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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 13
Kansas City Royals news: Salvy exits, Royals swept…again
The Royals lost 4-2 last night, getting swept by the Dodgers, ugh. Salvador Perez left after the top of the 5th inning, with right elbow aggravation. A rough start to the Royals’ Southern California road trip turned worse as Salvador Perez left Wednesday night’s 4-2 loss to the Dodgers early due to right elbow aggravation.
Lucas Erceg News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 12
Lucas Erceg’s Continued Struggles Create Difficult Question for Royals
The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Lucas Erceg ahead of the 2024 trade deadline. Erceg fit the Royals’ needs as they were pushing for the postseason and needed a dependable late-inning reliever.
Daniel Lynch News / Field Level Media / August 12
Royals' Daniel Lynch IV gets another tough team in rotation return: the Dodgers
There is no easing into a new role for Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch IV, who will face off against a playoff contender for the second consecutive time in his return to the starting rotation.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Matt Strahm News / Just Baseball / August 11
Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals selected Matt Strahm in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out of Neosho County Community College. Understandably, the 643rd pick in the draft came without much hype or fanfare.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 10
Kansas City Royals Kick off West Coast Road Trip Visiting Los Angeles Dodgers: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on
The Royals have officially eclipsed the 70-loss mark in 2026 with their series finale loss to the Chicago Cubs. As the final months of action continue, the Royals will make a trip to the West Coast to face both L.A squads for some late night baseball for those of us in the midwest.
Lucas Braun News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 10
How Lucas Braun’s Omaha Debut Could Put Him on the Fast Track to the Majors
Ahead of this season’s trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Lucas Braun in a trade with the Atlanta Braves.
Randy Dobnak News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 10
Is Kansas City Royals Pitcher Randy Dobnak Pitching Himself to a Return in 2027 with Team?
Everyone loves a good story in baseball, and the Royals have a pitcher with an interesting road to the majors in Randy Dobnak. The undrafted pitcher is out of Division II Alderson Broaddus University and came up through the United Shore Professional Baseball League, beginning his career with the Utica Unicorns.
Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Royals Release Justin Topa
The Royals released veteran right-handed reliever Justin Topa from their Triple-A affiliate in Omaha, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d signed a minor league deal with Kansas City in early July but is once again a free agent.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
Randy Dobnak News / Field Level Media / August 9
Randy Dobnak aims to stay hot as Royals chase series win vs. Cubs
Right-hander Randy Dobnak remains a pleasant surprise amid this disappointing season for the Kansas City Royals. Meanwhile, veteran Matthew Boyd has been stellar on the road for the Chicago Cubs this season.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' Jac Caglianone's historic performance indicative of improbable season
Despite the overall struggles of the team throughout the 2026 season, Jac Caglianone continues to show the future can be bright for the Kansas City Royals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
Aaron Bummer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Aaron Bummer Elects Free Agency
The Royals announced that they have recalled Mason Black to Triple-A Omaha. Left-hander Aaron Bummer has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.
Daniel Lynch News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Royals To Give Daniel Lynch Rotation Opportunity
The Royals list southpaw Daniel Lynch IV as their probable starter for tomorrow’s series opener against the Cubs. He’ll oppose Kevin Gausman in the veteran righty’s team debut with Chicago.
Noah Cameron News / Yardbarker / August 6
Royals' Noah Cameron joins exclusive club after latest dominant outing
A new reason to pay attention to what's going on with the Kansas City Royals has emerged, at least every fifth day.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5
Royals’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Kansas City Royals are well out of the American League Wild Card race as August begins. Just two years after making the postseason, they are tumbling into another season of mediocrity.
Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / August 3
Dodgers add more pitching depth by acquiring Kris Bubic from Royals
There is an adage in baseball that one can never have too much pitching. The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be taking that to heart.
Kansas City Royals News / Viral Sports News / August 2
Royals Reveal Baffling Trade Deadline Stance on Two Players
The Kansas City Royals are making a clear statement at the 2026 MLB trade deadline by holding on to two of their most reliable starting pitchers. Despite
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals
The Atlanta Braves needed to fortify their outfield and bolster their pitching staff. Both boxes may have been checked in a trade with the Kansas City Royals.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 31
Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals
Royals fans seemingly won't have to wait much longer for the return of Bobby Witt Jr.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30
Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam
2026 has been an up and down season for the Minnesota Twins, but Derek Shelton's team enjoyed a bright moment on Thursday night.
Michael Wacha News / Just Baseball / July 28
Should the Royals Trade Michael Wacha at the Deadline?
The date is Nov. 4, 2024. The Kansas City Royals are coming off their first postseason appearance since their 2015 World Series title. It was a breakthrough season fueled by MVP-caliber play from Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 25
Home run king: Salvador Perez passes Hall of Famer George Brett on Royals' all-time list
Slide over, George Brett, there's a new Kansas City Royals all-time leader for home runs, and his name is Salvador Perez.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 23
Salvador Perez ties Royals legend George Brett on all-time list
Salvador Perez furthered his mark as a Kansas City Royals all-time great.
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