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Royals, Twins aim to start new winning streaks

The Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins will try to begin new winning streaks when they open a four-game series on Monday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Royals had won eight in a row before they were taken down 4-1 by the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

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Maikel Garcia (13 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Kansas City Royals (34-20) and Minnesota Twins (28-24) meet Monday at 2:10 PM ET, live on BSN from Target Field.

MLB News / Royals Review / 12 hours ago

Kansas City Royals melt in Florida heat, drop series finale to Tampa Bay Rays

You can’t win them all. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be disappointed. We all knew the Kansas City Royals winning streak would eventually come to an end.

Michael Massey News / MLB Trade Rumors / 11 hours ago

Royals place offensive catalyst on 10-day injured list

Kansas City Royals infielder Michael Massey is heading to the injured list with a pesky back issue.

Royals return Rule 5 pick to Yankees

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MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 42 minutes ago

Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals Series May 27-30: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the first of a four-game series, on Monday, May 27 at 2:10 PM ET, the Minnesota Twins are hosting the Kansas City Royals. Twins vs. Royals Series Info Royals @ Twins Time: Monday, May 27 at 2:10 PM ET Twins Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan Royals Starting Pitcher: Alec Marsh TV Channel: BSN Livestream: Fubo […]

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Royals return Rule 5 pick to Yankees

The 25-year-old was selected by Kansas City with the second-overall pick in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft but was designated for assignment earlier this week.

Royals place 2B Michael Massey (back) on 10-day injured list

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Michael Massey News / Field Level Media / 15 hours ago

Royals place 2B Michael Massey (back) on 10-day injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed second baseman Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to low back tightness. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled shortstop Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha.

Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / May 26

Royals, Rays in opposite directions entering series finale

Michael Wacha will go for his fourth straight victory when the visiting Kansas City Royals, who are on a winning streak of their own, go for a three-game sweep over the struggling Tampa Bay Rays.

Nelson Velazquez News / Field Level Media / May 25

Nelson Velazquez lifts Royals past Rays in 11 innings

Nelson Velazquez homered and drove in the go-ahead run with a double as the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 in 11 innings on Saturday afternoon in St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Royals, Rays clash with opposite streaks on the line

The Kansas City Royals haven't been shy about igniting their offense, as the club has scored at least eight runs in each of its past five games. The Royals will aim to extend their winning streak to a season-high eight games on Saturday afternoon when they play the second contest of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays in St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

Hot-hitting Royals top Rays for seventh straight win

Michael Massey belted a three-run homer and Seth Lugo tossed seven strong innings to fuel the Kansas City Royals to an 8-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in St.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Apex Sports / May 24

Kansas City Royals Riding Pitching Staff To Spectacular Start To 2024 Season

The Kansas City Royals have defied expectations in the first two months of the 2024 season. They are second in the American League Central with a record of 32-19.

Tyler Duffey News / Royals Review / May 24

Carlos Hernández returns, Tyler Duffey designated for assignment

The hard-throwing right-hander had missed the start of the year. The Royals announced the return of right-hander Carlos Hernández from the Injured List after he missed the first seven weeks with a shoulder injury.

Kansas City Royals News / ClutchPoints / May 23

3 early-season trades Royals must make

There’s been a pretty simple motto for the Kansas City Royals in 2024, one perfectly befitting of a team no one expected to be playing this well after a 56-win season a year ago.

Zach Davies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Royals release veteran starting pitcher

The veteran signed with the Royals back on April 8. He’d spent spring training with the Nationals but allowed 14 earned runs in 14 innings over four starts and was cut loose.

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Viral Sports News / May 22

Kansas City Royals Bobby Witt Jr. Matches Incredible Feat

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has developed into one of the true superstars in the MLB. He has helped the Royals turn things around in 2024, as they look to be out of their rebuild and ready to contend for a playoff spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Apex Sports / May 22

Kansas City Royals Off To Tremendous Start In Shocking 2024 Season

With a 10-3 home win on Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, the Kansas City Royals did something for only the second time in their 56-year franchise history.

MLB News / Action Network / 10 hours ago

Tigers vs. Royals pick, odds, predictions for Mon. 5/20: Fade Wacha and KC

Action Network's Mike Ianniello shares Tigers vs Royals pick for the AL Central opener on Monday, May 20, including MLB odds on the run line, over/under and moneyline.

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Seth Lugo News / Yardbarker / May 17

Royals' surprise ace may be able to weather likely regression

Royals' surprise ace may regress slightly, but don't look for his numbers to crash

Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo has been one of baseball's pleasant surprises in the early going this season.

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Seth Lugo News / Total Apex Sports / May 13

Kansas City Royals Star Pitcher Continues Astonishing 2024 Campaign

Kansas City Royals Starting Pitcher Seth Lugo had a career day on the road Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. Lugo surrendered one run over eight innings of work and set a career-high with 12 strikeouts as the Royals won 4-2.

Salvador Perez News / FanNation Inside The Royals / May 7

Salvador Perez: Still Catching, Still Excelling in 13th MLB Season

At age 33, Salvador Perez is redefining the role of a veteran in Major League Baseball. Now in his 13th season with the Kansas City Royals, Perez is showing signs that his best days may yet be to come, continuing to build a Hall of Fame-worthy resume in 2024.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7

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The three most surprising teams in Major League Baseball so far

There are a handful of teams that are doing a lot better than expected so far this season.

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Athletics shortstop suffers leg injury running to first base

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Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Fastball / May 7

Kansas City Royals Fan Goes Viral For Insane Beard on Monday Night

The Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night, 3-2, to continue their impressive start to the season. However, perhaps the most impressive part of the game was not actually what happened on the field - and perhaps the scene in the crowd.

Salvador Perez News / Just Baseball / May 2

Salvador Perez Has the Chance to Bolster His Hall of Fame Case

Unless you live in what’s considered the flyover states, there’s a good chance a lot of what transpires in the American League and National League Central gets overlooked.

Cole Ragans News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Cole Ragans Leads the Kansas City Royals to a Franchise Record

There’s a new ace in town, and his name is Cole Ragans. The Kansas City Royals have seemingly found themselves an ace, and he’s helping them put all the pieces together.