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Royals scratch Brady Singer (illness) from Thursday's start

The Kansas City Royals scratched right-hander Brady Singer from Thursday's start at Minnesota due to illness. The team recalled left-hander Daniel Lynch IV from Triple-A Omaha to take the mound against the Twins.

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Royals give away the house, blow 4-0 lead in 7-6 loss

A few errors, some walks, and Ryan Jeffers sealed their doom Despite struggling on this road trip, Kansas City came into this afternoon’s contest with the opportunity to come home with a winning road trip.

Seth Lugo News / Viral Sports News / 2 hours ago

Kansas City Royals Seth Lugo Accomplishes Incredible Feat

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo has been one of the best in the business in 2024. After switching between a reliever and starter his first three seasons, he settled into a bullpen role with the New York Mets.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 6 hours ago

Twins vs. Royals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Kansas City Royals (35-22) will lean on Nelson Velazquez, following a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins (30-25) on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET on BSN.

Seth Lugo News / FanNation Inside The Royals / 6 hours ago

The Royals Express, Thursday, May 30: Seth Lugo Continues To Dominate

Today's Game: The Royals will look to split the series against the Minnesota Twins in the last game of their road trip. Brady Singer will get the nod for the Royals in tomorrow's game.

MLB News / Action Network / 3 minutes ago

MLB best bets: Twins vs. Royals odds, picks prediction for Thu. 5/30

Action Network's Tony Sartori shares odds, pick and prediction for Thursday's MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals.

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Nelson Velazquez News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Nelson Velazquez (2 HRs), Royals overpower Twins

Nelson Velazquez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals pulled away for a 6-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Royals Review / 2 hours ago

Seth’s sinkers, Salvy’s swings sink similar siblings 6-1

Nelson Velázquez hit two homers but I couldn’t work him into the alliteration. The Kansas City Royals hit three home runs on offense and worked around plenty of baserunners from the Minnesota Twins as the Royals won 6-1 at Target Field tonight.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago

Bobby Witt Jr. propels himself into MVP conversation

Throughout Major League Baseball history, few stories are as exhilarating as a young star propelling a team from mediocrity to postseason contention. Witt Jr. is doing that for the Royals, and positioning himself among other MVP candidates in the process.

Rangers' Corey Seager bounces back from terrible April with terrific May

Watch: Cardinals prospect has absolutely filthy pitch

Cardinals star addresses struggles: 'I don't know what the answers are'

Former All-Star having historically bad season with White Sox

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MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 11 hours ago

Twins vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – May 29

The Kansas City Royals (34-22) take on the Minnesota Twins (30-24) at 7:40 PM ET on Wednesday following a three-game losing streak. The probable starters are Bailey Ober (5-2) for the Twins and Seth Lugo (8-1) for the Royals.

Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / 19 hours ago

The Royals Express, Wednesday, May 29: Royals look to salvage series

Today's Game: The Royals seemed to be one of the hottest teams of baseball during their recent home stand, but the road has been a different story so far.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / 12 hours ago

Slow start and bad defense dooms Royals in 4-2 loss

Hampson was ungood in left. After falling in Game 1 on Monday afternoon, the Royals did the same in front of a small crowd at Target Field on Tuesday night by a score of 4-2.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / FanNation Inside The Royals / May 28

Bobby Witt Jr. Named AL Player of the Week

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was named the American League's Player of the Week on Tuesday. This is the first time in his career that he'll take home the coveted honor.

MLB News / Yardbarker / 11 hours ago

Three trade chips for Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox fire sale has already begun and will likely continue right up to the trade deadline. Here are three players who could be on the move.

White Sox manager absolutely shreds team after latest loss

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The '2023 MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27

The Twins’ very risky strategy with Royals' Witt Jr. pays off

The Twins’ very risky strategy with Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. pays off

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli sure has some major guts.

Twins stave off Royals' ninth-inning comeback

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MLB News / Action Network / 6 hours ago

Royals vs. Twins MLB parlay: SGP picks for Mon. 5/27

Action Network's John Feltman shares a Royals vs. Twins MLB parlay, including SGP picks for Monday, May 27.

Royals, Twins aim to start new winning streaks

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Michael Massey News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Royals place offensive catalyst on 10-day injured list

Kansas City Royals infielder Michael Massey is heading to the injured list with a pesky back issue.

Royals return Rule 5 pick to Yankees

Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner under fire over Juan Soto comments

Report: MLB teams planning for posting of young NPB ace

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Royals return Rule 5 pick to Yankees

The 25-year-old was selected by Kansas City with the second-overall pick in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft but was designated for assignment earlier this week.

Royals place 2B Michael Massey (back) on 10-day injured list

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Kansas City Royals News / Total Apex Sports / May 24

Kansas City Royals Riding Pitching Staff To Spectacular Start To 2024 Season

The Kansas City Royals have defied expectations in the first two months of the 2024 season. They are second in the American League Central with a record of 32-19.

Kansas City Royals News / ClutchPoints / May 23

3 early-season trades Royals must make

There’s been a pretty simple motto for the Kansas City Royals in 2024, one perfectly befitting of a team no one expected to be playing this well after a 56-win season a year ago.

Zach Davies News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Royals release veteran starting pitcher

The veteran signed with the Royals back on April 8. He’d spent spring training with the Nationals but allowed 14 earned runs in 14 innings over four starts and was cut loose.

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Viral Sports News / May 22