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Royals' Michael Wacha Turning Heads During Strong 2026 Campaign

The Kansas City Royals’ rotation is tied for second in MLB with 20 quality starts. The group has been anchored by 34-year-old Michael Wacha, who not only leads the team in quality starts, but has also been the rotation’s most effective arm so far this season.

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This Week in the Minors: Jordan Woods is perfect

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 split their series against the Indianapolis Indians, including playing two doubleheaders.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 12

Kansas City Royals News: Bobby Witt Jr named AL Player of the Week

After his inside the park homer and a blistering offensive week overall, Bobby Witt Jr was named the AL Player of the Week. Witt collected 11 hits during the week, which included a four-hit performance against the Guardians on Thursday.

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.

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Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 11

Is the Slow Start for Salvador Perez Regression or is Father Time Claiming another Player?

While the Royals have mostly gotten out of their early season offensive slumber, one slugger in the lineup is still struggling, Salvador Perez. The longtime face and icon of the franchise is off to one of his slowest starts to a season ever.

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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 / May 11

The Royals reportedly had interest in these players last offseason. How have they fared?

When the Kansas City Royals hit the 2025/2026 offseason, they had a few items on their wish list. Generally, they were looking to shore up their outfield, which was a significant weakness for them.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 11

Bobby Witt Jr. Continues To Shine While Flashing Elite Speed for Royals

The Kansas City Royals have won seven of their last 10 games and are coming off a series win over the Detroit Tigers. Sitting just 1.5 games back of first place in the AL Central, Kansas City has started to turn its season around after a rocky start.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 11

Kansas City Royals news: Bobby touches ‘em all

Blair Kerkhoff writes that Carlos Estévez is frustrated by his injury. The team announced this week that Estevez has a right rotator cuff strain after experiencing shoulder discomfort in his first rehab assignment Wednesday.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 10

Royals drop finale 6-3 to Detroit

Well, you felt good about a sweep going in. All you had to do was best the Tigers bullpen, and after overcoming a 3-0 deficit to tie it after 4 innings, the Royals looked primed to sweep their divisional foe.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 10

The breathtaking numbers behind Bobby Witt Jr.’s blazing inside-the-park HR

The Kansas City Royals got a 5-1 win on Saturday, over the Detroit Tigers. The game’s top highlight was an astonishing inside-the-park home run from Royals star Bobby Witt Jr.

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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 / May 10

Red-hot Royals chase series sweep of tumbling Tigers

Last month, the Detroit Tigers continued their recent dominance of Kansas City by sweeping a three-game series. On Sunday night, the host Royals can return the favor by handing the reeling Tigers a season-high sixth straight defeat.

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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.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Watch Bobby Witt Jr.’s epic inside-the-park home run for Royals vs. Tigers

The Kansas City Royals are supposed to be an up-and-coming team in the American League Central Division. The Royals improved quite a bit last year when they finished with an 82-80 winning record, and many observers expected them to make a run at the division title this season.

Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 9

Royals Place Cole Ragans on Injured List Following Early Exit Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals announced Friday that left-handed starter Cole Ragans has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7, because of a left elbow impingement.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9

Expect a close score when Tigers, Royals duke it out

The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers only know about playing close games against each other this season. After the Royals earned a comeback, walk-off win in the opener of a three-game series on Friday, they will look to hand the visiting Tigers a fifth consecutive defeat Saturday night.

Daniel Lynch News / Royals Review / May 9

Kansas City Royals news: This is turning into Bobby’s team

Jaylon Thompson writes about how a visit to a pitching facility in Georgia helped Daniel Lynch IV. McLaughlin saw an avenue that could help Lynch. He uncovered that Lynch had his glove positioned lower throughout his throwing motion.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 8

Royals return favor and walk off Tigers, 4-3

Royals broadcast Ryan LeFebvre has a handful of topics he likes to bring up as often as he can. Leadoff walks late in the game, pitchers catching popups, whether a catcher has an advantage when facing a pitcher he’s caught before.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

Royals come from behind to hand Tigers fourth straight loss

Kyle Isbel's second RBI of the night came via a two-out single in the ninth, giving the host Kansas City Royals a walk-off 4-3 victory over the scuffling Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Cole Ragans News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Royals’ Cole Ragans drops ‘pissed off’ admission after landing on injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitcher Cole Ragans on the injured list on Friday. Ragans exited his most recent start early with an injury and was ultimately placed on the IL with a left elbow impingement.

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.

Kansas City Royals 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.