Bobby Witt Jr.: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 13

Why Royals' playoff push is a mirage

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Athletics News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 11

Royals Predicted To Send Bobby Witt Jr., Two First-Timers To 2025 All-Star Game

The All-Star Game is fast approaching, and the Kansas City Royals could be well-represented at Truist Park in Atlanta. Though they're only a game above .500, the Royals have had a handful of standout performances this season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 9

Royals Predicted To Land 'Slick Defender' As Possible Bobby Witt Jr. Replacement

The Kansas City Royals have an intriguing long-term strategy decision in the coming years. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., the face of the Royals' franchise, is signed to the largest contract in franchise history.

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MLB News / CBSSports.com / June 5

MLB All-Star ballot: Picking the early favorites, including Bobby Witt Jr., Pete Crow-Armstrong and more

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 3

Bobby Witt Jr. leads Royals to massive 10-7 comeback win over Cardinals

King Bob! You heard it here folks: Jac Caglianone made his big league debut, and the Royals scored 10 runs. Was he the catalyst? Not really—he was the only player on the team not to get on base, actually, going 0 for 5 with multiple hard hit balls.

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.

Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone getting his chance

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Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Bobby Witt Jr, Jac Caglianone Pose in Front of Jet Ahead of Highly Anticipated Debut

Kansas City Royals fans have a new reason to cheer as star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and top prospect Jac Caglianone were spotted together in a moment that

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Rays option Chandler Simpson

The Rays optioned top prospect Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham this afternoon. That opens a spot on the active roster for Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / May 28

Bobby Witt Jr. Becomes First Player in Last 25 Years of History to Accomplish Rare Feat

After finishing second in the American League MVP voting last season, Kansas City Royals' star Bobby Witt Jr. is out to quite an encore in 2025. Per @JayHayKid of Underdog Fantasy, Witt is making history not seen in the last 25 years.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. takes MLB stolen base lead with 2 9th inning swipes

The Kansas City Royals walked away with a heart-breaking loss against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Brooks Lee walked the Royals off with an RBI single to secure a 5-4 win for the Twins.

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

Kansas City Royals' Top Prospect Shares Fascinating Home Run History with Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals' top prospect Jac Caglianone hit his first home run at Triple-A Omaha on Thursday night, putting him alongside Bobby Witt Jr. in some fun statistical history.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 22

Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Jacob Wilson: Stage is set for MLB All-Star roster showdown

Should they continue on their trajectories, this roster battle will be a story to keep an eye on.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 22

Blue Jays' $33M 'Most Likely' Trade Candidate Would Be Royals' Deadline Dream

As the Kansas City Royals take stock of their struggling offense, it's beginning to get late enough in the season to start thinking about trade candidates.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

3 early Kansas City Royals trade targets ahead of 2025 deadline

The Kansas City Royals improved by 30 wins from 2023 to 2024 behind a MVP campaign from Bobby Witt Jr.. This year, the team is off to a slower start despite Witt Jr.’s efforts.

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Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Kansas City Royals Star Bobby Witt Jr. Makes History With Blend of Speed and Power

Bobby Witt Jr. got overshadowed in the AL MVP race in 2024, and the same is happening in 2025. The Kansas City Royals' shortstop has put up historic production so far this season, but his numbers aren't quite as eye-popping as a certain slugger's on the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Aaron Judge forcing Royals star to wait for his turn in the spotlight

In 2024, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. unanimously finished second in the American League MVP voting. Thanks to Aaron Judge, he may be stuck in that position for awhile.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 13

Royals Future Superstar Achieves Top-10 Prospect Status As MLB Debut Nears

The last time the Kansas City Royals had a prospect ranked in the top 10 on MLB Pipeline's rankings, he went on to become the 2024 American League Most Valuable Player runner-up.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 12

Red Sox Legend's Reason For Coming To Kansas City? Meeting Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.

One Boston Red Sox player holds a special place in Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr.'s baseball-loving past. Witt grew up in Texas, but his favorite players as a kid were the New York Yankees' Derek Jeter and the Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 12

A Hall of Fame Comes Calling for Kansas City Royals Star Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Bobby Witt Jr. just might play his way into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. N.Y. – years from now. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Texas League got a jump on the group up north.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Bobby Witt Jr.'s walk-off completes Royals' 9th-inning rally in win over White Sox

Bobby Witt Jr.'s long walk-off single capped the Kansas City Royals' two-run rally in the ninth inning as they earned their fourth straight win, 4-3, over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / May 2