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Royals' Reliever Turning Heads Following Dominant Start to 2026

The Kansas City Royals bullpen has plagued the team so far in 2026. With a 6.29 ERA, it ranks last in the league. Underwhelming performances from arms like John Schreiber, along with blown saves from key high-leverage relievers such as Lucas Erceg, have turned the bullpen into a significant issue.

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Platoons are not the problem with the Royals offense

The Royals are tied for the worst record in baseball, and manager Matt Quatraro has been the target of ire for many fans. When a team loses, the manager will bear a brunt of the criticism.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 24

Royals with Crown Center Future, But Present Struggles are Undeniable

A new stadium on the horizon — but can the Royals fix what’s happening on the field? In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Royals release plans for new stadium

The Royals announced plans for a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals' Carter Jensen Makes Case for Lineup Change Amid Offensive Surge

The Kansas City Royals are coming off a series loss to the Baltimore Orioles following an 8-6 loss on Wednesday. Kansas City has a chance to reset with an off day Thursday before returning to Kauffman Stadium to open a three-game set Friday against the Los Angeles Angels to wrap up the homestand.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 22

Royals lose an offensive battle 8-6

A day after ending the losing streak, Kansas City got into a back-and-forth battle with Baltimore. The scoring started early with both teams getting a first inning bomb.

Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Royals Announce Maikel Garcia News After Leaving Orioles Game

It has been a disappointing season for the Kansas City Royals, who currently hold one of the worst records in MLB. The entire roster has underperformed, and the club has already fallen into a deep hole in the AL Central.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Royals teaming up with Hallmark Cards for new stadium

The Kansas City Royals will someday have a new stadium. The team is teaming up with Hallmark Cards for a massive private investment partnership project, that will include a new ballpark at Crown Center.

Kansas City Royals News / 5 GOATs / April 22

Kansas City Royals announce plan to build new stadium at Crown Center

The Kansas City Royals on Wednesday announced their plan to build a new stadium at the Crown Center in downtown Kansas City. The Royals are teaming up

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

Royals officially announce $2B Crown Center ballpark

The Royals have secured $2 billion in private investment to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City, the team announced Wednesday. The 85-acre Crown Center project includes a park-like central square with fountains and keeps the club in Missouri.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

After halting 8-game skid, Royals chase series win vs. Orioles

Michael Wacha has been the brightest light amid a dismal start to the season for the Kansas City Royals. Meanwhile, Chris Bassitt might have found a needed rhythm following a rough beginning to his Baltimore Orioles' tenure.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

Royals take advantage of Orioles' wild pitches, snap 8-game skid

Maikel Garcia scored on a wild pitch in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals snapped their eight-game losing streak with 6-5 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. get brutally honest on getting booed after Orioles loss

Kansas City Royals fans are frustrated with their team right now. The Royals dropped yet another game on Monday, to the Baltimore Orioles at home. Some Kansas City fans rained down boos on the team, as the Royals dropped the contest 7-5 in extras.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

The MLB season is a marathon, and in April, the marathon has truly just begun. Still, these games count just as much as the ones in August, and there are managers around the game who have landed on the hot seat on the backs of poor starts.

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Joe Espada staying positive despite the Astros' injury woes

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Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / April 21

Bobby Witt Jr. Breaks Silence On Boos At Kauffman Stadium

The noise at Kauffman Stadium was impossible to miss, was it not? Kansas City fans went all out after another home loss, this time against the Baltimore Orioles, and the boos rained down on every Royals player.

Jonathan India News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Royals Place Jonathan India On IL With Shoulder Subluxation

The Royals announced that infielder Jonathan India has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 19th, due to a left shoulder subluxation.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

What Did Salvador Perez Say To Matt Quatraro For Benching Him?

Salvador Perez is arguably the finest catcher in the MLB for his generation. The Kansas City Royals captain is well on his way to the Hall of Fame. Nevertheless, Father Time is slowly catching up with the 35-year-old.

Mason Black News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Royals Recall Mason Black

Right-hander Mason Black is set for his Royals debut on Sunday. He’ll be joined by catcher Elias Diaz, who had his contract selected by the club. Right-hander Mitch Spence and infielder Tyler Tolbert were optioned to make room for Black and Diaz, the team announced.

Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching

Salvador Perez made his thoughts very clear about Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro’s reasoning for giving the veteran catcher a day off on Saturday.