Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 19

Better know a draft prospect: Daniel Pierce

Do the Royals go with speed and defense? With the draft looming on July 13, the mock drafts have begun in earnest. The Royals will be selecting with the #23 pick - their latest selection for a first pick since 2016, when they forfeited their first-round pick to sign free agent Ian Kennedy.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 19

MLB Insider Predicts Royals' Odds Of Selling At 2025 Trade Deadline

Don't give up on the Kansas City Royals just yet. While a rough June has seen the Royals dip below .500, they don't believe they're anywhere near exiting the playoff race.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Royals look to finish road sweep of Rangers

The Kansas City Royals will look for a sweep of their three-game series with Texas when they clash with the Rangers on Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Maikel Garcia's 4 RBIs guide Royals past Rangers

Maikel Garcia had a three-run home run and a clutch RBI triple to help the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.

MLB News / Royals Review / June 18

Maikel’s multiple missiles maul Metroplex men, Royals roll Rangers 6-3

Garcia fell a double shy of the cycle. Maikel Garcia had a huge night and the pitching righted the ship after a rocky first inning as the Kansas City Royals took down the Texas Rangers 6-3 tonight at Globe Life Field.

Cole Ragans News / Field Level Media / June 18

Royals' Cole Ragans told to rest for four weeks

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced Wednesday that All-Star starting pitcher Cole Ragans won't throw for four weeks in an effort to calm his mild rotator cuff strain.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals Could Pursue Angels $426.5 Million Superstar In Blockbuster

The Kansas City Royals have had an up-and-down 2025. After a surprising 86-win season in 2024, the team is looking to solidify its status as a contender in the American League.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals Predicted To Surprisingly Cut Ties With 9-Time All-Star This Winter

Could the Kansas City Royals move on from a franchise icon this winter? Recent discussion surrounding Kansas City's trade deadline strategy has eyes on its payroll.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals Called 'Dream Landing Spot' For Pirates 2-Time All-Star

The Kansas City Royals are trying to stay afloat right now. While their pitching staff has been a strength in 2025, their offense—particularly in right field—has been a glaring weakness.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals Shortstop Prospect Receives High Praise From MLB Writer

The Kansas City Royals are struggling this season. They overcame an 8-14 start to 2025 and bounced back into contention, only to fall back below the .500 mark and drop to 11 1/2 games back in the American League Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals Projected To Acquire 6-Foot-1 Strong-Armed Third Baseman

The Kansas City Royals need offense now, and they'll need it even more in the years to come. Bobby Witt Jr. has taken a step back after his otherworldly 2024 season, and while he's still performing at All-Star levels, he isn't single-handedly leading the team to as many wins.

Kris Bubic News / Just Baseball / June 18

Kris Bubic’s Breakout Is Becoming More Legit By the Day

Kansas City Royals’ starting pitcher Kris Bubic is enjoying a breakout campaign in his return to the starting rotation this season. Coming into 2025, he was a candidate to come out with a strong performance, but he’s certainly done more than could have been expected from him.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals Named Top Landing Spot For $4.5 Million Marlins Outfielder

As the Kansas City Royals push for a 2025 postseason berth, their front office has deadline decisions to mull. After a surprising 88-win campaign in 2024, the Royals sit at 39-34 entering Wednesday, holding a slim lead for the third AL Wild Card spot.

Rich Hill News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Will Rich Hill stick with Royals?

Rich Hill is still cruising along at 45 years young, biding his time in the minor leagues with the Royals while waiting for a big league opportunity. The

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals GM Shoots Down 'Unequivocally False' Report Of Trade Deadline Plans

It's been an uncharacteristically dramatic 24-hour period for the Kansas City Royals' leadership team. It all started on Tuesday, when Mark Healey of The Rockaway Wave in New York posted a tweet saying he had heard from a Royals source that Kansas City's ownership had instructed general manager J.J.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18

Royals Linked To $7.8 Million Angels Slugger By Insider Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Kansas City Royals took a baby step toward buying at the trade deadline on Tuesday night. With a 6-1 win over the Texas Rangers, the Royals broke their six-game losing streak that dragged them under .500 for the first time since April.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 18

Royals hope they’ve found right mix as they battle Rangers

Kansas City's offense has revved up thanks to an emphasis on aggressive swings early in at-bats. The Royals hope to build on that success when they play the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Salvador Perez News / Field Level Media / June 17

Salvador Perez (2 HRs), Royals top Rangers to end skid

Salvador Perez homered twice and added a double to drive in another run as the Kansas City Royals snapped a six-game losing streak, defeating the Texas Rangers 6-1 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Just Baseball / June 18

Does Bobby Witt Jr. Finally Have the Help He Needs?

It’s hard to evaluate anything about the Kansas City Royals and not get caught up in the recent struggles they’ve experienced, especially from an offensive standpoint.

Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12

Royals unsure how long All-Star pitcher will be sidelined

Kansas City will have a better idea of his timetable next week.

Royals place All-Star pitcher on IL

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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 13

Why Royals' playoff push is a mirage

If Kansas City can become even slightly below average offensively, it may be enough to secure a playoff spot. Otherwise, the Royals will continue to slide down the standings.

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Noah Cameron News / Just Baseball / June 9

Noah Cameron Is Making the Most of First MLB Opportunity

After making a surprising run to the playoffs last year, the Kansas City Royals entered the 2025 campaign with some raised expectations. The club has gotten off to a so-so start, sitting at 33-32 entering Sunday’s play, but they’re still only a game-and-a-half out of a Wild Card spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 3

Royals deserve credit for making more effort than most small-market teams

Tuesday is a big day for the Kansas City Royals as top prospect Jac Caglianone will be making his Major League debut against the St. Louis Cardinals. It is not just his arrival that should be a big deal for Royals fans.

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Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / June 3