Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yankees, Mets Linked To Royals All-Star Hurler By Rival Exec

The next 12 games could determine the entire season for the Kansas City Royals. At 47-50, the Royals are hovering on the edges of the Wild Card picture with two weeks to go until the trade deadline.

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Why is replay so bad and why am I still mad?

It has been a week and the Bobby Witt overturned call is still living rent free in my head. Back when he was a columnist, current Kansas City Royals VP of Communications Sam Mellinger would frequently employ a line when discussing heartbreaking losses and the discussion that stemmed from questionable calls that went against your favorite team.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 18

Royals 27-Year-Old Outfielder Could Be On 'Chopping Block' If Team Adds Bat

The Kansas City Royals finished the first half of the 2025 season 47-50. They are 12 games back in the American League Central and 4 1/2 back in the Wild Card race.

Michael Lorenzen News / Royals Review / July 18

The curious case of Michael Lorenzen

The Royals have seen three different versions of their number five starter in 2025 When the Royals signed Michael Lorenzen during the offseason, there wasn’t nearly as much celebrating in Kansas City as there was when they signed Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, or Michael Wacha the second time.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

The 'National League home run champions' quiz

The 'Leadoff home run leader' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 18

Royals Predicted To Cut Ties With 10-Year Veteran Star At Trade Deadline

Decision day is approaching faster and faster for the Kansas City Royals. With the trade deadline looming on Jul. 31, the Royals have to decide whether to buy, sell, or somewhere in between.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 17

Royals Could Soon Cut Ties With 11-Year Veteran In Favor Of Trade Upgrade

Far too many Kansas City Royals hitters have been mired in slumps this season. It's not as though the Royals were some offensive juggernaut last season, but Bobby Witt Jr.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 17

Three trade-deadline targets who can land Yankees back in World Series

What replacements on the market can lead the Yankees back to the World Series? Here are three solid bets.

Yankees targeting Pirates All-Star for starting rotation

Athletics slugger has surprising assessment of Yankees' Aaron Judge

Mets, Yankees interested in reuniting with former All-Star reliever

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The 'Non-US born MLB players with 200+ career home runs' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 17

Why Latest Royals Trade May Be Better Than Stats Indicate, Per Kansas City GM

Bringing Adam Frazier back didn't necessarily move the needle for Kansas City Royals fans. The trade the Royals made with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday swapped Frazier, who spent the entire 2024 season on the Kansas City roster, for 28-year-old utility player Cam Devanney.

Seth Lugo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 17

Royals Predicted To Trade $30 Million Former All-Star To Cubs

The Kansas City Royals find themselves in an odd position. They went 47-50 in the first half of the season and fell to 12 games back in the American League Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 17

Royals Predicted To Cut Ties With 2025 All-Star In Trade Deadline Shakeup

The Kansas City Royals are built on pitching these days, and it was on display during Tuesday's All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta. Though he surrendered a three-run home run to the New York Mets' Pete Alonso, Kris Bubic's All-Star appearance was a pleasant surprise for the Royals this year.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 16

Royals Predicted To Cut Ties With Two-Time All-Star In Trade To Rival Tigers

The Kansas City Royals, like the rest of the teams in the American League Central, have bent the knee to the Detroit Tigers in 2025. Detroit owns an 11.5-game lead over the second-place Minnesota Twins and a 12-game lead over the Royals in third.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Report: Royals Add Familiar Face in Trade with Pirates

The Kansas City Royals acquired infielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, trading minor league prospect Cam Devanney in return. Fansided insider Robert Murray broke the news.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 16

Royals add upside to system with draft class headlined by a pair of prep bats

This draft provided a much-needed infusion of talent but comes with risk. The 2025 MLB Draft promised to be intriguing for the Kansas City Royals. In a class light on college hitters, the top of the draft board was well-stocked with high-upside high school position players.