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Maikel Garcia 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.
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 21
Two Royals Who Are Playing Their Way Into Bigger Roles in 2027
Despite the Kansas City Royals’ 55-74 record, there have still been some positive takeaways from the 2026 season. For instance, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to play at a high level, while young slugger Jac Caglianone has enjoyed a breakout year and looks like the Royals’ next superstar.
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.
Tyler Tolbert News / Royals Review / August 21
Tyler Tolbert should be playing every day
The Kansas City Royals have no shot at making the playoffs this year and no shot at a winning record. They are playing out the string, not quite mathematically eliminated but counting down the days until they are—recent winning streak notwithstanding.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 21
Royals Reacts Results: Jac has earned a payday!
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 21
Kansas City Royals Look to Continue Winning Ways with Tigers Coming to Town: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on
The Royals are playing some solid baseball over the past couple of series, and they will look to continue that against AL Central rivals, the Detroit Tigers.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 21
A Q&A with KCMO Councilmember Johnathan Duncan about a potential downtown Royals ballpark
Yesterday, the Kansas City Council voted to approve the plan negotiated by the city manager with the Kansas City Royals to provide funding of $600 million to help the team build a new downtown stadium new Crown Center.
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.
Eli Morgan News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Yankees, Eli Morgan Agree To Minor League Deal
The Yankees and reliever Eli Morgan are in agreement on a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 30-year-old righty had been with the Royals organization but elected free agency after being designated for assignment earlier in the week.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 21
Mired in last place, Royals still 'don't quit' as Tigers visit
The Kansas City Royals will try to reach a season-high sixth consecutive win when they open a three-game series with the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
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).
Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Royals' Star Infielder Likely to Head Back to IL
It’s been a frustrating season all around in Kansas City as the Royals face another year without October baseball. But it’s been especially maddening for star infielder Maikel Garcia, who recently returned from missing nearly two months of action.
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.
Michael Massey News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 19
Michael Massey Showing Why He Could Be a Key Piece for Royals in 2027
When you think of players who will impact the Kansas City Royals’ roster in 2027, you may first think of superstar Bobby Witt Jr. or Maikel Garcia. You might also bring up young players like Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 19
Noah Cameron Continues to Impress, Bobby Witt Jr. Delivers Again: Royals Stock Up, Stock Down
Welcome to “Stock Up, Stock Down,” where every week, the Royals On SI staff writers highlight Kansas City Royals players who have stood out or had a rough week.
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.
MLB 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.
Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / August 3
Dodgers add more pitching depth by acquiring Kris Bubic from Royals
There is an adage in baseball that one can never have too much pitching. The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be taking that to heart.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 31
Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals
Royals fans seemingly won't have to wait much longer for the return of Bobby Witt Jr.
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