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466 feet?! Cags crushes KC's longest rookie HR -- sealed with a kiss

Salvy adds two mammoth homers, including game-winner as Kansas City sweeps Pittsburgh
@anne__rogers
July 10, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- The sinker that Jac Caglianone hit in the fourth inning Wednesday night was gone as soon as his bat made contact with it -- everyone in the ballpark knew that. But then it just kept going. Caglianone’s two-run home run off Pirates starter Bailey Falter cleared not

Royals ready to tackle 'hectic' Draft with five Day 1 picks

@anne__rogers
July 7, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals will have to wait a bit longer than usual for their first pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday night, with this being the first time since 2018 that Kansas City doesn’t have a Top 10 pick. But when the Royals go on the clock

The 2025 Draft begins on Sunday! Here's the latest mock

July 10, 2025

We are just days away from the start of the 2025 Draft, and I’d love nothing more than to say that the picture has become crystal clear in the first round, but it hasn’t. This is the time ahead of each Draft when check-ins with teams up and down the

MLB.TV + 50% off = All-Star Sale you can't miss

July 7, 2025

The 2025 All-Stars have been announced, and it's now time to watch them all in action. During the All-Star Sale from now through July 13, an MLB.TV Yearly subscription is half off at $47.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game, live or on demand. As an added bonus, U.S. fans

Latest Royals injuries & transactions

July 8, 2025

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

Each team's best Draft pick of the past decade

@SamDykstraMiLB
July 9, 2025

It's all but impossible to reach the postseason, let alone win a World Series, without identifying and signing future stars via the Draft. This year's Draft begins Sunday in Atlanta, with the Nationals holding the No. 1 overall pick. That makes this a great time to review each team's biggest

No. 3 prospect Jensen homers on 5-RBI night at Triple-A

@WeintraubCole and @brendan_samson
July 10, 2025

The 26th annual All-Star Futures Game is coming this weekend to Truist Park, and a number of future stars seemed to be gearing up for the showcase on Wednesday. In his Triple-A debut, JJ Wetherholt (MLB No. 19) launched a homer, raced for a triple and added a double for

Former Cy Young winner Keuchel inks Minors deal with Royals

@ByJasonFoster
July 9, 2025

The Royals have signed former AL Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to a Minor League deal, the team announced Wednesday morning. Keuchel, 37, held a workout for the team last week and reached 92 mph on his fastball, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan. The lefty will first

Loftin's heroics, Cags' laser homer validate Royals' patience in walk-off win

@anne__rogers
July 9, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- Back-to-back days with a home run had to have Nick Loftin feeling good, but there was no better feeling than when he saw the ball he lined to center field find grass, or when he rounded first base to watch Maikel Garcia score from third, or when

Devanney latest bat to earn opportunity with Royals

Canha placed on 10-day IL; Ragans moved to 60-day IL to create a roster spot
@anne__rogers
July 8, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- Cam Devanney was taking a shower on Monday night at his apartment in Omaha, Neb., getting ready for bed and thinking ahead to Tuesday’s Triple-A Omaha game, all while Storm Chasers manager Mike Jirschele was calling Devanney over and over again.

These are the top 9 storylines heading into the MLB Draft

July 8, 2025

Well, the big weekend is finally (almost) here. We are only a few days away from the 2025 MLB Draft, set to begin Sunday from Atlanta during All-Star Week, and excitement is starting to reach a fever pitch. MLB Pipeline's prospect gurus broke it all down on the latest MLB

Here is the best '25 Draft prospect from each state

@SamDykstraMiLB
July 8, 2025

A study of the 2025 Draft class may as well be a study in geography. The debate for the Nationals at No. 1 overall seems to be between a power-hitting high-school infielder from Oklahoma and a title-winning left-handed pitcher with a deep arsenal from Louisiana State. There are southpaws with

No. 3 prospect Jensen continues power surge at Triple-A

@MavalloneMiLB
July 9, 2025

The final week before Minor Leaguers join their Major League counterparts in an All-Star Break reset has already been full of excitement. Owen Caissie's multihomer binge continued while Emmanuel Rodriguez returned to Triple-A with thunder after missing more than a month of action. Not to be outdone were Mets prospects

Witt, Salvy and Pasquantino all go yard to begin 'big week' for Royals

@anne__rogers
July 8, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- In the first game of a crucial homestand before the All-Star break, the Royals powered up.

How all 30 teams can upgrade at Trade Deadline

July 8, 2025

Whether it’s a contender hunting for the final piece of a championship puzzle, a bubble team trying to stay in the race or a rebuilding club looking to stock up for the future, every team has its share of needs to address prior to the Trade Deadline. No matter the

Mozzicato among prospects with the best tools in the Futures Game

July 8, 2025

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Bubic named to first All-Star Game, will join Witt Jr. in Atlanta

@anne__rogers
July 6, 2025

PHOENIX -- One year ago to the day, the Royals activated Kris Bubic from the 60-day injured list, adding the lefty to their bullpen after a year-plus of recovery from Tommy John surgery. They didn’t know what to expect following the elbow surgery, and Bubic didn’t either at that point,

Lorenzen, Royals secure winning road trip with shutout of D-backs

@anne__rogers
July 6, 2025

PHOENIX -- An up-and-down road trip for the Royals ended on a positive note and a winning record with their 4-0 win over the D-backs on Sunday afternoon at Chase Field.

Royals looking to bring balance back to their game

@anne__rogers
July 5, 2025

PHOENIX -- Less than 24 hours had passed since the Royals put nine runs on the scoreboard in Friday night’s rout over the D-backs, and despite the quick turnaround, they were hoping to keep that momentum going on Saturday. D-backs starter Ryne Nelson had other ideas.

Vinnie tallies 2 HRs, career-high 6 RBIs to pick up his pitcher

@anne__rogers
July 5, 2025

PHOENIX -- After helping turn a slick double play to end the bottom of the third inning on Friday night, Vinnie Pasquantino gave his starter a quick bump of encouragement, telling Kris Bubic to “relax a bit” after seeing the Royals’ lefty get frustrated with himself walking off the mound.

Witt's magic at home plate proves trick to Royals' win

July 4, 2025

SEATTLE -- Bobby Witt Jr. began his night Thursday with a pair of strikeouts and a flyout that ended a golden chance for the Royals to get on the board. He made up for it, and then some, in the span of four pitches in the seventh inning, powering Kansas

Massey's rehab hits a snag following HBP, illness

July 4, 2025

SEATTLE -- A dose of bad luck has put Michael Massey’s rehab on hold -- and has nothing to do with his original injury. The infielder, who has been on the injured list since June 10 (retroactive to June 8) with a sprained left ankle, was officially returned from his