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• Dave Roberts Provides Update on Evan Phillips Injury, Timeline to Return to Dodgers

In a surprise move, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the injured list on Wedneday with right forearm discomfort. Phillips began the season on the IL and returns after making just seven appearances for the Dodgers in 2025. Read more: Dodgers Place Evan Phillips on Injured List, Recall Matt Sauer in Surprise …...2025
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• Dodgers 10, Marlins 1: Landon Knack & Matt Sauer combine for complete game, bats bust out late
After seeing their lengthy win-streak snapped, the Dodgers have seen the injuries pile up, but at least for one series they found away to take two of three from the Marlins after they rode Landon Knack and Matt Sauer then broke out late in a 10-1 victory. ====== You wouldn’t know it, but things started …...2025
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• Dodgers Place Evan Phillips on Injured List, Recall Matt Sauer in Surprise Move

The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer as they placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the injured list. More news: Dodgers Make Roster Move Ahead of Series Finale vs Marlins The Dodgers have placed RHP Evan Phillips on the injured list with right forearm discomfort.The injury woes continue for the Dodgers pitching staff.— …...2025
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• Dodgers Place Evan Phillips On IL With Forearm Discomfort
The Dodgers announced today that right-hander Evan Phillips has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm discomfort. Fellow righty Matt Sauer has been recalled to take his spot on the active roster. The club hasn’t provided any details about Phillips but it’s a concerning announcement. It’s always somewhat worrisome when a…...2025
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• Surprise Dodgers Pitcher in Miami Hinting at Potential Injured List Announcement Incoming

Right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer is with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Miami, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Sauer would only be eligible to be called up if someone was placed on the injured list since he was sent down within the last 15 days. More news: Dodgers Make Roster Move Ahead of Series Finale …...2025
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• Dodgers Make Roster Move, Shuffle Bullpen Ahead of Tuesday’s Game vs Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a roster move ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. The team has recalled right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer, and optioned right-hander Noah Davis. More news: Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Not Pitching Tuesday in Scheduled Rehab Start for Triple-A Davis, 28, was recalled on Tuesday when the team placed right-hander …...2025
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• Dodgers 10, Marlins 1: Landon Knack & Matt Sauer combine for complete game, bats bust out late
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• Dodgers Place Evan Phillips on Injured List, Recall Matt Sauer in Surprise Move
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 19, 2025

Photo by Aryanna Frank/MLB Photos via Getty Images MLB.com examines one player in each camp that is making the biggest impression, with pitcher Daniel Lynch IV representing the Kansas City Royals. There aren’t too many roster battles for the Royals this camp, but Lynch has made the biggest one — the fifth starter battle — at least an interesting conversation. His spring ERA jumped to 3.21 ...2025
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• This year’s Royals are better on paper but will that translate to more wins?

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The Royals look better on paper, but they might not win as many games as the 2024 version. The roster that the Royals having heading into the 2025 regular season is just better than what they started with last season. That does not mean they will win more games than the 2024 Royals, but I do like that this front office seems to improve the roster yearly. Let’...2025
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• Names to watch for the Rule 5 Draft: 2024 Edition

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images I did okay last year. I’m trying to proceed down the comeback trail this year. I don’t know if the Rule 5 Draft has gotten increasingly less relevant, but it sure feels that way. Teams now care a lot about roster flexibility, and savvy organizations are focused on skillsets and their own development strengths in a way where the waiver/cas...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 21, 2024

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Massey with a splashy. The Royals designated Matt Sauer for assignment, writes Anne Rogers. “We do think highly of him and that he’s going to be a big league pitcher for a long time, just currently, the way the team is constructed and the way he’s performed, we needed to make a move to bolster the ‘pen a little bit,” manager Matt Quatraro said. Sam Long is...2024
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• Royals refuse to surrender, still lose 9-7

Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Anyone who turned the game off after the second inning missed a heck of a contest. Well, when I wrote in the game thread that we should all expect a good game ton...2024
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• Nitpicking the Royals

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Will Smith (31) throws the ball in the sixth inning during game one of a double header against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. | Melissa Tamez-USA TODAY Sports The team isn’t perfect. Let’s examine the flaws. The Royals made it as high as sixth on the MLB Power Rankings this week. They’re still projected to 32.5% playoff odds per FanGraphs ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 28, 2024

L.G. Patterson/MLB Photos during the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by LG Patterson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Happy Opening Day! Kansas City’s busy offseason set the tone for 2024, writes Anne Rogers: The small-market Royals were one of the busiest teams this winter in hopes of ...2024
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• 2024 Royals season preview: It’s time to win

Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images The Royals want to win on the field and at the ballot box Royals fans have seen their fair share of rebuild movements. Sometimes they pan out, like when they “flipped the switch” in 2011 with Salvador Perez, Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Alcides Escobar, and Lorenzo Cain, the group that went on to win two pennants and a championship. But more often than n...2024
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"The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer as they placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the injured list."

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"com/Ph1ecjl80n— Bally Sports Kansas City (@BallySportsKC) April 20, 2024 Nick Anderson and Matt Sauer each worked a scoreless inning to preserve the win."

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"Taylor Clarke, Carlos Hernández, Matt Sauer, Jake Brentz, and Will Klein get to battle for the last three spots in the bullpen along with whoever can’t make the rotation."

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"In recent years, the Yankees’ system has been so deep that they’ve been forced to leave plenty […] Rule 5 candidate Matt Sauer just gave Yankees 17 reasons to keep him - Yanks Go Yard - Yanks Go Yard - NY Yankees News, Rumors & Fan Community"

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"The Yankees’ agreement with second-rounder Matt Sauer, which we reported here yesterday, is for an over-slot bonus of $2."

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• Dodgers select Sauer contract, option Wrobleski
The Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer and optioned left-hander Justin Wrobleski to the minors Wednesday....2025
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• Dodgers Sign Former Royals Reliever to Bolster Bullpen

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer to a minor league deal, per ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. The contract includes an invite to the Dodgers’ big league spring training camp. RHP Matt Sauer has a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, per source. Deal includes a spring training invite. The 25-year-old was …...2024
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• Royals select Sam Long, designate Matt Sauer for assignment

Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Royals add another lefty arm. The Royals have selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Sam Long and have designated right-hander Matt Sauer for assignment. Sauer gave up a three-run home run in Sunday’s game against Oakland and had a 7.71 ERA in 14 games with the Royals. Long has pitched in parts of the last three MLB seasons wit...2024
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• This game defies witty headlines, Royals lose 9-3

Cole Ragans #55 of the Kansas City Royals walks back to the mound after giving up a two-run home run to Gary Sánchez #99 of the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on May 06, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Matt Quatraro made his worst choice of the season so far. I said before the game that I was excited to see what Cole Ragans could ...2024
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• The Royals have a hitting problem

Hunter Renfroe #16 of the Kansas City Royals in action against the New York Mets during the eighth inning at Citi Field on April 14, 2024 in New York City. The Mets won 2-1. | Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images The pitching scouting has resulted in a number of terrific wins over the past couple of years, but the offense still lags behind. Before last night’s game, the Royals were 19-13, sec...2024
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• Dodgers Activate Tony Gonsolin, Option Matt Sauer After Stellar Performance

After 20 months away from Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially activated All-Star Tony Gonsolin off the inured list to start Wednesday’s game. As a result, right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer was optioned after throwing five innings and earning his first career win on Tuesday. More news: Dodgers Lineup vs Marlins — Tommy …...2025
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• Who’s Going to Replace Blake Snell in Dodgers Rotation?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed Blake Snell on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer was recalled as a result. Read more: Dodgers Place Blake Snell on Injured List in Surprise Move The Dodgers placed Blake Snell on the injured list.Matt Sauer was recalled.— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) April 6, 2025 …...2025
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• Cole Ragans, big sixth-inning give Royals 6-2 win over A’s

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The Royals win the series opener against the A’s. Cole Ragans tossed six shutout innings and Royals hitters enjoyed a five-run sixth inning in a 6-2 win over the A’s in the series opener on Friday night. The Royals struck in the first inning when Bobby Witt Jr. doubled and Salvador Perez hit a hot shot to third that would be an infield single, scoring Witt. ...2024
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• The narrow path to 90 wins

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The path to the playoffs is narrow, and it’s unlikely the Royals will find it. Every year, I put the Royals’ schedule into a spreadsheet and follow a simple formula to create a path to a 90-win season: Win or split series at home. Win or split road series against weaker teams. Don’t get swept. I don’t figure in any sweeps and split all four-game and two-game...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 17, 2024

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Do you like expanded playoffs? Bill Mitchell at Baseball America had a chat about Royals prospects. [$] Who are your picks for under-the-radar prospects (outside the top 20), who could stand out in 2025? Bill Mitchell For players who will likely rank in the latter part of the Top 30, 2024 4th round pick LP Langevin is very intriguing with a projected doubl...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 21, 2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 22, 2024

Sure, it’s not the KBO, but it’s in Korea | Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images I tried to write as much as I could of this ahead of time, but if it descends into madness by the end, I blame basketball Max and Jeremy already covered the big stories yesterday. I guess I’ll just link to other stories below that cover the same ground. First, Max: Alec Marsh makes the rotation, Jordan Lyles to th...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 21, 2024

