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Royals' furious rally falls just short in 18-run, 23-hit affair

12:34 AM CDT

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals aren’t going down without a fight. That was the message shared throughout the clubhouse as the team had another disappointing game, seeing a remarkable rally ultimately fall short in a 10-8 loss to the Astros on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium.

Lugo placed on concussion IL after line drive scare; Bubic faces setback in recovery

June 12, 2026

KANSAS CITY – Royals starter Seth Lugo is headed to the injured list, two days after a scary incident when a 106.6 mph line drive hit his forehead. Lugo was in good spirits Thursday but news came on Friday that he would require a stint on the seven-day concussion IL.

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June 1, 2026

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Wacha provides relief for Royals' 'pen, but efforts fall short after long rain delay

June 11, 2026

KANSAS CITY – After getting swept by the Rangers in Arlington 11 days ago, the Royals wanted to flip the script at home and had momentum with their series-opening win on Tuesday. The back-to-back losses that followed made the way it ended sting even more.

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11:05 PM CDT

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Latest Royals injuries & transactions

June 12, 2026

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

Lugo in good spirits following line drive scare, will continue monitoring head injury

June 11, 2026

KANSAS CITY – Seth Lugo joked as he entered the Royals’ clubhouse Thursday morning that he was hoping to see some laces on his forehead or a bit more purple rather than the red welt that formed following the line drive that hit his head Wednesday night.

Isbel has Grade 3 tear of left plantar fascia, timeline for return unknown

June 11, 2026

KANSAS CITY – It wasn’t long after Kyle Isbel exited Tuesday’s game against the Rangers in the seventh inning that the Royals also pulled outfielder Kameron Misner from the Triple-A Omaha game in anticipation of needing their center-field depth. By Wednesday afternoon, that need was confirmed. Isbel was placed on

The Draft is one month away! Check out our latest mock

June 11, 2026

I’m not the only one hearing the ticking clock get louder, right? It happens every year when we’re just one month away from the MLB Draft. There are still games to scout, from the College World Series starting in Omaha on Friday to high school playoff games (highly touted Massachusetts

Lugo gets mound visit from ex-teammate Nimmo, walks off after liner hits head

June 11, 2026

KANSAS CITY – Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive in the fourth inning Wednesday night, exiting right away but walking off on his own, which seemed to indicate he was feeling as OK as he could have been after a comebacker like that.

2 months away from Deadline, Royals ask 'Why not us?'

June 10, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Here is each team's top performer from the 2025 Draft

June 10, 2026

Several members of the 2025 Draft class are wasting no time tearing up pro ball. No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits (Nationals) already has hit his way to High-A at age 18. No. 3 selection Kade Anderson (Mariners) leads the Minor Leagues with a 43 percent strikeout rate and a

'OK, we can do it': Cags announces lineup return with 2-HR night

June 9, 2026

KANSAS CITY – After Jac Caglianone’s 11-pitch walk in the second inning and the home run in the fifth inning, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker likely didn’t want Nathan Eovaldi facing the Royals' young slugger a third time, not with Kansas City having just taken the lead, starting to see Eovaldi

Witt, Caglianone and Salvy back in Royals' lineup after weekend maladies

June 10, 2026

KANSAS CITY – After an off-day of recovery on Monday and a full workout on the field on Tuesday afternoon, Bobby Witt Jr. was cleared to play and was ready to go for Tuesday’s series-opening win against the Rangers at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals' star exited Sunday’s game against the

1 trade chip for every team ahead of 2026 Deadline

June 7, 2026

Whether it's promising prospects, star players or veterans enjoying surprising seasons, every team has something to bargain with at the 2026 Trade Deadline (6 p.m. ET, Aug. 3). With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here is one trade chip for all 30 teams this season.

'The pieces are fitting': Royals complete three-city road trip on upswing

June 7, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – A five-run cushion entering the ninth inning turned quickly into a slim one-run lead and an is-this-really-happening kind of moment on Sunday afternoon when the Twins scored four runs, including Josh Bell’s three-run homer off Royals reliever Beck Way, and had the winning run on first base against

Witt exits with sore knee, but Royals optimistic it isn't serious

June 7, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – An achy knee that kept progressing throughout Sunday’s game was ultimately enough for Bobby Witt Jr. to have to exit in the seventh inning of the Royals’ eventual 6-5 win over the Twins, but he and the Royals are optimistic that it isn’t an injury that will have

Caglianone (shoulder), Perez (thumb) out of lineup on Sunday

June 7, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – The Royals were without two of their everyday players on Sunday for the series finale against the Twins at Target Field, with catcher Salvador Perez (severe right thumb contusion) and right fielder Jac Caglianone (right shoulder soreness) both banged up with injuries. Perez was hit on his right

Witt's 400th RBI backs strong pitching in Royals' comeback win

June 6, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – What does career RBI No. 400 mean to Bobby Witt Jr.? Not as much as the comeback win the Royals put together on Saturday afternoon.

Lange settling back into high-leverage moments with Royals

June 6, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Royals thrown out twice at home in two-run loss to Twins

June 6, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – With two outs, the Royals trailing by three runs in the seventh inning and Isaac Collins on second base, almost everyone knew that if a ball got to the outfield, Collins would attempt to break for home and try to give the Royals some momentum to work their

A Triple-A game, missed flight, then a KC game-winner for Josh Rojas

June 5, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – Josh Rojas’ day began with an afternoon game in Columbus, Ohio, batting leadoff and playing third base with Triple-A Omaha. It ended as the big league hero in Minneapolis, knocking in the game-winning runs of the Royals’ 8-6 win over the Twins at Target Field on Thursday night.