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Royals place 2B Jonathan India (wrist) on IL

The Kansas City Royals placed second baseman Jonathan India on the 10-day injured list Monday with a sprained left wrist. India, 28, has not played since Friday when he went 0-for-4 against the Detroit Tigers.

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Royals reinstate Caglianone, promote Jensen

The Royals reinstated top prospect Jac Caglianone from the injured list and promoted Carter Jensen, their second-ranked prospect, from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 1

MLB Writer Names Key Royals Series One Of September's Most Pivotal Matchups

The Kansas City Royals are still alive in the postseason chase. Even after dropping two out of three games in a pivotal weekend series against the Detroit Tigers, they remain just three games back of the Seattle Mariners for the third and final American League Wild Card spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 1

MLB Writer Outlines Royals Path To Postseason As September Begins

The Kansas City Royals still have shot at reaching the postseason as the month of September finally gets underway. They are three games back in the American League Wild Card race after dropping two out of three games to the Detroit Tigers in a crucial series.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 1

Tigers Trounce Reeling Royals, Calendar Working Against Kansas City

In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco break down the Kansas City Royals’ recent series against the Detroit Tigers, highlighting the team’s missed opportunities, pitching concerns, and the roadmap forward in the AL Central playoff race.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 1

Royals Hope Youth Movement Spurs Playoff Push After Latest Roster Moves

September call-ups, if done right, can spark some momentum for a team that needs a last-second playoff push. And that's what the Kansas City Royals are banking on this season.

Carter Jensen News / New Baseball Media / September 1

What to Expect from Royals Catcher Carter Jensen

After a torrid stretch in Triple-A, the Royals are promoting big-time catching prospect Carter Jensen to the Majors. It comes as the Royals look to make a late-season run for a Wild Card spot, and after Jensen did everything to prove he didn’t need to be in the Minors any longer.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31

Royals call up No. 2 prospect for Wild Card push

The Kansas City Royals are adding depth to their lineup and pitching staff for the season’s final stretch by taking advantage of September’s roster expansion

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

Royals 'Anticipate' Several Roster Moves for September Expansion

As the calendar turns to September and MLB clubs prepare for roster expansion, the Kansas City Royals officially teased several moves they “anticipate” they will make on Monday.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Royals to promote top prospect

With rosters expanding to 28 players on Monday, the Royals have already announced the moves they “anticipate” making, as per the club’s wording.

Bobby Witt Jr.'s homer lifts Royals past Tigers

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Tarik Skubal News / Royals Review / August 31

Disastrous defense, Skubal’s gem downs Royals 5-0

The Royals had their opportunities early to get to Tarik Skubal. 1st and 3rd with two out in the 2nd, and Tyler Tolbert lined out to right field. A leadoff double from Maikel Garcia in the 3rd, and him being at 3rd base with 1 out, the Royals looked like they could at least scratch one run.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Royals Announce Historic Bobby Witt Jr. News After Tigers Game

The Kansas City Royals are fighting for the final American League wild card spot entering Sunday, trailing the Seattle Mariners by two games. With back-to-back postseason trips a real possibility, superstar Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 31

Royals Named Possible Fit For Recently Released Red Sox Veteran

The Kansas City Royals have found themselves right back in the postseason mix late in the 2025 season. After a big 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night, they have come to within two games of the third and final American League Wild Card spot, currently held by the Seattle Mariners.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / August 30

Bobby Witt Jr.'s homer lifts Royals past Tigers

Bobby Witt Jr. delivered a tie-breaking two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

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Royals Writer Hypes Up Top Catching Prospect As Potential September Callup

The Kansas City Royals find themselves just three games back of the Seattle Mariners for the third and final American League Wild Card spot as the month of August draws to a close.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 30

Red Sox Release $21M Slumping All-Star; Could Royals Make Sneaky Signing?

If the Kansas City Royals are going to complete their far-fetched playoff push, might it require the addition of a pitcher best known for his work in October?

Jac Caglianone News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Royals President Sends Message as Jac Caglianone Decision Nears

The Kansas City Royals have put together another solid season and currently hold a 69–65 record heading into a weekend series against the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 27

Royals' 8-run fifth flattens White Sox

Salvador Perez delivered a solo home run and two-run double during an eight-run fifth inning and Ryan Bergert pitched six sharp innings as the Kansas City Royals routed the host Chicago White Sox 12-1 on Wednesday.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 27

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Vinnie Pasquantino News / Just Baseball / August 27

Has Vinnie Pasquantino Shown Enough To Earn an Extension From the Royals?

It was a sensational week for Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. From August 18-24, Pasquantino not only hit .379 with six home runs and 12 RBI, but he also posted a .607 wOBA and 298 wRC+ in 32 plate appearances.

Ryan Bergert News / Field Level Media / August 27

Royals' Ryan Bergert seeks elusive win in finale vs. White Sox

Consistency and composure have accompanied Kansas City Royals rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert in each of his four starts with the team. Bergert hopes those components finally conspire for his first win with his new club on Wednesday night when he faces the host Chicago White Sox.