Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Royals vs Twins, August 6 discussion

Good evening, Royals fans. It’s Thursday night, it’s been raining a lot today, but hey, at the time of this writing, there’s baseball to be played between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins, the finale of a three-game series in which the Royals won the first two.

Luke Little News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Royals Claim Luke Little

The Royals announced that they have claimed left-hander Luke Little off waivers from the Cubs and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha. Chicago designated him for assignment three days ago.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

AL Central cellar-dwelling Royals vie to take Twins to task again

The Kansas City Royals are last in the American League Central, but they've had their way with the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins this season. Having already secured a winning series against the Twins, the Royals try to record a sweep of this three-game home set against their division foe Thursday night.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 6

Royals' Noah Cameron joins exclusive club after latest dominant outing

A new reason to pay attention to what's going on with the Kansas City Royals has emerged, at least every fifth day.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 6

Kansas City Royals news: Zion Rose makes official debut

Zion Rose, the Royals 1st round pick last month, debuted last night in Quad Cities, the Royals High-A affiliate, he went 0-5 with a pair of strikeouts.

Michael Massey News / Field Level Media / August 5

Royals edge Twins behind Michael Massey’s go-ahead home run

Noah Cameron allowed one run along with nine strikeouts over eight strong innings, and Michael Massey clubbed a tiebreaking homer in the seventh, as the Kansas City Royals won 2-1 over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 5

Cameron outduels Kremer for a Royals win

Noah Cameron continued his recent run of success and decided to dominate the Twins for a second start in a row. That allowed the Royals to win 2-1 despite having some struggles at the plate of their own.

Jacob Berry News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Marlins Trade Struggling Player to Kansas City Royals

The Miami Marlins traded former first-round pick Jacob Berry to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, ending the infielder's four-year tenure with the organization.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Royals’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Kansas City Royals are well out of the American League Wild Card race as August begins. Just two years after making the postseason, they are tumbling into another season of mediocrity.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Jacob Berry News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 5

Royals Acquire Former Sixth Overall Pick From Marlins

While the trade deadline has passed, teams are still allowed to acquire players who have not been on a 40-man roster at any point this season. The Kansas City Royals took advantage of that rule on Wednesday, acquiring Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jacob Berry for cash considerations, according to Isaac Azout of Fish On First.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 4

Bobby Witt Jr. returns to lead Royals past Twins

Bobby Witt Jr. returned from the injured list with three hits and two RBIs, and Randy Dobnak continued his Kansas City success by allowing one run over five innings, as the Royals beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Tuesday night.

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Matt Strahm News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 4

How Matt Strahm's Return to the Royals Went From Hope to Heartbreak

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they designated left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm for assignment. What began as a season with high expectations for the veteran reliever quickly turned into one he would rather forget.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Stephen Kolek, Luinder Avila To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Royals manager Matt Quatraro informed reporters, including Anne Rogers of MLB.com, that right-handers Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will both undergo Tommy John surgery tomorrow.

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

Kansas City Royals' 2026 Trade Deadline Process causes Concern for the Future

The trade deadline has come and gone with teams either selling pieces to build towards a better, more competitive future or buying for a potential deep playoff run.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 4

Royals reinstate SS Bobby Witt Jr. from injured list

The Kansas City Royals reinstated star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Witt, 26, has been sidelined since experiencing back spasms during a July 20 win against the San Francisco Giants.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Royals Designate Matt Strahm, Andrew Velazquez For Assignment

The Royals announced that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. has been reinstated from the injured list and right-hander José Cuas has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha.

Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / August 3

Dodgers add more pitching depth by acquiring Kris Bubic from Royals

There is an adage in baseball that one can never have too much pitching. The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be taking that to heart.

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Kansas City Royals News / Viral Sports News / August 2

Royals Reveal Baffling Trade Deadline Stance on Two Players

The Kansas City Royals are making a clear statement at the 2026 MLB trade deadline by holding on to two of their most reliable starting pitchers. Despite

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals

The Atlanta Braves needed to fortify their outfield and bolster their pitching staff. Both boxes may have been checked in a trade with the Kansas City Royals.

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 31

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

Royals fans seemingly won't have to wait much longer for the return of Bobby Witt Jr.

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Kody Clemens makes history with walk-off grand slam

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

2026 has been an up and down season for the Minnesota Twins, but Derek Shelton's team enjoyed a bright moment on Thursday night.

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Michael Wacha News / Just Baseball / July 28

Should the Royals Trade Michael Wacha at the Deadline?

The date is Nov. 4, 2024. The Kansas City Royals are coming off their first postseason appearance since their 2015 World Series title. It was a breakthrough season fueled by MVP-caliber play from Bobby Witt Jr.