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The breathtaking numbers behind Bobby Witt Jr.’s blazing inside-the-park HR

The Kansas City Royals got a 5-1 win on Saturday, over the Detroit Tigers. The game’s top highlight was an astonishing inside-the-park home run from Royals star Bobby Witt Jr.

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Red-hot Royals chase series sweep of tumbling Tigers

Last month, the Detroit Tigers continued their recent dominance of Kansas City by sweeping a three-game series. On Sunday night, the host Royals can return the favor by handing the reeling Tigers a season-high sixth straight defeat.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 9

Michael Wacha dominates, Royals extend Tigers' skid to 5 games

Michael Wacha allowed two hits over seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. sped his way to a two-run inside-the-park homer and Michael Massey broke things open with a conventional three-run shot Saturday night, as the host Kansas City Royals beat the scuffling Detroit Tigers 5-1.

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9

Watch Bobby Witt Jr.’s epic inside-the-park home run for Royals vs. Tigers

The Kansas City Royals are supposed to be an up-and-coming team in the American League Central Division. The Royals improved quite a bit last year when they finished with an 82-80 winning record, and many observers expected them to make a run at the division title this season.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 9

Royals Place Cole Ragans on Injured List Following Early Exit Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals announced Friday that left-handed starter Cole Ragans has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7, because of a left elbow impingement.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 9

Expect a close score when Tigers, Royals duke it out

The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers only know about playing close games against each other this season. After the Royals earned a comeback, walk-off win in the opener of a three-game series on Friday, they will look to hand the visiting Tigers a fifth consecutive defeat Saturday night.

Daniel Lynch News / Royals Review / May 9

Kansas City Royals news: This is turning into Bobby’s team

Jaylon Thompson writes about how a visit to a pitching facility in Georgia helped Daniel Lynch IV. McLaughlin saw an avenue that could help Lynch. He uncovered that Lynch had his glove positioned lower throughout his throwing motion.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 8

Royals return favor and walk off Tigers, 4-3

Royals broadcast Ryan LeFebvre has a handful of topics he likes to bring up as often as he can. Leadoff walks late in the game, pitchers catching popups, whether a catcher has an advantage when facing a pitcher he’s caught before.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 8

Royals come from behind to hand Tigers fourth straight loss

Kyle Isbel's second RBI of the night came via a two-out single in the ninth, giving the host Kansas City Royals a walk-off 4-3 victory over the scuffling Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Cole Ragans News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Royals’ Cole Ragans drops ‘pissed off’ admission after landing on injured list

The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitcher Cole Ragans on the injured list on Friday. Ragans exited his most recent start early with an injury and was ultimately placed on the IL with a left elbow impingement.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Royals make important Cole Ragans, Carlos Estevez announcements before Tigers game

The Kansas City Royals will play the Detroit Tigers on Friday night in the first matchup of a three-game series. Before the game, the ball club made multiple announcements.

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Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Royals Place Cole Ragans On IL With Elbow Impingement

The Royals announced that left-hander Cole Ragans has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 7th, due to a left elbow impingement. They also optioned lefty Eric Cerantola.

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Royals' Farm System: Who Delivered Strong April Performances?

The month of April is in the books, which means the 2026 season is officially one month old. In the latest episode of “Royals Pipeline,” hosts Jared Perkins and Kevin O’Brien discuss the players who stood out in the Kansas City Royals’ farm system during April, along with updates and names to watch in the Complex League.

MLB News / Royals Review / May 8

Royals Regroup After Guardians Split, Rotation Depth Tested by Injuries

The Kansas City Royals just wrapped a pivotal series against the Cleveland Guardians, and there is plenty to unpack, from a wave of pitching injuries to the emergence of some intriguing names from within the organization.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 8

Kansas City Royals news: Carlos Estevez wil be shut down for the next three weeks

The Kansas City Royals not only lost Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, they found out they will be without closer Carlos Estevez for at least a few more weeks.

Cole Ragans News / ESPN / May 7

Royals say Ragans dealing with pitcher's elbow

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has been diagnosed with valgus extension overload, otherwise known as pitcher's elbow, after leaving his start against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Carlos Estévez Diagnosed With Rotator Cuff Strain

A nightmare season continues for Carlos Estévez. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports that the Royals’ closer suffered a rotator cuff strain and will be shut down from throwing for three weeks.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Royals’ Matt Quatraro Shares Salvador Perez Injury Update Ahead of Tigers Series

The Kansas City Royals are off to an unfortunate start, hampered by injuries to several starting pitchers and a 17–20 record. Ace pitcher Cole Ragans exited his Wednesday start with left triceps and elbow soreness, adding to the team’s concerns.

Isaac Collins News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 6

Royals Outfielder Isaac Collins Providing Spark During Winning Stretch

The Kansas City Royals have turned their season around, winning eight of their last 10 games and moving to within a half-game of first place in the AL Central.

Eric Cerantola News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Royals Recall Eric Cerantola For MLB Debut

The Royals announced Wednesday that righty Eric Cerantola has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha. Right-hander Stephen Kolek was optioned back to Omaha to make space on the active roster.

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Jalen Brunson, Knicks make history with third-straight blowout win

With their series-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks sent a message and continued to look unbeatable. The Knicks grabbed a 1-0 lead in their second-round series, dominating the 76ers to the tune of 137-98.

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Vinnie Pasquantino News / Just Baseball / April 28

The Royals Need a Whole Lot More From Vinnie Pasquantino

The Kansas City Royals entered 2026 with high expectations after going 82-80 in 2025, a four-win regression from their 2024 playoff campaign. So far this year, they have failed to meet expectations, as they are 11-17 as of Tuesday.