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The play that broke the Royals offense

Who could’ve known the lasting impact of this play? The Royals were riding high last August. They just wrapped up a series win in Cleveland and were right in the thick of the division race, clawing back from being 10 games back at one point.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 27

Blue Jays Predicted To Acquire Royals Star With 2.93 ERA At Trade Deadline

The Kansas City Royals wish they could have a do-over on June. Entering play on Jun. 1, the Royals were three games over .500 and right in the mix for a Wild Card spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 27

$30 Million Royals All-Star Starter Linked To Cardinals Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Kansas City Royals are trending towards being sellers at the trade deadline. They have lost five consecutive games overall and 10 straight games at Kauffman Stadium.

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MLB News / Royals Review / June 27

All Quiet on the Kauffman Front: Kansas City Royals Listless against Tampa Bay Rays

Well, time to find some answers for the tough questions. In this brutally honest episode of Royals Rundown, Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down another tough week for the Kansas City Royals.

Whit Merrifield News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Former Royals All-Star explains recent retirement decision

After nine seasons, former Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield announced his retirement on Tuesday. Two days later, Merrifield made clear his reasoning behind his decision, per the Foul Territory podcast.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 27

Three potential trade candidates for the Kansas City Royals

The Royals have several players who could make an impact on a contending team.

Royals need to make this drastic change to save their season

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 27

Dodgers Could Poach $45 Million Royals All-Star At Deadline, Per Insider

The 2025 trade deadline is beginning to loom as a day of reckoning for the Kansas City Royals. One month and four days from now, the window will close on teams to be able to move players to other organizations.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 27

Royals Review Roundtable: The halfway point

The Royals are 38-43, what do we make of the first half of games? We are officially at the midpoint of the season, with the Royals sitting at 38-43. They’ve lost 15 of 22 this month, including nine games in a row at home.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 27

Sinking Royals vow to 'keep fighting' against surging Dodgers

Royals manager Matt Quatraro needs to find some answers for his team as the Los Angeles Dodgers -- who are tied for baseball's best record -- visit Kansas City for a three-game series beginning Friday night.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 27

Royals Could Cut Ties With Likely All-Star Pitcher, Suggests MLB Insider

The Kansas City Royals' five-game losing streak is putting a huge damper on any plans of buying at the trade deadline. All season, the Royals have struggled to generate any offense, and being shut out by the Tampa Bay Rays on both Wednesday and Thursday has to be considered the low point.

J.J. Picollo News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Royals GM addresses trade deadline approach

The Royals dropped their fifth straight game last night, falling 4-0 to the Rays. They’re now 38-43, dropping into fourth place in the AL Central behind a Twins club that has also struggled mightily over the past couple weeks.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 26

Royals need to make this drastic change to save their season

The Kansas City Royals offense did not show up on Thursday, managing just five hits and one walk as they were shut out by the Rays, 4-0.

Shane Baz dominates as Rays blank Royals again

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. to play for Team USA in 2026 WBC

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 26

Offensive plague continues as the Royals get swept in Kauffman for the third time

Four games below .500... Again Today, the Royals took on the Rays in the final game of their 3 game series, looking to avoid the sweep at home and secure the season series against Tampa Bay.

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J.J. Picollo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 26

J.J. Picollo's Latest Trade Deadline Comments Show Royals Have No Direction

It's hard to pick a direction when the team you run is showing few, if any, signs of life. That's the predicament in which Kansas City Royals general manager J.J.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / June 26

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. to play for Team USA in 2026 WBC

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. said Thursday that he will suit up for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Witt, 25, joins New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes as MLB players announced so far as participants on Team USA manager Mark DeRosa's club.

Whit Merrifield News / Fastball on SI / June 25

Kansas City Royals Send Well-Wishes on Social Media to Former All-Star After Retirement Announcement

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25: The Royals have wished Merrifield a happy retirement, sending him well-wishes on social media. Merrifield responded with three baby blue hearts.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / June 24

WAR Tells Us the Royals Are Largely Failing

WAR (Wins above Replacement) has become one of the most revered statistics in the baseball sabermetrics movement. For many baseball fans, WAR tries to capture everything a player does — hitting, fielding, baserunning, and pitching — and translates it into wins.

Whit Merrifield News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Royals' Legend Makes Major Personal Announcement on Tuesday

As the Kansas City Royals look to continue their success into the 2025 season after losing in the ALDS to the New York Yankees last season, news has surfaced on one of their former legends on Tuesday.

Kyle Wright News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 23

Kansas City Royals Add Former 20-Game Winner, World Series Champ to Triple-A Roster

The Kansas City Royals took a chance when they signed right-hander Kyle Wright, with the former 20-game winner coming off of a shoulder injury. And he is getting closer to rewarding the Royals for taking a chance on him.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 23

After Jac Caglianone's Departure, Kansas City Royals Add Another Top 100 Prospect to Triple-A Roster

An impressive first half of the season has earned Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen a promotion. The Royals announced Monday that Jensen is moving from Double-A Northwest Arkansas to Triple-A Omaha.

Kris Bubic News / Field Level Media / June 23

Royals turn to Kris Bubic to reverse home skid vs. Rays

Kansas City's Kris Bubic has come down to earth following a stellar start to the season. However, he's likely who the Royals want on the mound to help halt their seven-game home losing streak Tuesday night, when the revived Tampa Bay Rays visit.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

3 Royals who must be on trade block ahead of 2025 deadline

A .500 record in late June has the Kansas City Royals reconsidering their approach to the 2025 trade deadline. After a breakout 2024 and high expectations for this season, the Royals’ offense has sputtered, and their outfield production ranks among the league’s worst.

Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / June 19

Absurd first career HR a promising sign for Royals top prospect

Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone made sure his first career home run was a memorable one.

Royals' Cole Ragans told to rest for four weeks

Does Bobby Witt Jr. finally have the help he needs?

Kris Bubic's breakout is becoming more legit by the day

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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.