five players to watch in third series vs Cleveland Indians

May 10, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Alex Gordon becoming detriment to team

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Eric Skoglund acknowledges the cheers of the crowd as he is relieved in the sixth inning after making his major league debut (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Eric Skoglund provides most exciting moment of 2017

KC Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) talks with Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) after the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Salvador Perez only Royal to All-Star Game after first update

KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 29: Eric Hosmer

Kansas City Royals: Do Not Be Too Fast to Write Off 2017

KC Royals relief pitcher Joakim Soria (48) hands the ball to manager Ned Yost (right) as he exits the game against the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers won 10-7. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Fan treatment of Joakim Soria incredibly harsh

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals should build around Mike Moustakas

KC Royals manager Ned Yost (3) comes to the mound to relieve starting pitcher Danny Duffy (41) in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Danny Duffy injury could mean end of core group

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Royals Rumors: Teams being told KC still trying to contend