Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Royals News / ESPN / August 4

Witt back for Royals after 2-week injury absence

The Royals activated All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the injured list Tuesday after he missed two weeks with back tightness.

Matt Strahm News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 4

How Matt Strahm's Return to the Royals Went From Hope to Heartbreak

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they designated left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm for assignment. What began as a season with high expectations for the veteran reliever quickly turned into one he would rather forget.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Stephen Kolek, Luinder Avila To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Royals manager Matt Quatraro informed reporters, including Anne Rogers of MLB.com, that right-handers Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila will both undergo Tommy John surgery tomorrow.

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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.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 4

Kansas City Royals' 2026 Trade Deadline Process causes Concern for the Future

The trade deadline has come and gone with teams either selling pieces to build towards a better, more competitive future or buying for a potential deep playoff run.

Connor Thomas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Royals Claim Connor Thomas

The Royals claimed left-hander Connor Thomas off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha, per a team announcement. Kansas City had an open 40-man spot after designating Matt Strahm for assignment earlier today, so no corresponding move is necessary.

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.

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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.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Royals Designate Matt Strahm, Andrew Velazquez For Assignment

The Royals announced that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. has been reinstated from the injured list and right-hander José Cuas has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 4

The trade deadline shows the Royals are in denial about their roster

Before the season started, the Royals thought they would be competing for a playoff spot come September. Before the season started, I thought the Royals would be competing for a playoff spot come September.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 4

Kansas City Royals Welcome Twins after Inactive Trade Deadline: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on.

After starting the second half hot, the Royals flames have been tempered just as quickly with a mix of an inactive trade deadline and back-to-back series losses to the Twins and the Colorado Rockies.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 4

Royals Trade Deadline Leaves Fans in Disbelief: What Actually Happened

The trade deadline has come and gone, and the Kansas City Royals’ decisions left fans in disbelief. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco dissect the moves, and the notable lack of others, as the front office’s approach comes under real scrutiny.

Carson Roccaforte News / Royals Review / August 4

This Week in the Minors: Carson Roccaforte belts four homers

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 mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” The Storm Chasers split their 6-game series with the St.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 4

Kansas City Royals News: Kris Bubic traded to Dodgers

Sam McDowell covered the Royals’ decision-making at the trade deadline. But the most consequential decisions the Royals made were the moves they refused to make.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3

Twins visit Royals after pair of walk-off losses

Minnesota can attest to how well Randy Dobnak has pitched since he joined Kansas City. Meanwhile, Twins ace Joe Ryan hopes to end his current rough stretch, which included a loss to Dobnak and the Royals last Wednesday.

MLB 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.

Dodgers reacquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets

Dodgers push back at narrative they are ruining baseball

'Outplayed' in home sweep, Dodgers eye turnaround vs. Cubs

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Luinder Avila News / Field Level Media / August 3

Royals place rookie RHP Luinder Avila (forearm) on 15-day injured list

Kansas City right-hander Luinder Avila is scheduled for medical testing on Monday after the Royals placed the starting pitcher on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to right forearm tightness.

Kyle Isbel News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Royals Reinstate Kyle Isbel Ahead of Rockies Series Finale

The Kansas City Royals welcomed back center fielder Kyle Isbel on Sunday, reinstating him from the injured list ahead of their series finale against the Colorado Rockies.

Aaron Bummer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Royals Select Aaron Bummer

The Royals announced this afternoon that they’ve placed right-hander Luinder Avila on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness. They’ve also selected the contract of left-hander Aaron Bummer from Triple-A Omaha. Meanwhile, outfielder Kyle Isbel has concluded his rehab assignment, and the team has reinstated him from the injured list.

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.

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees trade rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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.

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Kody Clemens makes history with walk-off grand slam

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.

Luis Robert Jr.'s clutch hit carries Mets to win over Marlins

White Sox edge Yankees in 11 innings to split four-game set

Cedric Mullins' late HR lifts red-hot Rays past Rangers

Rangers to get big boost with star shortstop set to return

Bizarre new details emerge about Harrison Bader's scooter crash

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.