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After the Kansas City Royals lost to the New York Yankees in the 2024 MLB Playoffs, they have fought to get back. They are 68-65 and trailing the Seattle Mariners by three games for the final AL Wild Card spot heading into Wednesday’s action. The Royals’ playoff chances are dwindling with 29 games left to […]

The Kansas City Royals’ 2025 season is not over yet. They have won seven of their last 11 heading into Tuesday’s action to jump the Cleveland Guardians in the standings. They are four games out of the final AL Wild Card spot, leaving an outside chance at a run. But if they do not make […]

Another game, another long ball for Vinnie Pasquantino. The Kansas City Royals’ red-hot first baseman extended his home run streak to five games on Friday night, belting a ninth-inning two-run shot in a 7-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Pasquantino’s blast off reliever Will Vest wasn’t enough to flip the result, but it did put […]

The Detroit Tigers kept their hot streak alive Friday night at Comerica Park, rallying past the Kansas City Royals for a 7-5 win. The spotlight belonged to Riley Greene, who crushed a game-tying homer, his 30th of the season, punching his ticket into the 30-homer club for the first time in his career. The Royals […]

Despite last night’s loss, the Kansas City Royals are looking to capture a four-game set against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Both teams are in playoff contention, as each team looks to clinch an AL Wild Card slot. In the seventh inning, they hold a slim 5-4 advantage over the visiting Rangers. As the Royals […]

Because Bobby Witt Jr. is not in contention for the American League MVP award this season, it is easy to say he is having a down year. Rest assured, though, the Kansas City Royals shortstop continues to prove why he is one of the most consistent players in the game today. And that carries tremendous […]

When the Kansas City Royals added Mike Yastrzemski at the trade deadline, they expected stellar outfield defense. Kansas City probably did not, however, anticipate a power binge from the seventh-year veteran. But that’s what Yastrzemski has delivered during his brief Royals tenure. Facing Texas Rangers starter Jack Leiter in the bottom of the first inning […]

As the Kansas City Royals are coming off the trade deadline, the team has currently won four of its last five games, but Saturday’s victory against the Chicago White Sox featured a concerning moment. While the Royals wouldn’t necessarily deal with an injury, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino would have to leave the game due to […]

The Kansas City Royals face a tough road to a potential playoff seed. Unfortunately, the team has not been able to rely on their ace, Cole Ragans. Matt Quatraro has done a good job, pivoting to Seth Lugo and standout Royals rookie Noah Cameron. However, the dark cloud of Ragans’ shaky availability could define Kansas […]

The Kansas City Royals are looking to rebound from a slow start to reach the playoffs for the second straight season. Kansas City added Mike Yastrzemski in a surprise deal with the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline to help with the second-half push. The veteran outfielder had spent his entire career with San […]

The Kansas City Royals signed first baseman Bobby Dalbec to a minor league contract, Raising Royals — the team’s official player development account — reported on X, formerly Twitter. Dalbec spent the first portion of his career with the Boston Red Sox. In 2024, the Red Sox designated Dalbec for assignment. He would later join […]

With an injury scare happening to Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India, it has been one instance of many proving to be a down year for the player after being traded from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason. Though the Royals traded for Mike Yastrzemski, India has been a focal point this season as […]

Dustin May’s first start as a member of the Boston Red Sox didn’t go quite as hoped. Making his debut six days after being acquired from the Dodgers, May labored through 3 ⅔ innings Wednesday night at Fenway Park, allowing three earned runs on six hits with one walk and two hit batters in Boston’s […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony is having a great day. The Red Sox just signed him to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension to keep him in Boston long term. He almost put the cherry on top of a life-changing day by hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals. Unfortunately for him, […]

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has quickly ascended into stardom. After notching a unique feat earlier this year, Witt Jr. reached another milestone against the Boston Red Sox. The speedy shortstop took advantage of Dustin May, swiping his 30th base. That stolen bag gave Witt Jr. four straight seasons with 30 or more […]

The Boston Red Sox turned to Garrett Crochet on Tuesday night, and he didn’t disappoint. The lefty delivered another commanding performance at Fenway Park, leading Boston to a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals and continuing his stellar 2025 campaign. Pitching on nine days’ rest, Crochet showed no signs of rust, scattering four hits […]

At the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants made a move that was both painful and practical, sending longtime outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte. While Giants fans may be sad to see the longest-tenured player leave, the front office deserves credit for […]

The Kansas City Royals were buyers at the trade deadline as the team eyes a playoff berth with a second-half push. And new addition Mike Yastrzemski helped power Kansas City over the Toronto Blue Jays in the series opener. However, the Royals lost the game and their leadoff hitter on Saturday. Jonathan India got drilled […]

The Kansas City Royals climbed back to the .500 mark with a statement win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, kicking off August with momentum. But it was a three-word quote from Bobby Witt Jr. that stole the postgame spotlight. When asked about new teammate Mike Yastrzemski, who made his debut following the […]

