Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Aaron Bummer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Aaron Bummer Elects Free Agency

The Royals announced that they have recalled Mason Black to Triple-A Omaha. Left-hander Aaron Bummer has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 7

Royals Bullpen Continues to Struggle as Offseason Need Becomes Clear

After taking the first two games against the Minnesota Twins, the Kansas City Royals dropped the finale of the three-game series Thursday in a fashion they have become far too familiar with.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 7

Kansas City Royals Host Chicago Cubs for Final Series of Homestand: Trends and Stats to Keep an Eye on

The Royals have one more series in this homestand and it comes against the Chicago Cubs, who are looking to continue their playoff push. The Royals are

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 7

Kansas City Royals news: Lynch starting tonight

ICYMI, the Royals picked up pitcher Luke Little yesterday. PJ Green at The Star also wrote about the transaction. Jaylon Thompson profiled Luke Maile: However, that’s exactly who Maile is.

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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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Royals Make Major Pitching Decision After Loss to Twins

The Kansas City Royals have made a major change to their pitching plans after Thursday night's 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, moving left-hander Daniel Lynch IV from the bullpen into the starting rotation.

Daniel Lynch News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Royals To Give Daniel Lynch Rotation Opportunity

The Royals list southpaw Daniel Lynch IV as their probable starter for tomorrow’s series opener against the Cubs. He’ll oppose Kevin Gausman in the veteran righty’s team debut with Chicago.

Aaron Bummer News / Royals Review / August 6

What a bummer: Royals bullpen blows another one

The Minnesota Twins rallied late to defeat the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night, 4-3. In doing so, the Twins snapped their four-game losing streak to get within a half-game of the final American League Wild Card spot while the Royals fell back to 20 games under .500.

Noah Cameron News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 6

Why Royals Pitcher Noah Cameron's Recent Dominance Is More Than a Coincidence

The Kansas City Royals clinched the series against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory, winning the first two games of the three-game set.

Luke Little News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Royals Claim Luke Little

The Royals announced that they have claimed left-hander Luke Little off waivers from the Cubs and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha. Chicago designated him for assignment three days ago.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

AL Central cellar-dwelling Royals vie to take Twins to task again

The Kansas City Royals are last in the American League Central, but they've had their way with the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins this season. Having already secured a winning series against the Twins, the Royals try to record a sweep of this three-game home set against their division foe Thursday night.

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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 6

Royals' Noah Cameron joins exclusive club after latest dominant outing

A new reason to pay attention to what's going on with the Kansas City Royals has emerged, at least every fifth day.

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Michael Massey News / Field Level Media / August 5

Royals edge Twins behind Michael Massey’s go-ahead home run

Noah Cameron allowed one run along with nine strikeouts over eight strong innings, and Michael Massey clubbed a tiebreaking homer in the seventh, as the Kansas City Royals won 2-1 over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

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Jacob Berry News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Marlins Trade Struggling Player to Kansas City Royals

The Miami Marlins traded former first-round pick Jacob Berry to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, ending the infielder's four-year tenure with the organization.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Royals’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Kansas City Royals are well out of the American League Wild Card race as August begins. Just two years after making the postseason, they are tumbling into another season of mediocrity.

Jacob Berry News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 5

Royals Acquire Former Sixth Overall Pick From Marlins

While the trade deadline has passed, teams are still allowed to acquire players who have not been on a 40-man roster at any point this season. The Kansas City Royals took advantage of that rule on Wednesday, acquiring Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jacob Berry for cash considerations, according to Isaac Azout of Fish On First.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Royals Suffer Double Loss Amid Twins Series

The Kansas City Royals suffered a pair of devastating pitching injuries Tuesday, with right-hander Stephen Kolek and pitcher Luinder Ávila both set to miss the remainder of the 2026 season.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 4

Bobby Witt Jr. returns to lead Royals past Twins

Bobby Witt Jr. returned from the injured list with three hits and two RBIs, and Randy Dobnak continued his Kansas City success by allowing one run over five innings, as the Royals beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Tuesday night.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Stephen Kolek, Luinder Avila To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Royals manager Matt Quatraro informed reporters, including Anne Rogers of MLB.com, that right-handers Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will both undergo Tommy John surgery tomorrow.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 4

Royals reinstate SS Bobby Witt Jr. from injured list

The Kansas City Royals reinstated star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Witt, 26, has been sidelined since experiencing back spasms during a July 20 win against the San Francisco Giants.

Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / August 3

Dodgers add more pitching depth by acquiring Kris Bubic from Royals

There is an adage in baseball that one can never have too much pitching. The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be taking that to heart.

Dodgers reacquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets

Dodgers push back at narrative they are ruining baseball

'Outplayed' in home sweep, Dodgers eye turnaround vs. Cubs

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Braves get needed depth in trade with Royals

The Atlanta Braves needed to fortify their outfield and bolster their pitching staff. Both boxes may have been checked in a trade with the Kansas City Royals.

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / July 31

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

Royals fans seemingly won't have to wait much longer for the return of Bobby Witt Jr.

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Kody Clemens makes history with walk-off grand slam

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

2026 has been an up and down season for the Minnesota Twins, but Derek Shelton's team enjoyed a bright moment on Thursday night.

Luis Robert Jr.'s clutch hit carries Mets to win over Marlins

White Sox edge Yankees in 11 innings to split four-game set

Cedric Mullins' late HR lifts red-hot Rays past Rangers

Rangers to get big boost with star shortstop set to return

Bizarre new details emerge about Harrison Bader's scooter crash

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 25