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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 21
This may be the worst bullpen in Royals history
Monday evening, Royals fans rose to their feet in anticipation of Alex Lange recording the final out to seal a win over the Giants. Instead, Wily Adames deposited a sinker over the right field fence for a two-run home run to tie the game.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 21
Royals' Top Prospects Continue to Rise With Standout Performances
The Kansas City Royals have a number of talented prospects throughout their farm system, with several players who could make an impact in both the lineup and the pitching staff in the coming years.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 21
Royals Win a Series, Lose Their Minds Sunday, and Face a Loaded Trade Deadline
The Kansas City Royals followed up a series win with a surreal 19-2 Sunday blowout, and this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast sorts through all of it as the trade deadline inches closer.
The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with at least five 20-home run seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 21
This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities throws a no-hitter
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. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” The Storm Chasers swept their three game series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21
'Relentless' Royals picking up steam entering rematch vs. Giants
The Kansas City Royals have built some momentum since returning from the All-Star break, while the San Francisco Giants continue to struggle. After opening
Kendry Chourio News / Royals Review / July 21
Kansas City Royals News: Kendry Chourio combined for no-hitter
Royals prospect Kendry Chourio combined with Emmanuel Reyes to throw a no-hitter. Chourio, 18, was acquired during the 2025 international signing period, and he quickly ascended to the Royals’ top prospect in Major League Baseball’s rankings.
Kansas City Royals News / EasySportz / July 21
Witt Exits Game Again as Back Trouble Lingers
Bad news hit the Kansas City Royals again. All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Monday night’s game early. He was bothered by back tightness during the contest.
Kansas City Royals News / EasySportz / July 21
Witt Exits Game as Back Woes Return for Royals
Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Monday night’s game with a new injury scare. The excitement of a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants turned to worry in an instant.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 20
Late-game heroics help Royals take down Giants
Salvador Perez clubbed a two-run shot to move within one of tying the Royals' all-time home run record, but Kansas City needed Nick Loftin's walk-off, squeeze bunt in the ninth inning to win 4-3 over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / July 20
Royals star SS Bobby Witt Jr. (back tightness) exits vs. Giants
Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Kansas City's game against the San Francisco Giants after four innings Monday due to low back tightness. Witt, who has dealt with back issues of late, returned to the lineup Monday after he was given the day off Sunday against the San Diego Padres.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / July 20
Recapping Week 16 of the 2026 MiLB Season
Thanks to the Futures Games and All-Star Game break, full-season Minor League affiliates didn’t return to session until this past weekend. But there was plenty of action from Week 16 of the 2026 Minor League season, highlighted by a pair of top Royals prospects.
Aaron Bummer News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20
Royals To Sign Aaron Bummer To Minor League Deal
The Royals and left-hander Aaron Bummer have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The lefty reported to Triple-A Omaha today and should be in that club’s bullpen once the paperwork is officially completed, if it hasn’t been already.
Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / July 20
Royals' Michael Wacha seeks return to form against Giants
Michael Wacha has been the Kansas City Royals' most consistent starting pitcher in 2026. Of late, however, he hasn't looked like the All-Star he has been this season.
Stephen Kolek News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20
Royals Place Stephen Kolek On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to today’s 19-2 loss to the Padres, the Royals activated right-hander Stephen Kolek from the restricted list and placed Kolek on the 15-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. K.C.
Stephen Kolek News / Field Level Media / July 19
Royals RHP Stephen Kolek (flexor) hurt on rehab assignment, placed on IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Stephen Kolek on the 15-day injured list on Sunday after he strained his right flexor during a rehab start.
Rudy Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17
Orioles To Acquire Rudy Martin Jr. From Royals
The Royals are trading outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. to the Orioles, reports Ari Alexander of 7 Boston News. Baltimore will select him onto the 40-man roster and option him to Triple-A Norfolk.
Carter Jensen News / Just Baseball / July 15
The Torch Has Been Passed to Carter Jensen as the Royals’ Backstop
When Carter Jensen woke up the morning of November 2, 2015, he likely arose from his bed with a smile on his face. The night before, the 12-year-old Jensen watched his hometown team, the Kansas City Royals, defeat the National League’s best New York Mets 7-1 to close out their second World Series title.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / Yardbarker / July 9
Vinnie Pasquantino aiming to return to struggling Royals on Friday
It's been another disappointing season for the Royals, but there might be a bit of good news on the way.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 9
Royals likely to keep Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo past trade deadline
It doesn't sound like the Royals are interested in parting with two members of their rotation.
Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / July 8
Royals' Jac Caglianone makes 2026 Home Run Derby decision
The 23-year-old has hit 14 home runs this season with an elite bat speed of 77.2 mph.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8
Mets' season reaches new low in historically bad loss as 'comedy show' continues
The 2026 season has been one to forget in many ways for the New York Mets, and that only continued in Tuesday's 16-12 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 7
Tyler Tolbert achieves MLB history twice as Royals beat Mets
Even if he's not yet a household name, Tyler Tolbert has already etched his name in MLB history.
Michael Wacha News / Yardbarker / July 5
Royals' Michael Wacha joins rare company with second All-Star selection
Lost in the debate about who was snubbed, Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha's All-Star selection serves as a reason for everyone to celebrate.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / July 5
Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits familiar holiday walk-off blast vs. Rays
No stranger to setting off fireworks, Yordan Alvarez sent the home fans happy on Saturday with a big blast of his own. Alvarez crushed a walk-off home
Carter Jensen News / Yardbarker / July 1
Analyzing the success behind Carter Jensen's 20-game hitting streak for Royals
He currently holds the longest active hitting streak in MLB, and his hitting streak is something that no other Royals rookie has ever accomplished before.
Mitch Spence News / Yardbarker / June 26
Royals' Mitch Spence makes wrong kind of history vs. White Sox
Reliever Mitch Spence put his name into the Kansas City Royals record books on Friday. It was just not the kind of history he would have wanted to make.
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