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Carter Jensen Caps Strong Rookie Campaign With Multiple American League Honors

What a month of September Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen had to cap off his rookie campaign. It was announced Tuesday that Jensen earned double honors, being named both American League Rookie of the Month and Player of the Month.

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Past Royals opponents: Reggie Smith

A few weeks ago, I wrote about seeing Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, give an inspirational speech. One of the pivotal moments of Cole’s life was his relationship with former player Reggie Smith, when Smith was a star for the Red Sox and Cole was a shy and withdrawn youth.

J.J. Picollo News / Royals Review / October 1

Picollo says Royals plan to be “aggressive” in acquisitions after disappointing season

After a disappointing 93-loss season, Royals president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo said the team plans to be “aggressive in acquisitions.” But that aggressiveness, he cautioned, should not be confused with a willingness to spend aggressively on the payroll.

J.J. Picollo News / Royals Review / October 1

Kansas City Royals news: End of season press conference is held

Here is a decent recap of things that were said at the Royals end of year press conference yesterday. Also, shoutout to my former classmate and friend Maddie Hartley for writing this story.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 30

Royals Reassign Alec Zumwalt as Offseason Changes Begin

The Kansas City Royals wasted no time making changes as the offseason is officially underway. The team's first move was not related to a player, but rather a coach who has been on the hot seat for some time.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 29

Report: Royals to reassign co-hitting coach Alec Zumwalt

After serving as a Kansas City Royals hitting coach for a majority of the past five seasons, Alec Zumwalt was removed from his post Tuesday but will remain in the organization, The Athletic reported.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

Royals To Replace Hitting Coach Alec Zumwalt

The Royals are planning to replace hitting coach Alec Zumwalt, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He’s being reassigned within the organization and not fired, however.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 28

Kansas City Royals Report Card: Grading Every Catcher From the 2026 Season

Welcome to the 2026 Kansas City Royals “Report Card,” where the Royals On SI beat writers grade every player on their performance at their respective positions this season.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 28

Royals Need 1B Vinnie Pasquantino to Mimic Second Half Tear to Start 2027

The regular season is officially over, and the Royals have a lot of things to fix in the offseason. It was a lost season for the Royals, which saw them come into the year with expectations of competing for the division but falling well short, going 69-93.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 28

One Royals Free Agent They Can't Afford to Lose (and One They Can)

The Kansas City Royals finished their 2026 campaign with a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. The Royals are now officially in offseason mode.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 27

Every Royals Player Set to Become a Free Agent This Offseason

The 2026 season has officially come to an end for the Kansas City Royals. It was a season many will want to forget, which means Kansas City will have several decisions to make before entering the 2027 season.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Field Level Media / September 27

Vinnie Pasquantino (2 HRs), Royals edge Guardians in season finale

Vinnie Pasquantino's second solo homer of the day broke an eighth-inning tie and sent the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.

Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / September 26

Guardians, clinging to AL Central lead, face Michael Wacha and Royals

Cleveland is doing its best to hold onto the American League Central lead but will face a stiff challenge on Saturday night from Kansas City's Michael Wacha, who has dominated the Guardians this season.

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The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / September 24

The Royals Have at Least Found Their Core This Season

On the surface, the 2026 Kansas City Royals‘ season has been a huge disappointment. That’s in sharp contrast to how things were feeling just two years ago.

Randy Dobnak News / Just Baseball / September 24

Randy Dobnak Has Been a Surprise Story on the 2026 Royals

The Kansas City Royals entered the 2026 season in hopes of writing the wrongs of the 2025 season and recapturing the euphoric feeling they felt the year prior in their surprise run to the ALDS.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

White Sox blow chance to clinch playoff spot with loss to Royals

White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals

The Chicago White Sox lost an opportunity to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and a chance to move into first place in the Central Division with a 5-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB postseason

Max Scherzer teases major announcement about his MLB future

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

Randal Grichuk and Chase Meidroth power White Sox win at Royals

The White Sox overcame another collapse by the bullpen late to earn the critical win.

Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas

White Sox have more favorable pitching matchups than Guardians amid crucial final week

The 'Chicago Black Sox Scandal' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

The Chicago White Sox bullpen allowed seven runs in the last two innings, but they survived for a 14-11 win at the Kansas City Royals.

White Sox keep pace in AL Central by outslugging Royals 14-11

White Sox have more favorable pitching matchups than Guardians amid crucial final week

Will Venable gambling on late-season lineup change with Miguel Vargas

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

Carter Jensen News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Royals' Carter Jensen Sets Rookie Record

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen continued his strong rookie campaign on Saturday. Despite the Royals’ 6-5 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 23-year-old backstop clubbed his 25th home run in the top of the third inning.

Craig Kimbrel News / The Spun / September 22

Brother of Longtime MLB Star Craig Kimbrel Dead at 36

The brother of longtime Major League Baseball star Craig Kimbrel has passed away. He was 36 years old. Matt Kimbrel, the brother of the flame-throwing closer, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Alabama.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 16

2026 White Sox in danger of becoming 2003 Royals

There are still questions surrounding the White Sox: Can they hold on to a playoff berth, and can they prove that the 2026 season is more than a flash in the pan? Otherwise, they may end up sharing the same fate as the 2003 Royals.

White Sox's playoff hopes slipping after losing series vs. Guardians

White Sox rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami's performance has taken a downturn at the worst time

Hagen Smith continues to impress for White Sox

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz