Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carter Jensen News / Royals Review / August 12

TWitM: Is Carter Jensen ready for the big leagues?

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

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Royals intend to build on success vs. Nationals

Some continued success against the Washington Nationals could be what the Kansas City Royals need to spark a surge down the stretch. Looking for a sixth consecutive victory over the visiting Nationals dating back to 2023, the Royals can take the three-game series Tuesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 11

Four-run rally in sixth lifts Royals past Nationals

Kyle Isbel hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning after Salvador Perez clubbed a tying two-run shot earlier in the frame as the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Washington Nationals 7-4 on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American League WAR leaders' quiz

The Wins-Above-Replacement stat -- or WAR -- measures the amount of wins a single player adds compared to a "replacement," level player. With that being said, can you name the players to lead the American League in WAR each season since 1995?

The 'Multiple MLB MVP award winners' quiz

The 'MLB players in the 30/30 club' quiz

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 11

Royals Snakebitten Once More As Veteran Reliever Heads Back To IL

Every team needs bullpen arms at this time of year, especially on a squad like the Kansas City Royals that doesn't have an offense that puts games away.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / August 11

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. (back stiffness) in lineup; Hunter Harvey to IL

The Kansas City Royals had star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. back in the lineup Monday for a homestand-opening clash with the Washington Nationals after Witt sat out Sunday with back stiffness.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Bobby Witt Jr. News Emerges After Missing Time With Kansas City Royals

It's been a very up-and-down season for the Kansas City Royals, sitting with a 58-60 record and in third place in the AL Central going into their Monday matchup against the Washington Nationals.

Hunter Harvey News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Royals right-hander returns to injured list

The Royals announced today that right-hander Hunter Harvey has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right adductor strain. Fellow righty Luinder Avila has been recalled in the corresponding move and will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / August 11

Kansas City Royals Superstar Set to Rejoin Lineup Following Back Injury

Bobby Witt Jr. will start at shortstop and bat second for the Kansas City Royals against the Washington Nationals on Monday, per the club's official lineup card.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 11

New Royals Outfielder Listed As Possible Waiver Candidate For Contending Teams

The Kansas City Royals were busy at the trade deadline. They acquired pitchers Bailey Falter, Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek while also adding infielder Adam Frazier and outfielders Randal Grichuk and Mike Yastrzemski.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 11

Royals Must Make This Roster Move Before Playoff Hopes Collapse

Simply put, the Kansas City Royals have zero time to spare. After their series loss against the fourth-place Minnesota Twins this weekend, the Royals miraculously still have a shot at the playoffs.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 11

Royals Should Target Mets Ex-All-Star To Bolster Outfield For 2026

The Kansas City Royals are still alive in the American League Wild Card race. At 58-60, they sit just four games back of the final spot, but with three teams ahead of them.

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The 'NFL single-season reception leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 11

Royals Reacts Results – The Royals did well enough at the deadline

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 11

The narrow path to the playoffs

Much ado has been made about the Royals’ remaining strength of schedule – specifically about how weak it is. And it’s true, the Royals have one of the easiest remaining schedules.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 11

Royals Rookie Has Brutally Honest Assessment Of 'Stupid' Game-Losing Mistake

Play the game of baseball long enough, and you're sure to make some sort of blunder that you feel cost your team the game. Most baseball games aren't won or lost on one play, but John Rave's defensive miscue played an outsized role in the Kansas City Royals' loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 11

Royals move on from 'tough loss,' welcome Nationals

The Kansas City Royals let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers, resulting in a second straight series loss to conclude a disappointing road trip.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 10

Twins walk off Royals 5-3 to take series

The Royals offense had plenty of opportunities early to take control of the game. Twins starter Jose Urena was all over the place, a leadoff walk and a single for the first two Royal hitters had runners on the corners, nobody down and the heart of the order coming up.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Royals' Matt Quatraro Announces Jac Caglianone News After 11 Straight Missed Games

The Kansas City Royals, at 57–58, are on the outside looking in in the American League Wild Card race, sitting four games behind the New York Yankees.

Barry Bonds News / Fastball on SI / August 8

Kansas City Royals Star Just Joined Barry Bonds in Baseball History

Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. joined baseball legend Barry Bonds in some very rare history this week, according to Dave Holtzman of the Royals communication department.

Jonathan India News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Jonathan India gets brutally honest on ‘tough’ year with Royals

With an injury scare happening to Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India, it has been one instance of many proving to be a down year for the player after being traded from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason.

Cavan Biggio News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

Angels sign son of Baseball Hall of Famer to minor league deal

He’s been assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Angel Stadium experiences embarrassing issue after game

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'Famous MLB families' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Inside The Diamonds / August 5

Kansas City Royals Sign Right-Handed Pitcher

The Kansas City Royals this evening announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Jonathan Heasley. Heasley has not pitched since the end of March, after the Chicago White Sox released him.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1