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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 25
Does a Royals second-half surge mean anything?
The Royals have won eight in a row, and although its probably too late to make a real run, it can offer some hope for fans. There are, of course, plenty of reasons to be skeptical about the Royals’ second-half surge.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 25
Kansas City Royals Travel to Toronto Putting Win Streak on the Line: Stats and Trends to Keep an Eye on
The Royals are playing well late in the season once again, as they will carry an eight-game win streak with them on their road trip to Toronto and then Cleveland.
Kansas City Royals News / TWSN / August 25
The Kansas City Royals Are Baseball’s Most Dangerous Long Shot
Just a few weeks ago, the Kansas City Royals‘ 2026 season seemed all but finished as they fell 24 games below .500. Yet, eight consecutive wins later, they have seemingly found new life and put themselves on the cusp of the playoffs once again.
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 25
Royals Offense Catches Fire During Winning Streak: Royals Stock Up, Stock Down
Welcome to “Stock Up, Stock Down,” where every week, the Royals On SI staff writers highlight Kansas City Royals players who have stood out or had a rough week.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 25
Kansas City Royals News: Stadium details trickle out
Chris Higgins and Dylan Lysen at the Kansas City Star have some more details about the framework agreed to by the City Council for the stadium deal. The framework calls for the city to contribute up to $600 million in funds to the stadium and team offices: $90 million in infrastructure funding and $510 million in bonds.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 24
Red-hot Royals carry eight-game win streak into Toronto
The Kansas City Royals will be chasing a ninth consecutive victory Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays to begin a three-game series. The Royals completed a 7-0 homestand Sunday with an 11-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 23
Royals outslug Tigers, polish off 7-0 homestand
Nick Loftin and John Rave hit home runs as the host Kansas City Royals outlasted the Detroit Tigers 11-7 in a high-scoring affair on Sunday afternoon. Loftin was 3-for-4 with four RBIs out of the leadoff spot for the Royals, who swept Detroit and finished off a perfect 7-0 homestand, part of an eight-game winning streak.
Kansas City Royals 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.
Kyle Isbel News / Field Level Media / August 23
Royals, Kyle Isbel vie to stay hot, sweep struggling Tigers
Despite sitting last in the American League Central, the Kansas City Royals are playing their best baseball of the season. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers haven't done much lately to help their postseason push.
Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / August 22
Michael Wacha shuts down Tigers as Royals win 7th straight
Michael Wacha allowed one run over seven strong innings, Kyle Isbel and Salvador Perez each hit a solo homer and the host Kansas City Royals extended their
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.
Kansas City Royals 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.
Kansas City Royals 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.
Scott Barlow News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21
Royals Release Scott Barlow
Scott Barlow‘s return to the Royals organization lasted about seven weeks. The former Kansas City closer, who signed a minor league deal with the Royals in early July after being cut loose by the A’s, was released yesterday, per the transaction log at MiLB.com.
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).
Starling Marte News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20
Royals release Starling Marte
The Royals moved on from veteran outfielder Starling Marte, per his MLB.com transactions tracker. Marte’s release comes after he was designated for assignment on Monday.
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.
Starling Marte News / Yardbarker / August 17
Royals move on from Starling Marte
The Kansas City Royals took a low-cost flier that Starling Marte could help improve their lineup in 2026.
Noah Cameron News / Yardbarker / August 16
Royals' Noah Cameron records first career complete-game shutout against Angels
Cameron flirted with a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, recording his first career complete-game shutout.
Randy Dobnak News / Yardbarker / August 16
Randy Dobnak an unexpected feel-good story for Royals
The Royals' acquisition of Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners on June 17 was barely notable.
Tony Gonsolin News / Yardbarker / August 13
Royals taking an intriguing gamble on Tony Gonsolin
The Kansas City Royals are hoping that their latest lottery ticket can pay off.
Craig Kimbrel News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' desperate search for bullpen help leads to Craig Kimbrel
The Kansas City Royals have been desperately looking for anyone who can get outs in the major league bullpen. That search has led to a potential future Hall of Fame closer.
Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / August 9
Royals' Jac Caglianone's historic performance indicative of improbable season
Despite the overall struggles of the team throughout the 2026 season, Jac Caglianone continues to show the future can be bright for the Kansas City Royals.
Clay Holmes News / Yardbarker / August 8
Clay Holmes appears rusty in Cubs debut against Royals
The Chicago Cubs entered their weekend series against the Kansas City Royals with high expectations for the team debuts of right-handers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes.
Noah Cameron News / Yardbarker / August 6
Royals' Noah Cameron joins exclusive club after latest dominant outing
A new reason to pay attention to what's going on with the Kansas City Royals has emerged, at least every fifth day.
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