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Royals out for a second win against Guardians in AL Central showdown

The Kansas City Royals are in the midst of their most successful stretch of the young season. Now, the Royals will try for a fifth consecutive win when they continue their four-game home series with the Cleveland Guardians, who they are chasing in the American League Central, on Tuesday night.

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Kansas City Royals News: Carlos Estévez begins rehab assignment

Carlos Estévez will begin a rehab assignment in Omaha. Right-handed pitcher Carlos Estévez is anticipating to start his rehab assignment Tuesday with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers on the road against Indianapolis, the Royals announced Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4

Jalen Brunson, Knicks make history with third-straight blowout win

With their series-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks sent a message and continued to look unbeatable. The Knicks grabbed a 1-0 lead in their second-round series, dominating the 76ers to the tune of 137-98.

Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1

Tom Thibodeau is being linked to one NBA head-coaching job

Raptors' first-round exit shows frustrating necessity of Brandon Ingram

Three reasons Pistons-Cavaliers will be a series to remember

True or false? Separating fact from fiction in NBA second round

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 4

Royals bring the fun in 6-2 win over Guardians

On Jac’s blazing bat bobblehead night, the Royals were jolted with a little bit of power. They hit two home runs and just barely missed a third in a game that was a joy to watch.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 4

Michael Wacha delivers 7 sharp innings as Royals dump Guardians

Bobby Witt Jr.'s solo homer ignited a four-run fourth inning, Michael Wacha threw seven solid innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, 6-2 over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

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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.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 4

Royals Welcome Guardians for Four Game Series: Key Stats to Keep an Eye On

Coming off a series sweep of the Seattle Mariners and a 4-2 road trip, the Royals will start a crucial section of the season with ten straight divisional matches starting with a four-game set against the Guardians.

Lucas Erceg News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 4

Royals’ Lucas Erceg Finding His Groove With Dominant Recent Stretch

The Kansas City Royals are back home after completing a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners. Kansas City has now won eight of its last 11 games. Across those 11 games, the Royals have been more productive offensively.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 4

Royals Rise after Winning Road Trip, Injury Updates

The Kansas City Royals are putting a terrible losing streak far behind them, and a winning West Coast stint solidifies their positive trajectory. Jacob

Kris Bubic News / Field Level Media / May 3

Kris Bubic hurls a gem as Royals sweep Mariners

Kris Bubic pitched seven strong innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-1 Sunday afternoon. The Royals swept the three-game series after winning just three of their first 15 road games this season.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 3

Royals' Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly beats Mariners in 10th

Maikel Garcia's sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to defeat the host Seattle Mariners 3-2 Saturday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Royals vie to ride power surge in rematch vs. Mariners

When Jac Caglianone homered in the sixth inning Friday night in Seattle, nobody was more excited than Kansas City Royals teammate Vinnie Pasquantino. Pasquantino pinched his fingers together in a traditional Italian hand gesture then greeted Caglianone at the top step of the dugout with a kiss on both cheeks.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Royals pull out victory over Mariners in slugfest

Pinch hitter Lane Thomas' run-scoring single with one out in the eighth inning broke a tie as the Kansas City Royals defeated the host Seattle Mariners 7-6 on Friday, overcoming a pair of two-run homers by Julio Rodriguez.

Carlos Estevez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Royals closer Carlos Estevez’s injury recovery gets crucial update

Kansas City Royals star closer Carlos Estevez has made only one appearance so far this season. Estevez is currently on the IL with a foot injury. The Royals All-Star is working hard to return, and manager Matt Quatraro shared an important update on his recovery ahead of Friday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners, via Jaylon T.

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Noah Cameron News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 1

Noah Cameron Struggles Early in 2026: Is This the Start of a Sophomore Slump?

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron entered the 2026 season following an impressive rookie year. In 2025, Cameron emerged as a steady presence in the Royals’ rotation, posting a 2.99 ERA over 138.1 innings.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

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).

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.

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.

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.

Kansas City Royals 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

What will the Yankees do at shortstop once Anthony Volpe returns?

Slugger Ben Rice has become the Yankees' newest superstar

Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance

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 / 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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Kansas City Royals 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.