The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to play the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs this afternoon, and one of Western Missouri's most recognizable stars is embracing the excitement of the postseason.

Lorenzen posted a 1.57 earned-run average in seven appearances (six starts) with the Royals last season. He arrived in a midseason trade from the Texas Rangers and the Royals loved his versatility — he can pitch in a variety of roles.

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses.

Michael Lorenzen is a journeyman pitcher, but at 33 years old he's far from washed and he has the stuff to be a valuable part of anyone's rotation.

Michael Lorenzen is staying with the Kansas City Royals. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the right-handed starter agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with

Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

The 33-year-old went 7-6 in 24 starts and two relief appearances with the Royals and Texas Rangers in 2024. Kansas City acquired the former All-Star from the Rangers at the trade deadline last year.

The Kansas City Royals have reportedly re-signed veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract worth $7 million for the 2025 campaign. The deal also includes a mutual option in 2026.

The Kansas City Royals could be one more high-leverage arm ... who spent the 2024 season with the Texas Rangers, as a top free-agent fit for the Royals this winter. "From his age-defying dominance ...

An important piece of the Kansas City Royals rotation will be returning for the 2025 season. The Royals re-signed right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $7 million deal on Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

The Kansas City Royals this morning announced a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2026. Kansas City now has 39 players on its Major League Reserve List.

The Kansas City Royals are running it back with Michael Lorenzen. The Royals on Monday signed Lorenzen to a 1-year contract for $7 million. The deal