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Jackson Roberts

Jackson Roberts

Joined: Aug 29, 2024

Jackson Roberts is a former Division III All-Region DH who now writes and talks about sports for a living. A Bay Area native and a graduate of Swarthmore College and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Jackson makes his home in North Jersey. He grew up rooting for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Warriors, and he recently added the Devils to his sports fandom mosaic. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "Kansas City Royals On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

Apr 1, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of the Kansas City Royals logo on seats with complimentary flags for fans before the Opening Day game against the Texas Rangers Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Royals Predicted To Cut Ties With $2.3 Million Everyday Starter In Surprise Trade

Should the Kansas City Royals move on from one of their former top prospects?

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Apr 10, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of an Atlanta Braves hat on the field during batting practice at Truist Park. The game against the New York Mets was postponed due to impending weather. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Ex-Braves All-Star Pitcher Tabbed As Possible Royals Reclamation Project

The Kansas City Royals could add a valuable weapon to their 2025 pitching staff.

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Sep 25, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Anthony Santander (25) follows through on an RBI double against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Royals Surprisingly Included Among Projected 'Best Bets' For $69 Million All-Star

Should the Kansas City Royals add an expensive slugger to their 2025 lineup?

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Apr 30, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; The new Kansas City Royals logo on the uniform during a game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
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Royals Named A Landing Spot For $36M Gold Glover In Possible Blockbuster Signing

The Kansas City Royals might be on the prowl for one more infielder this winter.

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A banner with the Cleveland Guardians' new logo hangs from a parking deck before an MLB baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and the San Francisco Giants at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Friday. Guardians Pre 5
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Royals $4.5 Million Reliable Veteran Predicted To Defect To Division-Rival Guardians

Could the Cleveland Guardians poach a Kansas City Royals starting pitcher?

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Feb 18, 2019; Lee County, FL, USA; A general view of a Boston Red Sox helmet as Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) walks on the field during a spring training workout at Jet Blue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
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Red Sox 25-Year-Old Gold Glover Tabbed As Blockbuster Royals Trade Target

The Boston Red Sox may hold the key to unlocking the Kansas City Royals' best lineup.

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Jun 5, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of a Seattle Mariners batting helmet and logo during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Royals Predicted To Land Intriguing $3 Million Ex-Mariners Spark Plug In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals have minimal room to add payroll, but this ex-Seattle Mariners star could be the perfect cheap role player.

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Oct 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (24) celebrates with first base coach Travis Chapman (75) after hitting a RBI single during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Yankees Disappointing $8 Million Trade Acquisition Is Solid Royals Bounce-Back Option

The Kansas City Royals should take a chance on this downtrodden ex-New York Yankees outfielder.

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Aug 12, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Chicago Cubs helmet rests on the dugout during a MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
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Why Cubs $85 Million Slugger Would Be Perfect Royals Blockbuster Trade Addition

The Kansas City Royals should be all over this hypothetical blockbuster with the Chicago Cubs.

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May 25, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detailed view of a Philadelphia Phillies hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Phillies $36 Million All-Star Would Be Dream Free-Agent Signing For Royals

The Kansas City Royals should do all in their power to land this Philadelphia Phillies star in free agency.

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Aug 23, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Josh Rojas (4) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the San Francisco Giants at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
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Mariners $3 Million Castoff 'Could Provide Value' To Royals, Report Says

Should the Kansas City Royals take a chance on this utility player from the Seattle Mariners?

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Aug 20, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of an Los Angeles Angels bat, hat and sunglasses during batting practice against the Kansas City Royals prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Royals Urged To Swing Blockbuster Trade For Available $9 Million Angels Star

The Kansas City Royals could make a trade this winter that would net them a new slugger.

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