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Royals’ Jac Caglianone Receives Major Honor After Monster Month

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone is quietly becoming a star before our very eyes, and now he’s finally getting recognized for it. On Thursday, Caglianone was named American League Player of the Month by Major League Baseball.

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Jac Caglianone, Noah Cameron win AL honors for August

The only thing hotter than the August weather in Kansas City has been the performance of Jac Caglianone and Noah Cameron. Today, the pair was recognized with Caglianone named American League Player of the Month for August, and Cameron named American League Pitcher of the Month.

Carter Jensen News / Royals Review / September 3

Kansas City Royals news: Familiar losses the last two nights

Carter Jensen made history last night, with his 6th leadoff homer of the season, but the Royals bullpen blew it. However, it’s clear that rookie catcher Carter Jensen will not be of much concern.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 2

Royals start strong but lose a stinker to the fish

After a 5 run first inning, Kansas City had a multi-run lead for over half the game. The Marlins kept chipping away inning after inning to eventually win 9-6.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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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.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 2

Royals Closer Carlos Estévez Likely Done in Kansas City After Shoulder Surgery Decision

MLB.com’s Anne Rogers reported Tuesday that Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Carlos Estévez will undergo shoulder surgery next week, officially ending his season.

Drew Waters News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Royals Designate Drew Waters For Assignment

Drew Waters’ latest stint with the Royals will last only a day. Kansas City announced Wednesday that Waters, whose contract was selected to the major league roster yesterday, has been designated for assignment to clear space for infielder Michael Massey’s return from the injured list.

Hunter Owen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 2

Kansas City Royals Prospect Hunter Owen's Stellar August and What it means for the Royals?

There is a saying in baseball that you can never have enough pitchers, and for the Royals this year, that is very true. Despite all of the turmoil in the Major League roster rotation, injuries, and underperformance, it is a good year to shine in the Minor League system for the Royals if you are a pitcher.

Noah Cameron News / Field Level Media / September 2

Royals send out surging Noah Cameron, try to even series with Marlins

As Kansas City's Noah Cameron continues his late-season success, the Royals are trying to play spoiler in the playoff race. Aiming for their fourth straight victory in a start made by Cameron, the host Royals will look to even a three-game series with the wild-card-contending Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Carlos Estévez To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Royals reliever Carlos Estévez will undergo shoulder surgery next week, manager Matt Quatraro tells reporters (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com). The skipper described it as a “somewhat exploratory” procedure, so there’ll likely be a more defined timeline once the operation is complete.

Drew Waters News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Royals Select Drew Waters

Active rosters expand from 26 to 28 today and the Royals also had a third spot open due to right-hander John Schreiber getting claimed off waivers by the Yankees yesterday.

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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.

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

Kansas City Royals Kick off Nine-game Homestand Welcoming Marlins: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on

The Royals are playing their best baseball as they enter the final month of the year. They have won five straight series and have gone 13-3 in those series.

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

Jac Caglianone Keeps Rolling, Michael Wacha Shines: Royals Stock Up, Stock Down

Welcome to “Stock Up, Stock Down,” where every week, the Royals On SI staff writers highlight Kansas City Royals players who have stood out or had a rough week.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / September 1

Jac Caglianone's scorching August deserves more recognition

Kansas City Royals right-fielder Jac Caglianone's dominant performance in August deserves more praise.

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 1

Royals strive to continue winning ways at home as Marlins await

While the Miami Marlins are trying to remain a serious contender for a National League wild-card spot, the last-place Kansas City Royals have played like a postseason team of late.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Royals All-Star Comments on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Decision

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García shared a candid perspective on his cousin Ronald Acuña Jr.’s contract, arguing the Atlanta Braves star should have no regrets about securing his $100 million extension despite his injury history.

Michael Massey News / Field Level Media / August 27

Royals put 2B Michael Massey on 7-day concussion list

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey, who is having a strong season, was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion Thursday. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Michael Massey News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Royals Deliver Michael Massey Update After Unfortunate Injury in Blue Jays Game

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey was forced to leave Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays after taking a hard fall on the turf at Rogers Centre.

Tony Gonsolin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Royals’ Tony Gonsolin takes step toward making MLB comeback

Former Los Angeles Dodgers legend Tony Gonsolin is trying to work his way back from serious elbow surgery. Now a member of the Kansas City Royals, the right-hander is one step closer to making his MLB comeback.

Kansas City Royals News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Royals’ $25M Star Gets a Well Deserved Standing Ovation After Finally Breaking His 755 Games Streak

MLB is no stranger to moments worthy of a standing ovation. But sometimes, a milestone is so bizarre that it leaves an entire ballpark celebrating the unexpected.

Salvador Perez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23

Salvador Perez somehow gets his first stolen base in 5 years

36-year-old Salvador Perez treated us to an extremely rare sight on Sunday. The longtime Kansas City Royals catcher Perez got a base hit in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Royals Provide Reason for Jac Caglianone’s Exit From Starting Lineup

The Kansas City Royals scratched Jac Caglianone from Sunday’s starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers because of right ankle soreness, giving the rookie another day to recover from an issue that has lingered for more than a week.

Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 22

Craig Kimbrel joins rare history as Royals extend winning streak

Despite being 17 games under .500, the Kansas City Royals are somehow still alive in the hunt for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.

Lost season continues for Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia

Kade Anderson's MLB debut for Mariners was a mixed bag

Angels star Mike Trout makes history vs. Rangers

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

Maikel Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 21

Lost season continues for Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia

The 2026 season has been a lost year for the Kansas City Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia.

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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.

Starling Marte News / Yardbarker / August 17