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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 7
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Wins Heart & Hustle Award for Third Consecutive Season
Kansas City Royals superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gave the club another reason to celebrate. Witt has been named the winner of the Heart & Hustle Award for the third consecutive season, making him the first player in MLB history to win the honor three times.
Kansas City Royals News / Dodger Blue / November 7
Bobby Witt Jr. Makes History With Third Consecutive Heart & Hustle Award
Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals was named the overall winner of the Heart & Hustle Award for the 2026 season. It’s presented annually by the
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 7
Kansas City Royals news: Bobby Witt Jr. wins the Heart and Hustle Award
Bobby Witt Jr. becomes the first three-time winner of the Heart and Hustle Award. Created by the MLBPAA in 2005, the Heart & Hustle Award recognizes an active player who demonstrates a passion for baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.
The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz
How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6
Red Sox Made Surprise Call to Royals for Bobby Witt Jr. Blockbuster
The Boston Red Sox were among the most aggressive teams in baseball ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Boston brought All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman to town along with infielder Curtis Mead and outfielder Eli White, among others.
The offseason needs for every MLB team
Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.
Kansas City Royals News / Baseball Now / November 6
Royals Superstar Sets MLB Record With Third Straight Award
At this point, the MLBPAA might need to rename the Heart and Hustle Award to the Bobby Witt Jr. Award. The Kansas City Royals shortstop won it again this year, taking home the trophy for the third year in a row.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 6
More Royals Chase Post-2026 Hardware, Kansas City Adds Hitting Coach
Bobby Witt Jr. is an AL MVP finalist, and the Kansas City Royals have two other Silver Slugger finalists in Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone, which is a pretty good problem to have in November.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 5
Three Royals Named as Finalists for Silver Slugger Award
As the offseason kicks off, so does award season for the MLB and the Royals have seen a handful of players get nominated as finalists for various awards.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 2
Bobby Witt Jr. Named AL MVP Finalist After Another Strong Campaign
Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. continues to impress year after year, and the latest announcement is further proof. On Monday, Witt was named one of three finalists for the 2026 American League Most Valuable Player Award.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 13
Royals Star Bobby Witt Jr. Had an Odd Season Despite Putting Together Another Stellar Year
As the Royals begin preparations for the offseason, they won't have to worry about their shortstop as Bobby Witt Jr. continues to be one of the most valuable players in the American League.
25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
MLB News / Just Baseball / October 11
Why Carson Benge Should Win the NL Rookie of the Year
Heading into the second half of the 2026 MLB season, the NL Rookie of the Year race seemed as though it was all but wrapped up. With Sal Stewart crushing 19 homers and driving in 65 runs en route to his first career All-Star selection, it seemed like his competition wouldn’t come close to similar numbers by the end of the season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals
The Chicago White Sox lost an opportunity to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and a chance to move into first place in the Central Division with a 5-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 9
Bobby Witt Jr.'s blast helps Royals avoid sweep at hands of D-backs
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals avoided a three-game sweep at the hands of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-2 victory Wednesday night.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / August 4
Royals reinstate SS Bobby Witt Jr. from injured list
The Kansas City Royals reinstated star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Witt, 26, has been sidelined since experiencing back spasms during a July 20 win against the San Francisco Giants.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 31
Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals
Royals fans seemingly won't have to wait much longer for the return of Bobby Witt Jr.
MLB News / Trade Talk Sports / July 26
Red Sox Pipe Dream Bobby Witt Jr. Trade Buzz Shut Down
The Kansas City Royals have had a terrible 2026 season, so naturally, questions about the future of the team ahead of the trade deadline have started to emerge.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22
Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. on injured list: Instant analysis and reaction
The Kansas City Royals will be without one of their top players for a while.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / July 6
Royals' All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. joins elite company with latest SB
Only five years into his career, Bobby Witt Jr. is building a resume that already places him among the all-time greats.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 19
Bobby Witt Jr. Out Of Lineup With MCL Sprain
AL MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr. is dealing with a Grade 1 sprain of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee. Witt is not available for tonight’s game against the Cardinals.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19
Royals throttle Cardinals but lose Bobby Witt Jr. to concerning injury
Bobby Witt Jr. homered and was one of seven Kansas City players with at least two hits -- but later exited with right knee discomfort.
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 / Yardbarker / June 6
Three AL MVP front-runners with Aaron Judge sidelined
With two-way star Shohei Ohtani now playing in the National League, the AL will have a new MVP for the first time since 2020. Let's take a look at three players who could take home the hardware.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 2
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric
Bobby Witt Jr.'s defense has been on display this season.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / April 9
Royals MVP hopeful Bobby Witt Jr. is off to slow start during first two weeks
While the overall numbers aren't what everyone is used to seeing from Witt, there are enough positives to think that he could find his groove sooner rather than later.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 9
Three WBC stars from USA-Mexico: Paul Skenes stellar on the mound, Bobby Witt Jr. wows on the diamond
The United States survived a nail-biter against Mexico in the third game of Pool B group play at the World Baseball Classic.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / January 16
Royals' reluctance in free agent market could hinder Bobby Witt Jr.'s prime
In 1989, Mark Davis threw 92.2 innings, had an ERA of 1.85, and saved 44 games. He won the Cy Young and entered free agency looking for a big contract.
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