Blog Red Machine
Ex-Reds catcher's release offers opportunity for reunion, but Cincy should avoid it
Mar 24 · Drew KochLuke Maile was a strong clubhouse presence for the Cincinnati Reds the past two seasons, but his on-field performance doesn't warrant a reunion.
…club-option for 2025, and Maile signed with the Kansas City Royals last month. Luke Maile's release from the KC Royals offers an opportunity for a reunion, but the Reds…
MLB Trade Rumors
Offseason In Review: Cincinnati Reds
Mar 24 · Mark PolishukThe Reds swung a few notable trades to bring some new talent onto the roster, as manager Terry Francona will try to lead the team back into contention.
…, RHP: Declined his end of $8MM mutual option for 2025, received $3MM buyout Luke Maile, C: Reds declined $3.5MM club option for 2025 (Maile received $500K buyout)…
Kings of Kauffman
Royals release 2 veterans who were competing for Opening Day roster spots
Mar 23 · Rachael MillantaThe Royals have released two players from the organization as Opening Day approaches.
…," and "the club is granting those releases." KC Royals release catcher Luke Maile The Royals signed Maile to a minor league deal on February 16, becoming the…
- MLB Trade Rumors
Royals Release Ross Stripling, Luke Maile
Mar 23 · Nick DeedsThe Royals announced this morning that they’ve granted both right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile their release.
…this morning that they’ve granted both right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile their release. Both players had opt-out opportunities in their contracts as…
Jays Journal
Out-of-options catcher in roster limbo ahead of Blue Jays’ Opening Day
Mar 22 · Henry PalattellaIt seems like the Blue Jays just can’t get enough of Tyler Heineman.
…a roster spot. There are two catchers on those deals: Max Stassi (Giants) and Luke Maile (Royals). Stassi is in a fight with Sam Huff for the backup spot on San…
Royals Review
Royals Rumblings - News for March 21, 2025
Mar 21 · sterlingiceBy next Friday’s Rumblings, we’ll have seen real baseball.
…20, 2025 At MLBTR, Steve Adams lists all 36 players with opt-outs: Royals: C Luke Maile, RHP Ross Stripling Maile is a glove-first backup who’s had a nice spring at…
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MLB
Who will the Royals pick for their final bench spots?
Mar 21 · Anne RogersWhat should the Royals do with their bench?
…Loftin, Cavan Biggio and Harold Castro. The Royals also still have catchers Luke Maile and Brian O’Keefe in camp. Pratto (.684 OPS this spring) and Velazquez (.571)…
- Blog Red Machine
3 surprises that will shock fans when the 2025 Reds Opening Day roster is revealed
Mar 17 · Drew KochThe Cincinnati Reds have a couple of question marks ahead of Opening Day.
…one of Austin Wynns or Will Banfield, but if the Kansas City Royals designate Luke Maile for assignment, look for the Reds to reunite with their former backstop. Maile…
- Royals Review
Royals use 6-run 6th inning to fuel 9-8 comeback win
Mar 14 · Kevin RuprechtRuns runs runs.
…led off with a walk and advanced to second on a sac bunt (bunt? really?). Luke Maile (pronounced MAY-lee apparently) singled to get runners on the corners. Tyler…
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AZ Central
How Diamondbacks coach Dave McKay helped Lourdes Gurriel Jr. become an elite defender
Mar 14 · José M. RomeroThe Diamondbacks have a solid right-handed bat in Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and now, he's turned into a very good defensive outfielder.
…Jr. become an elite defender Jose M. Romero Arizona Republic Kansas City's Luke Maile smoked a line drive off the left field wall to open the top of the third inning…
AZ Snakepit
Snake Bytes 3/12
Mar 12 · James AttwoodDiamondbacks News Josh Naylor, Eugenio Suarez Balling in SpringIt is still "only spring training", but it is always nice to see quality results coming from players putting in extra work to improve.
…Montgomery. Bragging Rights: Josh Naylor Wins His Annual Challenge with Royals’ Luke Maile With his good friend Luke Maile catching for the Kansas City Royals at Salt…
Sports Illustrated
Diamondbacks' Josh Naylor Speaks on Hitting Results, Defense and More
Mar 12 · Alex D'AgostinoThe Diamondbacks' first baseman is in the midst of a hot Spring.
…on the bases, but picked up a stolen base — his second — off Royals' catcher Luke Maile. Naylor gave a specific, and entertainingly light-hearted answer when asked…
- Sports Illustrated
Watch: Texas Rangers Star Outfielder Sheds Injury, Makes Spring Training Debut
Mar 9 · Matthew PostinsThe minor oblique issue that slowed down Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is now a thing of the past.
…out to third base. In the field, Langford handled a fly ball by Kansas city’s Luke Maile in the third inning. Maile then hit a line drive to Langford for a single in…
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Just Baseball
The Royals Will Soon Need to Find Their Next Great Catcher
Mar 7 · Rachael MillantaThe thought of a Kansas City Royals team without Salvador Pérez is a jarring one, but it may soon be a reality.
…rental player to catch a few innings in 2026 — or having to rely on 34-year-old Luke Maile — the team is far more likely to move Jensen. Jensen really stepped up his game…
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