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The Numbers Behind Bobby Witt Jr.’s Start to the Season Are Remarkable

The Kansas City Royals have gotten off to a rough start in the 2026 season. They currently hold a 19-25 record and are tied for fourth place in the American League Central.

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What should the Royals do with a struggling Salvador Perez?

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 15

After 'exhausting series,' Cards head home to face Royals

Ahead of an interleague series against the struggling Kansas City Royals, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to find ways to win. After suffering through three straight years without a postseason appearance, fifth-year manager Oliver Marmol and company have passed tests through the first quarter of this season, going 25-18.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 15

Kansas City Royals news: Need help with replays? We might know a guy

Jaylon Thompson profiles… Bill Duplissea! It’s the Royals ace replay man. “The first four innings, I’ve got to be 100%,” Duplissea said. “I can’t lose a challenge in the first four innings.

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MLB News / Royals Review / May 14

Royals lose 6-2, swept by White Sox

With tonight’s 6-2 loss, the Royals were swept by the White Sox for the first time in three years. The Royals dominated the White Sox for the past couple of seasons, but that hasn’t been the case through the first seven games of 2026.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 14

Kansas City Royals’ $1 Million Free Agency Signing May Already Be Paying Off

It was very clear after the 2025 season that the Kansas City Royals had room for improvement on their roster, especially in the corner outfield spots. This past offseason, the Royals made moves in hopes of both improving and adding depth to their outfield.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Bobby Witt Jr.’s honest admission will catch Royals fans’ attention

With Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. already winning awards, like being honored as American Player of the Week, the 25-year-old has been enjoying a productive season thus far.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / May 14

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Mirrors Aaron Judge with Absurd May Numbers

The Kansas City Royals are not having a very good season. After they reached the postseason in 2024, they fell just short in 2025 and are now five games below the .500 mark.

Seth Lugo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 14

Royals Starter Seth Lugo Reaches Major Career Milestone on Mound

The Kansas City Royals dropped the second game of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, falling 6-5. Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo got the start for the Royals in Chicago.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 14

Why can’t the Royals win away from Kauffman?

The Royals have not been happy road warriors. Their loss to the White Sox last night ensures they will have lost six of their first seven road series, the only success being a sweep in Seattle.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 13

What do you think of Royals.TV broadcasts so far?

The Royals were one of many teams to cut ties with Diamond Sports last winter, working with MLB to develop their own broadcast channel, Royals.TV. The broadcasts have looked largely the same as in past years, with many of the same faces – Ryan Lefebvre, Rex Hudler, Jeremy Guthrie, Joel Goldberg, and Jeff Montgomery.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 13

Royals Utility Man Becoming Hard To Ignore During Strong Start

The Kansas City Royals fell to the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series. The game featured first-inning home runs from Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez, but one player in particular came through in a huge moment.

Stephen Kolek News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 13

Royals’ Stephen Kolek Could Earn Bigger Role in Starting Rotation

The Kansas City Royals dropped Game 1 of their series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, falling 6-5. In the latest episode of "One Royal Way," host Joel Penfield breaks down the loss and discusses the Royals’ pitching situation as the season continues.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 13

My trip to visit the Quad Cities River Bandits

Every year we try to take in a few minor league games around the Midwest. The stadiums are intimate and comfortable. The food and drink selections are solid, and the ticket prices are unbeatable.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 13

Kansas City Royals news: Salvy 8 away, South Side series

Salvador Perez moves closer to capturing the Kansas City Royals’ home run franchise record with his first-inning slam against the Chicago White Sox. Royals fans get a decent update on southpaw Cole Ragans’ recovery after he hit the 15-day IL once again.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 12

Royals almost come back to win, but almost isn’t enough in 6-5 loss

The Kansas City Royals built a 2-0 lead and came back to tie the game at 5-5, showing some fight. But in Major League Baseball, “almost” doesn’t cut it, and the Chicago White Sox where the victors in tonight’s contest.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Royals React to Bobby Witt Jr. Announcement on Monday

Bobby Witt Jr. has been off to a strong start for the Kansas City Royals this season. Witt Jr. is currently fourth in hits (49), fifth in steals (12) and is hitting .302 on the season.

Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / May 9

Michael Wacha dominates, Royals extend Tigers' skid to 5 games

Michael Wacha allowed two hits over seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. sped his way to a two-run inside-the-park homer and Michael Massey broke things open with a conventional three-run shot Saturday night, as the host Kansas City Royals beat the scuffling Detroit Tigers 5-1.

Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Royals Place Cole Ragans On IL With Elbow Impingement

The Royals announced that left-hander Cole Ragans has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7th, due to a left elbow impingement. They also optioned lefty Eric Cerantola.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Royals’ Matt Quatraro Shares Salvador Perez Injury Update Ahead of Tigers Series

The Kansas City Royals are off to an unfortunate start, hampered by injuries to several starting pitchers and a 17–20 record. Ace pitcher Cole Ragans exited his Wednesday start with left triceps and elbow soreness, adding to the team’s concerns.

Cole Ragans News / Field Level Media / May 6

Royals' Cole Ragans leave game with triceps, elbow soreness

Kansas City starting pitcher Cole Ragans left the Royals' Wednesday game against the Cleveland Guardians after the third inning due to left triceps and elbow soreness, the team announced.

Eric Cerantola News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Royals Recall Eric Cerantola For MLB Debut

The Royals announced Wednesday that righty Eric Cerantola has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha. Right-hander Stephen Kolek was optioned back to Omaha to make space on the active roster.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4

Jalen Brunson, Knicks make history with third-straight blowout win

With their series-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks sent a message and continued to look unbeatable. The Knicks grabbed a 1-0 lead in their second-round series, dominating the 76ers to the tune of 137-98.

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Vinnie Pasquantino News / Just Baseball / April 28

The Royals Need a Whole Lot More From Vinnie Pasquantino

The Kansas City Royals entered 2026 with high expectations after going 82-80 in 2025, a four-win regression from their 2024 playoff campaign. So far this year, they have failed to meet expectations, as they are 11-17 as of Tuesday.

Salvador Perez News / Yardbarker / April 18