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I write about baseball and the Royals for The Kansas City Star (@KCStar). My blog about the quirky side of sports was ranked No. 1 in the world by my mom.
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J.J. Picollo says reports of interest in Royals pitchers were greatly exaggerated

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By Pete Grathoff Verified
| Kansas City Star Verified
Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha warms up before a game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Kauffman Stadium. There was a lot of angst among Royals fans leading up to Monday’s Major League Baseball trade deadline and only some of that was due to the team’s dreadful weekend performance against the Rockies.
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Kids were brought to tears after getting Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce autographs

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By Pete Grathoff Verified
| Kansas City Star Verified
A young Chiefs fans was overcome with emotion Monday after getting a Patrick Mahomes autograph at training camp. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Chiefs held their first padded practice of training camp on Monday. Travis Kelce stayed after practice to sign autographs and attracted a large crowd. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce signed items that caused young fans to cry with joy.
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As Royals prepare to honor Salvador Perez, here’s a story about his love of catching

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By Pete Grathoff Verified
| Kansas City Star Verified
Royals catcher Salvador Perez looks to throw out a runner in the Royals game vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, June 18, 2026. AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Perez returned to catching on July 24 after right elbow soreness limited him. Perez hit his 318th career home run to set the Royals franchise record. Royals will honor Perez before a Tuesday game with video, presentation, and promo.
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