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Stephen Kolek hurls Royals to shutout win at Cardinals

Stephen Kolek allowed four hits while pitching into the seventh inning, and Salvador Perez drove in both runs, highlighted by a solo homer, as the visiting Kansas City Royals snapped their six-game losing streak with Sunday's 2-0 victory over the St.

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Royals playing for more than Missouri bragging rights vs. Cardinals

The Kansas City Royals are approaching desperation mode as they enter Sunday afternoon's finale of a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals on a six-game losing streak.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 1000-IQ play against Cardinals

Bobby Witt Jr. clearly has the baseball IQ badge maxed out. The Kansas City Royals star Witt went viral during Saturday’s game for an incredible fake-out that saved his team a run.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Royals Review / May 16

Royals drop sixth in a row to Cardinals, 4-2

We could go through this game play by play and try to deeply analyze it, but they’ve lost six in a row. For the third straight game, the offense looked completely outmatched by a pitcher who has never shown the ability to dominate a lineup.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Royals Place Matt Strahm On 15-Day Injured List

The Royals have placed reliever Matt Strahm on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation, MLB.com’s Jeff Jones reports. Bailey Falter (left elbow inflammation) was reinstated from the IL in Strahm’s place.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 16

Royals place LHP Matt Strahm on IL, activate LHP Bailey Falter

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Matt Strahm on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation and activated left-hander Bailey Falter from the IL.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Royals place reliever on IL before Cardinals clash

The Kansas City Royals adjusted their pitching staff Saturday ahead of the second game of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, announcing several roster moves as they try to stabilize their bullpen during a difficult stretch.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 16

Royals Face Hard Truths While the Rotation Faces More Issues

Not every week goes according to plan, and this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast tackles a tough stretch head-on with the honest, analytical conversation Royals fans have come to expect.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 16

Royals drop fifth straight in 11 innings, 5-4

The Royals’ bats continued the vanishing act they have taken on the road so often this year, and the Royals dropped the series opener to the Cardinals.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 15

Kansas City Royals' First-Round Pick Making Noise Early This Season

The Kansas City Royals’ Single-A affiliate, the Columbia Fireflies, features a handful of young talent. From pitchers to position players, three of the Royals’ top five prospects are currently playing in Columbia.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 15

What should the Royals do with a struggling Salvador Perez?

No one wants to watch a legend fade, and yet that’s often what happens when it comes to larger-than-life figures in the world of entertainment. Marlon Brando stars in The Island of Dr.

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The Numbers Behind Bobby Witt Jr.’s Start to the Season Are Remarkable

The Kansas City Royals have gotten off to a rough start in the 2026 season. They currently hold a 19-25 record and are tied for fourth place in the American League Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 15

After 'exhausting series,' Cards head home to face Royals

Ahead of an interleague series against the struggling Kansas City Royals, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to find ways to win. After suffering through three straight years without a postseason appearance, fifth-year manager Oliver Marmol and company have passed tests through the first quarter of this season, going 25-18.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 15

Kansas City Royals news: Do the Royals need a lineup shuffle?

Anne Rogers writes about the Royals’ road frustrations, particularly from Salvador Perez. Need to figure [it] out myself,” Perez said. “Left a couple of guys with runners in scoring position the last three games, so I need to figure out how to get better and help my team to win.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 15

Kansas City Royals news: Need help with replays? We might know a guy

Jaylon Thompson profiles… Bill Duplissea! It’s the Royals ace replay man. “The first four innings, I’ve got to be 100%,” Duplissea said. “I can’t lose a challenge in the first four innings.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 14

Royals lose 6-2, swept by White Sox

With tonight’s 6-2 loss, the Royals were swept by the White Sox for the first time in three years. The Royals dominated the White Sox for the past couple of seasons, but that hasn’t been the case through the first seven games of 2026.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 14

Kansas City Royals’ $1 Million Free Agency Signing May Already Be Paying Off

It was very clear after the 2025 season that the Kansas City Royals had room for improvement on their roster, especially in the corner outfield spots. This past offseason, the Royals made moves in hopes of both improving and adding depth to their outfield.