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Royals Facing Difficult Jac Caglianone Decision Amid Hot Streak

When the Kansas City Royals first called up power-hitting rookie outfielder Jac Caglianone, they were desperate for offense. Unfortunately, Caglianone wasn't able to give the Royals the power boost they needed, slumping to a .485 OPS in 41 games before landing on the injured list with a hamstring strain.

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Royals' Seth Lugo aims to get back on track vs. Rangers

While Seth Lugo looks to turn around his recent fortunes on the mound for the Kansas City Royals, fellow right-hander Merrill Kelly still is searching for his first win as a member of the Texas Rangers.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Mike Yastrzemski’s power puts him in wild Rickey Henderson club

When the Kansas City Royals added Mike Yastrzemski at the trade deadline, they expected stellar outfield defense. Kansas City probably did not anticipate a power binge from the seventh-year veteran.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 18

Royals climb in the Wild Card standings with 4-3 win over Rangers

On the Kansas City Royals’ last Monday night home game of the year, the team conquered the Texas Rangers in what ended up as a close 4-3 contest. Carlos

Mark Canha News / Sporting News / August 18

Kansas City Royals designate fan-favorite Mark Canha for assignment

This might be the end for baseball's nicest man.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18

Royals ride three homers to win over skidding Rangers

Mike Yastrzemski, Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia homered to provide all of Kansas City's offense, Michael Wacha pitched 5 2/3 effective innings and the surging Royals beat the visiting Texas Rangers 4-3 on Monday night.

Salvador Perez News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Royals Announce Salvador Perez News After Removal From Lineup

Heading into Monday's game against the Texas Rangers, the Kansas City Royals are rolling. They swept the Chicago White Sox in a three-game weekend series, and they have also won five of their last six games.

Mark Canha News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 18

Royals Cut Bait With 11-Year MLB Veteran After Disappointing Stint In KC

The Kansas City Royals have searched around many corners in their quest for offense this season, and not all of their efforts have proven fruitful. Just before the season began, the Royals made a trade to acquire 11-year major league veteran Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 18

Royals Should Target Braves 3x All-Star To Bolster Offense For 2026

The Kansas City Royals might be catching fire at just the right time. While they are still four games back of the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card race, they are now 63-61 and have won seven of their last 10 games.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 18

Royals Should Target Tigers All-Star To Bolster Offense For 2026

The Kansas City Royals may be coming alive at just the right time. While they are still four games back of the defending American League champion New York Yankees in the Wild Card race, they are now 63-61 and have won seven of their last 10 games.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 18

The Royals Review Top 50 mid-season prospect list

Following the draft and the trade deadline, and graduations by Noah Cameron and Jac Caglianone, the Royals’ farm system looks a bit different than it did before the season.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 18

Royals Should Target Mariners Former All-Star To Bolster Offense For 2026

The Kansas City Royals may be coming alive at the right time. While they are still four games back in the American League Wild Card race, they are now two games above the .500 mark at 63-61 and have won seven of their last 10 games.

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Royals Veteran Will Be Major X-Factor For Playoff Push After Injury Return

Quietly, the Kansas City Royals brought back a key arm over the weekend. Sadly, ace Cole Ragans is still on the injured list, and it's tough to determine how good his chances are at a return this year.

Matt Quatraro News / Royals Review / August 18

What do you think of Matt Quatraro as as manager?

In the offseason before the 2023 season, Royals owner John Sherman decided to blow it all up and start from scratch. After six consecutive losing seasons and a seven-year playoff drought, the Royals elected to fire long-time President of Baseball Operations Dayton Moore and manager Mike Matheny.

Jonathan India News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 18

Royals' Jonathan India Delivers Playoff Message After Clutch Home Run

It was a monumental swing of the bat for Jonathan India and the entire Kansas City Royals team. On Sunday, with the Royals trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, India launched a 450-foot blast into the fountains at Kauffman Stadium to tie the game against the Chicago White Sox.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 18

Kansas City Royals news: Vinnie Pasquantino heat-related illness, Michael Lorenzen returns

Michael Lorenzen was glad to be back on the mound. “Happy with the win and happy to be back,” Lorenzen said. “Not too stoked about just going four innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 18

Royals look to stay hot at home in series opener vs. Rangers

The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals have little room for error considering they both reside on the outside of a wild-card berth in the American League.

Jonathan India News / Field Level Media / August 17

Jonathan India sparks late comeback as Royals sweep White Sox

After Jonathan India clubbed a tying, two-run homer in the seventh inning, Maikel Garcia broke the tie with a two-out, RBI single during the four-run eighth, and the Kansas City Royals swept their three-game series with a 14th consecutive home win over the Chicago White Sox, 6-2 on Sunday.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 17

Royals storm back to sweep White Sox 6-2

The Kansas City Royals didn’t have a baserunner until the 4th inning. But after back-to-back walks, a double play and flyout ended the threat. The Royals didn’t get a hit until one out in the bottom of the 6th inning on a bloop double from Mike Yastrzemski, but a flyout and a strikeout and the Royals looked like they were in trouble.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino admits he ‘blacked out’ during heat-related illness scare

As the Kansas City Royals are coming off the trade deadline, the team has currently won four of its last five games, but Saturday’s victory against the Chicago White Sox featured a concerning moment.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Field Level Media / August 16

Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino makes early exit due to heat-related illness

Kansas City first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino exited Saturday night's game against the visiting Chicago White Sox due to a heat-related illness, according to the team.

Cole Ragans News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Royals’ Cole Ragans takes big step in injury rehab

The Kansas City Royals face a tough road to a potential playoff seed. Unfortunately, the team has not been able to rely on their ace, Cole Ragans. Matt Quatraro has done a good job, pivoting to Seth Lugo and standout Royals rookie Noah Cameron.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 15

Kansas City Royals Top Prospect Tosses 5 Perfect Innings in Single-A

Kendry Chourio, still just 17 years old, has torn it up in the Kansas City Royals' farm system in 2025. The right-handed pitcher made his third start with Single-A Columbia on Thursday, taking on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

Bailey Falter News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Royals move trade-deadline acquisition to bullpen

The Kansas City Royals are going to be reinstating Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day injured list on Saturday, which will bump left-hander Bailey Falter to the bullpen.

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.