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Gavin Cross News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 31

Kansas City Royals OF Prospect Gavin Cross Playing His Way into September Call-up Discussions.

As it is the last day of August, September call-ups are right around the corner, and a former first-round pick of the Royals is eyeing a spot at the Major League level.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 31

The path to .500

I’m the kind of eternal sports dreamer who used to read Joe Posnanski’s “How the Royals make the playoffs” articles religiously every year and fully believed that all of those things could happen.

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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.

Daniel Lynch News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 31

What is Kansas City Royals SP/RP Daniel Lynch IV's Role going into the Future?

The Kansas City Royals have been hot in August, and over the past 16 games, they are 13-3. During that stretch, there was a change in roles for one player, and it hasn't quite panned out yet.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 31

The Royals are going to have to figure out center field next year

Center field is one of those defensive positions where the Kansas City Royals have been blessed to have a long history of excellent players. Between 1970 and 1990, Amos Otis and Willie Wilson played a combined 24,632.2 innings in center—nearly 90% of all center field innings across that two-decade span.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Royals All-Star Comments on Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Decision

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel García shared a candid perspective on his cousin Ronald Acuña Jr.’s contract, arguing the Atlanta Braves star should have no regrets about securing his $100 million extension despite his injury history.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 31

Kansas City Royals news: John Schreiber hits the waiver wire

Jaylon Thompson writes that the Royals still feel good about their road trip. “Good road trip,” Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino told reporters in Cleveland.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 30

Red-hot Royals chase series sweep of Guardians

The Kansas City Royals no longer resemble the bumbling squad that sat 24 games under .500 in mid-August. The Royals are now the hottest team in the majors.

John Schreiber News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Royals Place John Schreiber On Waivers

The Royals have placed right-handed reliever John Schreiber on waivers, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Teams will have 48 hours to claim Schreiber.

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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.

Michael Wacha News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 29

Michael Wacha Turns Heads With Dominant Outing in Win Over Guardians

The Kansas City Royals continued their hot streak Friday, taking the first game of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-0 win. Kansas City has caught fire during its late-season surge, producing at a level it has not reached all season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

Royals remain optimistic ahead of rematch vs. Guardians

Bobby Witt Jr. hasn't given up on the Kansas City Royals' postseason dreams. Neither has manager Matt Quatraro. Until they officially are eliminated, it's still game on.

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Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / August 28

Michael Wacha fans 10 in 8 innings as Royals blank Guardians

All-Star Michael Wacha struck out 10 over eight innings and Carter Jensen hit a two-run homer in the ninth, sending the red-hot Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the host Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 28

Royals Rookie Catcher Carter Jensen Makes MLB History

Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen entered August looking to bounce back from a rough July at the plate. In 91 at-bats during the month, he slashed .187/.275/.363 with eight RBIs and 39 strikeouts.

Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 28

Royals’ Jac Caglianone’s Outstanding Performance Shows His Breakout Is Here to Stay

How did the Kansas City Royals respond to the Toronto Blue Jays snapping their nine-game winning streak, you may ask? Well, they came right back and handed the Blue Jays a 13-2 beating Thursday to take the series.

Michael Massey News / Field Level Media / August 27

Royals put 2B Michael Massey on 7-day concussion list

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey, who is having a strong season, was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion Thursday. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.

Anthony Gose News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Royals Select Anthony Gose

The Royals announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Anthony Gose from Triple-A Omaha. Kansas City also recalled infielder Josh Rojas.

Salvador Perez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 23

Salvador Perez somehow gets his first stolen base in 5 years

36-year-old Salvador Perez treated us to an extremely rare sight on Sunday. The longtime Kansas City Royals catcher Perez got a base hit in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 22

Craig Kimbrel joins rare history as Royals extend winning streak

Despite being 17 games under .500, the Kansas City Royals are somehow still alive in the hunt for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.

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Maikel Garcia News / Yardbarker / August 21

Lost season continues for Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia

The 2026 season has been a lost year for the Kansas City Royals and third baseman Maikel Garcia.

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Maikel Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Royals Likely To Place Maikel Garcia On Injured List

The Royals are likely to place Maikel Garcia on the 10-day injured list tomorrow, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com).

Daniel Lynch News / Just Baseball / August 19

What To Make of the Royals Trying Daniel Lynch IV as a Starter Again

There are likely few MLB teams that have experienced as much injury turmoil as the Kansas City Royals in 2026. It’s been an endless cycle of injured list stints and periods of riding the pine due to ailments for many key cogs on the roster.