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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 13

Why Royals' playoff push is a mirage

If Kansas City can become even slightly below average offensively, it may be enough to secure a playoff spot. Otherwise, the Royals will continue to slide down the standings.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Jazz Chisholm Jr. F-bomb caught on camera as Maikel Garcia beef continues

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. went out with a possible injury against the Royals on Tuesday. But he didn’t go out with a fight. At

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6

Maikel Garcia, Vinnie Pasquantino smash back-to-back homers vs. White Sox

The Kansas City Royals have quite the pair of sluggers. There is Vinnie Pasquantino, better known as “Pasquatch,” and then there’s Maikel Garcia, who could be traded before the deadline.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 5

Royals bullpen holds strong in win over Cardinals

Maikel Garcia hit a two-run homer and scored three times to lead the visiting Kansas City Royals past the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 Thursday in the second half of a split doubleheader.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / June 1

Kansas City Royals' Maikel Garcia Scratched From Lineup With Thumb Injury

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia was scratched from Sunday's lineup with right thumb soreness, per an announcement from the team. Garcia was initially slated to bat fifth and start at third base in the series finale against the Detroit Tigers.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 29

Royals 'Starting Nine' Ranked Low In MLB Pecking Order

The Kansas City Royals started the 2025 season 8-14, only to overcome that rough stretch and bounce back into contention. However, they have struggled in recent weeks and have since lost control of the third American League Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 25

Maikel Garcia's 10th-inning hit lifts Royals over Twins

Maikel Garcia drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Athletics News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 23

Athletics Slugger, Ex-Yankees Star Would Be Intriguing Royals Trade Fit

It's hard to know how aggressive the Kansas City Royals will be at the trade deadline, but it's obvious which side of the ball they need to improve. The Royals' pitching has kept them above .500 so far this season, but their offense has threatened to derail them.

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

Royals Drop One Spot In Latest Power Rankings

The Kansas City Royals have cooled off a bit since their recent surge but found a way to win their series opener against the San Francisco Giants by a final of 3-1.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

Royals avoid sweep with 2-1 win over red-hot Cardinals

Maikel Garcia delivered a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh inning, while Michael Wacha and four Kansas City relievers helped strand 13 St. Louis runners as the Royals avoided being swept by the visiting Cardinals with Sunday's 2-1 victory.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / May 14

Maikel Garcia Is Proving His Worth on the Royals

Infielder Maikel Garcia of the Kansas City Royals has begun the 2025 season like a shot out of a cannon, and is certainly on his way to establishing new career-highs across the board offensively.

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

Royals Young Core Ranked Among Top In MLB

The Kansas City Royals have performed well as of late. After an 8-14 start to the 2025 season, Kansas City is now 24-18, having won 16 of their last 19 games and taken control of the second American League Wild Card spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / May 4

Royals rip 7 HRs, win rubber game 11-6 over O's

Maikel Garcia hit two of the Royals' seven homers as the Kansas City defeated the host Baltimore Orioles 11-6 in the rubber game of a three-game series Sunday afternoon.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 29

Royals Breakout Third Baseman Ranked In Top 10 At Position

The Kansas City Royals may be turning the corner after a dreadful start to the 2025 season. After falling to 8-14, they have won six of their last seven games and come to within a game of the .500 mark.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 28

Royals Breakout Star Placed On MLB All-Surprise Team By Writer

The Kansas City Royals have picked themselves right up off the mat after a dreadful 8-14 start to the 2025 season. Since that start, the Royals have won six of their last seven games and have come to within a game of the .500 mark at 14-15.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals Writer Declares Star Third Baseman Team's MVP Thus Far

The Kansas City Royals have gotten off to a very slow start in 2025. The team is 10-14 through its first 24 games and sits in third place in the American League Central, 4 1/2 games back of the first place Detroit Tigers.

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

Royals Urged To Make Surprise Lineup Change After Trade Acquisition's Slow Start

The Kansas City Royals have had a slow start to the season, and their offense has fallen into a deep slump. Over their last 10 games, the Royals have scored just 22 runs.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 31

Royals Rising Star Hits 428-Foot Laser, Poised For Breakout 2025 Season

The Kansas City Royals’ hottest hitter through four games will surprise many. The 25-year-old infielder/outfielder hit a 428-foot bomb of a home run to center field in the second inning of Kansas City’s blowout victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday afternoon.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Royals Slugger an Early Candidate for 'Bat Flip of the Year'?

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia hit a career-high seven home runs last season. Saturday, the 25-year old Venezuelan belted his first of

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / December 6

Maikel Garcia of Kansas City Royals Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Should Be Ready For Opening Day

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia underwent elbow surgery on Thursday, getting bone spurs removed from his right elbow. Per Daniel Alvarez-Montes on social media: #Royals 3B Maikel García underwent surgery to remove bone spur from his right elbow.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Royals IF undergoes surgery to remove bone spur from elbow

It’s unclear when he suffered the injury, as he didn’t spend any time on the IL this year.

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Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / October 11

The Turnaround Season of the 2024 Royals Has Come to a Close

On this day just a year ago, Kauffman Stadium had been empty for over a week after the Kansas City Royals ended the 2023 campaign with a 56-106 record, the second worst in the major leagues.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Royals infielder roasts Yankees' Carlos Rodon for premature celebration

Royals infielder Maikel Garcia opened Monday night's ALDS Game 2 by striking out against Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon. That was the only time Garcia would be retired during the contest, as he finished 4-for-5 with one RBI to help lead Kansas City to a series-tying 4-2 victory, and he had a message for Rodon after the game.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / May 21, 2024

MLB home run props for 5/21: Great matchup for Bregman

An 0-3 day in home run props on Monday put an end to our scorching hot streak, but that won't stop us from trying to start a new one. Let's get back on track with three more home run bets for Tuesday's MLB slate.

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