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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 7

Do the Royals really stink at baserunning?

Some teams you know are going to hit dingers. Others tend to have great starting pitching. Traditionally, the Kansas City Royals have been a team that has done damage on the basepaths.  This is true at the micro level, as all four Royals World Series teams ranked in the top 10 in the league in total stolen bases.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 5
Royals Utility Man Explains Huge Baserunning Blunder In Red Sox Defeat

Royals Utility Man Explains Huge Baserunning Blunder In Red Sox Defeat

Nothing is more deflating in Major League Baseball than a self-inflicted wound. The Kansas City Royals had a legitimate chance to notch a massive comeback win on Monday night.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 23

Royals recall MJ Melendez

Nick Loftin heads to the 7-day concussion IL. The Royals have recalled outfielder MJ Melendez and placed Nick Loftin on the 7-day concussion list. Loftin appeared to injure himself on a tag play in Wednesday night’s loss to the Cubs.

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Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / July 13
Nick Loftin single produces walk-off win for Royals over Mets

Nick Loftin single produces walk-off win for Royals over Mets

Kansas City rookie Noah Cameron matched a career high with eight strikeouts while pitching into the seventh, but the Royals needed Nick Loftin's walk-off RBI single in the ninth to win 3-2 over the visiting New York Mets on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 8
Nick Loftin drives in final three Royals' runs in walk-off of Pirates

Nick Loftin drives in final three Royals' runs in walk-off of Pirates

After clubbing a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, Kansas City's Nick Loftin recorded a walk-off single in the ninth for the Royals' 4-3 home win over the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 18

Once they get to Kansas City, Royals hitters do not walk

It is unbelievable that no matter what almost all Kansas City Royals have a lower walk rate at the pro level. Nick Loftin made it to the pro level this year by getting on base.

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 / Royals Review / April 30

Nick Loftin should get another chance

Let him play! Over the weekend, Royals speedster and superutility man Tyler Tolbert went on bereavement leave. To take the open active roster spot, Kansas City recalled Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 27
Royals Writer Urges Team To Call Up Prospect From Triple-A

Royals Writer Urges Team To Call Up Prospect From Triple-A

The Kansas City Royals are on a roll after getting off to a rough start in 2025. They have now won six consecutive games and reached the .500 mark, while also coming to within 3 1/2 games of first place in the American League Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 11
Yankees Called Trade Fit For Former Royals 1st-Round Pick By MLB Insider

Yankees Called Trade Fit For Former Royals 1st-Round Pick By MLB Insider

The Kansas City Royals have several intriguing position players who weren't able to crack the 2025 Opening Day roster. The competition for the final few roster spots was intense, and ultimately, players like Nick Pratto, Nick Loftin, Joey Wiemer, Drew Waters, and Nelson Velázquez lost out, all beginning the season with Triple-A Omaha instead.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 25, 2024

Royals Rundown: Opening Day excitement & April 2 disappointment

Did the Royals pick the right Nick for the Opening Day roster? Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are back in your feed once again! Hear about the probable Kansas City Royals roster, and how Nick Pratto and Nick Loftin factor in!

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