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Royals Superstar Quietly One-Upped George Brett For Franchise Record

When you take a glance at the Kansas City Royals' record book, you'll see the name George Brett just about everywhere you turn. Brett has the Royals' best player ever by a long shot, racking up 3,154 hits and 13 All-Star appearances on the way to a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Marlins claim Joey Wiemer

The Marlins have claimed outfielder Joey Wiemer off waivers from the Royals and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 4

Ex-Royals Catcher Listed As 'Sneaky Good' Deadline Pickup By Padres

The Kansas City Royals had a busy trade deadline. Despite predictions that they would be sellers, they were ultimately buyers, choosing to supplement their roster for a potential playoff push.

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

Royals Receive High Marks For 'Sneaky Good' Trade For $2 Million Starter

The Kansas City Royals are on the outside looking in as the month of August rolls along. They are 8 1/2 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central and 3 1/2 back of the final Wild Card spot.

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Bailey Falter News / Royals Review / August 4

Scouting report: Bailey Falter

A breakout year and a reunion with an old coach make for a great late-rotation starter Just before the end of the trade deadline, the Royals made a final trade with the Pirates to acquire starting pitcher Bailey Falter.

MLB News / Royals Review / August 4

Royally Hot: Series Wins, One Franchise Legend, and Boston in the Crosshairs

In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, host Jacob Milham breaks down the Kansas City Royals’ hot streak—including a four-series winning run—and a historic milestone from Salvador Perez, who just notched his ninth 20-homer season, a new franchise record.

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

Red Sox-Royals Series Marks Critical Inflection Point For Kansas City

Look, it's fair to say that every series is critical for the Kansas City Royals for the rest of the season. But this trip to Fenway Park to face the Boston Red Sox feels extra consequential.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 4

The Royals successfully took advantage of a buyer's market

The Royals made smart, aggressive moves that may not be enough but didn't do any harm. Two weeks ago, I came to you and insisted the Royals should be buyers at the trade deadline despite their abysmal record.

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

Royals Get Updated Postseason Prediction After Strong Trade Deadline

Few seem to be considering the Kansas City Royals as playoff contenders these days, but they're not out of the picture. Following a series win on the road against the first-place Toronto Blue Jays, the Royals are back at .500.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3

Royals score five in 10th to topple Blue Jays

Tyler Tolbert keyed a five-run 10th with a two-run single as the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Sunday afternoon. Kyle Isbel started the 10th-inning rally with an RBI double against Seranthony Dominguez (2-4) to help the Royals take the rubber match of the three-game series.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 3

Royals take the series in Toronto with extra inning 7-4 win

A huge series win to start the biggest road trip of the season The Blue Jays were giving the Royals every chance to take the game early, but despite all the free passes the Royals couldn’t do anything with them.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 3

Royals Urged To Send Down Young Speedster After Prolonged Slump At Plate

The Kansas City Royals are still alive in the American League Wild Card race despite a 9 1/2-game deficit in the AL Central. They are just 3 1/2 games back of the final Wild Card spot, which is currently held by the Seattle Mariners.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Royals star Bobby Witt Jr.’s 3-word review of new Kansas City teammate

The Kansas City Royals climbed back to the .500 mark with a statement win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, kicking off August with momentum.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Royals announce multiple roster moves after trade deadline

The Kansas City Royals are shuffling the roster after bringing in some talent at the MLB trade deadline. Kansas City announced Saturday they are adding pitchers Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert to the active roster, per the team’s social media.

Freddy Fermin News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 2

Royals Writer Urges Team To Call Up Top Catching Prospect After Freddy Fermin Trade

The Kansas City Royals have started to gain some ground in the Wild Card race. With a win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night, the team got back to .500 for the first time since June 21.

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Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / August 2

Kansas City Royals Checked All the Boxes at the Trade Deadline

After heading into the All-Star break with their second-half direction up in the air, the Kansas City Royals had a crucial decision to make at the trade deadline.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 2

New faces fitting in with Royals, Blue Jays

After reaping an immediate reward from a trade-deadline deal, the Kansas City Royals are positioned Saturday afternoon to clinch their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Tyler Wade designated for assignment for second time this season

The Padres designated infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade for assignment and optioned reliever Ron Marinaccio before tonight’s game. San Diego had already designated Martín Maldonado and Trenton Brooks for assignment last night.

Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / August 1

Royals offense supports strong Michael Wacha outing in win vs. Blue Jays

Michael Wacha pitched eight strong innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer and the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 9-3 on Friday night.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Royals designate veteran OF for assignment in wake of trades

The move cleared some 40-man roster space after a busy day of transactions for KC.

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Bailey Falter News / Yardbarker / July 31

Grading the Royals' trade-deadline swap for veteran pitcher

The Kansas City Royals made a mini-splash at the close of the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

Rangers swing first major trade for a starter at the deadline

Astros turning to former franchise cornerstone to fill glaring third base hole

Padres stay busy at trade deadline, add coveted power bat

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Mets finally fix hole in outfield in trade with Orioles

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / July 31

Kansas City Royals Leader Slides Up Important List in Team History with Latest Clutch Hit

The Kansas City Royals beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Wednesday afternoon, moving to 54-55 on the season. With the win, Kansas City is lurking around the wild card race, and they are just three games back of the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, who are tied for the third and final spot in the American League.

Seth Lugo News / Just Baseball / July 30

What Does Seth Lugo’s Extension Mean for the Royals at the Deadline and Beyond?

The 2025 MLB trade deadline season is up and running. The biggest names aren’t off the board yet, but some trades have now been made, and a few players thought to be available are no longer up for grabs, even one for unexpected reasons (looking at you, Emmanuel Clase).

Rich Hill News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Rich Hill on the move again after tying MLB record

Veteran pitcher Rich Hill recently tied an MLB record when he made a start for the Kansas City Royals, but his latest stint in the majors has quickly come to an end.