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DENVER, CO - JULY 21: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the first inning during the game between the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Casey Paul/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Can CJ Abrams Rewrite His Second-Half Narrative?

Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen

Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 11: Zach Neto #9 celebrates scoring on a RBI single hit by Nolan Schanuel #18 of the Los Angeles Angels (not pictured) against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning during the game at Target Field on July 11, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Angels 5-3. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty Images)

Two Mock Trades for the Mariners' Playoff Push

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 13: Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals speaks to the media during the 2026 American League Media Availability at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Should the Royals Trade Michael Wacha at the Deadline?

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 17: Carter Jensen #22 of the Kansas City Royals greets Salvador Perez #13 during an inning change in the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Torch Has Been Passed to Carter Jensen as the Royals’ Backstop

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 24: Lawrence Butler #4 of the Athletics jogs to the dugout during the game between the Athletics and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Friday, April 24, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Courtney Kramer/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Athletics and the Cost of a Bad Extension