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Michael Wacha Turns Heads With Dominant Outing in Win Over Guardians

The Kansas City Royals continued their hot streak Friday, taking the first game of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-0 win. Kansas City has caught fire during its late-season surge, producing at a level it has not reached all season.

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Royals remain optimistic ahead of rematch vs. Guardians

Bobby Witt Jr. hasn't given up on the Kansas City Royals' postseason dreams. Neither has manager Matt Quatraro. Until they officially are eliminated, it's still game on.

Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / August 28

Michael Wacha fans 10 in 8 innings as Royals blank Guardians

All-Star Michael Wacha struck out 10 over eight innings and Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer in the ninth, sending the red-hot Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the host Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 28

Royals Rookie Catcher Carter Jensen Makes MLB History

Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen entered August looking to bounce back from a rough July at the plate. In 91 at-bats during the month, he slashed .187/.275/.363 with eight RBIs and 39 strikeouts.

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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 / Royals Review / August 28

Royals at Guardians, August 28 live discussion

The Royals lost their winning streak since last we spoke, though not before they tacked two more onto it. They’ve also started their next winning streak, or at least it will be one if they can win again tonight.

Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 28

Royals’ Jac Caglianone’s Outstanding Performance Shows His Breakout Is Here to Stay

How did the Kansas City Royals respond to the Toronto Blue Jays snapping their nine-game winning streak, you may ask? Well, they came right back and handed the Blue Jays a 13-2 beating Thursday to take the series.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 28

Red Hot Kansas City Royals travel to Cleveland to face Red Hot Guardians: Stats and Trends to keep an eye on

The Kansas City Royals are playing their best baseball all season as August comes to a close. They have put together a 14-10 record in August and the offense has been the catalyst during this stretch.

Jac Caglianone News / Field Level Media / August 27

Jac Caglianone's career day helps Royals smash Blue Jays

Jac Caglianone homered and had career highs of five hits and six RBIs and the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 13-2 Thursday night.

Michael Massey News / Field Level Media / August 27

Royals put 2B Michael Massey on 7-day concussion list

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey, who is having a strong season, was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion Thursday. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Anthony Gose News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Royals Select Anthony Gose

The Royals announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Anthony Gose from Triple-A Omaha. Kansas City also recalled infielder Josh Rojas.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Michael Massey News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Royals Deliver Michael Massey Update After Unfortunate Injury in Blue Jays Game

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey was forced to leave Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays after taking a hard fall on the turf at Rogers Centre.

Tony Gonsolin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Royals’ Tony Gonsolin takes step toward making MLB comeback

Former Los Angeles Dodgers legend Tony Gonsolin is trying to work his way back from serious elbow surgery. Now a member of the Kansas City Royals, the right-hander is one step closer to making his MLB comeback.

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Kansas City Royals News / Lindy's Sports / August 25

Unbelievably, Kansas City Royals Can Still Make the Playoffs (Here's How)

The baseball executive glanced at the field before a game in New York in June and made me a guarantee. “Some team you don’t think of as a contender right now is going to make the playoffs,” he said.

Kansas City Royals News / TWSN / August 25

The Kansas City Royals Are Baseball’s Most Dangerous Long Shot

Just a few weeks ago, the Kansas City Royals‘ 2026 season seemed all but finished as they fell 24 games below .500. Yet, eight consecutive wins later, they have seemingly found new life and put themselves on the cusp of the playoffs once again.

Kansas City Royals News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Royals’ $25M Star Gets a Well Deserved Standing Ovation After Finally Breaking His 755 Games Streak

MLB is no stranger to moments worthy of a standing ovation. But sometimes, a milestone is so bizarre that it leaves an entire ballpark celebrating the unexpected.

Salvador Perez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23

Salvador Perez somehow gets his first stolen base in 5 years

36-year-old Salvador Perez treated us to an extremely rare sight on Sunday. The longtime Kansas City Royals catcher Perez got a base hit in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Royals Provide Reason for Jac Caglianone’s Exit From Starting Lineup

The Kansas City Royals scratched Jac Caglianone from Sunday’s starting lineup against the Detroit Tigers because of right ankle soreness, giving the rookie another day to recover from an issue that has lingered for more than a week.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / August 22

Craig Kimbrel joins rare history as Royals extend winning streak

Despite being 17 games under .500, the Kansas City Royals are somehow still alive in the hunt for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.

Lost season continues for Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia

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Maikel Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 21

Lost season continues for Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia

The 2026 season has been a lost year for the Kansas City Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia.

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Scott Barlow News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Royals Release Scott Barlow

Scott Barlow‘s return to the Royals organization lasted about seven weeks. The former Kansas City closer, who signed a minor league deal with the Royals in early July after being cut loose by the A’s, was released yesterday, per the transaction log at MiLB.com.

Maikel Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Royals Likely To Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List

The Royals are likely to place Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list tomorrow, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com).

Daniel Lynch News / Just Baseball / August 19

What To Make of the Royals Trying Daniel Lynch IV as a Starter Again

There are likely few MLB teams that have experienced as much injury turmoil as the Kansas City Royals in 2026. It’s been an endless cycle of injured list stints and periods of riding the pine due to ailments for many key cogs on the roster.