Royals reach 1-year deals with Keller, Mondesi
- The Kansas City Royals agreed to one-year contracts Friday with right-hander Brad Keller and infielder Adalberto Mondesi and have no further players eligible for salary arbitration.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
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Updated rankings for every MLB free agent for 2020 offseason
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
The most interesting 2020 number for all 30 MLB teams
This was a baseball season like no other. And here are the numbers that prove it.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Lance Lynn, James McCann, Raisel Iglesias And More!
Eric and Tristan discuss what the first wave of free agency signings mean for 2021. A top-10 closer? New place, same value for a starter? A sleeper hitter on the move?
The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The Royals already this offseason ... SP Mike Minor RP Greg Holland 1B Carlos Santana OF Michael Taylor Just under $40M combined for those four, all on 1- and 2-year deals. Just nice to see a team make moves to try to contend before reaching its proverbial window, for a change.
Veteran reliever Holland re-signs with Royals
Veteran reliever Greg Holland re-signed with the Royals on Monday, and sources told ESPN the deal could be worth up to $4.5 million.
Bard, Perez win comeback player of year awards
Reliever Daniel Bard, who spent more than 7 years out of the league, and catcher Salvador Perez are this year's NL and AL Comeback Players of Year.
Minor league affiliates tracker: How MLB's restructure shakes out
With Major League Baseball reducing the number of affiliated farm teams, here's a look at where things stand.
Royals plug big need, reach deal with C. Santana
The Royals filled one of their biggest needs -- a middle-of-the-order bat -- by agreeing to a two-year deal with first baseman Carlos Santana.
Kaegel wins Spink Award for baseball writing
Dick Kaegel, who covered the Cardinals and Royals and edited The Sporting News during a career of more than 53 years, has won the Hall of Fame's J.G. Taylor Spink Award.
MLB Stock Watch: How all 30 teams stack up as the hot stove starts to simmer
With baseball's offseason set to begin in earnest, we rank each club's roster and look at what work needs to be done.
Royals agree with Soler, Cordero; 3B Franco cut
The Kansas City Royals reached deals with several players ahead of Wednesday's deadline, including outfielders Jorge Soler and Franchy Cordero. Third baseman Maikel Franco was cut.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Avoiding Overreacting And New Situations
Eric and Tristan evaluate the recent news around the league, talk the value of 2020 production and answer your questions!
Sources: Royals keep Junis on 1-year, $1.7M deal
The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jakob Junios reached agreement on a one-year deal worth $1.7 million, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Royals agree to deal with Minor; sign CF Taylor
The Royals have signed left-handed starter Mike Minor and centerfielder Michael Taylor to deals, the team announced Monday.
AL offseason checklists: What all 15 teams need to get done this winter
As an unpredictable offseason gets going, we look at the biggest issues facing each American League team.
Dodgers, Yanks part of ESPN's Opening Day slate
ESPN will showcase 19 teams during 11 season-opening games, including four on Opening Day, over the first week of the 2021 MLB season.
Landing Francisco Lindor: Ranking trade fits for Cleveland's star shortstop
The biggest buzz this offseason surrounds the potential trade of Francisco Lindor. We break down every team's chances of adding the Indians superstar.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB awards predictions
The top honors for 2020 have just been handed out, but we're already looking ahead to next year's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races.
FiveThirtyEight: The 2014-15 Kansas City Royals Were One Of Baseball's Great Underdog Stories
We love our sports forecasts here at FiveThirtyEight, but one of the things that make the games great is when a team comes along and takes...
Ranking how well Trevor Bauer fits on all 30 MLB teams
The NL Cy Young is also the top ace on the free-agent market. Here's where he could be taking his talents next.
Lindor AND Springer to the Mets? Ozuna to the Astros? Offseason predictions for all 30 MLB teams
We look at what every team could do -- and what we think they will do -- as baseball's offseason starts to get going.
From silver linings to historically awesome: One great 2020 moment for all 30 MLB teams
Instead of judging a team's success -- or failure -- based on a shortened season, Sam Miller lists one positive memory each club can hold on to this winter.
Gold Gloves preview: Which MLB stars are elite in the field?
We look at who deserves their nod and who got overlooked for baseball's top fielding honors.
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2021 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 36 | 24 | .600 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | L1 |
| Cleveland | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 26 | 34 | .433 | 10 | W1 |
| Detroit | 23 | 35 | .397 | 12 | L1 |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.3012th
Quality Starts11Tied-15th
WHIP1.3820th
BAA.25422nd
Runs248Tied-24th
Batting Average.24416th
On Base Percentage.30926th
Slugging Percentage.40219th