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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24
Red-hot Royals carry eight-game win streak into Toronto
The Kansas City Royals will be chasing a ninth consecutive victory Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays to begin a three-game series. The Royals completed a 7-0 homestand Sunday with an 11-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Kansas City Royals News / EssentiallySports / August 24
Royals’ $25M Star Gets a Well Deserved Standing Ovation After Finally Breaking His 755 Games Streak
MLB is no stranger to moments worthy of a standing ovation. But sometimes, a milestone is so bizarre that it leaves an entire ballpark celebrating the unexpected.
Nick Loftin News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 24
Kansas City Royals 2B/3B Nick Loftin is producing in 2026, but is it enough to warrant a Roster Spot in 2027?
The Royals have been hot as of late in a long-lost season, hot enough to have the slimmest of chances of making the postseason, but this final stretch of the season is for evaluating the roster.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 24
One Major Takeaway From the Royals’ Impressive Eight-Game Winning Streak
The Kansas City Royals are currently in the midst of their longest winning streak of the season. After completing a sweep of the Detroit Tigers with an 11-7 win Sunday, Kansas City has now won eight straight games.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 24
A Perfect Royals Homestand, a Red-Hot Lineup, and Late-Season Hopium
The Kansas City Royals just completed a perfect homestand, the fourth in franchise history, by sweeping the Detroit Tigers and extending their winning streak to eight games, the longest active streak in the AL.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23
Royals outslug Tigers, polish off 7-0 homestand
Nick Loftin and John Rave hit home runs as the host Kansas City Royals outlasted the Detroit Tigers 11-7 in a high-scoring affair on Sunday afternoon. Loftin was 3-for-4 with four RBIs out of the leadoff spot for the Royals, who swept Detroit and finished off a perfect 7-0 homestand, part of an eight-game winning streak.
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.
Kyle Isbel News / Field Level Media / August 23
Royals, Kyle Isbel vie to stay hot, sweep struggling Tigers
Despite sitting last in the American League Central, the Kansas City Royals are playing their best baseball of the season. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers haven't done much lately to help their postseason push.
Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / August 22
Michael Wacha shuts down Tigers as Royals win 7th straight
Michael Wacha allowed one run over seven strong innings, Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez each hit a solo homer and the host Kansas City Royals extended their
Kansas City Royals 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.
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.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22
Royals face struggling Tigers, aim for seventh consecutive win
The Detroit Tigers are trying to work their way into playoff position in the American League, but it's the Kansas City Royals -- 18 games under .500 --who are playing like a postseason contender.
Kansas City Royals 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.
Scott Barlow News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Royals Release Scott Barlow
Scott Barlow‘s return to the Royals organization lasted about seven weeks. The former Kansas City closer, who signed a minor league deal with the Royals in early July after being cut loose by the A’s, was released yesterday, per the transaction log at MiLB.com.
Maikel Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Royals Likely To Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List
The Royals are likely to place Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list tomorrow, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com).
Starling Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20
Royals release Starling Marte
The Royals moved on from veteran outfielder Starling Marte, per his MLB.com transactions tracker. Marte’s release comes after he was designated for assignment on Monday.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 17
Royals move on from Starling Marte
The Kansas City Royals took a low-cost flier that Starling Marte could help improve their lineup in 2026.
Noah Cameron News / Yardbarker / August 16
Royals' Noah Cameron records first career complete-game shutout against Angels
Cameron flirted with a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, recording his first career complete-game shutout.
Randy Dobnak News / Yardbarker / August 16
Randy Dobnak an unexpected feel-good story for Royals
The Royals' acquisition of Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners on June 17 was barely notable.
Tony Gonsolin News / Yardbarker / August 13
Royals taking an intriguing gamble on Tony Gonsolin
The Kansas City Royals are hoping that their latest lottery ticket can pay off.
Matt Strahm News / Just Baseball / August 11
Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals selected Matt Strahm in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out of Neosho County Community College. Understandably, the 643rd pick in the draft came without much hype or fanfare.
Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' Jac Caglianone's historic performance indicative of improbable season
Despite the overall struggles of the team throughout the 2026 season, Jac Caglianone continues to show the future can be bright for the Kansas City Royals.
Clay Holmes News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
Noah Cameron News / Yardbarker / August 6
Royals' Noah Cameron joins exclusive club after latest dominant outing
A new reason to pay attention to what's going on with the Kansas City Royals has emerged, at least every fifth day.
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