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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 17
Kansas City Royals news: Another series, another possible sweep
The Kansas City Royals lost their 15th series this season, in a 6-4 loss against the Washington Nationals. The NL East club triumphed when it mattered most against Kansas City’s best reliever for much of 2026.
MLB News / Royals Review / June 16
Bobby Witt Jr. unable to defeat the Nationals all on his own
In a lot of sports, the best players can impose their will on the game and, well, will their team to victory. But that’s not the case in baseball. Today was a clear example that baseball stars can only do so much, as Bobby Witt Jr.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16
Royals star exits Nationals game with hand injury
The Kansas City Royals (29-45) have spent just one day above .500 this season and are currently rooming with the Los Angeles Angels in the American League basement.
The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz
Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.
Seth Lugo News / ESPN / June 16
Royals' Lugo (concussion) slated to return Friday 
Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list.
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 / 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.
Carter Jensen News / Royals Review / June 16
Carter Jensen is playing like a rookie catcher
One of the reasons I felt good about the Kansas City Royals coming into the season was that I was extremely impressed by what we saw from Carter Jensen in September of last year.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 16
Royals need to set priorities to get the most out of a lost season
To get back to .500, the Royals would have to win about 58 percent of their remaining games. The current list of teams playing at or above that rate includes the Dodgers, Braves, Yankees, Brewers, and Rays.
David Shields News / Royals Review / June 16
This Week in the Minors: David Shields gets a career-high in strikeouts
This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” The Storm Chasers lost 4 of 6 last week to the Las Vegas Aviators.
MLB News / Royals Review / June 15
A win just out of reach as Royals lose to Nationals
Mitch Spence was recalled from AAA for a start tonight, and it did not go very well as the Royals lost 7-3 to the Nationals. The game was full of grounders on both sides (yes there were a few liners too) that were just on the cusp of finding a glove.
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 / June 15
Royals Trade for Pitching Reinforcements as Injuries Continue to Mount
The Kansas City Royals have been plagued by injuries across the roster. From the pitching staff to the lineup, several players have dealt with injuries throughout the season, with some seeing their 2026 campaigns cut short.
Kendry Chourio News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 15
Royals' 18-Year-Old Pitching Prospect Continues Rise With High-A Promotion
The Kansas City Royals' top pitching prospect is being bumped up to the next level in the team's farm system. Right-hander Kendry Chourio has been called up from the Single-A Columbia Fireflies and is joining the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits, the Royals' High-A affiliate announced on Monday.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Royals Review / June 15
Bobby Witt Jr. leads AL shortstops in early All-Star voting results
The first update of fan voting for the 2026 American League All-Star Game is in, and while the Royals are enduring a disappointing season on the field, Kansas City fans are still making their voices heard.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / Royals Review / June 15
Vinnie Pasquantino’s future is cloudier than it ever has been
Baseball statistics are what you would call “noisy.” There are a lot of factors that influence them, and random chance plays a large part. Pick any player and any statistic and measure it from year to year, and more often than not you’ll see a spike here and a drop there.
Stephen Kolek News / Field Level Media / June 14
Stephen Kolek shuts down Astros to help Royals avoid sweep
Stephen Kolek allowed five hits over 7 1/3 stellar innings and Maikel Garcia had three hits with three RBIs, as the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep by the visiting Houston Astros with their 4-0 victory Sunday.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / Field Level Media / June 14
Royals place 1B Vinnie Pasquantino on 10-day IL
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hamate fracture. Pasquantino exited Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Houston Astros after appearing to injure himself on a swing in the fifth inning.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13
Cole Ragans Headed For Testing On Arm
After feeling discomfort during a throwing session, Royals left-hander Cole Ragans is headed for testing, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters, including Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12
Royals pitcher Seth Lugo placed on concussion IL after taking line drive to the head
The Royals placed starter Seth Lugo on the seven-day concussion injured list.
Kansas City Royals 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
Kyle Isbel News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11
Royals receive unfortunate injury update on CF Kyle Isbel
The Kansas City Royals outfield depth took a significant hit Thursday after center fielder Kyle Isbel was diagnosed with a Grade 3 tear of a portion of the plantar fascia in his left foot, an injury expected to keep him out for an extended period.
Seth Lugo News / Athlon Sports / June 11
Royals Share Seth Lugo Injury Update After Comebacker
The Kansas City Royals have provided an update on Seth Lugo after the veteran pitcher exited Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers following a frightening injury at Kauffman Stadium.
Kansas City Royals News / HITC / June 11
‘Scary’ incident sees Kansas City Royals pitcher get hit in the head by 106mph batted bal
Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Brandon Nimmo during Wednesday’s game against the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium.
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.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / HITC / June 8
Bobby Witt Jr. exits Royals game with knee soreness as Kansas City injuries pile up
The Kansas City Royals have one true superstar, and he limped off Sunday with a knee that kept getting worse. For a team built around Bobby Witt Jr., that is the update nobody wanted, and it landed on an already brutal injury weekend.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / June 2
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric
Bobby Witt Jr.'s defense has been on display this season.
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