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Ragans Faces Another Pause as Elbow Stiffness Slows His Return

Cole Ragans looked like he was finally turning a corner. His rehab start for Triple‑A Omaha over the weekend checked every box the Royals wanted to see — velocity, command, pitch count, and poise.

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Salvador Perez is closing in on a George Brett record few saw coming

Salvador Perez hit another home run Monday night, and this one carried far more weight than a normal regular-season swing. Perez’s 422-foot sixth-inning homer against the Yankees on May 25 gave him 312 career home runs, pushing him past Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez for seventh place all-time among primary catchers.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Cole Ragans Pauses Rehab After Experiencing Elbow Stiffness

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will be shut down from throwing for the next few days after feeling stiffness in his elbow. Kansas City’s ace went to the injured list with a left elbow impingement in early May.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 26

The Royals need to play smarter

In baseball, there is only one finite resource. We can argue endlessly about which is more exciting, a perfectly executed bunt single or a smash through the hole, a triple or a home run.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Spencer Turnbull Signs With Mexican League Team

Veteran right-hander Spencer Turnbull has signed with Cerveceros de Tecate of the Mexican Northern League, relays Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Turnbull made a handful of appearances with the Blue Jays last season.

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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.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 26

Royals Take Down the Mariners But the Yankees Are a Different Challenge

Six hundred and fifty-plus episodes in, and the Royals Rundown Podcast is still finding new angles on Kansas City Royals baseball. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco mark the milestone with one of the more wide-ranging conversations, from a series victory over the Seattle Mariners to a daunting date with the New York Yankees on the horizon.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 26

This Week in the Minors: Justin Lamkin continues to dominate

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?” The Storm Chasers took 4 of 6 from the St.

Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 25

Royals' Cole Ragans Faces New Obstacle During Recovery Process

The Kansas City Royals have dealt with several injuries to their pitching staff this month. From the rotation to the bullpen, multiple key arms are currently sidelined with injuries.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 25

Royals snatch defeat from jaws of victory in 4-3 loss to Yankees

Another ninth-inning meltdown wasted a great start from Michael Wacha in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees. This is just brutal to watch. It’s infuriating. The Royals held a 3-2 lead going into the 9th inning, which currently belongs to Lucas Erceg.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / May 25

Royals’ Matt Quatraro Delivers Cole Ragans Injury Update Before Yankees Game

Kansas City Royals’ manager Matt Quatraro provided an unfortunate update on left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans, who is currently on the 15-day injured list with left elbow impingement.

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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.

Stephen Kolek News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 25

Royals May Have Found a Reliable Arm as Pitcher Continues to Shine

The Kansas City Royals are back in the win column after taking the series from the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. While the offense seemed to wake up during the series, there was one player who anchored the team during its 5-0 win on Saturday.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

Salvador Perez paces Royals in victory over Mariners

Salvador Perez went 3 for 4 with three RBIs as the Kansas City Royals defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 8-6 on Sunday afternoon. Seth Lugo pitched 6 1/3 quality innings for the Royals, who won their second game in a row following a 1-10 stretch.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 24

Salvy leads the charge, Royals take series against Seattle, 8-6

Through 4 and half innings, the Royals looked like they were bound for a disappointing, low scoring loss, which many fans have been accustomed to this season.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Royals add pair of veteran relievers

The Kansas City Royals on Friday signed veteran relievers Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera to minor league contracts as the team deals with injuries and inconsistent pitching throughout May.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

After complete-game shutout, Royals pursue another win vs. Mariners

After Stephen Kolek gave the Kansas City Royals' bullpen a day off, Seth Lugo will try to help claim a series win against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon.

Stephen Kolek News / Field Level Media / May 23

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.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 23

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Gerrit Cole delivers six strong innings in 2026 debut for Yankees

Gerrit Cole was back on the mound for the New York Yankees on Friday night, making his 2026 debut and his first appearance since the 2024 World Series.

Yankees could target an injured star before the trade deadline

Tigers' Tarik Skubal emerging as top trade chip ahead of deadline

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Cristopher Sanchez chasing down Phillies legend

Examining Matt Chapman's poor start to season for Giants

Cubs promoting No. 2 prospect Pedro Ramirez prior to Astros series

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 22

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Royals Sign Pair of Veteran Relievers to Minor League Deals

The Kansas City Royals are in desperate need of pitching help due to a barrage of injuries suffered on their staff. As a result, Kansas City signed a pair of veteran relief pitchers in Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera to minor league deals on Friday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

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.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

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.

MLB News / HITC / May 20

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.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

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.

Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / May 18

Royals' trade-deadline plans could take hit with Kris Bubic news

The Kansas City Royals may have lost one of their best trade chips.

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury

Password accepted: Pirates call up outfielder in wake of Ryan O’Hearn injury

Bo Bichette candidly addresses slow start to tenure with Mets

Carlos Mendoza issues challenge to Mets after series win over Yankees

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

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.