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Bobby Witt Jr. Makes Bold Prediction On Royals' Trade Deadline Pursuits

The Kansas City Royals aren't where they want to be, but their star shortstop still has faith. Bobby Witt Jr. is making his second-straight appearance in the All-Star Game on Tuesday, but the mood around his team is different this time around.

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Royals First-Round Pick Makes Bold Declaration On Fit In Kansas City

It will be a few years before Sean Gamble sniffs the big leagues, but the Kansas City Royals have to be expecting big things. On Sunday, the Royals made Gamble the 23rd overall selection in the 2025 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft.

Kris Bubic News / Royals Review / July 15

Kris Bubic’s transformation into an All Star

Kris Bubic has taken a bit of an unusual path, but it has ended with the Royals having a legit All Star pitcher Kris Bubic was selected as the 40th overall pick in 2018.

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

$11.5 Million Ex-Royals Slugger Listed As All-Star Likely To Be Traded

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing first half of the 2025 season, going 47-50 in their first 97 games after winning 86 games in 2024 and securing a Wild Card spot.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 15

Royals Review Reacts - Royals took a Gamble in their draft. Will it pay off?

Jac Caglianone has already reached the big leagues; Drew Beam and David Shields have looked good early. Can this draft compare? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 15

TWitM: Carson Roccaforte is rockin’ the bat

The outfielder has been on fire this month. 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.

Kansas City Royals News / Inside The Diamonds / July 14

Kansas City Royals Place Starting Pitcher on Injured List

The 2025 All-Star break has arrived, and the Kansas City Royals sit in third place in the American League Central at 47-50. They are 4.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot in the American League as well.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Royals Place Michael Lorenzen On Injured List

The Royals have placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, per a team announcement. The move is retroactive to July 11, so he’ll be eligible to return no sooner than July 26.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 14

Royals Linked To $50 Million Slumping All-Star As Trade Deadline Nears

The outfield options at this year's Major League Baseball trade deadline aren't that great, which is tough news for the Kansas City Royals. If the 47-50 Royals are going to turn things around in the second half, it starts with improved offensive performances at all three outfield positions.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 14

Royals Could Potentially Target $90 Million Former Yankees All-Star

The Kansas City Royals finished the first half of the 2025 season with a 3-2 walkoff win over the New York Mets, improving to 47-50 on the year. They are 12 games back in the American League Central and are essentially already buried in that race.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 14

Royals Could Part Ways With Two Key Pitchers Via Trade To Blue Jays: Insider

The Kansas City Royals could realistically swing either way at the upcoming trade deadline. Coming out of the All-Star break, the 47-50 Royals will face the Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Guardians, and Atlanta Braves.

Nick Loftin News / Field Level Media / July 13

Nick Loftin single produces walk-off win for Royals over Mets

Kansas City rookie Noah Cameron matched a career high with eight strikeouts while pitching into the seventh, but the Royals needed Nick Loftin's walk-off RBI single in the ninth to win 3-2 over the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Royals receiving interest in catching prospects

The Royals have had a tough season. They’re 46-50, buried in their division by 13 games, and currently sit 4.5 games out of a Wild Card spot with a negative run differential and ace Cole Ragans on injured list.

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. snipes Mets runner with spinning throw out

Even in a frustrating 3-1 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gave fans at Kauffman Stadium a reminder of why he’s considered one of the best young talents in baseball.

Jac Caglianone News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Mets announcer calls out ‘bone to pick’ with Jac Caglianone, story behind name

While rising to stardom at Florida, Jac Caglianone became one of the biggest names in college baseball. He was also a top MLB Draft prospect as the Kansas City Royals selected him in the first round last year.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Bobby Witt Jr. earns unique honor from Royals fans

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been just as good as ever. The fourth-year pro earned his second straight All-Star selection in 2025, even if he is a reserve.

Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / July 12

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (illness) scratched from start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scratched from Saturday's start due to an illness. Left-hander Angel Zerpa replaced Lorenzen for the game against the visiting New York Mets.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Royals rivals’ trade interest sparks buying buzz

The Kansas City Royals have caught a rhythm over the past few games, and it looks like there is life surrounding the team. After their latest win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they’ve won seven of their last 10 games and are sitting in second place in the AL Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Sends Salvador Perez Clear Message After Pirates Game

It has been an up-and-down first half of the 2025 season for the Kansas City Royals as they sit in second place in the American League Central, sporting a 46-48 record.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / July 10

Salvador Perez Ties Hall of Famer George Brett in Kansas City Royals History

The Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday night thanks to a historic multi-home run game from catcher Salvador Perez. Perez went 3-for-4 with the two homers and two RBIs, raising his batting average to .245.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / July 9

The Royals Have Been One of the Biggest Disappointments in Baseball

For the first time in almost a decade, Kansas City Royals fans came into 2025 with a sense of hope. And really who would’ve blamed them? After eight straight seasons of finishing .500 or worse, the Royals took a huge step forward last season.

Seth Lugo News / Just Baseball / July 8

Could Seth Lugo Become the Top Rental Ace on the Trade Market?

Major League Baseball is getting into the heart of its busiest month, with the MLB Draft and All-Star Game just days away. Along with these major events in the season, the trade market is set to heat up ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

Blake Mitchell News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7

Kansas City Royals Have a Good Problem: A Pair of Highly Ranked Catching Prospects

Some very good news from the Kansas City Royals on Monday: top catching prospect Blake Mitchell is ready to make his full-season minor league debut. The Royals assigned Mitchell to the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits, meaning he’s recovered from a broken right hamate bone suffered in spring training.

Jonathan India News / Just Baseball / July 7

Jonathan India Has Not Been the Answer the Royals Hoped For

When the Kansas City Royals traded Brady Singer to the Reds for Jonathan India, the deal made a lot of sense on paper. India, a former Rookie of the Year winner, had up-and-down seasons in Cincinnati but ultimately was a successful player.