Wacha's strong start vs. Yanks falters in 6th
NEW YORK -- One thing can be said about the Royals¡¯ starting rotation: It has been effective this season, and for 5 2/3 innings, right-hander Michael Wacha kept the Yankees at bay, but he couldn¡¯t get out of the sixth, and it proved costly in a 4-2 loss at Yankee
No. 3 prospect Jensen spearheads Double-A no-hitter from behind the dish
There are a lot of moments on a career bucket list for a catcher. High up on it is calling a no-hitter. Five years and 383 games into his pro career, Carter Jensen can officially check that off. And it's a testament to how much he's grown behind the plate.
Lynch explains why donuts (and punchies!) have always been the goal
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After offseason of 'what ifs,' Royals still looking to solve Yankees
NEW YORK -- Before Monday¡¯s game against the Yankees, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. acknowledged he had a bitter taste in his mouth after his team lost to the Bronx Bombers in the American League Division Series last October. The Royals went to Kansas City with the series tied at
MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well
A new season is upon us, and MLB.TV ¨C the best way to watch every out-of-market game all season long ¨C has never been better. That¡¯s because MLB.TV is now giving you even more baseball with the addition of 24/7 access to MLB Network (available in U.S. only). Here is
Ragans' dominant 10-K outing puts lefty atop MLB strikeout leaderboard
CLEVELAND -- Leave it to the ace to get the Royals back on track. Cole Ragans was masterful Sunday, tossing a career-high 7 2/3 innings with just two runs (one earned) allowed in the Royals¡¯ 4-2 win over the Guardians at Progressive Field, ending the series in Cleveland with a
Latest Royals injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
Long placed on IL (elbow inflammation); Sisk recalled from Triple-A
CLEVELAND -- In another shift to the Royals¡¯ bullpen, lefty Sam Long was placed on the 15-day IL on Sunday with left elbow inflammation. The move comes a day after the reliever gave up another three runs (two earned) in Saturday night¡¯s loss which inflated his ERA to 12.86 across
Each team's best promotional giveaway in 2025
Mark your calendars, baseball fans -- and avid collectors. All 30 teams have extensive promotional schedules lined up for the 2025 season. The giveaways range from bat-flipping bobbleheads to basketball jersesy to, yes, even cribbage boards. In fact, there are so many must-have giveaways that it may be a little
No. 10 prospect Ramirez launches two homers on 6-RBI day at Single-A
The Minor Leagues are in full swing now and that means players on both sides of the ball are starting to put things together. The list of Sunday's top performers includes a top 15 prospect who reached safely all weekend, batters who went deep twice and hurlers racking up big
Royals not concerned about India (right quad tightness) despite early exit
CLEVELAND -- With the Royals mired in an offensive slump, watching Jonathan India labor around the bases and eventually leave Saturday¡¯s game because of right quad tightness wasn¡¯t a sight many wanted to see.
KC 'pen takes a hit as Harvey lands on IL to begin tough road trip
CLEVELAND -- The Royals began a 10-day road trip Friday with bad news at the beginning of the day and an offensive shutout by the end of it, dropping their series opener to the Guardians, 7-0, at Progressive Field. In a blow to the bullpen, Royals reliever Hunter Harvey was
Caglianone's latest must-see feat: A 120.9 mph base hit?!
Trading in the metal bat this past summer, Jac Caglianone looked to have left his insane exit velocities in the past. The Royals' top prospect proved many wrong Thursday.
India's 10-pitch at-bat, game-tying RBI propel Royals to series win
KANSAS CITY -- The type of at-bat the Royals needed to break out of an offensive lull was exactly what Jonathan India provided on Thursday.
Healthy again, these 9 players are back in a groove
The season is only about two weeks old, but for some players, the first slew of games feels a little more meaningful. Across the league, a number of players are making their return after missing most -- if not all -- of last season due to injury. So far, rust
Here are the most stacked MiLB clubs -- one for each organization
The Minor Leagues are in full swing with Triple-A circuits two weeks into their seasons and Double-A, High-A and Single-A leagues a week into theirs. That means plenty of great baseball to watch, either in person or via MiLB.TV, which streams games for 117 of the 120 full-season affiliates.
High school teammates Ragans, Sands share Major League dream
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Waters gets opportunity to spark outfield bats with Canha to IL
KANSAS CITY -- After crashing into the wall and taking an awkward tumble Tuesday night, Royals outfielder Mark Canha was shaken up enough that he landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left abductor strain. The Royals recalled outfielder Drew Waters from Triple-A Omaha, and while neither Canha
Longtime Royals strength and conditioning coach Stoneberg resigns
KANSAS CITY -- Longtime Royals strength coach Ryan Stoneberg resigned from his position over the weekend, effectively immediately. He was not with the team at the beginning of the Royals¡¯ series against the Twins at Kauffman Stadium on Monday. The club confirmed Stoneberg¡¯s departure on Wednesday, but declined to comment
Caglianone launches 2nd HR of season -- and it's even farther than the first!
Jac Caglianone announced his presence at Double-A on Saturday, demolishing a towering home run that traveled an estimated 464 feet and cleared everything in sight. But like any good magician, the 6-foot-5 slugger¡¯s first feat was just an appetizer. On Tuesday, in Northwest Arkansas¡¯ home opener, he reached into his
'A Bobby Witt Jr. special': Speed the X-factor in pitchers' duel vs. Twins
KANSAS CITY -- Sometimes, speed is all you need. Specifically, Bobby Witt Jr.'s speed. In a tight pitchers' duel Tuesday night, the Royals took advantage of the Twins¡¯ defensive mistakes and ran away with a 2-1 victory at Kauffman Stadium to pull over .500 (6-5) for the first time this
Lorenzen delivers quality start on eve of 10 years of MLB service time
KANSAS CITY -- On Tuesday, Michael Lorenzen will hit 10 years of Major League service time, a feat only accomplished by 10% of Major League players, according to the MLB Players Association. But first, on Monday, the Royals starter and veteran of 11 Major League seasons had to pitch a
Tolbert takes roundabout way to making Royals debut
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