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Royals Announce Cole Ragans News After Missing One Month

Cole Ragans is in his fourth major-league season and third with the Kansas City Royals. The Texas Rangers selected the left-hander in the first round of the 2016 MLB Draft, and after undergoing two Tommy John surgeries in the minors, he made his big-league debut in 2022.

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Royals place LHP Daniel Lynch IV (elbow) on 15-day injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Daniel Lynch IV on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of left elbow nerve irritation. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled right-hander Jonathan Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 6

Royals' Breakout Starter Predicted To Make AL All-Star Roster

The Kansas City Royals have been struggling this season. At 42-48, they are 14 games back of the first-place Detroit Tigers in the American League Central.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Royals rumors: Rival teams ready to pounce on $45 million ace in trade

The Kansas City Royals are having a season to forget, and one of their players is getting some attention from other clubs. Royals pitcher Seth Lugo is quickly becoming a hot trade candidate, per USA Today.

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Royals Trade Rumors: Teams 'Closely Scouting' KC's $45 Million All-Star

Major League Baseball teams can sense when an opponent is in danger, and the Kansas City Royals are certainly hovering on the edge. With a 42-48 record entering play on Sunday, the Royals remain 5 1/2 games out of a potential playoff spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 6

Royals' Breakout Star Predicted To Make AL All-Star Roster As Reserve

The Kansas City Royals have been struggling this season. At 42-48 on the year, they are in third place in the American League Central, 14 games back of the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 5

Tigers' pitching saves lack of offense again, strengthening division lead

The Detroit Tigers can stack runs when necessary, but haven't needed to during their weekend series with Cleveland.

Guardians pitcher target of sports betting investigation

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 5

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Predicted To Be AL Reserve In All-Star Game

The Kansas City Royals have struggled this season. After winning 86 games and securing a Wild Card spot in 2024, they have come crashing back down to earth in 2025.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 5

Royals try to maintain offensive production against D-backs

The Kansas City Royals have an opportunity to earn their first series win in Phoenix in more than a decade when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Field Level Media / July 5

Vinnie Pasquantino's 2 HRs, 6 RBIs lead Royals past D-backs

Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBIs on Friday, propelling the Kansas City Royals to a 9-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.

MLB News / Royals Review / July 5

Royals crush Diamondbacks under weight of home runs 9-3

Three homers, six runs off them. That’ll do. Leave it to Arizona to light off fireworks inside a domed stadium before they opened the roof...except it was actually the Royals with the fireworks.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Royals select veteran catcher in wake of nine-time All-Star's calf issue

Maile gives them a bit of extra protection at the catcher spot for the event that there’s a negative development with Perez.

Bobby Witt Jr. makes incredible slide to score run

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 4

Cubs Named 'Ideal' Landing Spot For Royals $45M Ace In Potential Blockbuster

Get ready to hear Seth Lugo's name come up in a lot of trade talks this month. Lugo has been brilliant for the Kansas City Royals once again in 2025. The issue is that he's been so brilliant that there's no doubt he'll opt out of the third and final year of his $45 million contract.

Michael Lorenzen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 4

Royals $7 Million Former All-Star Listed As 'Buy-Low' Trade Candidate

The Kansas City Royals are watching their season fall apart right before their eyes. Entering play on Friday, they are 41-47 on the season. The team is 13 games back in the American League Central and 4 1/2 back in the Wild Card race.

Carter Jensen News / Royals Review / July 4

Bobby Snubbed, Bats Snoozing, and Kansas City Royals Trade Rumors Booming

Plus, how Carter Jensen’s Triple-A run fueled another Futures Game appearance. In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco blast off into another week of Kansas City Royals baseball—complete with All-Star snubs, trade whispers, and interstellar game reviews.

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Royals Reacts Results - Sell sell sell

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Bobby Witt Jr. makes incredible slide to score run

Bobby Witt showed off his athleticism with a great move on Thursday night. Witt’s Kansas City Royals were tied with the Seattle Mariners 1-1 in the top of the 7th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Royals Eye Outfield Upgrade as MLB Trade Deadline Looms

The Kansas City Royals have long valued the impact of switch-hitters in the middle of their lineup. Their 2015 World Series team got a major boost from Kendrys Morales, and that memory still resonates within the organization.

Bryan Reynolds News / Yardbarker / July 3

Royals reportedly eyeing long-term answer to outfield problems

The Royals have been looking for an upgrade to their outfield for years. A long-term solution could be on the way.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 3

Royals interested in trade for Pirates’ 2-time All-Star

While the Kansas City Royals are looking at the trade market to see where the team can improve before the deadline later in the month, there is one player that they are reportedly interested in.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 3