Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jac Caglianone launches first dinger at home park, Kauffman Stadium

Former Florida slugger Jac Caglianone has had an adjustment at the Major League Baseball level, not exactly lighting it up since getting the call-up to the big leagues.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Royals outfielder gets important injury update

When the Kansas City Royals (44-48) battle the Pittsburgh Pirates (38-54) in Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday night, they will try to win consecutive series for the first time in more than two months.

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Royals Insider Names 'Biggest Need' For Pivotal Kansas City Trade Deadline

July is a tense month for a lot of Major League Baseball clubs, and the Kansas City Royals have certainly landed in that category for 2025. Entering play on Tuesday, the 44-48 Royals are five games out of a playoff spot.

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.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Royals transfer All-Star pitcher to 60-day injured list

The Royals announced today that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Cam Devanney. In a corresponding active roster move, outfielder Mark Canha has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left elbow epicondylitis.

J.J. Picollo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 8

Royals GM J.J. Picollo's Trade Deadline Message Shows Need For Urgency In KC

Every game the Kansas City Royals play for the rest of July means just a little bit more. Though it's been a disappointing season so far, the Royals aren't buried in the American League Wild Card race.

Whit Merrifield News / Royals Review / July 8

The befuddling Royals career of Whit Merrifield

The team didn’t do right by him, and then he didn’t do right by the team Nearly two weeks ago, former Royal Whit Merrifield announced his retirement after nine seasons, the bulk of which he spent in Kansas City, the team that drafted him in the ninth round of the 2010 draft and called him up in 2016.

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

Royals Rank Low On MLB's Latest Power Rankings List

The Kansas City Royals have been one of Major League Baseball's most disappointing teams in 2025. They won 86 games last year and earned a Wild Card spot, improving their record by 30 games over their 2023 finish.

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

Royals Break Insane 56-Game Drought In Much-Needed Win Over Pirates

If you've attended a Kansas City Royals home game in the last 10 months, there's a very solid chance you left the ballpark disappointed in the team's power display.

Carter Jensen News / Royals Review / July 8

TWitM: All aboard the Carter Jensen train

Jensen stays hot in AAA with 4 more home runs this week 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.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / July 8

Bobby Witt Jr. Just Moved to the Top of Some Amazing Baseball History

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. moved to the top of an incredible list in baseball history on Monday night, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs as the Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8

Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo go toe to toe for struggling Pirates, Royals

With their respective teams sitting below .500, Kansas City's Seth Lugo and Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller appear to be enticing options for a postseason contender as the trade deadline looms.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 7

Royals smack 4 HRs to back strong pitching in win over Pirates

Bobby Witt. Jr. clubbed a two-run homer and had three RBIs, as Kansas City went deep four times, while rookie Noah Cameron allowed two runs over seven strong innings of the Royals' 9-3 home win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Kansas Offers Extension to Chiefs and Royals Stadium Efforts

The State of Kansas has extended its offer to emphasize the "Kansas" in the names of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. The state is attempting to lure both teams as the Chiefs and Royals continue their protracted stadium negotiations with Missouri.

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.

Cole Ragans News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Royals Announce Cole Ragans News After Missing One Month

Cole Ragans is in his fourth major-league season and third with the Kansas City Royals. The Texas Rangers selected the left-hander in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft, and after undergoing two Tommy John surgeries in the minors, he made his big-league debut in 2022.

Daniel Lynch News / Field Level Media / July 6

Royals place LHP Daniel Lynch IV (elbow) on 15-day injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Daniel Lynch IV on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of left elbow nerve irritation. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled right-hander Jonathan Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Royals rumors: Rival teams ready to pounce on $45 million ace in trade

The Kansas City Royals are having a season to forget, and one of their players is getting some attention from other clubs. Royals pitcher Seth Lugo is quickly becoming a hot trade candidate, per USA Today.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 5

Tigers' pitching saves lack of offense again, strengthening division lead

The Detroit Tigers can stack runs when necessary, but haven't needed to during their weekend series with Cleveland.

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Royals select veteran catcher in wake of nine-time All-Star's calf issue

Maile gives them a bit of extra protection at the catcher spot for the event that there’s a negative development with Perez.

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Bobby Witt Jr. makes incredible slide to score run

Bobby Witt showed off his athleticism with a great move on Thursday night. Witt’s Kansas City Royals were tied with the Seattle Mariners 1-1 in the top of the 7th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.