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MLB Writer Deems Royals All-Star Shortstop 'Something To Feel Good About'

The Kansas City Royals have been struggling lately. At 38-40, they sit 10 1/2 games back in the American League Central. Although they are just 2 1/2 games behind in the Wild Card race, it is fair to wonder if Kansas City is a true contender, as they have come back down to earth after an 86-win campaign and Wild Card berth in 2024.

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Five potential trade partners for the Royals as the deadline approaches

Will the Royals be buyers or sellers... Or both??? The trade deadline is rapidly approaching for the Royals, and the question of what they should do has become a point of great contention.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 24

The 5 worst outfields in Royals history

Who’s number one? The Kansas City Royals outfield has been a problem dating back to the start of last year. With young players failing to make developmental leaps and wily veterans fading faster than we had all hoped, there have been multiple reasons why the Royals have struggled to find productive players to patrol the Kauffman Stadium grass.

Seth Lugo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 24

Royals Could Cut Ties With $45 Million All-Star: Dodgers, 4 Others Named As Fits

The Kansas City Royals seem to be taking a hard stance against selling at the trade deadline. But is there a chance that's all for show? In fairness, it's probably still too early for the Royals to commit to a pathway at the Jul.

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The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

During the 2023 MLB season, 29 players hit 30 or more home runs. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 24

Royals Breakout Star Listed As Team's Most Improved Player

The Kansas City Royals are struggling a bit. They are 38-40 and sit 10 1/2 games back in the American League Central. Although they are just 2 1/2 games back in the Wild Card race, it is fair to wonder if the Royals are a true contender.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 24

TWitM: The Columbia Fireflies are first-half champs!

Columbia runs into a playoff spot behind Asbel Gonzalez’ 50 stolen bases 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.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 24

Red Sox Could Cut Ties With $3.5 Million All-Star Via Royals Trade, Per Insiders

The Major League Baseball trade deadline will be a hugely important milestone for the Kansas City Royals in 2025. Though the season hasn't gone as the Royals planned, they're far from buried in the postseason race.

Kyle Wright News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 23

Kansas City Royals Add Former 20-Game Winner, World Series Champ to Triple-A Roster

The Kansas City Royals took a chance when they signed right-hander Kyle Wright, with the former 20-game winner coming off of a shoulder injury. And he is getting closer to rewarding the Royals for taking a chance on him.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 23

After Jac Caglianone's Departure, Kansas City Royals Add Another Top 100 Prospect to Triple-A Roster

An impressive first half of the season has earned Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen a promotion. The Royals announced Monday that Jensen is moving from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to Triple-A Omaha.

Kris Bubic News / Field Level Media / June 23

Royals turn to Kris Bubic to reverse home skid vs. Rays

Kansas City's Kris Bubic has come down to earth following a stellar start to the season. However, he's likely who the Royals want on the mound to help halt their seven-game home losing streak Tuesday night, when the revived Tampa Bay Rays visit.

Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 23

Royals' Possible Salvador Perez Successor Just Earned Major Promotion

The Kansas City Royals' future at a lot of positions is uncertain, but outside of shortstop (hello, Bobby Witt Jr.), catcher might be the surest thing.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 23

Rangers Mock Blockbuster Sends Adolis García To Royals In 1-For-1 Swap

The Kansas City Royals need to cast a wide net at the trade deadline to have any hopes of landing the middle-of-the-order slugger they've now been missing for two years.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 23

Royals Struggles Earn Team 'Pretenders' Label After Series Loss

The Kansas City Royals are struggling a bit. After winning 86 games last year and earning a Wild Card berth, they have come back down to earth a little bit.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 23

Padres All-Star Jackson Merrill Gives 'Props' To Royals' Jac Caglianone

Jac Caglianone is brand-new to playing the outfield, but you would never have known it if you started watching him on Sunday. In the Kansas City Royals' 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, Caglianone robbed star Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill of a would-be go-ahead home run.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

3 Royals who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline

A .500 record in late June has the Kansas City Royals reconsidering their approach to the 2025 trade deadline. After a breakout 2024 and high expectations for this season, the Royals’ offense has sputtered, and their outfield production ranks among the league’s worst.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 23

Royals Meeting Expectations Based On Preseason Predictions

The Kansas City Royals have come back down to earth a little bit in 2025. Last year, they won 86 games, improving their record from 2023 by 30 wins and clinching an American League Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 23

Blue Jays Could Cut Ties With Two-Time All-Star In Surprise Royals Trade

Let's indulge in a dream trade deadline scenario for the Kansas City Royals. The Royals would love to find an impact bat, but those can be hard to come by in an era of more buyers than sellers.

Jac Caglianone News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 21

Jac Caglianone's First Career Home Run Made Some History

After hitting the first two homers of his career on Thursday afternoon, Kansas City Royals' top prospect Jac Caglianone hit another on Friday night as the Royals beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 at Petco Park.

Maikel Garcia News / Field Level Media / June 21

Maikel Garcia, Royals vie to stay hot in encounter vs. Padres

After wasting good pitching at the expense of poor hitting, the Kansas City Royals finally have gotten the bats going this week. Not surprisingly, they will take a four-game winning streak and a chance to win a second straight road series into Saturday's matchup with the San Diego Padres.

Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19

What Cole Ragans injury news means for Royals

Royals left-hander Cole Ragans went on the 15-day injured list due to a rotator cuff strain on June 11.

Absurd first career HR a promising sign for Royals top prospect

Royals pull classic stunt on Jac Caglianone after first MLB home run

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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 19

Absurd first career HR a promising sign for Royals top prospect

Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone made sure his first career home run was a memorable one.

Royals' Cole Ragans told to rest for four weeks

Does Bobby Witt Jr. finally have the help he needs?

Kris Bubic's breakout is becoming more legit by the day

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The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

Cole Ragans News / Field Level Media / June 18

Royals' Cole Ragans told to rest for four weeks

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced Wednesday that All-Star starting pitcher Cole Ragans won't throw for four weeks in an effort to calm his mild rotator cuff strain.

Kris Bubic News / Just Baseball / June 18

Kris Bubic’s Breakout Is Becoming More Legit By the Day

Kansas City Royals’ starting pitcher Kris Bubic is enjoying a breakout campaign in his return to the starting rotation this season. Coming into 2025, he was a candidate to come out with a strong performance, but he’s certainly done more than could have been expected from him.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Just Baseball / June 18

Does Bobby Witt Jr. Finally Have the Help He Needs?

It’s hard to evaluate anything about the Kansas City Royals and not get caught up in the recent struggles they’ve experienced, especially from an offensive standpoint.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 13

Why Royals' playoff push is a mirage

If Kansas City can become even slightly below average offensively, it may be enough to secure a playoff spot. Otherwise, the Royals will continue to slide down the standings.

Royals place All-Star pitcher on IL

Yanks edge Royals 1-0 on late run, sweep season series

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