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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 28

Good riddance, 2026 Royals season

When the 2026 Kansas City Royals season came to a close on Sunday, there were only three words bouncing around in my head: “Well, that sucked.” Objectively, this year’s Royals squad was awful.

Michael Wacha News / Royals Review / September 28

Kansas City Royals news: This 2026 Royals season is over

Michael Wacha reached the 200-innings mark this year, writes Jaylon Thompson. “Yeah, getting to that 200 mark is definitely a cool feeling,” Wacha said.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 27

Every Royals Player Set to Become a Free Agent This Offseason

The 2026 season has officially come to an end for the Kansas City Royals. It was a season many will want to forget, which means Kansas City will have several decisions to make before entering the 2027 season.

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Vinnie Pasquantino News / Field Level Media / September 27

Vinnie Pasquantino (2 HRs), Royals edge Guardians in season finale

Vinnie Pasquantino's second solo homer of the day broke an eighth-inning tie and sent the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 27

Vinnie powers Royals to season finale victory

It wasn’t the headlining professional sports game in Kansas City on Sunday afternoon, but the Royals beat the Guardians 3-2 to conclude their 2026 season, thanks for two homers from Vinnie Pasquantino.

Michael Wacha News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 27

Royals’ Michael Wacha Sets New Career High in 14th MLB Season

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha capped his outstanding 2026 campaign by reaching a new career high. The 35-year-old’s season was filled with production, and in his final outing of the season Saturday, he set a new bar.

Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / September 26

Guardians, clinging to AL Central lead, face Michael Wacha and Royals

Cleveland is doing its best to hold onto the American League Central lead but will face a stiff challenge on Saturday night from Kansas City's Michael Wacha, who has dominated the Guardians this season.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 25

Royals Host Guardians for Final Series of the Regular Season: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on

It has been a long and arduous season for the Royals, but it will be coming to an end with this last series against the Guardians. As we approach October, the Royals have put together a bad final month of the year, going 5-13 and ending on a sour note.

Daniel Lynch News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 24

Daniel Lynch IV’s Future Is Clear After Struggles in Royals Starting Rotation

The Kansas City Royals have dealt with a ton of injuries this season, with them scattered across the entire roster. But the starting rotation has been hit particularly hard all season long.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / September 24

The Royals Have at Least Found Their Core This Season

On the surface, the 2026 Kansas City Royals‘ season has been a huge disappointment. That’s in sharp contrast to how things were feeling just two years ago.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Randy Dobnak News / Just Baseball / September 24

Randy Dobnak Has Been a Surprise Story on the 2026 Royals

The Kansas City Royals entered the 2026 season in hopes of writing the wrongs of the 2025 season and recapturing the euphoric feeling they felt the year prior in their surprise run to the ALDS.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

White Sox blow chance to clinch playoff spot with loss to Royals

White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals

The Chicago White Sox lost an opportunity to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and a chance to move into first place in the Central Division with a 5-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB postseason

Max Scherzer teases major announcement about his MLB future

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Randal Grichuk and Chase Meidroth power White Sox win at Royals

The White Sox overcame another collapse by the bullpen late to earn the critical win.

Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas

White Sox have more favorable pitching matchups than Guardians amid crucial final week

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

The Chicago White Sox bullpen allowed seven runs in the last two innings, but they survived for a 14-11 win at the Kansas City Royals.

White Sox keep pace in AL Central by outslugging Royals 14-11

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Carter Jensen News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Royals' Carter Jensen Sets Rookie Record

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen continued his strong rookie campaign on Saturday. Despite the Royals’ 6-5 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 23-year-old backstop clubbed his 25th home run in the top of the third inning.

Craig Kimbrel News / Field Level Media / September 21

Brother of Craig Kimbrel dies in motorcycle crash

The younger brother of nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel was killed in a weekend motorcycle crash in Huntsville, Ala. Matt Kimbrel, 36, a former minor league pitcher with the Atlanta Braves, died Saturday morning after colliding with a dump truck, police said.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 16

2026 White Sox in danger of becoming 2003 Royals

There are still questions surrounding the White Sox: Can they hold on to a playoff berth, and can they prove that the 2026 season is more than a flash in the pan? Otherwise, they may end up sharing the same fate as the 2003 Royals.

White Sox's playoff hopes slipping after losing series vs. Guardians

White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami's performance has taken a downturn at the worst time

Hagen Smith continues to impress for White Sox

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Viral Sports News / September 15