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Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Royals' Star Infielder Likely to Head Back to IL
It’s been a frustrating season all around in Kansas City as the Royals face another year without October baseball. But it’s been especially maddening for star infielder Maikel Garcia, who recently returned from missing nearly two months of action.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 20
Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino Looking to Finish Strong After Injury-Plagued Season
It has been an interesting season, to say the least, for Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. To start the year, Pasquantino struggled at the plate, slashing just .167/.269/.344 in April.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Starling Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20
Royals release Starling Marte
The Royals moved on from veteran outfielder Starling Marte, per his MLB.com transactions tracker. Marte’s release comes after he was designated for assignment on Monday.
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.
Jac Caglianone News / Royals Review / August 20
Kansas City Royals news: A late inning surge brings joy
Before the comeback last night, Jac Caglianone left the game with a sore ankle. That hot streak continued in the first inning of the Royals’ 9-7 win over the Athletics, as Caglianone collected an infield single.
Jac Caglianone News / Field Level Media / August 19
Royals' Jac Caglianone exits due to ankle injury
Kansas City's Jac Caglianone left in the fifth inning of the Royals' Wednesday game against the visiting Athletics due to right ankle soreness. Caglianone went 1-for-1 and was hit by a pitch before John Rave pinch-hit for him in the fifth.
Daniel Lynch News / Just Baseball / August 19
What To Make of the Royals Trying Daniel Lynch IV as a Starter Again
There are likely few MLB teams that have experienced as much injury turmoil as the Kansas City Royals in 2026. It’s been an endless cycle of injured list stints and periods of riding the pine due to ailments for many key cogs on the roster.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 18
Carlos Duran Set to Make Royals Team Debut After Lucas Erceg Optioned
Before their second game of the series against the Athletics, the Kansas City Royals announced some eye-catching roster moves. Following another rough outing, right-handed pitcher Lucas Erceg was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.
Lucas Erceg News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 18
Kansas City Royals Reliever Lucas Erceg Presents Interesting Conundrum for Future of Bullpen
Baseball is a fickle sport, one year a player could be a steal at the trade deadline, then the next season that same player drew the short stick. For the Royals, that player is Lucas Erceg.
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.
Starling Marte News / Yardbarker / August 17
Royals move on from Starling Marte
The Kansas City Royals took a low-cost flier that Starling Marte could help improve their lineup in 2026.
Starling Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Royals Designate Starling Marte For Assignment
The Royals announced that infielders Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia have both been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. The club also recalled left-hander Connor Thomas.
Noah Cameron News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 17
What We Learned From Noah Cameron’s Complete-Game Shutout
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron delivered the best start of his young career Sunday in the Royals’ 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
Eli Morgan News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Eli Morgan Elects Free Agency
Royals right-hander Eli Morgan cleared waivers following his recent DFA and has now elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha, per the transaction log at MiLB.com.
Noah Cameron News / Yardbarker / August 16
Royals' Noah Cameron records first career complete-game shutout against Angels
Cameron flirted with a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, recording his first career complete-game shutout.
Randy Dobnak News / Yardbarker / August 16
Randy Dobnak an unexpected feel-good story for Royals
The Royals' acquisition of Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners on June 17 was barely notable.
Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Royals' Jac Caglianone Continues Torrid August
Not much has gone right for the Kansas City Royals in 2026, who are firmly out of postseason contention with a 50-74 record. However, the Royals' disappointing season does not distract from the absurd heater Jac Caglianone is on in August.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13
Royals taking an intriguing gamble on Tony Gonsolin
The Kansas City Royals are hoping that their latest lottery ticket can pay off.
Matt Strahm News / Just Baseball / August 11
Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals selected Matt Strahm in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out of Neosho County Community College. Understandably, the 643rd pick in the draft came without much hype or fanfare.
Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' Jac Caglianone's historic performance indicative of improbable season
Despite the overall struggles of the team throughout the 2026 season, Jac Caglianone continues to show the future can be bright for the Kansas City Royals.
Clay Holmes News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
Noah Cameron 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.
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.
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.
Bobby Witt Jr. 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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30
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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