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Royals Make Jac Caglianone Announcement After Late Scratch From Lineup

While it has been a nightmare season for the Kansas City Royals, one of the biggest bright spots has been the emergence of Jac Caglianone. The 23-year-old left-handed slugger made his big-league debut last year, less than one year after being selected sixth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.

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MLB News / Royals Review / June 27

In a comedy of errors, the Royals lose again to the White Sox

Against the White Sox this afternoon, the Royals lost their fourth straight game, this one a 2-1 comedy of errors in which the Royals failed to bunt home

Cole Ragans News / Field Level Media / June 27

Royals ace Cole Ragans to undergo elbow surgery July 1

Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo surgery on his left elbow on July 1, according to MLB.com. The extent of the damage will not be known until the operation, performed by Dr.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Royals Demote Player After 21-Run Loss to White Sox

The Kansas City Royals made a roster decision following Friday night's blowout against the Chicago White Sox. The Royals lost by a staggering score of 22-1 against their division rivals.

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / June 27

The Computers Said Jac Caglianone Would Be Average. His Exit Velocity Said Otherwise. One of Us Was Right.

On the morning of April 16, Jac Caglianone was the last qualified hitter in baseball without an RBI. Every other full-time hitter in the sport had driven in at least one run.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 26

Royals' Mitch Spence makes wrong kind of history vs. White Sox

Reliever Mitch Spence put his name into the Kansas City Royals record books on Friday. It was just not the kind of history he would have wanted to make.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to defy physics with historically fast pitch

Pressure on David Stearns to turn Mets around with 'fall guy' Carlos Mendoza fired

Blue Jays call-up power-hitting prospect Sean Keys

Guardians' youth movement continues with Cooper Ingle promotion

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

Nick Loftin News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 26

Royals' Nick Loftin Quietly Enjoying Strong June at the Plate

The Kansas City Royals have been at their best offensively in June, scoring 129 runs through the month with four games remaining. It marks the most runs Kansas City has scored in a single month this season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 26

Derby Dreams and Hitting Streaks: Bright Spots in a Dark Royals Season

The Kansas City Royals have reached the season midpoint at 34-48, fourteen games below .500 and sitting in last place in the AL Central. It is not where anyone wanted to be, but Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco find more to talk about than the record alone would suggest.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 26

Better know a draft prospect: Jacob Lombard

Baseball scouts love bloodlines, and for good reason. Growing up around the game often provides a head start that can’t be taught, as Bobby Witt Jr. has demonstrated.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / June 26

The Royals Have More Questions Than Answers Now and Into the Future

On October 1 of 2023, Zack Greinke took the mound one final time. A five-inning, one-run performance ultimately leading to a win in front of the Kansas City Royals faithful closing out the season, and for Greinke a career, with smiles in Kansas City.

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Seth Lugo News / Royals Review / June 26

Kansas City Royals news: Seth Lugo’s Decade of Baseball

Yesterday’s game was no fun at all. Let’s pretend that didn’t happen. Earlier this week, Seth Lugo hit a major milestone. Jaylon Thompson writes about his career arc: Prior to the club’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, Lugo was recognized for his 10 years of Major League Baseball service time.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. Makes Announcement on Thursday

Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals is one of the most electric young players in the majors. Witt Jr. is a complete player at shortstop. The two-time Gold Glove Award winner is 15th in the league with a .294 batting average and tied for 18th in OPS at .833.

Luke Jackson News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Royals Release Luke Jackson

The Royals released right-handers Luke Jackson and Aaron Sanchez from minor league contracts this week, according to the MiLB.com transaction tracker. Kansas City also announced Wednesday that they’ve added infielder Andrew Velazquez on a minor league deal.

Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 25

Royals Rookie Carter Jensen Turning Heads During Impressive Hitting Streak

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / June 12

Royals' Jac Caglianone has broken his early-season slump in a big way

Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone has turned a corner in June, batting .476 (10-for-21) with three home runs and seven RBI. His standout

Giants rookie passes Roberto Clemente in MLB history books with walk-off grand slam

White Sox rookie makes history with walk-off home run in dominant MLB debut

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12