Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Royals at Rockies, August 2 live discussion

As the trade deadline finally shakes up the rosters around baseball, the Royals continue their battle for second-worst team in MLB after the Angels this afternoon.

Aaron Bummer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Royals Select Aaron Bummer

The Royals announced this afternoon that they’ve placed right-hander Luinder Avila on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness. They’ve also selected the contract of left-hander Aaron Bummer from Triple-A Omaha. Meanwhile, outfielder Kyle Isbel has concluded his rehab assignment, and the team has reinstated him from the injured list.

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

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The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / August 2

Braves acquire Royals OF Lane Thomas, LHP Bailey Falter

The Atlanta Braves added depth on the offensive and pitching sides on Saturday night, acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals.

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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.

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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.

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

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Braves Acquire Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter From Royals

9:41pm: Both sides have officially announced the trade. 8:34pm: The Braves are adding outfielder Lane Thomas and left-hander Bailey Falter in a trade with the Royals, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

MLB News / Royals Review / August 1

Royals at Rockies, August 1 live discussion

I spent some time this morning remembering the Royals’ last series in Colorado. That was two years ago; the Rockies are in roughly the same place now as they were then, on pace for about 100 losses.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 1

Royals Midseason Prospect Standouts Highlight Farm System

In the latest episode of "Royals Pipeline," hosts Jared Perkins and Kevin O'Brien shared their final thoughts on the Kansas City Royals' 2026 draft class and highlighted the organization's top prospects at the midway point of the season.

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

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

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.

Luis Robert Jr.'s clutch hit carries Mets to win over Marlins

White Sox edge Yankees in 11 innings to split four-game set

Cedric Mullins' late HR lifts red-hot Rays past Rangers

Rangers to get big boost with star shortstop set to return

Bizarre new details emerge about Harrison Bader's scooter crash

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 30

Royals' Top Pitching Trade Chips Expected to Remain in Kansas City

The MLB trade deadline is just days away. With a 46-63 record, the Kansas City Royals are expected to be sellers as the Aug. 3 deadline approaches. However, newly released information may provide insight into the direction the Royals could take.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Royals’ trade deadline strategy will catch contenders’ attention

The Kansas City Royals are the latest franchise to be featured in the rumor mill with the August 3 trade deadline just days away. It appears the franchise may be sellers, and the recent word on the street is that there are several intriguing players who could be available for contending teams.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Royals Focused Primarily On Moving Rental Players

The Royals are obvious deadline sellers, but their efforts over the next few days will focus primarily on trading players on expiring contracts, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 30

Royals Weigh Trade Deadline Options Ahead of Key Decisions

In the latest episode of "One Royal Way," host Joel Penfield was joined by Patrick Brennan to break down the Kansas City Royals' top trade candidates and discuss the types of returns the organization should target.

Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Royals Get Disappointing Maikel Garcia Update Amid Rehab Assignment

The Kansas City Royals received disappointing news regarding third baseman Maikel Garcia after his rehabilitation assignment was cut short. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers reported Garcia experienced renewed pain in his left hand during Tuesday's rehab game with Double-A Northwest Arkansas before returning to Kansas City for further evaluation.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Field Level Media / July 29

Royals place 1B Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) on 10-day injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to right wrist soreness. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.

Beck Way News / Field Level Media / July 28

Royals place RHP Beck Way (back) on 15-day injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed rookie right-hander Beck Way on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of back spasms and tightness. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled right-hander Easton McGee from Triple-A Omaha.

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.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Trade Talk Sports / July 26

Red Sox Pipe Dream Bobby Witt Jr. Trade Buzz Shut Down

The Kansas City Royals have had a terrible 2026 season, so naturally, questions about the future of the team ahead of the trade deadline have started to emerge.