The Kansas City Royals are shuffling the roster after bringing in some talent at the MLB trade deadline. Kansas City announced Saturday they are adding pitchers Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert to the active roster, per the team’s social media. In order to make room for the hurlers, Kansas City is designating pitcher Thomas Hatch […]

Only a day after joining the Kansas City Royals from the San Francisco Giants, veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski wasted no time making an impact for the Royals, launching a two-run homer in his first plate appearance with the club on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The 370-foot shot to right-center came […]

The Kansas City Royals made an unexpected move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants. The deal gives the club a timely boost to its struggling outfield as Kansas City continues a quiet but determined push toward the American League playoff race. MLB Network took to […]

Just ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, the Kansas City Royals completed a trade for left-handed starter Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jeff Passan, more often than not, was the first to report the trade. The Pirates acquired first baseman Callan Moss and left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk from the Royals in exchange for Falter. […]

The San Diego Padres have already made the biggest move at the MLB trade deadline, picking up Mason Miller. But if you looked at social media quickly later on, you may have thought that they made an even bigger deal. Fear not, Los Angeles Dodgers fans. This is not a Freddie Freeman trade. The Padres […]

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Texas Rangers have emerged as active players in the relief market. They already have clear targets in mind. According to Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network, the Rangers have shown strong interest in two bullpen arms. These include Phil Maton of the St. Louis Cardinals and Hunter Harvey of […]

The Kansas City Royals are in the thick of the American League wild card battle. However, losing Kris Bubic hurts the Royals’ chances, even after a big win on Wednesday. After going through regulation without any runs being scored, Kansas City broke through in the tenth inning. Royals catcher hit a walk-off RBI single off […]

The Kansas City Royals have made a litany of moves surrounding their pitching staff. Royals manager Matt Quatraro has his work cut out for him if his team wants to secure a wild card spot. Kansas City took a step in the right direction when they extended Seth Lugo. However, Rich Hill’s time with the […]

The Kansas City Royals (52-54) have given their fans just enough hope heading into the final two months of the 2025 campaign, taking two out of three versus both the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians to pull within four games of the final American League Wild Card position. They also acquired Randal Grichuk in a […]

The Kansas City Royals finally returned to the playoffs in 2024 on the back of their pitching staff. But the 2025 season has not been as kind to them, as they are four games out of the final AL Wild Card spot. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Kansas City seemed like a potential seller. […]

The Kansas City Royals are scrapping and clawing for playoff position in the American League, but as a below .500 team they could very well end up being sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. There are a handful of Royals players, specifically pitchers, that other contenders around Major League Baseball will find valuable on the […]

Bobby Witt Jr. finished second in AL MVP voting last season behind Aaron Judge’s monster 58-homer campaign. But the Kansas City Royals’ star made MLB history in 2024, becoming the first player to start their career with three straight 20/20 seasons. He also became the only shortstop with multiple 30/30 seasons. While Witt has fallen […]

Randal Grichuk’s time with the Arizona Diamondbacks came to an emotional end Saturday, and the cameras were there to capture his final goodbye. In the middle of the D-backs’ game, Grichuk was informed he had been traded to the Kansas City Royals. As the news spread through the dugout, teammates made their way over to […]

Just a few days away from July 31, the Major League Baseball trade deadline is underway. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Eugenio Suarez have dominated the spotlight, but other players on the roster have been moving. In their latest dump, Arizona sent veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Kansas City Royals. The trade is one of […]

The Kansas City Royals have a team with a foursome of big-time power hitters. They include All-Star Bobby Witt Jr., veteran catcher Sal Perez and a pair of youngsters in Vinny Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone. It would not be a surprise if any one of those players hit a long ball with the game on […]

Jac Caglianone has been a revelation as a rookie in Major League Baseball. The slugger was called up by the Kansas City Royals earlier this season. Since getting to the major leagues, he has given the Royals a boost in power. However, Matt Quatraro had to replace him with MJ Melendez in left field on […]

As the July 31 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Kansas City Royals find themselves in a complicated position with All-Star starter Seth Lugo. Despite his name being frequently floated in trade rumors, Royals general manager J.J. Picollo made it clear on Wednesday that Kansas City is in no rush to move on from its ace. […]

The Kansas City Royals are on the fence at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. On one hand, young stars like Jac Caglianone have given Kansas City faith. On the other, the Royals have plenty of players the could trade, like Seth Lugo and Lucas Erceg. If they make a move at the MLB trade […]

Amidst the heat of the summer trade talks, few targets pique the interest of contending clubs quite like Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Fresh off several seasons of consistent performance—including ERA marks in the mid-3.00s or lower despite lacking premium fastball velocity, Lugo finds himself at the center of a tantalizing trade proposal that […]

The Kansas City Royals made a noteworthy roster shakeup on Friday, designating veteran utility man Cavan Biggio for assignment in order to reinstate right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, pitcher Jonathan Bowlan was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. The decision to DFA Biggio raises eyebrows, especially given his recent […]