The big news heading into Friday’s series opener between the Royals and Twins is that outfielder Hunter Renfroe has been designated for assignment. That means KC is moving on from a player making $7.6 million this year, and it could be signifying something else right around the corner.

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A game featuring strong pitching by Pablo López and KC rookie Noah Cameron ended suddenly in the ninth inning.

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has always been an avid sports fan beyond the football field. While he’s been spotted supporting teams from his home state of Texas—like the Dallas Mavericks and his alma mater,

Kansas City Royals left fielder Nick Loftin (12) scores the go ahead run on a double hit third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) during the tenth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Matt Krohn Imagn Images

Maikel Garcia hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep by topping the Minnesota Twins 2-1.

Lot of emotions' as Singer reunites with Royals, Florida teammate India KANSAS CITY -- For Brady Singer ... Impact Bader will get a breather Monday for the Twins' series opener against Tampa ...

The Minnesota Twins gave their fans two straight clutch performances with back-to-back walk-off wins against the Kansas City Chiefs.

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins will try to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Kansas City Royals. Minnesota is 18-7 in home games and 29-22 overall. The Twins have the seventh-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .386.

The Tigers are gearing up for a weekend series against the Kansas City Royals. Detroit is currently atop the AL Central, six games ahead of the Guardians and Minnesota Twins. The Royals sit fourth in the division, seven games back of the Tigers.