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The Kansas City Royals got off to a dreadful 8-14 start this season. But while they've cooled off a bit in recent weeks, they are still 28-23 and have sole possession of the third American League Wild Card spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 22

Royals Writer Praises Star Reliever After Breakout Start

The Kansas City Royals have cooled off a bit after overcoming an 8-14 start to the season, but they are still 28-23 and sit in sole possession of the second American League Wild Card spot.

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

Royals Red-Hot Reliever Predicted To 'See Some Regression'

The 2025 Kansas City Royals have received elite production from an unexpected bullpen star, but can he possibly keep it up? The Royals, riding a 24-18 record entering Monday’s matchup against the Houston Astros, have to be wondering whether their bullpen can maintain this degree of excellence for much longer.

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The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9

Royals outfielders to blame for lackluster offense

The Royals enter the weekend with the American League’s fourth-best record (23-16) and in possession of the league’s second Wild Card spot. Their starting rotation, as highlighted by MLBTR’s Anthony Franco yesterday, looks exceptional.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 2

Royals 28-Year-Old Could Be Unexpected First-Time All-Star, MLB Writer Claims

Now that the calendar has turned to May, it will amaze us all how quickly July and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game roll around. Last year, the Kansas City Royals were one of the most impressive teams of the first half, and they sent an unexpected four participants to the All-Star Game.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 24

Royals Newest Reliever Turning Heads With Strong Start To 2025

The Kansas City Royals are off to a slow start. Entering Thursday's doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies, they sat in third place in the American League Central with a 10-14 record.

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

Royals Praised For Awarding Final Bullpen Spot To Key Left-Hander

The Kansas City Royals are off to a slow start. After a surprising Wild Card berth in 2024, they have gone 8-12 in their first 20 games of the 2025 season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 20

Young Royals Hurler Could Be Used As Reliever In 2025

The Kansas City Royals have a few interesting roster battles taking place as spring training winds down. Opening Day is now a week away as the Royals look to build off of their 2024 success.

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

Royals Predicted To Demote 27-Year-Old Spring Training Standout To Triple-A

Is it better to be a bullpen pitcher in Major League Baseball or your team's top starting pitcher in Triple-A? That's the question Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch IV could be asking himself every day this week as his team prepares to make last-minute roster cuts ahead of Opening Day next week.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 17

Royals Urged To Pry Top Prospect From Orioles For Daniel Lynch IV Trade Package

The Kansas City Royals may have lucked into an extra starting pitcher this spring. Daniel Lynch IV was an afterthought in most early Royals rotation projections.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 17

Royals Left-Hander Making 'Biggest Impression' In Spring Training

The Kansas City Royals have a few interesting roster battles taking place at spring training. Several players have impressed in Cactus League play. One interesting battle that is taking place right now is the one for the fifth starter job.

MLB News / Royals Review / March 13

Four-run ninth gives Royals walk off win against the Padres

Royals Devil Magic, spring training style. The Royals scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Padres 6-5 in the rain on Thursday afternoon.

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

Royals Predicted To Lose 100-MPH Hurler After Opening Day Roster Decisions

As Opening Day approaches across Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals have roster decisions to make that carry serious long-term implications.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 10

This potential Royals-Orioles trade would make sense for both teams

As spring training marches on, the Kansas City Royals could still use another outfielder, and the Baltimore Orioles need a versatile pitcher as injuries stack up. Here's a swap they should consider.

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