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Royals split doubleheader with their
The day started poorly, but by the time we had finished things were looking a bit brighter. Let’s talk about the afternoon game first. Luinder Avila got his first major league start and, at times, you could see why the Royals are still so high on him as a starter.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 4
Kansas City Royals news: Rain, stay away
Friday’s game was rained out, to be made up as a doubleheader on Saturday. Anne Rogers has details. Saturday’s originally scheduled game will be moved up to 1:10 p.m.
Kansas City Royals News / Inside The Diamonds / April 3
Kansas City Royals Roster Moves 04/03/2026
The Kansas City Royals are coming off a series win against the fellow Central Division Minnesota Twins. The Royals start a new series tonight on AppleTv when they visit the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 'Active MLB wins leaders' quiz
How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3
Why Royals-Brewers game was postponed on Friday
On Friday night, the Kansas City Royals and the Milwaukee Brewers were supposed to play each other. However, MLB announced that the game was being postponed due to the weather.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Luinder Avila News / ESPN / April 3
With Wacha out sick, Royals turn to prospect Avila 
The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to start the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Bailey Falter News / Royals Review / April 3
Bailey Falter to the IL with elbow inflammation
The Royals had previously announced Luinder Avila would get the start for tonight’s game, but now we know the corresponding move. Bailey Falter has been added to the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation retroactive to his last appearance in the ninth inning of Wednesday night’s win.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 3
Royals Reacts Results – Lights out for the Royals opponents
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 3
Introduce yourself to the Royals Review community!
It is the beginning of a new season, and we likely have some new fans stopping by the site checking out game threads and other articles. Royals Review is a site written by fans like you, part of the SB Nation network of sports blogs.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / April 3
Royals rookie oversleeps, removed from lineup
Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen overslept and was removed from Kansas City's starting lineup on Thursday. "I didn't wake up to my alarm. Slept through it," he told The Kansas City Star.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 3
Royals Opening Week Reality Check, Answer Your Questions w/ Max Rieper
The Royals are underway — and the early storylines are already taking shape. In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco, joined by Max Rieper, break down the Kansas City Royals’ recent series against the Minnesota Twins and what it reveals about the team’s early-season identity.
Salvador Perez News / Royals Review / April 3
Salvador Perez is out here to prove framing has always been a farce
Since forever, the skills that made a good catcher were consistent: the ability to control the run game, the ability to manage a pitching staff, the ability to block pitches, the ability to call a good game.
Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Royals call rookie’s parents as he catches too many Z’s
Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen learned a harsh lesson in punctuality on Thursday, when he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins after oversleeping and arriving late to Kauffman Stadium.
Luinder Avila News / Royals Review / April 2
Luinder Avila called up, to start Friday
The Royals will call up Luinder Avila from Omaha to start Friday’s game against the Brewers, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. Michael Wacha was originally scheduled to start on Friday, but will be pushed back due to illness.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 2
Royals Rookie Pulled From Lineup Last Minute After Oversleeping
The Kansas City Royals suffered a 5-1 loss in Thursday’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins. As Kansas City looked to complete the sweep, everything appeared routine.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / April 2
Ya snooze, ya lose: Royals catcher held out of lineup for relatable reason
Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen was a late scratch from the lineup Thursday afternoon. The reason is something everyone can relate to.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 2
Royals Outfielder Turning Heads With Early Offensive Surge to Open Season
The Kansas City Royals are off to a solid start to the 2026 season. After a long but productive 13-9 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, the Royals sit atop the AL Central with a 3-2 record through their first five games and will look to carry that momentum throughout their homestand.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / April 1
Jonathan India belts slam as Royals outslug Twins
Jonathan India belted his fifth career grand slam and Kyle Isbel also went deep among his four hits, lifting the host Kansas City Royals to a 13-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 1
Royals’ Closer Carlos Estévez Lands on Injured List After Season Debut
The Kansas City Royals announced Wednesday that they have placed right-handed closer Carlos Estévez on the 15-day injured list with a left foot contusion sustained during his outing Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1
Royals Place Carlos Estévez On Injured List
The Royals announced that right-hander Carlos Estévez has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 29th, with a left foot contusion.
Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / March 30
Royals’ J.J. Picollo Shares Carlos Estevez Injury Update Before Twins Game
The Kansas City Royals were already hoping that Monday would bring better news on their closer, Carlos Estevez. Instead, things appear to be heading in the wrong direction. Royals general manager J.J.
Carlos Estevez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29
Royals Considering Temporary Role Change For Carlos Estevez
Carlos Estevez‘s 2026 season has started in about as rough a fashion as possible, as the Royals closer was charged with six runs (including Dominic Smith‘s
Drew Waters News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29
Royals Outright Drew Waters To Triple-A
The Royals announced that outfielder Drew Waters has been outrighted to Triple-A Omaha after clearing waivers. Waters was designated for assignment earlier this week, as since he is out of minor league options, Kansas City first had to expose Waters to waivers before sending him to Triple-A and removing him from the 40-man roster.
Carlos Estevez News / Yardbarker / March 29
Kansas City Royals might have a Carlos Estevez problem
Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez has not looked right since the start of spring training.
Salvador Perez News / Just Baseball / March 25
How Much Can the Royals Still Lean on Salvador Perez’s Bat?
There’s no question that Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals will be a borderline Hall of Fame player when it’s all said and done. Yes, there are questions about his framing, which has affected his defensive metrics, and thus, his overall WAR values (35.8 bWAR; 19.0 fWAR).
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