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images One week until Opening Day! Several spots on the roster remain up for grabs with a week left of Spring Training: The locks right now include Will Smith, Nick Anderson, John Schreiber, Chris Stratton and James McArthur. It seems likely that Angel Zerpa is going to make the team, giving the Royals a durable multi-inning reliever. One bullpen spot should ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 1, 2024

I got 5 images when I put in “Probably Sucking”, my new motto for the 2024 Royals. This is my favorite image | Photo by CHOO YOUN-KONG/AFP via Getty Images I hope everyone survived Leap Day If you didn’t see yesterday, a former Royal passed away: Hector Ortiz, who spent the past 18 years as a manager and coach in the Texas Rangers organization, has died after a long cancer battle.https:...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 24, 2024

Welcome to another Wednesday Anne Rogers answered questions about Maikel Garcia, including whether the Royals could make an upgrade at third base: Garcia plays great defense and he fits the Royals’ offensive style. But he doesn’t profile as a true third baseman from a power perspective. In fact, there was a lot to be desired from him in that department; despite hitting the ball hard, Garcia doesn...2024
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• Royals come up clutch with two outs, Marsh sharp in 9-4 win over Orioles

Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images The Royals have won nine straight at home. Alec Marsh tossed 5 2⁄3 innings of scoreless baseball and the offense erupted for eight runs in the sixth and seventh innings as the Royals defeated the Orioles 9-4 on Friday evening. The Royals scored all nine runs with two outs in the inning. Marsh hit Gunnar Henderson to begin the game, then gave up a single to...2024
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• Spencer shelled, Seth stymies ‘Stros, series secured 11-2

William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports A complete victory to win the series. The Kansas City Royals took a big lead early on over the Houston Astros tonight and did not let up as they secured a series victory with an 11-2 win. I was unable to watch most of this game as I was recording a podcast on my primary computer and my backup computer was being absurdly slow, but I tried my best to follow a...2024
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• Royals destroy Twins 11-0 for first win of the year

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The offense has risen! The Royals jumped on the Twins with nine runs in the first two frames on their way to an 11-0 laugher for their first win of the year. The Royals rapped out 14 hits and Bobby Witt Jr. fell just a double short of hitting for the cycle, while Brady Singer was excellent over seven shutout innings. The Royals jumped on Twins starter Bailey ...2024
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• Royals win slugfest 11-7

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals is doused with water by MJ Melendez #1 of the Kansas City Royals after a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium on April 11, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Bobby Witt Jr. won’t stop scoring runs Despite the lopsided score, this game had a lot of ups and downs in it. Things started off well for Kansas...2024
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• Historic 11-hit, nine-run first inning sweeps the Royals past Houston in a 13-3 win

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Kansas City sweeps the bad guys and wins every game of the home stand I watched a 2003 Royals team led by Darrell May and Angel Berroa open its season with nine straight wins. I watched a 2013 team that had never won 15 of 20 games in the Dayton Moore era win 15 of 17. I watched a 29-32 Royals team that was dead to rights win 10 straight games and eventually ...2024
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• The Royals are following through

Seth Lugo #67 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park on September 20, 2023 in San Diego, California. | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images This is already the most exciting off-season the Royals have had since 2015, and they may not be done. I’m a bit leery of writing this. Last week I complained the Royals had done not...2023
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 19, 2025
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• Dodgers Select Matt Sauer
The Dodgers announced they’ve selected righty reliever Matt Sauer onto the big league roster before Wednesday’s matchup with the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. They optioned left-hander Justin Wrobleski in a corresponding move. Clayton Kershaw was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. More to come....2025
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• Dodgers To Sign Matt Sauer To Minor League Deal
The Dodgers and right-hander Matt Sauer have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. The Paragon Sports International client also receives an invite to major league spring training. Sauer, 26 in January, got to make his major league debut in 2024. The Royals used the second pick of the Rule 5…...2024
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• Singer sharp, Royals offense pours it on to sweep A’s

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images An 8-4 Royals victory gives them their third straight. The Royals put up four runs in the sixth, including three off a bases-loaded triple by Vinnie Pasquantino, and Brady Singer was sharp over six innings in an 8-4 win over the Athletics for the series sweep. Maikel Garcia jumped on the first pitch from A’s starter J.P. Sears and smacked it for a double. Bob...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 22, 2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for December 11, 2023

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Here’s what Will Smith might look like in a Royals uniform. Anne Rogers covers the Will Smith signing for the Royals. The Royals view Smith as one option for the back end of the bullpen along with Nick Anderson, whom they acquired in a trade with the Braves last month. Younger right-handers James McArthur and Carlos Hernández also have potential to close game...2023
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