Kansas City Royals News

Royals' Stephen Kolek fires 4-hit CG shutout vs. Mariners

Stephen Kolek threw a complete-game shutout to lead the host Kansas City Royals to a 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Kolek (3-0), who threw his first complete-game shutout last May with the San Diego Padres, struck out two and limited the Mariners to four hits and one walk.

Red Sox Sweep Royals and the Questions Are Getting Harder to Ignore

The Kansas City Royals sit at 20-30 with nine losses in their last ten games, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are not here to sugarcoat it. This episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast takes an unflinching look at a team that has the talent to compete but has struggled to put it together consistently when it matters most.

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

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

Kansas City Royals news: Quatraro ask fans to “stick with us”

Cole Ragans will begin a rehab assignment at Omaha, writes Jaylon Thompson. He is set to start Saturday’s game for the Storm Chasers against the St. Paul Saints — the Triple-A minor-league affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

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 shutout by Mariners, 2-0

The Royals had four hits tonight, all singles. Vinnie Pasquantino’s single in the first inning was the only hit they would have until the sixth. Bobby Witt Jr.

Royals Farm System: Which Prospects Are Heating Up in Kansas City?

There are several players heating up in the Kansas City Royals farm system. On the latest episode of “Royals Pipeline,” hosts Jared Perkins and Kevin O’Brien discussed some of the biggest questions surrounding Kansas City’s farm system.

Royals designate former All-Star catcher for assignment before Mariners game

The Kansas City Royals began May on a high, sweeping the Seattle Mariners on the road and taking the first two of a four-game series against the two-time defending American League Central champion Cleveland Guardians, but this month has quickly turned catastrophic.

Royals share huge Cole Ragans injury announcement on Friday

Good news is on the horizon for the Kansas City Royals, who are still trying to make their mark in 2026. On Friday, the Royals shared an update on starting pitcher Cole Ragans.

Royals designate catcher Elías Díaz for assignment

The Royals announced they have designated catcher Elías Díaz for assignment and recalled infielder Tyler Tolbert from Triple-A. Díaz appeared in 10 games and hit .227/.261/.591 with two home runs in 23 plate appearances.

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.

Royals Designate Elias Díaz For Assignment

The Royals announced that they have recalled outfielder Tyler Tolbert. To open a roster spot for him, catcher Elias Díaz has been designated for assignment.

Royals have few answers for offensive woes

The Kansas City Royals are in midst of an awful streak, having lost 11 of their last 14 games. During the streak, the main culprit has been the offense, as they’ve scored 3.07 runs per game.

A Royal bummer—which player has been the biggest disappointment?

It’s Friday, usually the day after my day to do the game recap. They didn’t win because they did’t play, but I have yet to write a winning game recap this season.

Kansas City Royals news: It’s pretty bleak

So… it’s not been a good week in Royals-land. Back on April 30th, the Royals stood at 12-19 after losing a Thursday game to the Homeless A’s. I was tempted to put in a poll: “Will the Royals reach .500 again this season?” They proceeded to win 5-in-a-row and 7 of 9 to get to 19-21.

Royals’ Offensive Struggles Continue Following Home Sweep

The Kansas City Royals were swept at home by the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, dropping their record to 20-30. With the loss, Kansas City has now dropped nine of its last 10 games.

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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 fan’s fantasy football punishment stole the show vs Red Sox

Fantasy football punishments remain undefeated in US sports culture, and one Kansas City Royals fan has just offered the latest proof. A clip shared by Jomboy Media showed a Royals supporter carrying out a fantasy football forfeit during a game against the Boston Red Sox.

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.

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.

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' 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.

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.