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Matt Strahm Undergoes Knee Surgery

Left-handed reliever Matt Strahm recently underwent surgery on his right knee, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. It is not clear exactly which type of procedure was performed.

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Royals drop series finale in Boston

The Royals game in Boston was delayed by almost three and a half hours, but in the late innings, dropped the series finale at Fenway Park, 4-1. The game started with Red Sox starter Payton Tolle throwing an immaculate inning.

Spencer Bivens News / Royals Review / September 13

Royals claim pitcher Spencer Bivens off waivers

When you’re far back in the standings and looking to next year, the last few weeks of the season can be an audition of sorts. The Royals have brought in a number of different pitchers in the last two months, finding success with guys like Randy Dobnak, Nate Pearson, Craig Kimbrel, and Anthony Gose.

Spencer Bivens News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Royals Acquire 32-Year-Old Pitcher in Post-Deadline Move

The Kansas City Royals claimed right-handed pitcher Spencer Bivens off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Omaha, via the MLB transaction log.

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Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 12

Royals’ Carter Jensen on Verge of Breaking Franchise Rookie Home Run Record

Kansas City Royals rookie Carter Jensen not only has had a hot start to September, but he also has put together a solid and encouraging rookie season as a whole.

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Nate Pearson News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 12

Nate Pearson Pitching His Way Into Role in Royals’ Bullpen Future

The Kansas City Royals’ bullpen has been one of the underlying factors in the outcome of this season. The group has the third-highest ERA in baseball at 4.96, according to FanGraphs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

Royals make early lead hold, take series opener in Boston

Kansas City scored three runs over the first three innings and let its pitching do the rest as the Royals held on to beat the host Boston Red Sox 3-2 in their three-game series opener on Friday night.

Michael Wacha News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 11

Michael Wacha’s Royals Run, Future Outfield Outlook: One Royal Way

In the latest episode of “One Royal Way,” host Joel Penfield discussed a handful of topics, from breaking down Michael Wacha’s time in Kansas City to examining outfielders who could be playing their way into roles for the 2027 season.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 11

Royals' Begin Final Road Trip of Season with Series Against Red Sox: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on

As the season begins to wind down, we are now in the territory of the final stretches. For the Royals, they will begin the final road trip of the season when they travel to Boston for a three-game set against the Red Sox.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / September 10

2026 MLB Draft Review: Kansas City Royals

Look, Major League teams don’t draft for need. However, the Royals, a team that’s had a well-documented need for impact outfielders, will hope that Zion Rose can become a fixture in Kansas City’s lineup for years to come.

Salvador Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Salvador Perez Going “Year By Year” With His Career

It’s been a rough season for Salvador Perez, whose -1.0 fWAR is the lowest of any qualified hitter in baseball. Perez has 19 home runs and is still en route to his tenth season of 20-plus homers, but he has otherwise hit just .228/.273/.383 over 574 plate appearances, translating to a career-low 77 wRC+.

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / September 9

Bobby Witt Jr.'s blast helps Royals avoid sweep at hands of D-backs

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Royals get big Jac Caglianone, Maikel Garcia injury updates

The Kansas City Royals aren’t going anywhere this season, but they received some encouraging injury news regarding two important pieces of their future.

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Brandon Drury News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

Royals Release Brandon Drury

The Royals have released infielder Brandon Drury, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any club.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / September 8

Nate Pearson has found his home in Royals bullpen

Across his first 15 relief appearances with the Royals, Pearson logged an impressive 0.61 ERA, demonstrating his ability to provide shutdown innings in high-leverage situations.

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 6

Vinnie Pasquantino, Salvador Perez lead Royals past Blue Jays

Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez each homered to power the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Royals starting pitcher Randy Dobnak (3-3) pitched six solid innings, allowing one run on four hits with no walks and three strikeouts.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Matt Quatraro Announces Upsetting Jac Caglianone Update After Lineup Decision

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro provided an update on Jac Caglianone after the young slugger exited Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with left elbow soreness.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Bobby Witt Jr. Makes Announcement Amid 5th Royals Season

Bobby Witt Jr. is batting .283 with 17 home runs, 38 stolen bases, and a .812 OPS this season, numbers that rank among the best at his position even as the Kansas City Royals fade from postseason contention.

Drew Waters News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Royals Outright Drew Waters

The Royals announced that outfielder Drew Waters cleared outright waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha. He has the right to elect free agency but the Royals didn’t say whether or not he would do so.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / September 4

Royals’ 38-Year-Old Pro Pukes Mid-Game as Marlins Broadcast Delivers Ironic Moment

Another hot day, another victim of the heatwave. This time, it was Kansas City Royals veteran pitcher Craig Kimbrel. As concerned spectators watched Kimbrel struggle on the field, the Marlins broadcasters decided to run a commercial to give him some privacy.

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / September 3

Royals’ Jac Caglianone Receives Major Honor After Monster Month

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone is quietly becoming a star before our very eyes, and now he’s finally getting recognized for it. On Thursday, Caglianone was named American League Player of the Month by Major League Baseball.

Drew Waters News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Kansas City Royals Part Ways With Former High Draft Pick

The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Drew Waters for assignment on Wednesday, ending a major-league stay that lasted one day. Kansas City selected Waters’ contract from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday as rosters expanded to 28 players.

Jac Caglianone 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.

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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.

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Maikel Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 21