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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 18
Royals Rookie Turns Heads With Strong Bounce-Back Performance
The Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, winning the series finale 6-2. While the offense took control early with solo home runs from Carter Jensen, Lane Thomas, John Rave and Michael Massey, the pitching staff did its part as well.
The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz
Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.
The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz
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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 18
The Royals finally fixed the lineup, but too late for it to matter
Lineup construction is one of those things that is probably too over-emphasized. The difference between a perfectly optimized lineup and what would be a, like, purposefully unoptimized one is less than you would think. But lineups get scrutiny because they are something that you can change.
Noah Cameron News / Field Level Media / June 18
Royals' Noah Cameron chases elusive win in clash vs. Cards
Noah Cameron has pitched well against the St. Louis Cardinals during his young career but has nothing to show for it. The left-hander will look for better fortune when he takes the mound on Thursday as the Royals open a three-game series against the visiting Cardinals.
Luinder Avila News / Royals Review / June 18
Kansas City Royals news: Royals flex their muscles in the nation’s capital
Luinder Avila bounced back with a career best start against the Nationals, writes Jaylon Thompson. The Royals have raved about Avila’s stuff since signing him as an international free agent in 2018.
Randy Dobnak News / Royals Review / June 17
Desperate for pitching, Royals acquire pitcher Randy Dobnak
The Royals announced today they have acquired pitcher Randy Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations. The move comes just days after the team acquired pitcher Connor Seabold from the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Denis Samudio and cash considerations.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 17
Royals Add Rotation Depth in Trade with Mariners
The Kansas City Royals have had their starting rotation decimated by injuries over the past few weeks. On Wednesday, the Royals made a minor deal with the Seattle Mariners for a healthy arm.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / June 17
Royals hit 4 homers to avoid sweep vs. Nationals
Carter Jensen, John Rave, Lane Thomas and Michael Massey each hit solo home runs to power the visiting Kansas City Royals to a 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 17
Royals blast their way to victory in DC
Royals put together a complete game to avoid the sweep in the nation’s capital. The 6-2 final score was a product of a mostly solid all-around game for a team that needed it.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 17
Royals' Difficult Season Continues: What to Watch for Moving Forward
The Kansas City Royals currently sit at 29-45, and the 2026 season has fallen short of expectations. In the latest episode of "One Royal Way," Joel Penfield breaks down several key storylines and discusses what to watch for as the season moves forward.
Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / June 17
Maikel Garcia Shares Injury Update After Exiting Royals Lineup
The Kansas City Royals have really struggled this season, and a recent development with third baseman Maikel Garcia makes it worse. The 26-year-old was removed from Tuesday's contest against the Washington Nationals for pinch-hitter in the sixth inning.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 17
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. quietly on a historic pace
Witt's career pace in several statistical categories might surprise you.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 17
Reeling Royals eager to halt slide in finale vs. Nationals
The struggling Kansas City Royals will try to avoid a three-game sweep against the host Washington Nationals when they conclude their series on Wednesday afternoon.
MLB News / Royals Review / June 16
Bobby Witt Jr. unable to defeat the Nationals all on his own
In a lot of sports, the best players can impose their will on the game and, well, will their team to victory. But that’s not the case in baseball. Today was a clear example that baseball stars can only do so much, as Bobby Witt Jr.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16
Royals star exits Nationals game with hand injury
The Kansas City Royals (29-45) have spent just one day above .500 this season and are currently rooming with the Los Angeles Angels in the American League basement.
Kansas City Royals News / Inside The Diamonds / June 16
Kansas City Royals Roster Moves 06/16/2026
The Kansas City Royals have lost five of their last six games entering the game tonight against the Nationals. Kansas City now has a 29-44 record. They are sitting dead last in the American League Central.
Kendry Chourio News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 15
Royals' 18-Year-Old Pitching Prospect Continues Rise With High-A Promotion
The Kansas City Royals' top pitching prospect is being bumped up to the next level in the team's farm system. Right-hander Kendry Chourio has been called up from the Single-A Columbia Fireflies and is joining the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits, the Royals' High-A affiliate announced on Monday.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14
Royals Place Vinnie Pasquantino On IL With Hamate Fracture
The Royals have placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list with a right hamate fracture, per a team announcement. Outfielder John Rave is being recalled in a corresponding active roster move.
Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13
Cole Ragans Headed For Testing On Arm
After feeling discomfort during a throwing session, Royals left-hander Cole Ragans is headed for testing, manager Matt Quatraro told reporters, including Jaylon Thompson of the Kansas City Star.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13
Yordan Alvarez's historic multi-HR inning powers Astros to win
Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and World Series champion (2022) at 28, is on pace to set new career-highs.
Seth Lugo News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12
Royals pitcher Seth Lugo placed on concussion IL after taking line drive to the head
The Royals placed starter Seth Lugo on the seven-day concussion injured list.
Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / June 12
Royals' Jac Caglianone has broken his early-season slump in a big way
Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone has turned a corner in June, batting .476 (10-for-21) with three home runs and seven RBI. His standout
Kyle Isbel News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11
Royals receive unfortunate injury update on CF Kyle Isbel
The Kansas City Royals outfield depth took a significant hit Thursday after center fielder Kyle Isbel was diagnosed with a Grade 3 tear of a portion of the plantar fascia in his left foot, an injury expected to keep him out for an extended period.
Kansas City Royals News / HITC / June 11
‘Scary’ incident sees Kansas City Royals pitcher get hit in the head by 106mph batted bal
Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Brandon Nimmo during Wednesday’s game against the Texas Rangers at Kauffman Stadium.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12
Seth Lugo exits game after taking a 107 mph line drive to the head
Seth Lugo was involved in an absolutely terrifying moment during Wednesday’s game.
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