Kansas City Royals News

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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.

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.

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

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

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.

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.

Royals' Jac Caglianone Continues to Turn Heads During Outfield Transition

The Kansas City Royals dropped Game 2 of their series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, falling 7-1. A combination of lacking offensive production, continued baserunning mistakes and a rough top of the ninth inning hurt Kansas City on Tuesday.

Hawaiian Bros cursed the Royals and should feel bad about it

On May 5, the Kansas City Royals were flying high. Winners of five straight games and nine of their last 11, the Royals had clawed their way out of a 7-16 start of the season all the way to a 17-19 record.

Red Sox, Jarren Duran defeat Royals 7-1

With Kris Bubic out with some elbow discomfort, the Kansas City Royals turned to ye olde “bullpen game” against the Boston Red Sox. While the bullpen held for most of the game, the Royals offense stayed sleepy and the Red Sox eventually did their damage, beating the Royals in a 7-1 slog.

Kansas City Royals Next Call-Up Might Not Be Who Fans Expect

The Kansas City Royals have a handful of promising pitching and hitting prospects throughout their farm system. Three of them recently landed on the updated MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects list.

Jac Caglianone is on the Verge of Stardom: What are his Next Steps Towards it?

While the Royals have not performed the best this season, one of their young bats has taken his first steps into stardom. Jac Caglianone is beginning to put together a solid season that has him as one of the better Royals bats in an anemic offense to start the season.

Royals Forced to Adjust Rotation Plans After Kris Bubic Injury

The Kansas City Royals announced Monday that starting pitcher Kris Bubic has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow soreness. Kansas City now has two key arms sidelined in its rotation, as Bubic joins Cole Ragans on the injured list.

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.

This Week in the Minors: Brett Squires mashes in first week at Omaha

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?” It was a good week for the Storm Chasers; they took 4 of 6 from the Toledo Mud Hens.

Kansas City Royals News: Kris Bubic hits IL

Kris Bubic heads to the IL. “It’s frustrating,” Bubic said. “I want to be available. A big goal of mine, I don’t set many numericals, but in terms of just being available, I wanted to make a full season of starts this year.

Gray outjunks Lugo in 3-1 loss to Red Sox

In a matchup of kitchen sink junkballers, only one team was able to make anything happen in a low-scoring 3-1 Royals loss. Seth Lugo gave up a two-run home run to Willson Contreras in the sixth inning, his 10th homer of the season, and that was 50% of the runs scored from either team the whole game.

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.

Royals LHP Kris Bubic (elbow soreness) lands on IL

The Kansas City Royals placed southpaw starter Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with left elbow soreness on Monday, according to reports. The move is retroactive to May 15, a day after Bubic's shortest outing of the year against the White Sox in Chicago.

Bobby Witt Jr. Fools Ivan Herrera With The Most Incredible Play

Bobby Witt Jr. is regarded among the best players in the MLB for his all-around ability. The Kansas City Royals shortstop is one of the best in the league at his position with the bat, besides being one of the fastest players as well.

Stephen Kolek hurls Royals to shutout win at Cardinals

Stephen Kolek allowed four hits while pitching into the seventh inning, and Salvador Perez drove in both runs, highlighted by a solo homer, as the visiting Kansas City Royals snapped their six-game losing streak with Sunday's 2-0 victory over the St.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.