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Ragans shines, but bats and bullpen falter as Royals drop series finale

April 2, 2026

KANSAS CITY – A day after a 13-run, 15-hit barrage against the Twins, the Royals scored just one run on seven hits in Thursday’s 5-1 loss to the Twins at Kauffman Stadium, underscoring the old adage that momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher. In this case, momentum was Twins

Jensen sits after sleeping through alarm, vows to 'set a million alarms'

April 2, 2026

KANSAS CITY – The Royals switched their lineup around about an hour before their game against the Twins on Thursday, scratching catcher Carter Jensen and instead having Salvador Perez catch. Perez was scheduled to be the designated hitter following a marathon slog of a game Wednesday night. The reason for

Through fog, rain, Royals lineup delivers thump against Twins

April 2, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- As the fog descended rapidly and the rain picked up into a steady pour and puddles began forming on the infield dirt, Royals starter Noah Cameron’s thoughts mirrored what most were thinking Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium. “You just try to get out of it alive,” Cameron

Royals closer Estévez placed on IL after taking comebacker off foot

April 1, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals placed Carlos Estévez on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a bruised left foot, a move the Royals hope will not only help their closer heal physically but get right with the mechanical and velocity issues that have led to a bumpy start to

Here are the homegrown Royals who hail from Kansas City area

March 31, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- In 2025, the Royals welcomed two homegrown players to the big leagues, and by homegrown, we mean it literally: Carter Jensen and Noah Cameron both grew up near the Kansas City area -- Jensen from Park Hill High School and Cameron from up north in St. Joseph,

Eager to move process along, Sherman talks latest in Royals' stadium search

March 31, 2026

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Bubic's 2nd career home opener start had 39,320 more fans than his 1st

March 30, 2026

KANSAS CITY – Six years ago, Kris Bubic made his Major League debut on July 31, 2020, which also happened to be the Royals’ home opener in that pandemic-shortened season. He pitched that game in an empty stadium in front of cardboard cutouts. “Eerie” is the way he described it.

KC honors Gore with heartfelt tribute ahead of '26 home opener

March 30, 2026

KANSAS CITY – Excitement pulsed through Kauffman Stadium on Monday for the Royals’ home opener as the team and fans prepared to celebrate baseball returning to Kansas City and seeing what this 2026 team can do.

Jensen checks off 1st HR of '26 to balance all-around game

March 29, 2026

ATLANTA -- Carter Jensen flashed the kind of power he could bring to this Royals team with his three homers last September in his first taste of the big leagues. This year, the Royals are expecting much bigger and better things from their rookie catcher and No. 1 prospect, relying

3 key takeaways as Royals cap opening series with 1st win of '26

March 29, 2026

ATLANTA -- There’s nothing like celebrating a win as a team, and the Royals got to do it for the first time in 2026 after their 4-1 victory over the Braves on Sunday at Truist Park, salvaging the opening series and heading back to Kansas City with some momentum ahead

Velo down and control wobbly, Estévez stumbles but still has Royals' faith

March 29, 2026

ATLANTA – From velocity concerns to missing command to a comebacker that will leave a mark in more ways than one, the ninth-inning collapse the Royals endured Saturday night had pretty much everything they never asked for. Closer Carlos Estévez entered the ninth inning with a two-run lead, but he

Promising season starts off slow as breaks don't fall Royals' way

March 27, 2026

ATLANTA -- The Royals waited an extra day and all of the day to finally get their Opening Day game started on Friday night in Atlanta, and the anticipation for the 2026 season was the hardest part of it all. But the good vibes did not last very long once

Royals-Braves Opening Day FAQ, lineups (7:15 p.m. ET)

March 27, 2026

Ronald Acuña Jr.. and his cousin Maikel Garcia are still riding high after helping Venezuela win the World Baseball Classic. The two will now enjoy the experience of playing in the same Opening Day game. Acuña’s Braves will host Garcia’s Royals to begin the 2026 season. Both Atlanta and Kansas

Making Royals' Opening Day roster special beyond words for Jensen

March 26, 2026

ATLANTA -- Eight months ago, catcher Carter Jensen's equipment was stashed in a different locker inside the visiting clubhouse of Atlanta’s Truist Park. He was here for the Futures Game, part of the American League squad and impressing scouts with his massive power in batting practice and making Royals fans

Royals finalize Opening Day roster; Loftin, Tolbert make the cut

March 25, 2026

The Royals officially set their 26-man roster on Wednesday ahead of Opening Day on Friday night against the Braves in Atlanta (6:15 p.m. CT). Of note, Kansas City placed second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, which he sustained on March 6. That

Royals' predictions for 2026 with talented core ready to roll

March 24, 2026

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Who grabs Royals' final roster spots as Cactus League comes to an end?

March 21, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Wheels up to … Texas? The Royals concluded their Cactus League play on Saturday with a 6-5 walk-off win against the Rockies at Surprise Stadium, but they still have two exhibition games against the Rangers at Globe Life Field on Monday and Tuesday before heading to Atlanta

Cross flashes on both sides as Royals prospects win Spring Breakout

March 20, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Following a 9-2 win over the Rangers prospects at Surprise Stadium, Royals prospects were lined up signing some autographs when a few decided to get in line themselves. What better way to commemorate a Spring Breakout win than having your buddies and teammates sign your cap?

Royals solidify '26 pitching staff by optioning Avila, Cruz

March 20, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Two roster moves Friday afternoon bring the Royals’ Opening Day pitching staff into focus, with the club optioning right-handers Luinder Avila and Steven Cruz to Triple-A Omaha. Both were competing for roster spots this spring, and the Royals think highly of both of them, knowing that they’ll

Royals-Braves Opening Day starters: Ragans vs. Sale

March 20, 2026

A couple of playoff hopefuls looking for a bounceback season will square off when the Royals and Braves open the season against each other on March 27 at Truist Park. This will be the first time the two teams have played against each other on Opening Day. Walt Weiss will

Maikel still basking in Classic glory

March 19, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. – The only time Maikel Garcia has taken off his Venezuela jersey from the World Baseball Classic, he said, was to sleep. Otherwise, he’s been repping his country from the minute he helped it win gold at the WBC on Tuesday night. That even included on the backfields

Three things to watch in the last week of a full Royals camp

March 19, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz – The Royals clubhouse looked a little more normal Wednesday afternoon. Vinnie Pasquantino was wandering around. Jac Caglianone was joking around with Carter Jensen, who had been missing his friend and locker mate. Carlos Estévez had a group of Latin American pitchers huddled around his locker as he

How are AL Central teams looking as Spring Training wraps up?

@tim_stebbins
March 18, 2026

It’s the final week of Spring Training, believe it or not. After more than a month of camp, Opening Day is very much in sight. MLB.com’s American League Central beat reporters, scattered throughout Florida and Arizona, have been watching their teams closely since mid-February, learning and assessing. Now, as the

Here’s the Royals’ Spring Breakout roster (Fri., 3 p.m. CT)

March 18, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals’ farm system is filled with prospects in both the upper and lower levels of the Minor Leagues. There are different positions, backgrounds, ages and skill levels. But for one day, the top prospects are coming together to field a team that represents the Royals in

Latest moves bring Royals' Opening Day roster into focus

March 18, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday as the Opening Day roster begins to take shape, most notably optioning right-hander Ryan Bergert to Triple-A Omaha. Bergert was one of the main competitors for a rotation spot this spring, but the Royals opted instead to