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Royals’ Ryan Bergert, Ben Kudrna Undergo Elbow Surgeries

The Royals lost a pair of depth starters to elbow surgeries. The team announced that right-hander Ryan Bergert underwent UCL reconstruction (Tommy John surgery).

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What is wrong with Lucas Erceg?

Lucas Erceg has been…something less than good so far this year. When the Royals traded for him in 2024, he immediately became the team’s best reliever and locked down the closer role.

Jac Caglianone News / Royals Review / April 30

Jac Caglianone is starting to fulfill his promise

There have been some high highs and low lows for Jac Caglianone since being drafted by the Royals. He blitzed through the minors spending just 29 games in A ball, 38 in AA, and 12 in AAA before debuting with the big league club last June.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 30

Kansas City Royals news: The winning streak concludes

The Royals announced two major pitching injuries before yesterday’s 5-2 loss. Right-handers Ryan Bergert and Ben Kudrna had elbow surgeries on Wednesday, with Bergert undergoing a full ulnar collateral ligament repair (Tommy John) and Kudrna – the Royals’ No.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino gets huge update after injury scare

As Kansas City Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino exited Tuesday’s opener against the Athletics, which resulted in a 4-1 win, there have been updates on the first baseman’s status.

Jonathan India News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 29

What’s Next at Second Base for Royals After Jonathan India Injury?

It was reported Tuesday by Anne Rogers of MLB.com that Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India under went successful labral surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.

Anthony Gose News / Royals Review / April 29

Royals sign pitcher Anthony Gose to minor league deal

The Royals signed left-handed pitcher Anthony Gose and assigned him to Triple-A Omaha this week. The 35-year-old has pitched in parts of three MLB seasons with Cleveland appearing in 31 games with a 4.78 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 32 innings.

Jonathan India News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

Jonathan India Undergoes Season-Ending Labrum Surgery

The Royals announced that second baseman Jonathan India underwent a labrum repair on his left shoulder today. He’ll miss the rest of the season. India’s second season in Kansas City ends after 17 games.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Kansas City Royals News / TransWorld SKATEboarding / April 28

TWS x Eli Morgan Gesner Apparel Capsule

Beyond hyped and honored to have the classic graffiti handstyle of New York OG Eli Morgan Gesner on this new apparel collection. Eli wanted to do some longsleeve T-shirts with "TransWorld SKATEboarding" going down the sleeves.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Just Baseball / April 28

The Royals Need a Whole Lot More From Vinnie Pasquantino

The Kansas City Royals entered 2026 with high expectations after going 82-80 in 2025, a four-win regression from their 2024 playoff campaign. So far this year, they have failed to meet expectations, as they are 11-17 as of Tuesday.

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Lane Thomas News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 27

Lane Thomas' Weirdly Productive Start to the Season

It is an off-day for the Royals, which means it is time for another deep dive. This time, the subject of the dive is a polarizing Royal who just hit the walk-off home run against the Los Angeles Angels on April 26, Lane Thomas.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Latest Royals Maikel Garcia, Jonathan India injury updates after sweeping Angels

The Kansas City Royals got a much-needed boost over the weekend. They swept the Los Angeles Angels with a dramatic 11-9 walk-off win in Game 3 on April 26.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 27

Royals Deliver Huge Comeback to Cap Series Sweep in Pandemonium

What a weekend for the Kansas City Royals. After losing nine of their last 10 games, Kansas City was searching for a spark as the Los Angeles Angels arrived at Kauffman Stadium for a three-game series.

Lane Thomas News / Field Level Media / April 26

Lane Thomas, Royals outslug Angels in 10 innings

Lane Thomas hit a three-run, walk-off homer in the 10th inning, after Jac Caglianone clubbed a tying two-run shot in the ninth, and the host Kansas City Royals rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 on Sunday to complete a three-game series sweep.

Nick Loftin News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 26

Royals' Nick Loftin Making Most of Opportunities With Impact at the Plate

Kansas City Royals utility man Nick Loftin spent all of spring training fighting for an Opening Day roster spot. He was one of many players competing for a limited number of spots.

Seth Lugo News / Field Level Media / April 26

Royals call on stellar veteran RHP Seth Lugo vs. Angels

The Kansas City Royals will go for their first series sweep of the season when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night. The Royals rapped out 14 hits and benefited from 10 walks in a 12-1 rout of the Angels on Saturday.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / April 25

Salvador Perez, Cole Ragans help Royals club Angels

Salvador Perez had three hits including a home run, Cole Ragans pitched six strong innings and the Kansas City Royals routed the visiting Los Angeles Angels 12-1 on Saturday night.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Royals release plans for new stadium

The Royals announced plans for a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City.

Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Royals Announce Maikel Garcia News After Leaving Orioles Game

It has been a disappointing season for the Kansas City Royals, who currently hold one of the worst records in MLB. The entire roster has underperformed, and the club has already fallen into a deep hole in the AL Central.

Kansas City Royals News / 5 GOATs / April 22

Kansas City Royals announce plan to build new stadium at Crown Center

The Kansas City Royals on Wednesday announced their plan to build a new stadium at the Crown Center in downtown Kansas City. The Royals are teaming up

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

The MLB season is a marathon, and in April, the marathon has truly just begun. Still, these games count just as much as the ones in August, and there are managers around the game who have landed on the hot seat on the backs of poor starts.

MLB check-in: Mets hit rock-bottom, Astros are unravelling

Joe Espada staying positive despite the Astros' injury woes

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Slugger Ben Rice has become the Yankees' newest superstar

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Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / April 21

Bobby Witt Jr. Breaks Silence On Boos At Kauffman Stadium

The noise at Kauffman Stadium was impossible to miss, was it not? Kansas City fans went all out after another home loss, this time against the Baltimore Orioles, and the boos rained down on every Royals player.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

What Did Salvador Perez Say To Matt Quatraro For Benching Him?

Salvador Perez is arguably the finest catcher in the MLB for his generation. The Kansas City Royals captain is well on his way to the Hall of Fame. Nevertheless, Father Time is slowly catching up with the 35-year-old.

Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching

Salvador Perez made his thoughts very clear about Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro’s reasoning for giving the veteran catcher a day off on Saturday.

Salvador Perez News / Yardbarker / April 18

Royals, Salvador Perez have difference of opinion on playing time

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has been a workhorse throughout his career. The 2026 season has not been any different.

Blue Jays prospect Charles McAdoo is knocking on door for MLB call-up

Mike Trout, Aaron Judge put on another power show

MLB umpire robbed and assaulted in Philadelphia last week, still worked Phillies series

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

This Bobby Witt Jr. stat is hard to believe

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is coming off back-to-back All-Star seasons, and he is hoping to make it three straight this year. Through 16 games, Witt is hitting .271 with 7 RBIs and 8 stolen bases.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / April 9

Royals MVP hopeful Witt is off to slow start during first two weeks

Royals MVP hopeful Bobby Witt Jr. is off to slow start during first two weeks

While the overall numbers aren't what everyone is used to seeing from Witt, there are enough positives to think that he could find his groove sooner rather than later.

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