Kansas City Royals News
Royals sign long-time rival southpaw ahead of potential bullpen fire sale at trade deadline
The Royals could sell off numerous relievers at the trade deadline, meaning the signing of Aaron Bummer could become that much more important after the fact.
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Royals To Sign Aaron Bummer To Minor League Deal
The Royals and left-hander Aaron Bummer have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The lefty reported to Triple-A Omaha today and should be in that clubs bullpen…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Royals would be foolish to keep Michael Wacha if former exec's mock trade with Cubs is offered
The Royals are gearing up to be sellers at the trade deadline and even if they don't want to part with Michael Wacha, some deals may be too good pass up.
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Royals' introduction of 2026 MLB Draft class may've revealed two names that won't sign
Kansas City got 21 players into camp but the two missing nameplates are the ones that matter most heading into a critical signing deadline for the Royals.
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3 Royals players who haven't been headaches everyone expected them to be in 2026
Kansas City's season has been a disappointment, but not every storyline is bleak. These three Royals have quietly outperformed the low expectations surrounding them.
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Royals Place Stephen Kolek On 15-Day Injured List
Prior to todays 19-2 loss to the Padres, the Royals activated right-hander Stephen Kolek from the restricted list and placed Kolek on the 15-day injured list due to a right flexor strain. K.C.…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Latest Kris Bubic injury update leaves Royals in precarious spot ahead of trade deadline
The Royals are likely gearing up to unload some assets ahead of the trade deadline. However, some top KC trade candidates seem more unlikely to move than ever.
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Royals Bobby Witt Jr's latest MVP bid could be thwarted by another historical season
The 2026 season hasn't gone the Royals' way, but it's certainly been good for Bobby Witt Jr. However, could history stand in the way of his MVP chances again?
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Orioles To Acquire Rudy Martin Jr. From Royals
The Royals are trading outfielderRudy Martin Jr. to the Orioles, reports Ari Alexander of 7 Boston News. Baltimore will select him onto the 40-man roster and option him to Triple-A Norfolk. Trades…
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Royals' ailing farm system gets major boost after teenaged sensation earns Top 100 status
In a recent Top 100 prospect adjustment from MLB Pipeline, Royals young lefty David Shields has officially entered amid a strong 2026 campaign.
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Royals News: 2027 Opening Day, Brad Keller injury, speedy farmhand potentially on the move
The second-half of the Royals' season begins Friday and there's plenty of headlines fans should be aware of from old friends to potentially departing farmhands.
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Royals' 2027 schedule features unusually loaded month of challenging interleague matchups
Thursday was release day for the 2027 MLB schedule. In a season where the Royals look to get back on track, a bizarre month of May presents a real challenge.
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3 Royals 2026 draft picks who should make their pro debut before the season ends
Kansas City has 17 college picks and a minor league calendar with plenty of time left. These three names are the likeliest to suit up in affiliated ball before October.
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Questionable Royals draft strategy impacted farm system more than some might want to admit
The 2026 MLB Draft has come and gone. While some might groan about the Royals strategy, they did add a trio of names to the top-end of their farm system.
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3 Royals players in dire need of a successful second-half amid KC's dreadful season
The Royals' season has gone down the tubes in 2026, but while they may not be competing for October, there's still plenty of stakes for some prominent players.
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How the Royals' 19th-round pick doubles as key potential draft insurance policy
Hudson DeVaughan is a long shot to sign, but Kansas City's late-round flier on the committed prep righty is exactly the kind of calculated gamble smart drafting requires.
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Trade Deadline Outlook: Kansas City Royals
The Royals have reached the All-Star break at 38-59, tied with the Angels for the worst record in Major League Baseball. The Halos league-high playoff drought will climb to a dozen years when their…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Royals' lone undrafted free agent decision combines both skill and hometown vibes
The Royals have not been overly active on the undrafted free-agent market. However, the one move that they have made makes a ton of sense for multiple reasons.
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3 Royals players who seem like way-too-early potential candidates for 2027 All-Star Game
The Royals may've only had a pair of participants in this season's All-Star Game, but perhaps they could see higher representation next season.
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2 former Kansas City Royals who will be on display during 2026 All-Star Game
While all eyes among the Royals faithful will be on Bobby Witt Jr. and Michael Wacha at the All-Star Game, there's a pair of notable former names to watch too.
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