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Royals' Carlos Estévez Injury Update Emerges Amid Team's Closer Turnover

Closer for the Kansas City Royals has been a revolving door in 2026. However, there may be some positive news on the horizon. According to MLB.com’s Anne Rogers, Royals closer Carlos Estévez is continuing his throwing progression and could throw a bullpen session by the end of the week.

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The many small improvements behind the breakout of Daniel Lynch IV

There is something in my DNA that makes me prefer certain types of players more than others, which I am sure is true for all of you as well. What my inclinations push me toward are not a single loud skill, but rather the players who are kind of good at everything.

Jac Caglianone News / Field Level Media / June 10

Hot Jac Caglianone, Royals out to halt Rangers' quest for .500

Jac Caglianone has been a key factor in fueling the Kansas City Royals' successful start to June. He also continues to fare well against the Texas Rangers.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 10

Kansas City Royals news: Jac Attack in Tuesday win

The Kansas City Royals emphatically returned to Kauffman Stadium with a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers. That was in large part due to a career game from outfielder Jac Caglianone.

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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Jac Caglianone News / Field Level Media / June 9

Jac Caglianone's 2 home runs power Royals past Rangers

Jac Caglianone homered twice and the Kansas City Royals used a four-run sixth inning to rally for their third straight victory, 5-3 over the visiting Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Kansas City Royals News / ESPN / June 9

Witt, Perez, Caglianone return to Royals lineup

The Royals got regulars Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone back in the lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Rangers.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 9

Royals Return Home and Welcome Rangers for Rematch: Stats and Trends to Keep and Eye on.

The Royals are returning to Kauffman Stadium for a six-game homestand that will see them face the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. They will see the Rangers first and will look to get revenge for their last series, which was a sweep.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 9

The American League is terrible, so do the Royals have a realistic shot at the Wild Card?

Major League Baseball is different every year. Some years there are multiple juggernaut teams. Some years there are multiple 100-loss teams. Some years, there are neither.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 9

Latest Mock Trade Has Royals Landing Three Top Cubs Prospects

As the 2026 season rolls on, the Aug. 3 trade deadline will be here before we know it. With a 27-39 record and several players who could draw interest from contending teams, the Kansas City Royals could be one of the more intriguing teams to watch at the deadline.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 9

This Week in the Minors: Kameron Misner crushes 5 homers

This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” The Storm Chasers lost 4 of their 6 games against the Columbus Clippers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8

Royals search for payback over Rangers to start homestand

With a chance at payback for being swept at Texas to end May, the Kansas City Royals hope their ailing star shortstop is available to help. Meanwhile, the Rangers' own elite shortstop is expected to return to the lineup after a breather.

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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.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 8

Royals Tread Water While the Trade Deadline and Injuries Stacking High

The Kansas City Royals finished a 5-5 road trip and hold a 6-6-1 record over their last thirteen series, numbers that tell the story of a team hovering right at the edge of relevance.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 8

Royals Infielder Emerging as Key Contributor During Recent Offensive Surge

The Kansas City Royals are starting to find a groove. After being swept in back-to-back series, they have responded by winning each of their last two series.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

Bobby Witt Jr. News / HITC / June 8

Bobby Witt Jr. exits Royals game with knee soreness as Kansas City injuries pile up

The Kansas City Royals have one true superstar, and he limped off Sunday with a knee that kept getting worse. For a team built around Bobby Witt Jr., that is the update nobody wanted, and it landed on an already brutal injury weekend.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 8

Kansas City Royals news: The Royals are road warriors

Jaylon Thompson won Sunday to have a .500 road trip. “I’m really proud of the way these guys battled,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I mean, the week started off kind of poorly.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Royals Make Bobby Witt Jr. Announcement After Leaving Twins Game

Now in his fifth big-league season, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has continued to deliver an all-around impact. After a slow start, Witt has heated up at the plate.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 7

Athletics reportedly eyeing rotation upgrade

The Athletics have a clear need as they look to remain in the playoff hunt.

Yordan Alvarez doing damage as Astros go for sweep of A's

Yordan Alvarez blast powers Astros to big win over Athletics

Athletics adding another young arm to rotation

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / June 2