Kansas City Royals Articles - Page 2

The Kansas City Royals continue to look for options for their outfield, as the Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent Adolis Garcia this week. Now, there are inklings that the Royals had interest in him before he agreed to go to Philadelphia, according to baseball reporter Francys Romero. “According to a source, the Kansas City Royals […]

The Kansas City Royals are not making a splash by any means, by they are secretly improving this roster and are making it known that they want to become a serious playoff contender. The Royals and Milwaukee Brewers agreed on a trade over the weekend as the Brewers traded Isaac Collins and Nick Mears to […]

The Kansas City Royals could look to make yet another splash this winter, and it may surprise both fans and pundits, given their recent moves. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Royals are interested in trading for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, despite already trading for two other outfielders in Lane Thomas […]

The Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers agreed on a trade on Saturday. It’s a two-for-one player deal, as Kansas City is adding two players to its roster while Milwaukee gets one. Reports indicate that the Brewers are sending outfielder Isaac Collins and relief pitcher Nick Mears to the Royals in exchange for reliever Angel […]

The Kansas City Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia are in agreement on a five-year contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. The deal reportedly includes a sixth-year club option. It has yet to be announced how much money the contract will pay Garcia. “BREAKING: Third baseman Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals are […]

The Kansas City Royals are hoping to reinforce their outfield by adding veteran Lane Thomas, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Both sides have come to an agreement on a one-year, $5.25 million deal that includes $1 million in incentives, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. KC is reportedly interested in Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Teoscar […]

Trade talks continue this offseason for several players in Major League Baseball, during the league’s winter meetings in Orlando, Florida. Another player getting discussed in trade talks is Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals are apparently talking to Houston about a possible deal, per The Athletic. Houston is in […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are looking for ways to bolster their roster to get back on track. One clear option is adding more firepower to their lineup. The Royals seem keen to follow through on that plan by adding at least one outfielder in free agency. Amongst the players […]

After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are exploring all avenues towards improving their roster. One option would be trading from their wealth of starting pitching. The Royals finished the 2025 campaign ranked sixth in ERA with a mark of 3.73. That’s going to get teams calling asking about available […]

The Kansas City Royals did not tender contracts to outfielder MJ Melendez and right-handed reliever Taylor Clarke for the 2026 season, sending both players to free agency, the team announced on Friday. The decision came ahead of MLB’s non-tender deadline, which required teams to offer contracts to arbitration-eligible players or let them enter the open […]

With the GM Winter Meetings going on, plenty of rumors involving free agency and the trade buzz are kicking around. The San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals traded pitchers earlier in the week, with Mason Black going to KC and Logan Martin going to SF. Neither player is a major addition, but the Royals […]

The Kansas City Royals are coming off a disappointing season. After reaching the playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2024, the Royals fell short in 2025. Kansas City finished the campaign just above .500 and five games out of a Wild Card Berth at 82-80. Despite the team’s down year, Bobby Witt […]

The MLB offseason is in full swing now, and MLB teams are aiming to improve their roster for the 2026 season. The Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants were two teams capable of making the postseason last season, but could not get there. These two teams just agreed on an early offseason trade. “The […]

The Kansas City Royals endured a disappointing 2025 campaign. After snapping an eight-year postseason drought in 2024, Kansas City once again missed the playoffs. Fortunately Royals fans got to enjoy another strong season from Bobby Witt Jr. Kansas City’s All-Star shortstop boasts a rare power/speed combo. And Witt always dazzles defensively. The fourth-year pro won […]

The Kansas City Royals made waves across Major League Baseball on Tuesday afternoon after placing right-hander Kyle Wright on outright waivers. The 30-year-old, a former first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in the 2017 MLB Draft and the 2022 National League wins leader, never threw a big-league pitch for the Royals after a shoulder capsule […]

Kansas City Royals legend Salvador Perez is not going anywhere. On Tuesday night, the Royals announced that they have come to terms with Perez on a two-year deal, which would take him to his age-37 season. The new contract is worth a guarantee of $25 million for the duration of the contract, as reported by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2025 World Series with unmatched star power — and with Shohei Ohtani generating buzz as usual, even Media Day became must-see content. A lighthearted exchange between Ohtani and Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino stole headlines, showcasing the human side of baseball’s brightest stage. MLB’s official X (formerly […]

The Kansas City Royals will finish as one of the first three teams outside the American League playoffs. Royals manager Matt Quatraro used different strategies to try and spark a run, but he ultimately came up short. On the bright side, both Seth Lugo and Carlos Estevez had excellent seasons. The story of the season […]

Both the Athletics and the Kansas City Royals have been eliminated from playoff contention. But the A’s are finishing the season strong, winning 10 of their last 14 games. On Thursday, AL Rookie of the Year frontrunner Nick Kurtz mashed two more home runs, bringing his season total to 35. But in the series opener […]

The Kansas City Royals saw their 2025 playoff hopes officially dashed before even taking the field against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. A 5-2 victory by the Cleveland Guardians over the Detroit Tigers mathematically eliminated Kansas City from MLB playoff contention, despite entering the day with a .500 record. The Talkin’ Baseball podcast […]

