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Royals playing for more than Missouri bragging rights vs. Cardinals

The Kansas City Royals are approaching desperation mode as they enter Sunday afternoon's finale of a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on a six-game losing streak.

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Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 1000-IQ play against Cardinals

Bobby Witt Jr. clearly has the baseball IQ badge maxed out. The Kansas City Royals star Witt went viral during Saturday’s game for an incredible fake-out that saved his team a run.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 16

Royals drop sixth in a row to Cardinals, 4-2

We could go through this game play by play and try to deeply analyze it, but they’ve lost six in a row. For the third straight game, the offense looked completely outmatched by a pitcher who has never shown the ability to dominate a lineup.

Matt Strahm News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Royals Place Matt Strahm On 15-Day Injured List

The Royals have placed reliever Matt Strahm on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation, MLB.com’s Jeff Jones reports. Bailey Falter (left elbow inflammation) was reinstated from the IL in Strahm’s place.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 16

Royals place LHP Matt Strahm on IL, activate LHP Bailey Falter

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Matt Strahm on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation and activated left-hander Bailey Falter from the IL.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Royals place reliever on IL before Cardinals clash

The Kansas City Royals adjusted their pitching staff Saturday ahead of the second game of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, announcing several roster moves as they try to stabilize their bullpen during a difficult stretch.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 16

Royals Face Hard Truths While the Rotation Faces More Issues

Not every week goes according to plan, and this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast tackles a tough stretch head-on with the honest, analytical conversation Royals fans have come to expect.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 16

Royals drop fifth straight in 11 innings, 5-4

The Royals’ bats continued the vanishing act they have taken on the road so often this year, and the Royals dropped the series opener to the Cardinals.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 15

Kansas City Royals' First-Round Pick Making Noise Early This Season

The Kansas City Royals’ Single-A affiliate, the Columbia Fireflies, features a handful of young talent. From pitchers to position players, three of the Royals’ top five prospects are currently playing in Columbia.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 15

What should the Royals do with a struggling Salvador Perez?

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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 / Field Level Media / May 15

After 'exhausting series,' Cards head home to face Royals

Ahead of an interleague series against the struggling Kansas City Royals, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to find ways to win. After suffering through three straight years without a postseason appearance, fifth-year manager Oliver Marmol and company have passed tests through the first quarter of this season, going 25-18.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 15

Kansas City Royals news: Do the Royals need a lineup shuffle?

Anne Rogers writes about the Royals’ road frustrations, particularly from Salvador Perez. Need to figure [it] out myself,” Perez said. “Left a couple of guys with runners in scoring position the last three games, so I need to figure out how to get better and help my team to win.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 15

Kansas City Royals news: Need help with replays? We might know a guy

Jaylon Thompson profiles… Bill Duplissea! It’s the Royals ace replay man. “The first four innings, I’ve got to be 100%,” Duplissea said. “I can’t lose a challenge in the first four innings.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 14

Royals lose 6-2, swept by White Sox

With tonight’s 6-2 loss, the Royals were swept by the White Sox for the first time in three years. The Royals dominated the White Sox for the past couple of seasons, but that hasn’t been the case through the first seven games of 2026.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 14

Kansas City Royals’ $1 Million Free Agency Signing May Already Be Paying Off

It was very clear after the 2025 season that the Kansas City Royals had room for improvement on their roster, especially in the corner outfield spots. This past offseason, the Royals made moves in hopes of both improving and adding depth to their outfield.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Bobby Witt Jr.’s honest admission will catch Royals fans’ attention

With Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. already winning awards, like being honored as American Player of the Week, the 25-year-old has been enjoying a productive season thus far.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / May 14

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Mirrors Aaron Judge with Absurd May Numbers

The Kansas City Royals are not having a very good season. After they reached the postseason in 2024, they fell just short in 2025 and are now five games below the .500 mark.

Seth Lugo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 14

Royals Starter Seth Lugo Reaches Major Career Milestone on Mound

The Kansas City Royals dropped the second game of a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, falling 6-5. Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo got the start for the Royals in Chicago.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

What Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. said after winning latest award

Thanks to a strong recent showing, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was named the American League Player of the Week after batting .407 with a 1.263 OPS.

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.

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.

Eric Cerantola 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.