The Royals keep finding tragic ways to lose baseball games this year, and a ninth-inning to forget for Lucas Erceg and Matt Strahm against the Twins where they gave up a walk-off grand slam adds to that list.
Having a team far back in the standings as the Chiefs begin training camp is a bummer, and yet a familiar story for Royals fans. But the trade deadline can offer a modicum of hope, as bad teams can trade off whatever little talent they have for prospects for the future.
Trade rumors are swirling, and the Kansas City Royals’ decisions over the next several days could shape the franchise well beyond this season. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco dig into what is really brewing behind the scenes as the deadline approaches.
Ed note: This might have been written following yesterday’s game. As far as I know, there are no bullpen auditions going on at the K today. I can’t get too worked up about yesterday’s game.
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
2026 has been an up and down season for the Minnesota Twins, but Derek Shelton's team enjoyed a bright moment on Thursday night.
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.
After a down 2025 and a slow start to 2026, Lane Thomas has finally landed on a heater. Things didn’t look pretty back in May when the veteran outfielder was logging far-below-average numbers in his first stint with the Royals.
Historically, the Kansas City Royals have had a sneaky good stable of closers. From Dan Quisenberry to the three-headed dragon of HDH to some solid years from Joakim Soria, Scott Barlow, and Jeff Montgomery, the Royals have a history of finding production out of the closing role.
The MLB trade deadline is just days away. With a 46-63 record, the Kansas City Royals are expected to be sellers as the Aug. 3 deadline approaches. However, newly released information may provide insight into the direction the Royals could take.
The Kansas City Royals are the latest franchise to be featured in the rumor mill with the August 3 trade deadline just days away. It appears the franchise may be sellers, and the recent word on the street is that there are several intriguing players who could be available for contending teams.
The Royals are obvious deadline sellers, but their efforts over the next few days will focus primarily on trading players on expiring contracts, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
The Kansas City Royals received disappointing news regarding third baseman Maikel Garcia after his rehabilitation assignment was cut short. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers reported Garcia experienced renewed pain in his left hand during Tuesday's rehab game with Double-A Northwest Arkansas before returning to Kansas City for further evaluation.
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.
The Kansas City Royals have an opportunity to win their second series in Minneapolis this season when they face the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon.
Randy Dobnak threw seven stellar innings against his former team and Tyler Tolbert homered on Wednesday to help the Kansas City Royals post a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.
The Kansas City Royals placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to right wrist soreness. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.
The Kansas City Royals have several promising prospects in their farm system, but one in particular has been turning heads with his recent power surge.
Kansas City Royalsthird baseman Maikel Garcia took a major step toward returning from the injured list on Tuesday. The 26-year-old began a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, batting leadoff and playing third base.
The Kansas City Royals placed rookie right-hander Beck Way on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of back spasms and tightness. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled right-hander Easton McGee from Triple-A Omaha.
The date is Nov. 4, 2024. The Kansas City Royals are coming off their first postseason appearance since their 2015 World Series title. It was a breakthrough season fueled by MVP-caliber play from Bobby Witt Jr.
The Kansas City Royals have had a terrible 2026 season, so naturally, questions about the future of the team ahead of the trade deadline have started to emerge.
Slide over, George Brett, there's a new Kansas City Royals all-time leader for home runs, and his name is Salvador Perez.
Salvador Perez furthered his mark as a Kansas City Royals all-time great.
It doesn't take much for the Giants to fall apart in 2026.
The Royals acquiring Pearson not only enhances their bullpen depth, but it also provides them with a cost-effective and controllable veteran.
The Kansas City Royals will be without one of their top players for a while.
Prior to today’s 19-2 loss to the Padres, the Royals activated right-hander Stephen Kolek from the restricted list and placed Kolek on the 15-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. K.C.
It's been another disappointing season for the Royals, but there might be a bit of good news on the way.
The 23-year-old has hit 14 home runs this season with an elite bat speed of 77.2 mph.
Even if he's not yet a household name, Tyler Tolbert has already etched his name in MLB history.
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