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Royals ride late uprising into series finale vs. Twins

The struggling Kansas City Royals have a chance on Sunday to put together back-to-back series victories. "I've got a lot of confidence in these guys, top to bottom," said Royals reliever Alex Lange, who earned the save on Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.

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Bobby Witt Jr. helps Royals edge Twins

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead single with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 6

Rally Royals: 9th inning comeback pushes Royals past Twins

It was a pitcher’s duel all day in the Twin Cities. The offense’s got going late, but it was the Royals getting the last laugh, beating the Twins 3-2 after a 2-run top of the 9th inning.

Jac Caglianone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Royals’ Jac Caglianone exits Twins game with shoulder injury

When a team is 13 games below .500 and sits six games out of a Wild Card slot in early June, fans generally start to suppress October fantasies and instead focus on player development.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 6

Three AL MVP front-runners with Aaron Judge sidelined

With two-way star Shohei Ohtani now playing in the National League, the AL will have a new MVP for the first time since 2020. Let's take a look at three players who could take home the hardware.

Yankees get concerning Judge update as he's set to see specialist

Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade

Judge makes a notable revelation about his injury

Red Sox's Wilyer Abreu is making his mark against lefties this season

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 6

Royals at Twins, June 6, 1:10 CT

The Royals dropped last night’s contest 5-3 to the Twins after a disastrous, 4-run bottom of the 6th inning. It evens the four-game series at a game apiece, with the Royals taking Thursday’s contest 8-6.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 6

Royals at Twins, Saturday 6/6

Something I wrote in last night’s recap keeps parading through my mind. This team was constructed to be a team with a high floor and enough talent to be play consistently above-average but without top-end potential outside Bobby Witt Jr.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 6

Kansas City Royals news: Josh Rojas has a day

Anne Rogers writes about a whirlwind day for Josh Rojas on Thursday, with a hit at Triple-A in the afternoon, and the game-winning hit in the big leagues that evening.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5

Twins' Byron Buxton gets another injury scare after running into wall

When healthy, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton can be one of the best players in baseball. The key qualifier in that statement is "when healthy."

Yankees insider shares alarming Aaron Judge update after injury diagnosis

Aaron Judge makes a notable revelation about his injury

Yankees to recall Spencer Jones after Aaron Judge injury

Aaron Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade

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Maikel Garcia News / Royals Review / June 5

Kansas City Royals news: Time to start thinking about the trade deadline

Maikel Garcia is close to returning, writes Jaylon Thompson. “A lot better,” Garcia said before the game in Minneapolis. “(I was) running yesterday at like 65% and today was like 80-something.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 5

Royals rally in ninth, nail first Thursday win of year

In a game that featured a rain delay in the middle of it, the Royals prevailed in their series opener against the Minnesota Twins, 8-6. After losing their first three games of their current road trip, the Royals have won three out of their last four, including their last two.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Josh Rojas News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Royals Select Josh Rojas

The Royals have selected the contract of veteran infielder Josh Rojas from Triple-A Omaha, they announced Wednesday. Fellow infielder Jonathan India, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery back in April, moves to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 4

Which Royals Players Could Be Moved Ahead of the Trade Deadline?

The Kansas City Royals have not lived up to the expectations placed on them entering the season. Many viewed Kansas City as the favorite to win the AL Central, but the club has struggled to meet those expectations so far.

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Lane Thomas News / Yardbarker / June 4

Why the Blue Jays should consider pursuing Lane Thomas

If the Toronto Blue Jays want to make a postseason push, they need to add a right-handed power bat to salvage an inconsistent offensive lineup.

Blue Jays shortstop prospect Juan Sanchez homers twice

Blue Jays' John Schneider makes Addison Barger announcement

Blue Jays: Alejandro Kirk slugs home run in first rehab game

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer targeting another Triple-A rehab start

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 4

Royals Head to Twin Cities for Four-Game Set against Twins: Here are Some Trends and Numbers to Keep an Eye on

The Royals are coming off a crucial series win over the Cincinnati Reds in a series that saw the offense come to life a little bit. That offense will look to continue its recent form when they head to Minnesota for a key AL Central series against the Twins.

Seth Lugo News / Just Baseball / June 4

Seth Lugo’s Unique Game Continues To Be an Asset for the Royals

It’s no secret that the 2026 season hasn’t gone remotely how many thought it would for the Kansas City Royals. Thought to be a real contender in a wide-open AL Central entering the season, a 24-38 record is far from where they wanted to be in early June.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 3

Royals pull away in 9th to take down Reds

Michael Massey lined a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth before Nick Loftin tacked on with a two-run homer, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals earn a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 3

Royals Starter Continues to Trend Up After Shaky Beginning to Season

The Kansas City Royals dropped Game 2 of their series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, falling 4-3. It was a heartbreaking loss for Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Royals Lose Player Just One Day After Ending Losing Streak

Kansas City Royals ended its six-game losing streak in impressive fashion on Monday night with a 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 2

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric

Bobby Witt Jr.'s defense has been on display this season.

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The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Beck Way News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 2

Royals Call Up 26-Year-Old Right-Hander for First Major League Opportunity

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they have called up 26-year-old right-hander Beck Way from Triple-A Omaha. Way is a right-handed pitcher acquired by Kansas City from the New York Yankees in July 2022.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Royals Claim Matthew Lugo, Select Beck Way

The Royals have claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers from the Angels, according to announcements from both clubs. The Halos had designated him for assignment last week.

Maikel Garcia News / Total Pro Sports / May 31

Kansas City Royals Suffer Damaging Blow Amidst Dreadful Runs as All-Star Infielder Limps Out With Serious Injury

Maikel Garcia enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for the Kansas City Royals last year, although the team missed out on the playoffs. The third baseman was solid with the glove and well above average at the plate to earn American League MVP votes.

Maikel Garcia News / Field Level Media / May 30

Royals 3B Maikel Garcia exits with hamstring injury

Kansas City third baseman Maikel Garcia left in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers with a right hamstring strain sustained Saturday at Arlington, Texas.

Kansas City Royals News / HITC / May 26

Salvador Perez is closing in on a George Brett record few saw coming

Salvador Perez hit another home run Monday night, and this one carried far more weight than a normal regular-season swing. Perez’s 422-foot sixth-inning homer against the Yankees on May 25 gave him 312 career home runs, pushing him past Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez for seventh place all-time among primary catchers.

Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Cole Ragans Pauses Rehab After Experiencing Elbow Stiffness

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will be shut down from throwing for the next few days after feeling stiffness in his elbow. Kansas City’s ace went to the injured list with a left elbow impingement in early May.