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Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 17

Royals GM Makes Proclamation On Salvador Perez's Future In Kansas City

When you put a "C" on a player's chest, you certainly hope to keep that player around for as long as you possibly can. Kansas City Royals catcher and captain Salvador Perez is already a franchise icon.

Jac Caglianone News / Royals Review / September 17

Is it time to start worrying about Jac Caglianone?

It is not uncommon for hitters to struggle initially when they reach the big leagues. Alex Bregman hit 2-for-38 in his first ten games. George Brett hit .125 in 13 games when he was first called up.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 17

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino Ranked Among Best 1B In MLB

The Kansas City Royals are falling out of postseason contention. With Tuesday night's blowout loss to the red-hot Seattle Mariners, they fell to 75-76 on the season.

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Carter Jensen News / Royals Review / September 17

Kansas City Royals news: Carter Jensen homers – twice!

Carter Jensen relished hitting his first two career MLB home runs, writes Anne Rogers. “It’s sweet in the moment,” Jensen said. “During that game, I couldn’t let that feeling linger and just coast the rest of the game.

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 17

Royals Rookie, Local Boy Makes Bold Statement With Two-Homer Game

Silver linings are about all the Kansas City Royals can look for at this point in the season, and rookie catcher Carter Jensen provided plenty of those on Tuesday.

Taylor Clarke News / Just Baseball / September 17

Taylor Clarke Has Been the Unsung Hero of the Royals’ Bullpen

The Kansas City Royals have had their fair share of ups and downs in 2025. After a miraculous 2024 campaign in which they returned to the postseason for the first time since 2015, this season has been filled with much more frustration.

Carter Jensen News / Royals Review / September 16

Carter Jensen explodes but Royals pitching implodes as Seattle wins 12-5

Michael Wacha hit the very first batter of the game. This was an omen, as it would portend a very poor night from Royals pitching. Wacha and Daniel Lynch IV gave up a very efficient 10 runs in four innings, which proved too great a hole for the Kansas City Royals to climb out of.

Michael Wacha News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 16

Royals Demote Slumping 26-Year-Old Before Mariners Series, Activate Michael Wacha

The Kansas City Royals know every game is an absolute must-win from here on out, and on Tuesday night, they'll open a crucial three-game series with Michael Wacha back on the hill.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 16

Royals 'Tragic Number' For Playoff Elimination Leaves No Room For Error

The Kansas City Royals certainly were hoping for a more dramatic final two weeks of the 2025 season. For the last month, this week's series with the Seattle Mariners was billed as a chance for the Royals to seize control of the American League Wild Card race.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 16

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Named Finalist For Prestigious MLB Award

The Kansas City Royals have fallen out of postseason contention and are struggling at the worst possible time. At 75-75, they are 6 1/2 games back of the third American League Wild Card spot with just 12 games remaining on the schedule.

Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Cole Ragans' return too late for spiraling Royals

The Royals will reinstate left-hander Cole Ragans from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 16

Royals Outfield Struggles Remain Lynchpin For Team's 2026 Status

The Kansas City Royals are likely to miss the postseason this year after they won 86 games last year and were the second American League Wild Card team.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 16

Royals 22-Year-Old Wins Coveted Award, Has Shot To Win Opening Day Job

The Kansas City Royals' playoff odds may be less than 1%, but there are at least positives to focus on as the offseason approaches. A youth movement has begun in Kansas City, which is exciting because most of the team's established core is under 30.

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Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / September 16

Carlos Estévez Has Provided the Bullpen Stability the Royals Needed

As it stands right now, the door may very well be all but closed on the Kansas City Royals‘ postseason chances in 2025. Their dream of back-to-back October appearances seems all but dead in the water due to a six-game American League Wild Card deficit.

Carlos Estevez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 15

Royals Manager Discusses Carlos Estevez's Injury: 'Really Mild'

The Kansas City Royals are falling out of postseason contention. They won on Sunday by a final of 10-3 over the playoff-bound Philadelphia Phillies, but lost the series and are now at .500 entering the final two weeks of the regular season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 15

MLB Writer Declares Royals Have 'Virtually Zero Percent' To Make Playoffs

The Kansas City Royals lost a very important series over the weekend against the playoff-bound Philadelphia Phillies. They salvaged a game on Sunday, winning by a final score of 10-3, but at 75-75, they are now six games back in the American League Wild Card race.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / September 14