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Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Cubs Predicted to Sign Three-Time World Series Winning Reliever

Cubs Predicted to Sign Three-Time World Series Winning Reliever

With the Chicago Cubs' offense off to a roaring start, there is a lot of positivity surrounding the club. However, the pitching has been suspect, with the majority of the concern surrounding the bullpen.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 20
Braves Predicted To Reunite With 3-Time World Series Champ After Brutal Royals Stint

Braves Predicted To Reunite With 3-Time World Series Champ After Brutal Royals Stint

Not all free-agent signings work out, even when the player in question has more World Series rings than anyone else in the sport this decade. Last winter, the Kansas City Royals added veteran left-hander Will Smith to their bullpen, after he had won three World Series in a row with three different teams.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 30
Royals Predicted To Cut Ties With $5 Million Three-Time World Series Champion

Royals Predicted To Cut Ties With $5 Million Three-Time World Series Champion

Not every free-agent signing works out as it's intended to, and the Kansas City Royals found that out firsthand in 2024. In an effort to bolster their languishing bullpen, the Royals last winter signed veteran left-hander Will Smith to a one-year, $5 million contract.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 11
Former Braves Star's Improbable Streak Comes to End

Former Braves Star's Improbable Streak Comes to End

Former Atlanta Braves reliever Will Smith saw an unreal streak come to an end. With the elimination of the Kansas City Royals from the MLB postseason, Smith will not win the World Series for the first time since 2020.  Smith made history as the first player to win three straight World Series with three different teams.

Kansas City Royals News / CBSSports.com / October 10

Will Smith won't win World Series for first time since 2020 after Yankees eliminate Royals from MLB playoffs

The Royals reliever did not make the ALDS roster

Entertainment News / Yardbarker
20 athletes with interesting hobbies during the offseason

20 athletes with interesting hobbies during the offseason

Our favorite athletes have interesting hobbies outside of dominating in their sport. Check them out below.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / August 26
Royals place LHP Will Smith (back) on injured list

Royals place LHP Will Smith (back) on injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed reliever Will Smith on the 15-day injured list Monday with low back spasms. The 35-year-old left-hander is 0-4 with a career-worst 6.53 ERA through 45 relief appearances this season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 26

Will Smith to the Injured List, Angel Zerpa sent down in bullpen shuffle

Carlos Hernández and Daniel Lynch come up. The Royals made a number of bullpen moves in anticipation of a critical four-game set against the first-place Cleveland Guardians.

Bob's Bold Prediction: Hagen Smith Will Be MLB All-Star

Hagen Smith is the best pitcher in Razorback history, bar none. Hard to imagine anyone arguing that point and it seems obvious he has the highest ceiling of any pitcher to come through the Arkansas program.

MLB News / Royals Review / April 5, 2024

Singer sharp, bullpen barely holds on to win 2-1 over White Sox

The Will Smith Closer Experience must end now. The Royals got another terrific outing by a starter, a late run on clutch hit, and the bullpen was barely able to hold on to preserve a 2-1 win over the White Sox Friday evening.

Kansas City Royals News / LWOSports.com / February 29, 2024
2024 Kansas City Royals O/U: Why can the Royals hit the OVER

2024 Kansas City Royals O/U: Why can the Royals hit the OVER

The 2023 season for the Kansas City Royals was one in the same as it has been in the past few seasons. The Royals finished 56-106 and last place in the American League Central division for the second straight season.

Kansas City Royals News / LWOSports.com / January 29, 2024
Is It Okay to be Excited About the Royals?

Is It Okay to be Excited About the Royals?

This offseason has been full of fascinating transactions, from Shohei Ohtani‘s record-breaking contract to Juan Soto‘s trade to the New York Yankees. 

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25, 2024
Royals exploring trade market for high-leverage relievers

Royals exploring trade market for high-leverage relievers

The Royals have been one of the game’s most active teams this winter but don’t appear done with their offseason just yet.

Noah Syndergaard reportedly drawing interest from two NL teams
The best MLB closers of all time
The 'Manager of every MLB team in 2007' quiz
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 8, 2024

A look at the Royals bullpen: Who’s in and who’s out?

With a handful of newcomers, there’s a small roster crunch. The Kansas City Royals bullpen is going to look vastly different when the 2024 season kicks off.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 15, 2023
AL cellar dweller continues busy winter after 106-loss season

AL cellar dweller continues busy winter after 106-loss season

The Kansas City Royals haven't landed any superstars this offseason, but they've arguably been the busiest team in all of baseball in the last few weeks.

Zack Greinke pulls unexpected move after horrible 2023 season
20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2024
The '2015 Kansas City Royals' quiz
Kansas City Royals News / The Forkball / December 12, 2023
Royals Sign Reliever Will Smith to $5 Million Deal for 2024

Royals Sign Reliever Will Smith to $5 Million Deal for 2024

In a game-changing move, the Kansas City Royals have finalized a one-year, $5 million contract with Will Smith, a talented left-hander. The Royals are hoping that Smith’s exceptional skills will help them solve their bullpen struggles from the previous season.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 11, 2023
Braves World Series champion inks deal with Royals over weekend

Braves World Series champion inks deal with Royals over weekend

If you’re a gambling man, picking a future World Series winner is simple: whichever club Will Smith signs with. In 2021, he was Atlanta‘s closer on a club that delivered the city its first Commissioner’s Trophy since 1995.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / December 11, 2023
Angels Free Agent Reliever Target Signs With AL Central Squad

Angels Free Agent Reliever Target Signs With AL Central Squad

The Los Angeles Angels' list of free agent reliever targets shrank by one Sunday, when left-hander Will Smith reportedly agreed to terms with the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10, 2023
Reliever who's been on past three World Series teams signs with new club

Reliever who's been on past three World Series teams signs with new club

Reliever Will Smith is on a quest to win his fourth straight World Series title.

The best MLB closers of all time
The 'Final at-bat from the World Series' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 2, 2022
Astros, Braves swap pitchers Jake Odorizzi, Will Smith

Astros, Braves swap pitchers Jake Odorizzi, Will Smith in trade

Both pitchers were All-Stars in 2019, making for an intriguing swap for both.

The best-hitting MLB pitchers of all time
The 'Final at-bat of the World Series' quiz
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 4, 2020
Freeman, three other Braves players have COVID-19

Freddie Freeman, three other Braves players test positive for COVID-19

Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, Touki Toussaint and Pete Kozma have tested positive for the coronavirus, skipper Brian Snitker said Saturday.

Freeman dealing with symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19
Yankees' DJ LeMahieu, Luis Cessa test positive for COVID-19
Royals catcher Salvador Perez tests positive for COVID-19
Aaron Nola, two other Phillies players test positive for COVID-19
...as does Padres' Tommy Pham
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2019
MLB prospects we could still see called up in 2019

MLB prospects we could still see called up in 2019

Some prospects could be major contributors on playoff rosters, while others will get looks in preparation for 2020. Either way, these 10 MLB prospects could get their chances at a major league call-up in the final month of the regular season.

Here's the plan for Orioles, baseball's biggest losers
Cardinals not planning on September promotion of top prospect Dylan Carlson
The 10 biggest surprises of the season
10 players who will make a difference down the stretch

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