The Kansas City Royals etched their name into MLB history with a performance that will not soon be forgotten. In their latest matchup, the Royals-Blue Jays showdown turned into a showcase of offensive firepower, breaking a record that had belonged to the White Sox for nearly 70 years. Kansas City became the first team in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were overwhelmed 20-1 by the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, leaving a record-setting scar in franchise history. The 19-run margin ties the largest loss ever by a division leader in a September or later regular-season game, joining the 2005 Padres’ 20-1 loss to the Rockies, according to […]

It’s been quite the week for Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez. Last Saturday, Perez achieved two significant milestones in one homer against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was his 300th career home run and 1,000th career RBI.  On Friday, Perez achieved quite a feat of a different sort. Against the Toronto Blue Jays, Perez not […]

The Seattle Mariners continued their September surge with a 2-0 road victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at Kauffman Stadium, moving into a tie with the Houston Astros atop the American League West. Their next three-game series against Houston, beginning Friday night at T-Mobile Park, will be crucial. Seattle has gone 20-3 over […]

The Kansas City Royals are one of many teams fighting for a spot in the American League playoffs. They kick off a crucial series against the Seattle Mariners, another postseason contender, on Tuesday night. After rumors flew that Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, and Michael Wacha could return this week, fans are hopeful. They will get […]

The Kansas City Royals’ 8-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park had one bright spot as slugger Salvador Perez made history with a single swing. The veteran catcher crushed a splitter from Phillies starter Taijuan Walker in the third inning, sending the ball into the left-center seats for his […]

The Kansas City Royals are one of many teams chasing the final American League Wild Card spot. However, Royals manager Matt Quatraro could get a big boost to his pitching staff soon. Cole Ragans has been in and out of the lineup all season long, but his return is on the horizon. Michael Wacha and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies welcomed Walker Buehler for his debut on Friday night, and he helped the team secure an 8-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Citizens Bank Park. The 31-year-old right-hander, whom the Boston Red Sox released on August 29, and signed with the Phillies two days later, pitched five innings of one-run […]

The Kansas City Royals (74-73) need to erase a five-game deficit and leap over three teams with just 15 games remaining in the regular season, otherwise they will be spending the playoffs at home. This team made headway in the American League Wild Card standings, but a 4-6 start to September has seen it lose […]

With their 74-72 record, the Kansas City Royals sit three games behind the Seattle Mariners for the third American League Wild Card spot. Seeing as two teams are ahead of Kansas City in the race, it’ll be an even more difficult mountain to climb for the Royals to make the postseason. The franchise isn’t going […]

With their 73-71 record, the Kansas City Royals are only three game out of the final American League Wild Card spot. And now, a crucial member of the lineup is set to make his return to the diamond. The Royals have activated Jonathan India from the injured list, the team announced. In turn, Michael Wacha […]

The Kansas City Royals hung on for a 2-1 win in their series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The Royals are eying a playoff berth as the team is now just one game back in the AL Wild Card standings. But Kansas City’s postseason hopes hinge on the health of Bobby Witt Jr. […]

Nine and a half games out of first place in the AL Central, the Kansas City Royals’ best shot at a playoff spot lies through the Wild Card. The Royals are set to begin a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at home. This weekend provides the perfect platform for Kansas City to vault themselves […]

The Kansas City Royals entered Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels at 70-69. Matt Quatraro has come up with new plans for Salvador Perez and Co. as the team makes a playoff push. However, the Royals’ road to the playoffs is tough. Despite the optimism around the squad recently, Vinnie Pasquantino and the offense […]

The Kansas City Royals’ postseason hopes took a major hit Thursday as the team placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list with lower back strain. The move takes effect retroactively from September 1, keeping the 35-year-old out for at least two starts right in the thick of the Royals’ American League playoff push. […]

The Kansas City Royals have three catchers on their active roster, including No. 2 prospect Carter Jensen, but Salvador Perez will still get the majority of the reps behind the plate. Royals manager Matt Quatraro revealed as much on Tuesday, according to MLB.com’s Anne Rogers. She added that Quatraro indicated Jensen will “pinch-hit, pinch-run, go […]

The Detroit Tigers cruised to a comfortable 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, as Tarik Skubal made more franchise history, tossing seven shutout innings in his stellar 2025 season. Skubal became the first pitcher in Tigers history to record 11 starts of at least six scoreless innings in a single season, surpassing […]

The Kansas City Royals are adding depth to their lineup and pitching staff for the season’s final stretch by taking advantage of September’s roster expansion to 28 players to The club announced on Monday that catcher Carter Jensen and right-handed pitcher Luinder Avila will be called up from Triple-A Omaha, while outfielder Jac Caglianone will […]

The Kansas City Royals have added veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull on a minor league contract, assigning him to Triple-A Omaha. The move comes as Kansas City continues to battle for a playoff spot in the American League, entering the weekend with a 69–66 record, three games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final Wild Card […]