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317 and Counting: Perez Makes History While the Royals Make Moves
Salvador Perez has tied George Brett with 317 career home runs as a Royal, and this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast gives the milestone its moment before turning to a trade deadline that is now days away. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco open with the home run series against the Giants, Perez’s recent hot […]
Kansas City Royals news: Bobby Witt Jr. is one of the most valuable players in baseball
The Royals are impressed with Randy Dobnak through his first two starts, writes Anne Rogers. “I’m just here to pitch,” Dobnak said. “If they want me to start, if they want me in long relief, at the end of the day, I’ll do whatever the team needs. I’ve done both over my career over the […]
Cameron outduels Skubal, but Royals still drop second straight
The Royals dropped yet another one-run game to the Tigers, their fifth in a row. But at least they didn’t give fans any real hope in this one as the Tigers won 2-1. Here are two things that, had I said them two days ago, would not have made sense. The Tigers scored both of […]
Royals at Tigers, July 24 live game discussion
Even after last night’s disappointing loss, the Royals have still won five of seven coming out of the All-Star Break. That’s not nearly enough to get them back into contention, but at least potential trade pieces like Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, and Matt Strahm have performed well. One player who sadly hasn’t rebounded is tonight’s […]
The history of MVPs on losing teams
A strange thing is happening in the American League. Despite capturing the All-Star Game, the American League has struggled this year compared to its National League brethren. For example, nine National League teams enter the day with winning records compared to just six American League clubs. Four of the top five winning percentages belong to […]
Royals Reacts Survey – Let’s make a deal
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. In a recent Trade Deadline-focused piece for The Athletic, writer Jim Bowden proposed a trade between […]
Kansas City Royals news: Zion Rose and the KC Urban Youth Academy
As you saw last night, manager Matt Quatraro missed last night’s game. Per Jaylon Thompson: Quatraro is dealing with a personal matter, the Royals said. He is expected to return soon and continue his managerial duties. Paul Hoover will serve as acting manager. Additionally, Vance Wilson will be elevated to bench coach and Jose Alguacil […]
Royals winning streak ends as they fail to put away Tigers
Despite striking first, the Royals dropped the opening game of their four-game series against the Detroit Tigers, 4-3. The result drops Kansas City’s record to 43-61 while Detroit improves to 49-54. On the bright side for the Royals, starting pitcher Randy Dobnak threw a fine game. Looking for his first win since May 21, 2021, […]
Royals vs Tigers, July 24 gamethread
After winning five of six at home to begin the second half of the season, the Royals hit the road for a ten-game road trip with the first four taking place against the Detroit Tigers. Checking out the Tigers’ X page, it looks like they’re celebrating 125 years of baseball. This old-timey scorecard looks kind […]
Tigers series preview: The last time we see Tarik Skubal in Detroit?
Tarik Skubal has won the last two AL Cy Young Awards while also capturing consecutive ERA titles and leading baseball in strikeouts over that span. But when the Royals open a four-game series in Detroit this week, they may be seeing Skubal in a Tigers uniform for the final time. With Detroit well back in […]
The 2021 Royals draft class, five years later
The Royals recently added their newest draft picks to the organization, so it seems like a good time to look back and how their past draft classes have fared. Five years later, how are their 2021 draftees performing? Unlike drafts in the NFL and NBA, the MLB Draft isn’t simply a matter of taking the […]
What would a Jac Caglianone extension look like?
This year has been a very busy time for rookies signing extensions. Some of the biggest prospects have signed shortly after, or even before, being called up to the majors. It might be time for Kansas City to join the crowd, get Jac Caglianone signed up, and snag a couple of extra years of control. […]
Kansas City Royals News: Salvy ties Brett
Salvador Perez ignited a 5-run inning, with his franchise tying 317th home run yesterday. After the game he thanked his mom and Kansas City. The home run ball landed in the fountains, a fan went after it and was arrested Royals catcher Salvador Perez hit the 317th home run of his career in the seventh […]
Salvador Perez ties George Brett home run record and the Royals sweep
A very explosive seventh inning accounted for all but two of the runs today including a 2-run homer from Salvador Perez to tie George Brett’s franchise record. Kansas City scored five in that inning to complete the sweep 5-4 this afternoon. Both the Royals and the Giants were unable to do almost anything offensively for […]
Royals vs. Giants July 22 game discussion
Kansas City has come out of the All-Star break 4-1 and are going for the sweep today. Unfortunately, everyone is getting hurt and the run differential is still negative over those five games because of the blowout on Sunday. Jac Caglianone is out after hurting his shoulder last night and Bobby Witt Jr. is going […]
Royals acquire pitcher Nate Pearson from the Astros
The search for pitching depth continues. According to Astros beat reporter Chandler Rome, the Royals have acquired pitcher Nate Pearson from Houston. Royals beat reporter Anne Rogers reports the compensation is minor league pitcher Max Martin. The Astros designated Pearson for assignment last week after he appeared in 16 games in the bullpen with a […]
Bobby Witt Jr. lands on the Injured List
The injuries have piled up for the Royals this year, and now they’ve affected their best player. Bobby Witt Jr. was placed on the Injured List for the first time in his career on Wednesday, after missing the last two games with lower back tightness. The Royals selected infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A Omaha and […]
Remembering the life of Yordano Ventura
It’s hard to believe that this coming January will mark ten years. I remember when I heard the news. It hit me like a slug hitting a deer. I had to sit for a few minutes, reading and re-reading the story. My brain refused to believe that the news was true, but eventually reality set […]
Kansas City Royals news: Injuries speckle the homestand
Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup once again due to back tightness. And on Tuesday, the Royals held the star shortstop out of the lineup because his back was “still pretty stiff,” manager Matt Quatraro said pregame. “It’s going to be day to day,” Quatraro said. “We have to […]
Royals continue second-half roll with win over Giants
The All-Star break may have been just what the Royals needed. Kansas City won their fourth game in five tries since the Midsummer Classic with a 3-2 victory over the Giants on Tuesday night. Luinder Avila was solid over 6.1 innings, and Nick Loftin provided the go-ahead run as Alex Lange was able to slam […]
This may be the worst bullpen in Royals history
Monday evening, Royals fans rose to their feet in anticipation of Alex Lange recording the final out to seal a win over the Giants. Instead, Wily Adames deposited a sinker over the right field fence for a two-run home run to tie the game. The Royals rallied to win in the bottom of the inning, […]
Royals Win a Series, Lose Their Minds Sunday, and Face a Loaded Trade Deadline
The Kansas City Royals followed up a series win with a surreal 19-2 Sunday blowout, and this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast sorts through all of it as the trade deadline inches closer. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco open with the series recap, balancing the positives of the win over the San Diego Padres […]
This Week in the Minors: Quad Cities throws a no-hitter
This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (43-52, 13.5 games back) The Storm Chasers swept their three game series against the […]
Kansas City Royals News: Kendry Chourio combined for no-hitter
Royals prospect Kendry Chourio combined with Emmanuel Reyes to throw a no-hitter. Chourio, 18, was acquired during the 2025 international signing period, and he quickly ascended to the Royals’ top prospect in Major League Baseball’s rankings. “His change-up and his curveball were both good pitches with higher ceiling,” Royals senior director of pitching performance Paul […]
Royals walkoff the Giants with bunts
On the 57th anniversary of the moon landing, the Royals and Giants celebrated by playing a baseball game on the surface of the sun that the Royals won 4-3 on a walkoff squeeze bunt. It was 97 F at first pitch. Thankfully, the Royals gracefully managed to avoid all the extra innings while burning on […]
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