The Royals haven’t made their deadline position clear. There are different scenarios at play in which they could operate as either a buyer or possibly as a seller. In recent games, the club has shown promising signs at the plate. The Royals have scored seven or more runs in four of their last six games.

The Royals are five games below .500 and stand 5 1/2 games out of the final American League wild-card spot as they open a three-game home series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

The KC Royals entered the All-Star Break with some hope of making the playoffs. Now, a new injury threatens that hope and the club's trade deadline opportunities.

It was announced on Saturday that the MLB suspended Miguel Tejada for multiple positive tests for amphetamines, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today...