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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 Kansas City Royals have found an offensive spark over the past several games. They have been swinging the bat well and putting runs on the board. Over their last eight games, the Royals have scored 55 runs.
Stephen Kolek News / Athlon Sports / June 25
Why Stephen Kolek Isn't a Fantasy Baseball Sell Despite Regression
'Tis the season to sell before regression sets in. Although fantasy managers might want to pump the brakes before throwing Stephen Kolek to the wolves.
MLB News / Royals Review / June 25
Royals nearly get no-hit, end up blasted by Rays
In an ugly display of baseball futility, the Royals dropped the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays, 13-2. The Rays, utilizing their bullpen for the entire game, didn’t allow a Royals hit until the ninth inning when Carter Jensen hit a two-run home run, extending his hitting streak to 15 games.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25
Latest Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. injury update after missing Rays game
Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. is once again not in the lineup on Thursday as he deals with an injury. Witt is battling a Grade 1 MCL sprain. The Royals star suffered the injury last week against the St.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 25
Royals Reacts Results: Put Jac in the Derby!
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.
Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 24
Royals' Cole Ragans Recovery Takes Another Turn for the Worse
The Kansas City Royals cannot seem to catch a break with injuries this season. From Opening Day through the present, injuries have impacted players throughout the roster, with some even seeing their seasons come to an early end.
Alec Zumwalt News / Royals Review / June 24
Do we owe Alec Zumwalt an apology?
I have never been a big league hitter. I received some hitting instruction as a youth, but it was mostly “keep your eye on the ball”, “be a hitter”, and
Noah Cameron News / Field Level Media / June 24
With last year's MLB debut in mind, Royals' Noah Cameron ready for Rays
Noah Cameron has struggled a bit recently for the Kansas City Royals. Perhaps the memory of a stellar major league debut -- against Tampa Bay last year -- will provide added motivation for Cameron (4-4, 4.20 ERA) to get back on track.
Cole Ragans News / Field Level Media / June 23
Royals LHP Cole Ragans headed for elbow surgery
Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said prior to Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay that Royals ace Cole Ragans is expected to undergo elbow surgery. Ragans, who served as the team's Opening Day starter each of the last three seasons, has not pitched in the big leagues since May 6 due to an impingement in his left elbow.
Maikel Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23
Royals Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List
The Royals announced Tuesday that third baseman Maikel Garcia has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a muscle strain in his left hand. Veteran infielder Josh Rojas was recalled from Triple-A in his place.
Matt Moore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20
Royals sign 13-year veteran southpaw to minor league contract
The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday that they have signed 13-year MLB veteran left-handed pitcher Matt Moore to a minor league contract. Moore, who just turned 37 years old two days ago, last appeared in the Major Leagues with the Los Angeles Angels in 2024.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20
Royals’ Tyler Tolbert, Michael Massey connect for unreal out vs. Cardinals
The Kansas City Royals produced one of the season’s best defensive plays Friday night, with Tyler Tolbert and Michael Massey right in the middle of it.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / June 20
What Happened To Bobby Witt Jr.? Latest Injury Update On The Royals Star
Bobby Witt Jr. placed himself firmly among the elite performers in the MLB over the previous two seasons. The Kansas City Royals reached the Division Series in 2024 but failed to book a playoff spot last year despite posting a winning record.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / June 17
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. quietly on a historic pace
Witt's career pace in several statistical categories might surprise you.
Kansas City Royals News / Inside The Diamonds / June 16
Kansas City Royals Roster Moves 06/16/2026
The Kansas City Royals have lost five of their last six games entering the game tonight against the Nationals. Kansas City now has a 29-44 record. They are sitting dead last in the American League Central.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13
Yordan Alvarez's historic multi-HR inning powers Astros to win
Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and World Series champion (2022) at 28, is on pace to set new career-highs.
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
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12
Seth Lugo exits game after taking a 107 mph line drive to the head
Seth Lugo was involved in an absolutely terrifying moment during Wednesday’s game.
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