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Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10
Royals Release Justin Topa
The Royals released veteran right-handed reliever Justin Topa from their Triple-A affiliate in Omaha, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d signed a minor league deal with Kansas City in early July but is once again a free agent.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 10
Is the 2026 Royals bullpen the worst in franchise history?
The 2026 Kansas City Royals are bad at a lot of things, which is why they are a squad flirting with a 100-loss pace. But though things like the offense remain an issue, we knew that would be the case.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 10
Kansas City Royals news: Jac Caglianone has a historic night
The Royals learned something about themselves on their homestand, writes Anne Rogers. “It was great to have Bobby back, first and foremost, and to be healthy,” manager Matt Quatraro said.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
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 / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
MLB News / Royals Review / August 9
Cubs blow out Royals in series finale
It was hard to tell which was hotter, the Kansas City August weather, or Cubs bats. Cubs hitters rapped out 17 hits and 10 runs as Chicago took the series on Sunday with a 10-2 win over the Royals.
Jac Caglianone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9
Jac Caglianone makes Royals history after monster outing vs. Cubs
No big leaguer had a more impressive outing on Saturday night than Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone. The second-year rising star finished 4-4 with four extra-base hits, including two moonshot home runs in a huge win against the Chicago Cubs.
Randy Dobnak News / Field Level Media / August 9
Randy Dobnak aims to stay hot as Royals chase series win vs. Cubs
Right-hander Randy Dobnak remains a pleasant surprise amid this disappointing season for the Kansas City Royals. Meanwhile, veteran Matthew Boyd has been stellar on the road for the Chicago Cubs this season.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' Jac Caglianone's historic performance indicative of improbable season
Despite the overall struggles of the team throughout the 2026 season, Jac Caglianone continues to show the future can be bright for the Kansas City Royals.
Andrew Velazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8
Andrew Velazquez Elects Free Agency
Veteran infielder Andrew Velazquez has rejected an outright assignment and chosen free agency, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Royals designated him for assignment earlier this week when Bobby Witt Jr.
Jac Caglianone News / Field Level Media / August 8
Royals' Jac Caglianone crushes 2 homers, drives in 4 to curb Cubs
Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4 with two homers and two doubles and drove in four runs as the host Kansas City Royals spoiled Clay Holmes' Chicago Cubs debut with a 6-3 victory Saturday night.
Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / August 8
Royals' Jac Caglianone joins exclusive company with stellar performance
The Kansas City Royals have been among the worst teams in MLB this season. On Saturday night, though, their star first baseman Jac Caglianone put on a performance against the Chicago Cubs that just few players in franchise history have been able to replicate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
Carson Roccaforte News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 8
Carson Roccaforte's Break out Season Comes at the Right Time for Kansas City Royals
While the Kansas City Royals are mired in yet another bad season, some key minor league prospects have been prospering at the right time. One of those prospects is center fielder/outfield prospect Carson Roccaforte.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Kansas City Royals 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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30
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.
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
Home run king: Salvador Perez passes Hall of Famer George Brett on Royals' all-time list
Slide over, George Brett, there's a new Kansas City Royals all-time leader for home runs, and his name is Salvador Perez.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 23
Salvador Perez ties Royals legend George Brett on all-time list
Salvador Perez furthered his mark as a Kansas City Royals all-time great.
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