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Salvy stands alone: Perez is Royals' new HR king

Kansas City's beloved catcher mashes career homer No. 318 to pass George Brett
5:08 PM CDT

DETROIT -- Salvador Perez now stands alone among royalty. Three days after tying George Brett’s franchise record for most home runs in Royals history with his 317th home run, Perez hit his 318th career homer on Saturday afternoon against the Tigers at Comerica Park and took sole possession of Kansas

'I'm as proud as ever': As Hall of Famer's HR record falls, Brett celebrates Salvy

6:03 PM CDT

DETROIT – George Brett has stood alone at the top of the Royals’ home run leaderboard for 40 years, ever since he hit his 194th home run on April 9, 1986, passing Amos Otis. By the time Brett retired in 1993, 317 home runs was the number to beat. It

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July 13, 2026

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'Convicted in who I am': Collins heating up after cold start

11:00 AM CDT

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Cameron turns in best appearance of '26 behind opener

July 24, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- After Noah Cameron's last start, it was clear that something had to change. He allowed seven runs against the Padres, marking his fourth start in his previous five that he had allowed five-plus runs. The Royals, as has been documented, need him to keep making starts, and

Everything you need to know about 2026 HOF induction

5:24 PM CDT

Two of the greatest outfielders of their generation and the best power-hitting second baseman in MLB history are just about ready to have their day in Cooperstown. Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent will be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Here is everything you

Latest Royals injuries & transactions

12:04 PM CDT

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.

'Lucky to have him': Dobnak impressing in starting role for Royals

July 23, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- The state of the Royals’ rotation is such that a pitcher they are now counting on every fifth day was not in the organization at the beginning of June. They acquired Randy Dobnak from the Mariners for cash considerations on June 17 because the Royals so badly

Isbel near Royals return, impresses with 3-hit night at Triple-A Omaha

9:46 AM CDT

Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel continued his Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday as he nears his return to the Major League club after being sidelined by plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Isbel, who has been on the injured list since June 10, had a big

Beltrán's Hall of Fame career started with impressive years in Kansas City

July 23, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- The foundation of Carlos Beltrán’s now-Hall of Fame career began in Kansas City. The former center-field star and 1999 Rookie of the Year for the Royals will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 26 in the Class of 2026 that includes Andruw Jones

Here are the biggest movers on each club's refreshed Top 30 list

July 23, 2026

The Trade Deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 this year, and before all the commotion that comes with a flurry of moves across the Major and Minor Leagues, we figured it was time to update the MLB Pipeline team Top 30 prospects lists. Truth be told, we’re

Salvy's 317th homer ties Brett's all-time Royals record

July 22, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- George Brett and Salvador Perez are the two faces that have defined the two best eras of Royals baseball across the 58-season history of this club, from the championships they’ve won, to the All-Star Games they’ve played in, to the thousands of innings they’ve both logged with

Each team's strategy heading into the Trade Deadline

July 23, 2026

The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and with it, potential moves that could shake up the balance of power and playoff races as we enter the regular season stretch run.

Witt (lower back tightness) placed on IL for 1st time in his career

July 22, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. is in the middle of his fifth Major League season and had never been on the injured list until Wednesday, when the Royals placed their star shortstop on the 10-day IL with back tightness that hasn’t improved enough for Witt to envision a return

Royals trade for reliever Pearson, former top prospect, from Houston

July 22, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- In an effort to bolster their bullpen depth, the Royals acquired reliever Nate Pearson from the Astros for Minor League pitcher Max Martin on Wednesday. Pearson was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday. To make room for him on their 40-man roster, the Royals designated

Thomas' Deadline value rises after hot month

July 22, 2026

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Avila's career night displays why the Royals are so high on their rookie starter

July 22, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- As Luinder Avila has settled into the Royals’ rotation during his rookie season, what he needs to do to succeed has always been clear: Trust your stuff in the zone, and good things will follow. We’ve written it here a number of times and tried to document

RHP Taylor Rabe could blaze a path to The Show

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July 21, 2026

Now that the 2026 Draft is in the books, the question becomes: When will we see these players in the big leagues? Timelines to the Majors can vary. No one from the 2025 class has reached The Show yet, but six players from the 2024 Draft debuted there before the

Loftin's perfect safety squeeze, Rojas' mad dash home walk off Giants

July 21, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- Josh Rojas had one more sprint in him. He was exhausted. The Royals third baseman had led off the bottom of the ninth with an opposite-field single, going hard out of the box in hopes of a double but putting on the brakes when Giants left fielder

1 key player for each team in the second half

July 17, 2026

The second half of the MLB season usually comes with a mission. For contenders, it's getting to the postseason. For others, it's taking stock and looking ahead to improve for next season. In either circumstance, there are players who teams want to see contribute because they figure to be an

Royals running out of pitching options as Cameron's rough stretch comes to head

July 19, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals secured two wins out of the All-Star break, only to see it all crumble again in Sunday’s 19-2 loss to the Padres at Kauffman Stadium, another reminder of the challenges this team has faced all season long. Noah Cameron allowed seven runs on nine hits

Kolek's return unknown after early exit from rehab start with right flexor strain

July 19, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- Stephen Kolek made a rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on Saturday with the expectation that he could return to the club as soon as this week. But now, the timeline for the Royals right-hander’s return is unknown due to a right flexor strain that forced an early

Royals' top prospect Chourio says 'No!' with 10 K's over five frames in High-A no-hitter

July 19, 2026

It's safe to say Kendry Chourio is finding his rhythm at High-A. The Royals' No. 1 prospect tied his career high with 10 strikeouts over five innings as High-A Quad Cities no-hit Wisconsin in Sunday's 11-0 victory at Modern Woodmen Park. Chourio also fanned 10 one month earlier, but completely