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MLB News / Royals Review / August 16
Royals at Angels, August 16 live discussion
It’s rubber match day in Anaheim, as the Royals dropped last night’s contest 1-0. They did win a back-and-forth affair on Friday, 7-6. The Royals are 4-1 this year against the Los Angeles Angels.
Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / August 16
Royals' Jac Caglianone Continues Torrid August
Not much has gone right for the Kansas City Royals in 2026, who are firmly out of postseason contention with a 50-74 record. However, the Royals' disappointing season does not distract from the absurd heater Jac Caglianone is on in August.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 16
Royals strive for rare road series victory in matchup against Angels
Left-hander Noah Cameron will try to help the Kansas City Royals win their first road series in almost 2 1/2 months when he takes the mound Sunday afternoon in the rubber game of a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
MLB News / Royals Review / August 16
Reid Detmers proves too much for KC, Royals lose fourth of road trip
Michael Massey and Jac Caglianone powered the lineup last night. They did it again tonight, with the only two hits KC had – both singles – in a 1-0 loss to the Angels.
MLB News / Royals Review / August 15
Royals at Angels, August 15 live discussion
If you’re a Royals fan of a certain age, the phrase “Lima Time!” will mean something to you. In 2003, the Royals were surprise contenders after getting off to an incredibly hot start.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 15
Road skid snapped, Royals seek series win against Angels
After grinding out a 7-6 victory in Friday night's series opener, the Kansas City Royals can exhale a little as they try for the series win Saturday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.
Jac Caglianone News / Field Level Media / August 15
Jac Caglianone's career-best 5 RBIs spur Royals past Angels
Jac Caglianone went 3-for-4 with a home run and a career-high five RBIs as the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in Anaheim, Calif.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 14
Kansas City Royals Look to Finish West Coast Road Trip with Angels Series: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on
The Royals have not done a ton of winning in August so far, going 3-8 at the halfway point of the month. They are in the midst of the West Coast road trip that saw them compete with the Dodgers the whole series, but fall in one facet or another.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 14
Royals Add Former Dodgers All-Star as Potential Rotation Piece
It’s obvious that the Kansas City Royals will need to bolster their bullpen, as that group has plagued the team all year. But following the trade deadline and the injuries that have hurt the entire roster, the rotation will also need some work.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Kansas City Royals News / Viral Sports News / August 14
Royals Part Ways With Disappointing 6-Year MLB Veteran
The Kansas City Royals designated right-handed pitcher Eli Morgan for assignment this week, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of free-agent starter Tony Gonsolin.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 13
Royals taking an intriguing gamble on Tony Gonsolin
The Kansas City Royals are hoping that their latest lottery ticket can pay off.
Tony Gonsolin News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Royals Sign Tony Gonsolin To Major League Deal
The Royals announced that they have signed right-hander Tony Gonsolin to a major league deal for a 2026 with a club option for 2027. Gonsolin has been immediately placed on the 15-day injured list.
Salvador Perez News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Salvador Perez Shares Update After Leaving Dodgers Game
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez provided an encouraging update after leaving Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers with a right elbow injury.
Craig Kimbrel News / EasySportz / August 11
Royals Add Veteran Closer Craig Kimbrel to Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals have added a familiar name to their bullpen, signing veteran right handed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a Major League deal. The move gives Kansas City an experienced arm as the team looks for stability in its pitching staff during the second half of the season.
Matt Strahm News / Just Baseball / August 11
Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals selected Matt Strahm in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out of Neosho County Community College. Understandably, the 643rd pick in the draft came without much hype or fanfare.
Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Royals Release Justin Topa
The Royals released veteran right-handed reliever Justin Topa from their Triple-A affiliate in Omaha, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d signed a minor league deal with Kansas City in early July but is once again a free agent.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
Daniel Lynch News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Royals To Give Daniel Lynch Rotation Opportunity
The Royals list southpaw Daniel Lynch IV as their probable starter for tomorrow’s series opener against the Cubs. He’ll oppose Kevin Gausman in the veteran righty’s team debut with Chicago.
Noah Cameron News / Yardbarker / August 6
Royals' Noah Cameron joins exclusive club after latest dominant outing
A new reason to pay attention to what's going on with the Kansas City Royals has emerged, at least every fifth day.
Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / August 3
Dodgers add more pitching depth by acquiring Kris Bubic from Royals
There is an adage in baseball that one can never have too much pitching. The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be taking that to heart.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1
Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals
The Atlanta Braves needed to fortify their outfield and bolster their pitching staff. Both boxes may have been checked in a trade with the Kansas City Royals.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 31
Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals
Royals fans seemingly won't have to wait much longer for the return of Bobby Witt Jr.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30
Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam
2026 has been an up and down season for the Minnesota Twins, but Derek Shelton's team enjoyed a bright moment on Thursday night.
Michael Wacha News / Just Baseball / July 28
Should the Royals Trade Michael Wacha at the Deadline?
The date is Nov. 4, 2024. The Kansas City Royals are coming off their first postseason appearance since their 2015 World Series title. It was a breakthrough season fueled by MVP-caliber play from Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 25
Home run king: Salvador Perez passes Hall of Famer George Brett on Royals' all-time list
Slide over, George Brett, there's a new Kansas City Royals all-time leader for home runs, and his name is Salvador Perez.
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