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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 […]

The Detroit Tigers broke a four-game losing streak Friday night, led by Riley Greene, who reached a major career milestone. Greene drove in his 100th and 101st RBIs of the 2025 season with a go-ahead double, leading Detroit to a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. His two-run double in the […]

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 […]