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Everyone is slumping, but there has got to be a way to solve this! It’s no secret that the Royals’ offense has been terrible this season. Hunter Renfroe and MJ Melendez, the two worst performers from last season, have taken much of the flak for the offensive struggles this season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 17

Veteran Royals Slugger Is On Fans' Last Nerve

The Kansas City Royals won 86 games last year and secured the second American League Wild Card spot. However, after losing the ALDS to the New York Yankees, they are off to a slow start in 2025.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 2

Phillies-Royals Blockbuster Trade Idea Ships $3 Million Outfield Slugger To KC

The Kansas City Royals' biggest weakness is clear as day, and it hasn't changed since the start of last season: the outfield. New leadoff hitter Jonathan

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Phillies trade proposal sends beloved outfielder to Royals

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 28

Hunter Renfroe has to hit with authority to keep his full-time spot

The Mark Canha acquisition challenges Renfroe. Going into the offseason, outfield was a clear need for the Royals. They made a few rumored bids to improve their outfield situation, but nothing really came to fruition.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 14

Royals Writer Predicts $13 Million Slugger Could Be X-Factor In 2025

The Kansas City Royals made some key improvements in the offseason, but they still have some question marks in terms of their offense. Bobby Witt Jr. recently went down with a forearm injury, and his status for Opening Day is uncertain.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / February 26

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / February 4

Former Angels Prospect Involved in Blockbuster Trade Signs With AL West Rival

Former Los Angeles Angels prospect Adam Seminaris was one of the key pieces sent to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Hunter Renfroe. The right-hander was released in October and agreed to a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners on Friday.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 8

Angels $9 Million Star Floated As Royals Trade Target At Position Of Need

The Kansas City Royals need to get more production from their outfield in 2025. That's not even up for debate. In particular, the two outfield corners must improve, as regular starters MJ Melendez and Hunter Renfroe combined for -0.9 WAR a season ago.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 7

Ex-Padres $48 Million All-Star Loosely Linked To Royals To Fix 'Roster Hole'

The Kansas City Royals have such an obvious roster hole that it's slightly alarming that a solution hasn't yet materialized. The outfield was abysmal for the Royals last season, particularly in the corners.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Royals sign Cavan Biggio to minor league contract

The Royals announced that utilityman Cavan Biggio has been signed to a minor league contract. While no mention was made in the team’s official announcement, it can be assumed that Biggio received an invitation to Kansas City’s big league Spring Training camp.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 15

Cubs Proposed Blockbuster Would 'Salary Dump' $27 Million Superstar To Royals

Could the Kansas City Royals solve their outfield problems without having to outbid anyone in free agency? There's no way to sugarcoat it: the Royals outfield was very bad in 2024.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Hunter Renfroe, Chris Stratton Exercise Player Options

Outfielder Hunter Renfroe and reliever Chris Stratton triggered player options in their deals with the Royals, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (X links).

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 11

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 6

Royals Slugger Reinstated Following Short Stint On IL; Struggling Hurler DFA'd

The Kansas City Royals offense hopes to return to how it's been hitting all season after snapping a seven-game losing streak on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 5

Royals Journeyman Must 'Step Up' To Help Struggling Offense Get Back On Track

The Kansas City Royals aren't panicking yet after snapping a seven-game losing streak Wednesday night in a 4-1 victory over the American League Central rival Cleveland Guardians.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 5

Royals reinstate OF Hunter Renfroe from injured list

The Kansas City Royals reinstated right fielder Hunter Renfroe from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Renfroe, 32, landed on the list on Aug. 25 with a right hamstring strain.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 4

Royals Could Get Much-Needed Offensive Help As Slugger Begins Rehab Assignment

Not much has gone right for the Kansas City Royals this week. Losers of seven straight entering play Wednesday, the Royals' usually-potent offense has gone stone cold.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 12

Hunter Renfroe Avoids Surgery After Toe Injury

Hunter Renfroe was placed on the IL after fouling multiple pitches off of his toe. Thankfully for Kansas City, an MRI of the outfielder's foot showed no signs of a fracture.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15, 2023

Royals land two notable veteran pieces

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15, 2023

Royals reportedly finalizing two-year deal with veteran OF

It’s been a busy week for the Royals, who have signed pitchers Seth Lugo and Will Smith, while also reportedly agreeing to a deal with Chris Stratton.

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MLB News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 29, 2023

Bleacher Report predicts Atlanta will add Hunter Renfroe to fill their left field vacancy

The Atlanta Braves are in a good place as we prepare to enter next week's Winter Meetings - with eight of nine lineup spots already filled and a solid

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / November 21, 2023

Hunter Renfroe Deemed A Good Free-Agency Fit For Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have made a handful of roster transactions since free agency began on November 6th. Cleveland most recently made three moves this

Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2023

Watch: Renfroe delivers epic ninth-inning throw for Angels

Watch: Hunter Renfroe delivers epic ninth-inning throw for Angels

Hunter Renfroe’s highlight-reel throw against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday may have been one of the best plays of the year for the Los Angeles Angels.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2023

Fans, teammates keep mistaking Mike Trout, other Angels OF

Fans, teammates keep mistaking Mike Trout and other Angels outfielder

Hunter Renfroe was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Los Angeles Angels five months ago and now, is constantly getting mistaken for superstar teammate Mike Trout.

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