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MLB News / Royals Review / July 9
Royals meekly lose to Mets, drop series finale
The Royals failed to capitalize on the chance to take two straight series as they fell to the Mets, 7-3, Thursday afternoon. Kansas City led the game going into the bottom of the fifth, but for the third straight game, they allowed New York to score at least four runs in an inning, this time giving up five in the fifth.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 9
Royals likely to keep Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo past trade deadline
It doesn't sound like the Royals are interested in parting with two members of their rotation.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 9
Kansas City Royals news: Caglianone is in the derby
Yesterday, Royals 1st baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone announced he will partake in the Home Run Derby next week. One of the best young sluggers in the game is taking his powerful left-handed swing to Citizen Bank Park next week.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Royals sign recently released Blue Jays pitcher to minor league contract
The Kansas City Royals agreed to a minor league contract with veteran right-handed pitcher Justin Topa on Tuesday, according to MLB.com’s transactions tracker.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 8
Never ending 8th dooms the Royals
The Royals could not continue the offensive explosion of the last two games for another day. We saw baseball style scoring rather than football on Wednesday, at least until right at the end.
Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 8
Royals' Jac Caglianone to Showcase Power in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby
MLB All-Star Week is just around the corner. The Kansas City Royals have two players heading to Philadelphia to participate in this year's All-Star Game.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 8
Royals' Jac Caglianone to compete in Home Run Derby
Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone on Wednesday announced his decision to participate in the Home Run Derby next week in Philadelphia. A first-time participant, Caglianone will join Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero and New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice in the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 8
Royals' Jac Caglianone makes 2026 Home Run Derby decision
The 23-year-old has hit 14 home runs this season with an elite bat speed of 77.2 mph.
Zack Greinke News / Royals Review / July 8
Better know a draft prospect: Jared Grindlinger
Some players are so talented at both hitting and pitching, they are good enough to be drafted either way. Some scouts flirted with the idea of Bret Saberhagen or Zack Greinke playing shortstop (Greinke may have wanted to be a two-way player at one point) but ultimately decided that staying on the mound was best for their respective careers.
Tyler Tolbert News / Field Level Media / July 8
Royals, Tyler Tolbert hope to continue offensive barrage against Mets
Manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday night the Kansas City Royals will need to prepare for a new set of circumstances Wednesday. The New York Mets, in particular, would surely like to offer up something different.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8
Mets' season reaches new low in historically bad loss as 'comedy show' continues
The 2026 season has been one to forget in many ways for the New York Mets, and that only continued in Tuesday's 16-12 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7
Tyler Tolbert achieves MLB history twice as Royals beat Mets
Even if he's not yet a household name, Tyler Tolbert has already etched his name in MLB history.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Royals give up an unreal Little League HR to Mets with three errors on one play
The Kansas City Royals somehow managed to out-Mets the New York Mets on Tuesday.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 6
Royals' All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. joins elite company with latest SB
Only five years into his career, Bobby Witt Jr. is building a resume that already places him among the all-time greats.
Michael Wacha News / Yardbarker / July 5
Royals' Michael Wacha joins rare company with second All-Star selection
Lost in the debate about who was snubbed, Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha's All-Star selection serves as a reason for everyone to celebrate.
Kansas City Royals News / NBC Sports / July 5
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 5
Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays
No stranger to setting off fireworks, Yordan Alvarez sent the home fans happy on Saturday with a big blast of his own. Alvarez crushed a walk-off home
Kris Bubic News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3
Kris Bubic Shut Down Due To Shoulder Soreness
Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is still not close to rejoining the team. He has been on a rehab assignment but, per the MLB.com injury tracker, was scratched from his next scheduled game.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 3
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Rodriguez, Ragans, Perez
Kansas City Royals fans received updates on several injured players, one of whom being Cole Ragans. Ragans, who’s missed most of 2026 due to injury, is going to miss more time.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2
Royals Select Luke Maile, Designate Eric Cerantola For Assignment
The Royals announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Luke Maile. Outfielder John Rave has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha as the corresponding active roster move.
Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2
Cole Ragans Undergoes UCL Sugery
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans underwent surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. It was reported last week that Ragans would be undergoing elbow surgery, but the details of the procedure weren’t clear.
Scott Barlow News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2
Royals bring back veteran reliever on minor league contract
The Kansas City Royals have reunited with veteran right-handed reliever Scott Barlow, announcing Thursday that the former closer has signed a minor league contract after being released by the Athletics earlier this week.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1
Rays star Junior Caminero makes MLB history with latest home run
Baseball's hottest hitter isn't just carrying his team — he's making history.
Carter Jensen News / Yardbarker / July 1
Analyzing the success behind Carter Jensen's 20-game hitting streak for Royals
He currently holds the longest active hitting streak in MLB, and his hitting streak is something that no other Royals rookie has ever accomplished before.
Mitch Spence News / Yardbarker / June 26
Royals' Mitch Spence makes wrong kind of history vs. White Sox
Reliever Mitch Spence put his name into the Kansas City Royals record books on Friday. It was just not the kind of history he would have wanted to make.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / June 26
The Royals Have More Questions Than Answers Now and Into the Future
On October 1 of 2023, Zack Greinke took the mound one final time. A five-inning, one-run performance ultimately leading to a win in front of the Kansas City Royals faithful closing out the season, and for Greinke a career, with smiles in Kansas City.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / June 17
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. quietly on a historic pace
Witt's career pace in several statistical categories might surprise you.
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