en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Kansas City Royals News SportSpyder - The Latest Kansas City Royals News https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/news [MLB: Royals] - Royals pick up pair of pitching prospects for Thomas, Falter DENVER -- The Royals traded outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the Braves in exchange for right-hander Lucas Braun (Atlanta’s No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline) and left-hander Carter Holton. Thomas started Saturday night’s game against the Rockies at Coors Field in center field, but he came Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:30:32 GMT Manny Randhawa https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436259 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436259 false false [The Athletic] - Braves acquire Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter from Royals: MLB Trade Grades The Royals added rotation depth, while the Braves get a hitter with a 133 rWC+ against lefties in his major-league career. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:30:16 GMT Stephen J. Nesbitt https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436257 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436257 true false [The Kansas City Star] - Royals drop third consecutive game with 12-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies The Kansas City Royals could end their 10-game road trip on a sour note. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:29:23 GMT Jaylon Thompson https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436253 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436253 false false [SB Nation: Royals Review] - Royals lose to Rockies while fandom stares at social media for trade news The first few innings of this game were pretty fun. Still, the Royals ultimately lost 12-6 thanks to some bad pitching and the bats cooling off. The Royals got a leadoff walk from Carter Jensen and a single from Lane Thomas to put runners on at first and second with no outs. Jac Caglianone hit […] Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:25:39 GMT Jeremy Greco https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436237 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436237 false false [Fansided: Kings of Kauffman] - Royals amazingly find way to tack on outcasted southpaw in Lane Thomas trade with Braves The Royals made their first trade of the deadline. Along with Lane Thomas they managed to send the contract of the demoted Bailey Falter to the Braves as well. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:10:20 GMT Caleb Moody https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436131 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436131 false false [The Wichita Eagle] - Royals trade outfielder Lane Thomas in package deal to Braves. Here’s the return The Royals say farewell to one of their top trade targets. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:52:10 GMT Jaylon Thompson https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436035 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57436035 false false [MLB Trade Rumors] - Braves To Acquire Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter From Royals The Braves are adding outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter in a trade with the Royals, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. It’ll be minor league pitchers Carter Holton and Lucas Braun heading back to Kansas City, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Atlanta picks up a veteran bat who should provide a boost in the […] Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:38:07 GMT Charlie Wright https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435955 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435955 false false [CBS Sports] - Lane Thomas trade grades: Braves ace necessary offensive upgrade, Royals should have gotten more in return Pitcher Bailey Falter is also headed to Atlanta in the deal Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:30:01 GMT Mike Axisa https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435908 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435908 false false [The Score] - Report: Royals trade Thomas, Falter to Braves The Atlanta Braves are acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN.Minor-… Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:28:45 GMT Tom Ruminski https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435899 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435899 false false [The Athletic] - Braves add OF Lane Thomas, LHP Bailey Falter in trade with Royals: Source Thomas owns a .232/.326/.393 slash line this season, but has a track record of faring well against left-handed pitching. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:22:38 GMT Zack Meisel https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435854 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435854 true false [Last Word on Sports] - Royals Trade Lane Thomas to Braves A Lane Thomas trade has happened, with the Kansas City Royals sending him and starter Bailey Falter to the Atlanta Braves, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that two pitching prospects, left-hander Carter Holton and right-hander Lucas Braun, will head to Kansas City in the deal. The Royals signed Thomas to a … Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:16:08 GMT Ben Rosen, Staff Writer https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435807 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435807 false false [The Kansas City Star] - Royals trade outfielder Lane Thomas in package deal to Braves, per reports The Kansas City Royals have swung a deal involving one of their top trade pieces. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:05:02 GMT Jaylon Thompson https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435751 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435751 false false [SB Nation: Royals Review] - Royals Trade Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter to Atlanta At the bottom of the fourth inning of tonight’s game, Lane Thomas went out to center field but then was summoned back to the dugout where he smiled and hugged teammates before exiting up the tunnel. A few minutes later, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that he and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter had been traded to […] Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:01:20 GMT Jeremy Greco https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435725 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435725 false false [MLB: Braves] - Braves acquiring OF Thomas, LHP Falter from Royals (source) The Braves are acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The return was not immediately known. The clubs have not confirmed the news. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:54:15 GMT MLB.com https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435690 https://sportspyder.com/mlb/kansas-city-royals/articles/57435690 false false