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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 1

Royals Review Reacts: What’s the best part of 2026?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Royals fans and fans across the country.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 1

Royals expand rosters with Drew Waters, Easton McGee, Nolan Hoffman

Now that it is September, MLB teams can expand the roster from 26 to 28. The Royals also have an extra roster spot due to losing reliever John Schreiber to the Yankees on waivers.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 1

Jac Caglianone Keeps Rolling, Michael Wacha Shines: Royals Stock Up, Stock Down

Welcome to “Stock Up, Stock Down,” where every week, the Royals On SI staff writers highlight Kansas City Royals players who have stood out or had a rough week.

Alex Bregman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The '2025 MLB home run leaders' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / September 1

Jac Caglianone's scorching August deserves more recognition

Kansas City Royals right-fielder Jac Caglianone's dominant performance in August deserves more praise.

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Noah Cameron News / Royals Review / September 1

Royals’ Red-Hot August Hits September Reality, Cags and Cameron Shine

The Kansas City Royals took two of three from Cleveland, but Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco spend most of this episode on the bigger organizational questions the series raised.

Jac Caglianone News / Just Baseball / September 1

The Jac Caglianone Breakout Has Arrived

“Jactani.” That was the incredibly intimidating nickname bestowed upon Jac Caglianone by University of Florida fans and college baseball fans alike during his breakout sophomore season with the Gators.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 1

Royals strive to continue winning ways at home as Marlins await

While the Miami Marlins are trying to remain a serious contender for a National League wild-card spot, the last-place Kansas City Royals have played like a postseason team of late.

John Schreiber News / Royals Review / September 1

Kansas City Royals News: Schreiber now a Yankee

Off day yesterday. Light news day. Jaylon Thompson covers John Schreiber joining the Yankees. The reverse splits were attractive. Schreiber is not as effective against left-handed batters (opponents hit .326 against him) but he should help the Yankees down the stretch.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 1

Get the best of Royals Review on the new SB Nation app

If you’re like me (an old), you’re probably reluctant to add new apps to your phone. I shouldn’t need an app just to order at a restaurant! But a good app, if designed well, can add some value.

Gavin Cross News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 31

Kansas City Royals OF Prospect Gavin Cross Playing His Way into September Call-up Discussions.

As it is the last day of August, September call-ups are right around the corner, and a former first-round pick of the Royals is eyeing a spot at the Major League level.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

John Schreiber News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 31

Kansas City Royals Part Ways With Veteran Reliever John Schreiber

MLB.com’s Anne Rogers reported Monday that right-handed pitcher John Schreiber was claimed by the New York Yankees. The Kansas City Royals placed the reliever on waivers over the weekend.

Daniel Lynch News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 31

What is Kansas City Royals SP/RP Daniel Lynch IV's Role going into the Future?

The Kansas City Royals have been hot in August, and over the past 16 games, they are 13-3. During that stretch, there was a change in roles for one player, and it hasn't quite panned out yet.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Royals All-Star Comments on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Decision

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García shared a candid perspective on his cousin Ronald Acuña Jr.’s contract, arguing the Atlanta Braves star should have no regrets about securing his $100 million extension despite his injury history.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Red-hot Royals chase series sweep of Guardians

The Kansas City Royals no longer resemble the bumbling squad that sat 24 games under .500 in mid-August. The Royals are now the hottest team in the majors.

John Schreiber News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Royals Place John Schreiber On Waivers

The Royals have placed right-handed reliever John Schreiber on waivers, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Teams will have 48 hours to claim Schreiber.

Michael Massey News / Field Level Media / August 27

Royals put 2B Michael Massey on 7-day concussion list

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey, who is having a strong season, was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion Thursday. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Anthony Gose News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Royals Select Anthony Gose

The Royals announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Anthony Gose from Triple-A Omaha. Kansas City also recalled infielder Josh Rojas.

Salvador Perez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23

Salvador Perez somehow gets his first stolen base in 5 years

36-year-old Salvador Perez treated us to an extremely rare sight on Sunday. The longtime Kansas City Royals catcher Perez got a base hit in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Royals Provide Reason for Jac Caglianone’s Exit From Starting Lineup

The Kansas City Royals scratched Jac Caglianone from Sunday’s starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers because of right ankle soreness, giving the rookie another day to recover from an issue that has lingered for more than a week.

Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 22

Craig Kimbrel joins rare history as Royals extend winning streak

Despite being 17 games under .500, the Kansas City Royals are somehow still alive in the hunt for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.

Lost season continues for Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia

Kade Anderson's MLB debut for Mariners was a mixed bag

Angels star Mike Trout makes history vs. Rangers

The 'MLB 300-saves club' quiz

Maikel Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 21

Lost season continues for Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia

The 2026 season has been a lost year for the Kansas City Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia.

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Daniel Lynch News / Just Baseball / August 19

What To Make of the Royals Trying Daniel Lynch IV as a Starter Again

There are likely few MLB teams that have experienced as much injury turmoil as the Kansas City Royals in 2026. It’s been an endless cycle of injured list stints and periods of riding the pine due to ailments for many key cogs on the roster.

Starling Marte News / Yardbarker / August 17