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The Royals announced they have activated Michael Massey from the Injured List and have optioned John Rave to Triple-A Omaha. Massey has been out since June 7 with an ankle injury, but had suffered a setback in his rehab in early July and again in early August.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 11

Royals Must Make This Roster Move Before Playoff Hopes Collapse

Simply put, the Kansas City Royals have zero time to spare. After their series loss against the fourth-place Minnesota Twins this weekend, the Royals miraculously still have a shot at the playoffs.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Royals player with late Cubs fan father reacts to hitting Wrigley Field home run

Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder John Rave has three career Major League home runs to his name, but his most recent may mean the most — so far. Rave hit a solo shot in the 7th inning of the Royals’ 12-4 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday, and he had his late father in mind when he did it.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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

Royals 27-Year-Old Outfielder Could Be On 'Chopping Block' If Team Adds Bat

The Kansas City Royals finished the first half of the 2025 season 47-50. They are 12 games back in the American League Central and 4 1/2 back in the Wild Card race.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 16

Royals Reacts Results: The Royals need multiple hitters

Jac Caglianone, Nick Loftin, and John Rave aren’t helping enough. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country.

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

Royals Writer Declares Now Not Right Time To Call Up Top Prospect

The Kansas City Royals have cooled off a bit since overcoming a dreadful 8-14 start to the 2025 season. At 29-26, they remain in fourth place in the American League Central but are now tied for the third Wild Card spot with the surging Houston Astros.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 26

Royals call up OF John Rave for MLB debut

The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of outfielder John Rave on Monday, while first baseman Cavan Biggio was optioned to Triple-A Ohama. Rave, 27, is poised to make his major league debut in Monday's home game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Royals Select John Rave

The Royals announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder John Rave. Infielder Cavan Biggio has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha as the corresponding active roster move, which was reported yesterday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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

Royals Urged To Call Up Surging 27-Year-Old To Boost Struggling Outfield

It doesn't take a baseball savant (no pun intended) to know that the Kansas City Royals' outfield isn't cutting the mustard. Royals outfielders have the fourth-worst fWAR in Major League Baseball at -0.6.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 15

Royals Must Call Up Surging 27-Year-Old To Address Biggest Roster Weakness

The Kansas City Royals have a major problem, and they've done far too little to address it since the middle of the 2024 season. Not only has the Royals' outfield been atrocious so far in 2024, but it's been wholly predictable.