The KC Royals' next six games will be somewhat of a litmus test that could very well decide if they approach the trade deadline as all-out buyers or sellers.

Apart from a strong five-man rotation, they have Chad Patrick and Tobias Myers in Triple-A who are capable major league ...

The Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees are predicted to challenge the Houston Astros for a veteran Kansas City Royals pitcher ...

The Kansas City Royals made a savvy trade for Adam Frazier, adding veteran versatility as they eye a potential Wild Card push ...

If you're counting, that's every first-place team and one second-place team that all struggled, to some extent, late in the first half. Again, sometimes you just need a little break. So many good ...