Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. snipes Mets runner with spinning throw out

Even in a frustrating 3-1 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gave fans at Kauffman Stadium a reminder of why he’s considered one of the best young talents in baseball.

MLB News / Royals Review / July 12

Royals fall to the Mets 3-1

The hot bats have gone quiet once again Let’s get the obvious part out of the way. For the second straight game against the Mets, the Royals saw a number of...questionable balls and strikes called against them.

Jac Caglianone News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Mets announcer calls out ‘bone to pick’ with Jac Caglianone, story behind name

While rising to stardom at Florida, Jac Caglianone became one of the biggest names in college baseball. He was also a top MLB Draft prospect as the Kansas City Royals selected him in the first round last year.

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 12

Bobby Witt Jr. earns unique honor from Royals fans

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been just as good as ever. The fourth-year pro earned his second straight All-Star selection in 2025, even if he is a reserve.

Michael Lorenzen News / Field Level Media / July 12

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (illness) scratched from start

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scratched from Saturday's start due to an illness. Left-hander Angel Zerpa replaced Lorenzen for the game against the visiting New York Mets.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 12

Royals Predicted To Select Two-Way Star With First Draft Pick

The Kansas City Royals have had a very inconsistent 2025 season. They overcame an 8-14 start, only to fall back below .500 in the month of June. They are now 46-49 and 13 games back in the American League Central.

MLB News / Royals Review / July 12

Royals get stepped on literally and metaphorically in 8-3 loss to Mets

The Mets’ seven runs in the 8th and 9th killed the vibe. Welp, the bullpen blew it. Michael Wacha ran into some trouble in the third inning - he had to face Juan Soto with the bases loaded and one out - but he managed to get out of the jam giving up only one run on a bases-loaded walk.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11

Royals in power groove heading into home series vs. Mets

A sudden power surge has helped fuel a needed winning streak for the Kansas City Royals. However, the scheduled mound return of New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga might keep the homer-happy Royals in check.

Salvador Perez News / Royals Review / July 10

Salvador Perez engineered the sweep of Pittsburgh

Focusing on his feats from Tuesday and Wednesday The Kansas City Royals captured a much-needed sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin the week before the All-Star break.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Sends Salvador Perez Clear Message After Pirates Game

It has been an up-and-down first half of the 2025 season for the Kansas City Royals as they sit in second place in the American League Central, sporting a 46-48 record.

Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 10

Royals Players React To Jac Caglianone's Ridiculous 466-Foot Moonshot

Back-to-back games with a home run, and this one nearly left the state of Missouri. On Wednesday night, Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone pulverized a Bailey Falter sinker over the center field batter's eye at Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / July 10

Salvador Perez Ties Hall of Famer George Brett in Kansas City Royals History

The Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Wednesday night thanks to a historic multi-home run game from catcher Salvador Perez. Perez went 3-for-4 with the two homers and two RBIs, raising his batting average to .245.

Salvador Perez News / Field Level Media / July 9

Salvador Perez's 2 homers help Royals edge Pirates

Salvador Perez went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs to propel the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / July 9

The Royals Have Been One of the Biggest Disappointments in Baseball

For the first time in almost a decade, Kansas City Royals fans came into 2025 with a sense of hope. And really who would’ve blamed them? After eight straight seasons of finishing .500 or worse, the Royals took a huge step forward last season.

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Jac Caglianone News / 5 GOATs / July 8

Jac Caglianone launches first dinger at home park, Kauffman Stadium

Former Florida slugger Jac Caglianone has had an adjustment at the Major League Baseball level, not exactly lighting it up since getting the call-up to the big leagues.

Cam Devanney News / New Baseball Media / July 9

What to Expect from Royals Infielder Cam Devanney

Despite not being a top name in the Royals’ system, Cam Devanney found a way to the Majors. The 28-year-old and International League leader leader in barreled contact was promoted to the Royals on July 6.

Seth Lugo News / Just Baseball / July 8

Could Seth Lugo Become the Top Rental Ace on the Trade Market?

Major League Baseball is getting into the heart of its busiest month, with the MLB Draft and All-Star Game just days away. Along with these major events in the season, the trade market is set to heat up ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Royals transfer All-Star pitcher to 60-day injured list

The Royals announced today that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Cam Devanney. In a corresponding active roster move, outfielder Mark Canha has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left elbow epicondylitis.

Blake Mitchell News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7

Kansas City Royals Have a Good Problem: A Pair of Highly Ranked Catching Prospects

Some very good news from the Kansas City Royals on Monday: top catching prospect Blake Mitchell is ready to make his full-season minor league debut. The Royals assigned Mitchell to the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits, meaning he’s recovered from a broken right hamate bone suffered in spring training.