Kansas City closed the 2025 season in style, beating Oakland 9-2 to finish 82-80. The offense clicked early and late, with Massey piling up four hits and Jensen delivering a three-hit night, including a 482-foot homer—the longest by a Royal in the Statcast era. Back-to-back seventh-inning shots from Yastrzemski and Jensen punctuated the onslaught, and Witt Jr. capped the burst with a two-run double as KC pulled away. Ragans logged 4.1 innings with eight strikeouts, and the bullpen sealed it for a momentum boost into 2026.

Two-time champions vibe aside, this win underscored organizational depth: Massey and Jensen carried the offense, Ragans brushed off a pitch-count, and a late Yastrzemski blast kept KC's bats hot. It was a definitive send-off to a season of gritty wins and learning moments, signaling that the Royals can build on this foundation next year.

Kansas City suffered a 4-3 walk-off loss to Oakland after a late rally that capped a four-hit night for the Royals. A three-run bomb from Jonathan India in the fourth gave KC a rare early lead, but the Athletics chased it in the eighth and sealed it in the ninth with Shea Langeliers’ walk-off double. The Royals’ offense stalled after the fourth, producing just four hits, and their playoff hopes depend on winning the final two games. Michael Wacha is on tap to start the next outing against Luis Morales as KC tries to finish above .500.

Momentum swung on bullpen miscues and a late-game burst from Oakland’s lineup, signaling which hitters to monitor for rest-of-season fantasy value. Langeliers and Soderström showcased clutch power; India’s early blast remains KC’s biggest sustained source of runs. For fantasy managers, the key angle is leveraging late-inning pop from Oakland against shaky Royals relievers while watching KC’s lineup for any spark in the season’s final weekend.

The Royals used a late-inning surge to seal a 9-4 win in Los Angeles, taking the series behind a standout effort from Bobby Witt Jr. and key hits from Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez. Kansas City jumped early, endured a Angels’ rally, and then pulled away in the ninth with a decisive rally that capped their offensive night. The win strengthens KC’s offense as they wrap the season with a tough trip to Oakland looming.

Michael Lorenzen started strong for the Angels but Kansas City answered with timely hits and aggressive baserunning, including a review that ruled Pasquantino safe to extend a lead and a critical two-out double from Perez in the ninth. The Royals bullpen shut the door late, with Luinder Avila closing out the finale, keeping the offense rolling and the series in KC’s favor.

Fantasy angles rise from Witt Jr.’s multi-RBI night, Pasquantino’s clutch approaches, and Perez’s veteran late-game pop. Angels’ power came from Trout, but the series belonged to Kansas City’s offense and its late-inning execution, which should keep KC hitters on the radar as the calendar turns to the end of the season.

This week's focus is on MLB prospects likely to impact Fantasy Baseball leagues as the season unfolds. While spring training has highlighted some players, many opportunities will arise as the regular season progresses. Key prospects like Roman Anthony of the Red Sox, Zac Veen from the Rockies, and Zebby Matthews of the Twins have shown promise at Triple-A. Anthony's versatility could see him called up if injuries strike the Red Sox infield. Veen, despite facing roster competition, continues to impress with his speed and bat. Matthews, while not typically classified as a prospect anymore, has posted stellar minor league stats, positioning him as a potential call-up in the Twins' rotation.

Other notable mentions include Dalton Rushing from the Dodgers, who may find himself in a backup role due to injuries in the team's lineup. Similarly, Nick Kurtz's performance at Triple-A raises questions about his future with the Athletics, as he is excelling but lacks a clear pathway to the majors. Keeping an eye on these players could pay off significantly as the season progresses, especially in Dynasty leagues.