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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 22
Royals Could Shop $22 Million All-Star If 2025 Struggles Continue
The Kansas City Royals are not off to a very good start in 2025. After a surprise Wild Card berth a season ago, the team's 9-14 start has sunk them to third place in the American League Central, five games behind the Detroit Tigers.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 21
Royals Reportedly Keeping Tabs On Veteran Brewers Slugger
The Kansas City Royals were busy in the offseason, landing Jonathan India in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds and signing reliever Carlos Estevez to a two-year, $22 million contract.
Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / March 6
2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Kansas City Royals
After a loud 2023-24 offseason, coupled with team progression, the Royals went from a 56-win team to an 86-win team. Kansas City’s new-look rotation excelled, while Bobby Witt Jr.
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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 25
Royals Predicted To Have MLB's Best Bullpen In 2025
The Kansas City Royals have an exciting future ahead of them. They won the second American League Wild Card in 2024 with 86 regular season victories and beat the Baltimore Orioles in the first round before losing the ALDS.
MLB News / Just Baseball / February 19
2025 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Relief Pitcher
These fireballers will give you adequate saves at a cheap price. When it comes to fantasy baseball, and fantasy sports in general, everyone is always trying to find the next potential star player who nobody else is aware of.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 31
Royals Loosely Linked To Cardinals $260 Million 10x Gold Glove Winner
The Kansas City Royals made one of their biggest moves of the offseason earlier this week when they signed veteran reliever Carlos Estevez to a two-year, $22 million contract.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 31
Phillies lose closer to Royals in free agency
The Philadelphia Phillies just saw their standout closer Carlos Estevez depart in free agency this winter. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder, who relayed
Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 31
The Chicago Cubs will need to pivot again in the relief pitching market
Free agent reliever Carlos Estevez inked a contract on Wednesday to join the Kansas City Royals bullpen. The Chicago Cubs losing out on another bullpen arm on the open market leaves them stuck yet again looking for answers.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 30
4 Bullpen Options for Philadelphia Phillies To Target With Carlos Estevez Gone
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the offseason without any glaring holes on their roster, as they look to be one of the best teams in baseball once again.
MLB News / Just Baseball / January 30
Royals Bolster Bullpen, Sign Carlos Estévez to Two-Year Deal
After their improbable run to the postseason last year, the Kansas City Royals‘ contending window seems firmly open in 2025. This winter they’d already
MLB News / Field Level Media / January 29
Reports: Royals adding former Phillies closer Carlos Estevez
The Kansas City Royals have reached an agreement with free agent right-handed closer Carlos Estevez on a two-year contract, according to multiple media reports Wednesday evening.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29
All-Star closer agrees to deal with AL playoff team
One All-Star relief pitcher is off the free-agent market.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29
Royals interrupt their quiet offseason by adding former All-Star pitcher
His 2024 season was his best yet, in a sense, as his 2.45 ERA was a personal low.
MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 28
Cincinnati Reds Agree to Deal With Former Phillies Outfielder in Free Agency
The Philadelphia Phillies approached the 2024 MLB trade deadline looking to upgrade their bullpen and add another outfielder to the mix. They made minimal moves, acquiring only Carlos Estevez and Tanner Banks for the bullpen, and only Austin Hays as another outfielder.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / January 25
Philadelphia Phillies Young Star Not Feeling Pressure About Increased Role
It became clear the Philadelphia Phillies weren't going to bring back Jeff Hoffman or Carlos Estevez. With both players hitting the open market after two straight seasons of delivering elite results out of the bullpen, the front office knew it would be tough to retain both of them based on the amount of money they were projected to receive.
Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / January 24
Detroit Tigers Reportedly Interested in Veteran Closer Carlos Estevez
According to a report from Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Tigers are still very much interested in free agent third baseman Alex Bregman.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22
Reds remain in talks with top unsigned reliever
The Reds remain in conversation with Carlos Estévez, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / January 13
Angels Predicted to Sign $30 Million All-Star in Shocking Reunion
A reunion of sorts could be in store for the Los Angeles Angels and their former closer. Carlos Estevez was dealt from the Angels to the Philadelphia Phillies at the trade deadline last year, but one baseball insider is predicting a return to Los Angels on a three-year, $30 million deal.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9
Reds have interest in reliever Carlos Estevez
The Reds are among the teams with interest in free agent reliever Carlos Estévez, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Blue Jays and Yankees have also been tied to the All-Star righty this offseason.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 16
Washington Nationals Considered Landing Spot for All-Star Carlos Estevez
The Washington Nationals are in an interesting position that could involve the front office making calculated moves. On one hand, allowing their young talent to continue developing would be the right thing to do.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 15
Philadelphia Phillies, Two Others 'Showing Interest' in Carlos Estevez
Bullpen is something the Philadelphia Phillies were going to pursue this offseason. They were able to bring in Jordan Romano on a one-year, prove-it type
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 7
Philadelphia Phillies Closer Carlos Estevez Predicted To Land $33 Million Contract
It's tough to get a feel for what the Philadelphia Phillies plan to do with Carlos Estevez. Most rumors suggest that he'll be on his way out, but after trading for him at the deadline, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Phillies make a long-term commitment to the right-hander.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / November 17
Potential Phillies Estevez Replacement Should Be Buy Low Addition This Offseason
Losing Carlos Estevez would be difficult for the Philadelphia Phillies after they traded a decent package for him at the deadline. It was uncertain if they viewed him as a rental, but from the looks of things, that might be the case.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 8
Yankees reportedly eyeing All-Star reliever in free agency
The New York Yankees may be willing to pay a premium for a top reliever this offseason.
Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / October 29
Five potential free-agent targets for the Cubs this offseason
One team that will certainly be active in the free agent market and looking to improve its team and get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020 is the Chicago Cubs. Here are five potential targets for the Cubs to go out and sign.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28
Phillies pay steep but worthwhile price to land former All-Star closer
The Philadelphia Phillies paid a steep price to acquire former All-Star closer Carlos Estevez from the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. However, the return should be well worth it.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25
Phillies showing interest in shutdown Angels closer
Hard-throwing Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Esteves is expected to move ahead of the trade deadline.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / June 1
Three trade chips for the Los Angeles Angels
The Angels are sellers as they hold the third-worst record in the majors. Let's take a look at three possible trade chips.
Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 3, 2024
Angels' Carlos Estevez Made Big Change After Struggling to Finish 2023 Season
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Carlos Estévez has been strategic with his training this offseason. After an outstanding start to his season in 2023, Estévez struggled, particularly with endurance during the final two months.
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