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Royals Predicted To Cut Ties With Two-Time All-Star In Trade To Rival Tigers

The Kansas City Royals, like the rest of the teams in the American League Central, have bent the knee to the Detroit Tigers in 2025. Detroit owns an 11.5-game lead over the second-place Minnesota Twins and a 12-game lead over the Royals in third.

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Report: Royals Add Familiar Face in Trade with Pirates

The Kansas City Royals acquired infielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, trading minor league prospect Cam Devanney in return. Fansided insider Robert Murray broke the news.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 16

Royals add upside to system with draft class headlined by a pair of prep bats

This draft provided a much-needed infusion of talent but comes with risk. The 2025 MLB Draft promised to be intriguing for the Kansas City Royals. In a class light on college hitters, the top of the draft board was well-stocked with high-upside high school position players.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 16

Royals, Pirates Complete Trade Bringing 10-Year Veteran Back To KC

The trade deadline is still two weeks away, but for the second year in a row, the Kansas City Royals jumped the gun. Kansas City sits at 47-50 as the All-Star break continues, and debate has raged about whether they will be buyers, sellers, or perhaps a little bit of both.

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Adam Frazier News / Fastball on SI / July 16

Kansas City Royals Re-Acquire Former All-Star to Kick Off July Trade Season

According to a report from Robert Murray of Fansided, the Kansas City Royals are acquiring utility player Adam Frazier in a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 16

Royals Farm System Ranked Low On Insider's Latest List

The Kansas City Royals finished the first half of the 2025 season at 47-50. They are 12 games back in the American League Central, but just 4 1/2 back in the Wild Card race.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 15

Bobby Witt Jr. could carry Royals in race for wild-card spot

As the summer heats up, so does Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Nick Loftin single produces walk-off win for Royals over Mets

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Kansas City Royals Place Starting Pitcher on Injured List

The 2025 All-Star break has arrived, and the Kansas City Royals sit in third place in the American League Central at 47-50. They are 4.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot in the American League as well.

Michael Lorenzen News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Royals Place Michael Lorenzen On Injured List

The Royals have placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, per a team announcement. The move is retroactive to July 11, so he’ll be eligible to return no sooner than July 26.

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

Royals Linked To $50 Million Slumping All-Star As Trade Deadline Nears

The outfield options at this year's Major League Baseball trade deadline aren't that great, which is tough news for the Kansas City Royals. If the 47-50 Royals are going to turn things around in the second half, it starts with improved offensive performances at all three outfield positions.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 14

Royals Could Potentially Target $90 Million Former Yankees All-Star

The Kansas City Royals finished the first half of the 2025 season with a 3-2 walkoff win over the New York Mets, improving to 47-50 on the year. They are 12 games back in the American League Central and are essentially already buried in that race.

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Royals Could Part Ways With Two Key Pitchers Via Trade To Blue Jays: Insider

The Kansas City Royals could realistically swing either way at the upcoming trade deadline. Coming out of the All-Star break, the 47-50 Royals will face the Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Guardians, and Atlanta Braves.

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Kansas City Royals select Texas A&M LHP Justin Lamkin in 2025 MLB Draft

Justin Lamkin was one of the highest-rated pitchers coming out of college, sticking to his Texas A&M commitment. The move has paid off nearly three years later, hearing his name called in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Nick Loftin News / Field Level Media / July 13

Nick Loftin single produces walk-off win for Royals over Mets

Kansas City rookie Noah Cameron matched a career high with eight strikeouts while pitching into the seventh, but the Royals needed Nick Loftin's walk-off RBI single in the ninth to win 3-2 over the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Royals receiving interest in catching prospects

The Royals have had a tough season. They’re 46-50, buried in their division by 13 games, and currently sit 4.5 games out of a Wild Card spot with a negative run differential and ace Cole Ragans on injured list.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. snipes Mets runner with spinning throw out

Even in a frustrating 3-1 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gave fans at Kauffman Stadium a reminder of why he’s considered one of the best young talents in baseball.

Jac Caglianone News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Mets announcer calls out ‘bone to pick’ with Jac Caglianone, story behind name

While rising to stardom at Florida, Jac Caglianone became one of the biggest names in college baseball. He was also a top MLB Draft prospect as the Kansas City Royals selected him in the first round last year.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Bobby Witt Jr. earns unique honor from Royals fans

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been just as good as ever. The fourth-year pro earned his second straight All-Star selection in 2025, even if he is a reserve.

Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / July 12

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (illness) scratched from start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scratched from Saturday's start due to an illness. Left-hander Angel Zerpa replaced Lorenzen for the game against the visiting New York Mets.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Royals rivals’ trade interest sparks buying buzz

The Kansas City Royals have caught a rhythm over the past few games, and it looks like there is life surrounding the team. After their latest win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they’ve won seven of their last 10 games and are sitting in second place in the AL Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / July 9

The Royals Have Been One of the Biggest Disappointments in Baseball

For the first time in almost a decade, Kansas City Royals fans came into 2025 with a sense of hope. And really who would’ve blamed them? After eight straight seasons of finishing .500 or worse, the Royals took a huge step forward last season.

Cam Devanney News / New Baseball Media / July 9

What to Expect from Royals Infielder Cam Devanney

Despite not being a top name in the Royals’ system, Cam Devanney found a way to the Majors. The 28-year-old and International League leader leader in barreled contact was promoted to the Royals on July 6.

Seth Lugo News / Just Baseball / July 8

Could Seth Lugo Become the Top Rental Ace on the Trade Market?

Major League Baseball is getting into the heart of its busiest month, with the MLB Draft and All-Star Game just days away. Along with these major events in the season, the trade market is set to heat up ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

Blake Mitchell News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7

Kansas City Royals Have a Good Problem: A Pair of Highly Ranked Catching Prospects

Some very good news from the Kansas City Royals on Monday: top catching prospect Blake Mitchell is ready to make his full-season minor league debut. The Royals assigned Mitchell to the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits, meaning he’s recovered from a broken right hamate bone suffered in spring training.

Bryan Reynolds News / Yardbarker / July 3