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Royals-Rockies postponed; to be made up as double-header Thursday

Wednesday night's game between the Colorado Rockies and host Kansas City Royals was postponed due to rain. The contest was delayed more than two hours and 15 minutes before it was called.

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Why Royals Could Benefit From $50 Million Slugger's 'Trade Stock' Trending Down

It's never too early to start thinking about the Major League Baseball trade deadline, and this season, the Kansas City Royals could swing either way. The Royals are off to a 10-14 start, but they're entering an easy stretch of schedule.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals' Carlos Estévez Has 5-Word Response To 9th-Inning Meltdown Vs. Rockies

Things looked awfully bleak for Carlos Estévez and the Kansas City Royals for a few minutes on Tuesday night. After holding a 2-0 lead for most of the

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals Could Reunite With $4 Million Outfielder To Address Huge Issue

In a desperate search for outfield help, could the Kansas City Royals reunite with a player from last year’s team? Kansas City’s lack of plate production from its outfielders has become a huge issue, and various trade targets are possible, ranging from Baltimore Orioles’ Cedric Mullins to Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong (and many others).

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Royals’ All-Star Pitcher Reveals 2026 WBC Plans

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo has revealed his plans for next year's World Baseball Classic. In a video posted to 'X' (formerly twitter)

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals $45 Million All-Star Makes Team Puerto Rico Announcement For 2026 WBC

The Kansas City Royals are still holding out hope for a World Series run in 2025. But if they don't get there, one of their players could have another shot at a championship in March.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals' Top Prospect Put Together A Solid Performance vs. Dodgers Legend

The Kansas City Royals are off to a slow start in 2025 following a surprise Wild Card berth in 2024. After winning 86 games last year, Kansas City is 10-14 through its first 24 games of the year.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals Writer Declares Star Third Baseman Team's MVP Thus Far

The Kansas City Royals have gotten off to a very slow start in 2025. The team is 10-14 through its first 24 games and sits in third place in the American League Central, 4 1/2 games back of the first place Detroit Tigers.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals Legend Urges Team To Call Up Top Prospect

The Kansas City Royals are off to a bit of a slow start in 2025. They are 10-14 in their first 24 games and have fallen to third place in the American League Central division, 4 1/2 games behind the first place Detroit Tigers.

Drew Waters News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals Writer Declares Keeping Young Outfielder Was The Right Call

The Kansas City Royals are off to a bit of a slow start this season. Through their first 24 games, the team is 10-14, even after back-to-back wins. However, there have been a few bright spots for the team, even in the midst of such a rough start.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 23

The Royals are taking too many first pitch strikes

They’re digging a hole they have not yet been able to emerge from. There is no mystery here - the Royals offense to start the season has been bad. The position players rank dead last in fWAR.

Kansas City Royals News / FirstSportz / April 23

UFC Kansas City star Carlos Prates ‘aces’ baseball pitch after failed attempts from Conor McGregor and Paulo Costa

Carlos Prates is set to headline UFC Kansas City this Saturday against Ian Garry in a highly anticipated main event. With both fighters possessing serious talent and potential, the MMA world is buzzing about the chances for an unforgettable showdown.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23

Kansas City Royals' Top Prospect Gets Two Hits Off of Future Hall of Fame Member

Jac Caglianone, the top prospect of the Kansas City Royals, continues to add to his list of achievements in just his first three weeks of Double-A baseball.

Freddy Fermin News / Field Level Media / April 22

Freddy Fermin's walk-off single in 11th rallies Royals past Rockies

Freddy Fermin drilled a game-winning single with the bases loaded and none out in the 11th inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Royals Review / April 22

Royals win 4-3 over Rockies in an ugly extra-inning affair

It was truly a clash of the titans. The Royals blew a lead with one out to go in the ninth, but came back to win in the eleventh on a walk-off single by Freddy Fermín to defeat the Rockies 4-3.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 22

Royals Fall Several Spots In Latest Power Rankings Amid Struggles

The Kansas City Royals are off to a very slow start this season. Even after a win on Sunday to snap a six-game losing streak, they enter play on Tuesday night 9-14, five games out of first place in the American League Central.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 22

Cubs 22-Year-Old 'Trade Candidate' Is Perfect Target For Punchless Royals

There aren't enough ways to say how bad the Kansas City Royals' offense has been this season. Look at a statistical leaderboard, and the Royals are at or near the bottom of it as a team.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Royals Snap Streak in Historic Small Ball Victory on Sunday

Although it was the latest edition of slow offense and cold bats, the Kansas City Royals managed to snap a six-game losing streak in their series finale against the Detroit Tigers Sunday. And make a little history in doing so.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 21

Brewers Could Pursue Royals Left-Hander On Trade Market This Summer

The Kansas City Royals might be emerging as a helpful trade partner for the Milwaukee Brewers. Kansas City entered the 2025 season as a hopeful contender, but hope is fading at the moment.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Royals snap six-game losing streak at Tigers' expense

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly as the visiting Kansas City Royals snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / April 21

The Royals Need More From Their Supporting Staff This Year

There hasn’t been a whole lot going right for this year’s Kansas City Royals. Coming off of an 86-win showing in 2024 that resulted in their first playoff berth since 2015, the Royals entered the current campaign with some sky-high expectations.

Jac Caglianone News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 20

Kansas City Royals Top Prospect Hits Extra-Inning Slam, a Hopeful Sign Slump Is Over

A day like Saturday just might be what Jac Caglianone, the top prospect of the Kansas City Royals, needed to shake off his slump. Caglianone, the first baseman at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, entered the game Saturday against the San Antonio Missions (San Diego Padres affiliate) riding 0-for-17 and 1-for-24 streaks at the plate.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Royals activate veteran outfielder from 10-day IL

The Royals announced that outfielder MJ Melendez has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha. The move opens up a roster spot for Mark Canha, as the veteran outfielder/first baseman was reinstated from the 10-day injured list.

Kris Bubic News / Just Baseball / April 16

Kris Bubic Is Establishing Himself as a Top Arm for the Royals

The Kansas City Royals entered the 2025 season on the heels of a brilliant showing from their rotation the year prior. Their starting staff established themselves as one of the league’s elite units, as they sat third in baseball in ERA (3.55), fourth in both FIP (3.68) and WHIP (1.20), and sixth in BAA (.235).