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Royals' Stephen Kolek fires 4-hit CG shutout vs. Mariners

Stephen Kolek threw a complete-game shutout to lead the host Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Kolek (3-0), who threw his first complete-game shutout last May with the San Diego Padres, struck out two and limited the Mariners to four hits and one walk.

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Red Sox Sweep Royals and the Questions Are Getting Harder to Ignore

The Kansas City Royals sit at 20-30 with nine losses in their last ten games, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are not here to sugarcoat it. This episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast takes an unflinching look at a team that has the talent to compete but has struggled to put it together consistently when it matters most.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 23

Kansas City Royals news: Quatraro ask fans to “stick with us”

Cole Ragans will begin a rehab assignment at Omaha, writes Jaylon Thompson. He is set to start Saturday’s game for the Storm Chasers against the St. Paul Saints — the Triple-A minor-league affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 22

Royals shutout by Mariners, 2-0

The Royals had four hits tonight, all singles. Vinnie Pasquantino’s single in the first inning was the only hit they would have until the sixth. Bobby Witt Jr.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Gerrit Cole delivers six strong innings in 2026 debut for Yankees

Gerrit Cole was back on the mound for the New York Yankees on Friday night, making his 2026 debut and his first appearance since the 2024 World Series.

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

What Red Sox could do after SS Trevor Story's latest injury

Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Examining Matt Chapman's poor start to season for Giants

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 22

Royals Farm System: Which Prospects Are Heating Up in Kansas City?

There are several players heating up in the Kansas City Royals farm system. On the latest episode of “Royals Pipeline,” hosts Jared Perkins and Kevin O’Brien discussed some of the biggest questions surrounding Kansas City’s farm system.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Royals Sign Pair of Veteran Relievers to Minor League Deals

The Kansas City Royals are in desperate need of pitching help due to a barrage of injuries suffered on their staff. As a result, Kansas City signed a pair of veteran relief pitchers in Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera to minor league deals on Friday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Royals designate former All-Star catcher for assignment before Mariners game

The Kansas City Royals began May on a high, sweeping the Seattle Mariners on the road and taking the first two of a four-game series against the two-time defending American League Central champion Cleveland Guardians, but this month has quickly turned catastrophic.

Cole Ragans News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Royals' Cole Ragans Set to Return From Elbow Injury

For now, it appears that the Kansas City Royals have avoided the worst-case scenario for their ace Cole Ragans. The big southpaw is expected to start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Saturday before returning to his MLB team.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 22

Royals Designate Catcher for Assignment Amid Latest Roster Shakeup

After getting swept by the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and losing nine of its last 10 games, the Kansas City Royals needed to make a change and try new things in hopes of not only getting back into the win column but also climbing back up the AL Central standings.

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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 / Royals Review / May 22

Royals designate catcher Elías Díaz for assignment

The Royals announced they have designated catcher Elías Díaz for assignment and recalled infielder Tyler Tolbert from Triple-A. Díaz appeared in 10 games and hit .227/.261/.591 with two home runs in 23 plate appearances.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Royals Designate Elias Díaz For Assignment

The Royals announced that they have recalled outfielder Tyler Tolbert. To open a roster spot for him, catcher Elias Díaz has been designated for assignment.

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The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 21

Royals' Strong Start to May Quickly Turns Into Concerning Stretch

The Kansas City Royals entered May after recovering from a brutal stretch in mid-April. Following an eight-game losing streak, Kansas City won five of its final eight games in April.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 20

Royals swept by Boston after 4-3 loss

Salvador Perez got the Royals an early lead against Connelly Early by pulling the ball straight down the left field line and into the seats. Exiting the first, Kansas City was up 1 to 0.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 20

What Bobby Witt Jr. Had to Say About Red Sox's Roman Anthony

There are few players that can stack up next to Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. One of the league's best and brightest stars, Witt Jr. has established himself as a true 5-tool, MVP-caliber player.

MLB News / HITC / May 20

Royals fan’s fantasy football punishment stole the show vs Red Sox

Fantasy football punishments remain undefeated in US sports culture, and one Kansas City Royals fan has just offered the latest proof. A clip shared by Jomboy Media showed a Royals supporter carrying out a fantasy football forfeit during a game against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Umpire Laz Diaz pulls a petty move after getting 2 straight calls overturned by ABS

Laz Diaz is really leaning into the theatrics these days. The veteran umpire Diaz was behind home plate for Monday’s game between the Kansas City Royals and the Boston Red Sox.