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Kansas City Royals have a Closer Problem. Who is the Future Solution to Lock down Games?

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.

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For the 9th time this season, Royals lose in walk-off fashion

Despite a gem spun by Noah Cameron, the Royals lost today, 4-3. The Minnesota Twins won on a walk-off Grand Slam by Kody Clemens off Matt Strahm. It is the ninth time this season that the Royals have lost via walk-off, and the second time the bullpen has allowed a walk-off Grand Slam.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 30

Royals' Top Pitching Trade Chips Expected to Remain in Kansas City

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.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Royals’ trade deadline strategy will catch contenders’ attention

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.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Royals Focused Primarily On Moving Rental Players

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.

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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 / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 30

Royals Weigh Trade Deadline Options Ahead of Key Decisions

In the latest episode of "One Royal Way," host Joel Penfield was joined by Patrick Brennan to break down the Kansas City Royals' top trade candidates and discuss the types of returns the organization should target.

Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Royals Get Disappointing Maikel Garcia Update Amid Rehab Assignment

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 30

If Wacha and Lugo are traded, how could the Royals replace them?

There’s been a lot of smoke around the idea of the Royals trading Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo. A lot of it has come from the media, including Jim Bowden and Andy McCullough of The Athletic, one who proposed an unlikely trade to the Cubs and the other who said the Royals need to bite the bullet and make it happen.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 30

Royals ride momentum of shutout into finale vs. Twins

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 30

Kansas City Royals news: Dobnak blanks former team

Randy Dobnak threw 7 scoreless innings, and Salvador Perez tripled for the first time since 2022, in Royals 4-0 win. And in the fourth, Royals captain Salvador Perez hit a leadoff triple — his first since the 2022 campaign.

Randy Dobnak News / Field Level Media / July 29

Randy Dobnak dominates former team as Royals blank Twins

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.

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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.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

The 'Most passing-TD's by NFL team' quiz

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Field Level Media / July 29

Royals place 1B Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) on 10-day injured list

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.

Gavin Cross News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 29

Royals Prospect's Call-Up Could Be Near Amid Recent Home Run Surge

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.

Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Royals Receive Encouraging Maikel Garcia Injury Update

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.

Michael Wacha News / Just Baseball / July 28

Should the Royals Trade Michael Wacha at the Deadline?

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.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Trade Talk Sports / July 26

Red Sox Pipe Dream Bobby Witt Jr. Trade Buzz Shut Down

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 25

Salvador Perez passes Hall of Famer on Royals' all-time list

Home run king: Salvador Perez passes Hall of Famer George Brett on Royals' all-time list

Slide over, George Brett, there's a new Kansas City Royals all-time leader for home runs, and his name is Salvador Perez.

Dylan Cease dominates to a monumental level in Blue Jays' win

Cease strengthens chances for AL Cy Young with shutout

Nathan Lukes' impactful defense a bright spot for struggling Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s request for patience amid struggles isn't feasible

Jared Jones' July surge has made him a weapon in Pirates' rotation

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 23

Salvador Perez ties Royals legend George Brett on all-time list

Salvador Perez furthered his mark as a Kansas City Royals all-time great.

Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. on injured list: Instant analysis and reaction

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

The '2014 & 2015 Kansas City Royals' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 23

Giants collapse against Royals after blown call, ejection

It doesn't take much for the Giants to fall apart in 2026.

Salvador Perez ties Royals legend George Brett on all-time list

Pair of Giants reportedly generating trade interest

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Nate Pearson News / Yardbarker / July 22

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

The Royals acquiring Pearson not only enhances their bullpen depth, but it also provides them with a cost-effective and controllable veteran.

The 'MLB Playoff games with 10 K's, 0 BBs or runs' quiz

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. on injured list: Instant analysis and reaction

The Kansas City Royals will be without one of their top players for a while.

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

Stephen Kolek News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

Royals Place Stephen Kolek On 15-Day Injured List

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.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Yardbarker / July 9