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Royals’ Rich Hill could tie MLB record with 14th team in comeback bid

The Kansas City Royals just made headlines with a signing that could etch another quirky chapter in baseball history. Rich Hill, the 45-year-old southpaw, has inked a Minor League deal with Kansas City, putting him on the verge of tying a wild MLB record.

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Kansas City Royals Roster Moves 5/13/2025

The Kansas City Royals picked up a 7-5 win. This was the first game of their three-game series against the Houston Astros. They are 9-3 in May, averaging 4.4 runs per game while allowing 2.4 runs per game.

Rich Hill News / Royals Review / May 13

Royals sign 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill to minor league deal

He would be the oldest player in the majors. The Royals announced they have signed 45-year-old left-handed pitcher Rich Hill to a minor league deal. He will head to Arizona before being assigned to Triple-A Omaha.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 13

Royals Sign Veteran Journeyman To Minor League Deal

The Kansas City Royals got off to a slow start this year, going 8-14 in their first 22 games of the year. Since then, things have changes. They've won 17 of their last 21 games and are now 25-18.

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The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.

Drew Waters News / Royals Review / May 13

Is Drew Waters a long-term solution or a mirage?

Drew Waters has come in and been reasonably productive in an outfield that desperately needed it. Can he continue being an answer for the Kansas City Royals?

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 13

Royals Ranked 15th In Latest Power Rankings, Need New Addition To Step Up

The Kansas City Royals got off to a dreadful 8-14 start this season after earning the second American League Wild Card last year. However, since that start, they have gone 17-4 in their last 21 games and now have full control of the second Wild Card spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 13

Royals dearth of power shouldn’t be surprising

Exactly who was supposed to power this team? Remind me - who was supposed to hit all of these home runs again? In 2024, the Royals homered 170 times, which was (a) 12 fewer than the Major League average and (b) tied for 21st most in the league.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / May 13

Kansas City Royals Star Bobby Witt Jr. Makes History With Blend of Speed and Power

Bobby Witt Jr. got overshadowed in the AL MVP race in 2024, and the same is happening in 2025. The Kansas City Royals' shortstop has put up historic production so far this season, but his numbers aren't quite as eye-popping as a certain slugger's on the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Aaron Judge forcing Royals star to wait for his turn in the spotlight

In 2024, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. unanimously finished second in the American League MVP voting. Thanks to Aaron Judge, he may be stuck in that position for awhile.

Watch: Aaron Judge makes awesome diving catch

AL team grades: Angels stink, but what other teams are flunking 2025?

Yankees' young talent is blooming in May

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'Most recent MVP for each MLB franchise' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 13

TWitM: Jac gets ejected

Can you strike out after getting thrown out of a game? Jac can. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 13

Royals Future Superstar Achieves Top-10 Prospect Status As MLB Debut Nears

The last time the Kansas City Royals had a prospect ranked in the top 10 on MLB Pipeline's rankings, he went on to become the 2024 American League Most Valuable Player runner-up.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 12

Two early uprisings spark Royals to win over Astros

Michael Massey homered to ignite a four-run second inning in support of right-hander Michael Wacha, who carried a shutout into the seventh inning of the Kansas City Royals' 7-5 win over the host Houston Astros on Monday.

Noah Murdock News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

A’s return Rule 5 pick Noah Murdock to Royals

The A’s returned Rule 5 draftee Noah Murdock to the Royals, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 12

Red Sox Legend's Reason For Coming To Kansas City? Meeting Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.

One Boston Red Sox player holds a special place in Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr.'s baseball-loving past. Witt grew up in Texas, but his favorite players as a kid were the New York Yankees' Derek Jeter and the Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 12

Royals Listed High In Latest Power Rankings

The Kansas City Royals have been hot lately. They got off to an 8-14 start but are 16-4 since then thanks to their starting pitching. The offense has been a little cold, but the pitching has been able to keep them afloat in the standings.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / May 12

Royals Young Core Ranked Among Top In MLB

The Kansas City Royals have performed well as of late. After an 8-14 start to the 2025 season, Kansas City is now 24-18, having won 16 of their last 19 games and taken control of the second American League Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 11

Rafael Devers shows why Red Sox should keep him at DH

Rafael Devers shows why Red Sox should consider keeping him at DH

The Boston Red Sox still can't seem to decide where they want Rafael Devers to play this season.

Latest Red Sox misstep with Rafael Devers continues concerning trend

Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez goes to IL, but Rafael Devers doesn't go to 1B

Red Sox have even more problems at first base

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'MLB MVP vote-getters from the 2022 season' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 11

Royals have the opportunity to finally take a series from Red Sox

The Kansas City Royals will try to accomplish something they haven't been able to do in nearly three years when they face the visiting Boston Red Sox in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Royals Facing Decision on Top Prospect After Historic Win

With the Royals' 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox in 12 innings Friday, they improved to 16-2 over their last 18 games, a feat not seen for the franchise

Jac Caglianone News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10

Kansas City Royals' Powerful Prospect Continues to Make Strong Case at Double-A

Kansas City Royals' top prospect Jac Caglianone continues to make a strong case for himself down at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. The No. 18 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, Caglianone hit his ninth homer of the season on Friday night.

Michael Lorenzen News / Fastball on SI / May 10

Kansas City Royals Continue Hot Streak as Michael Lorenzen Helps Make Team History

The Kansas City Royals toppled the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in 12 innings on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals moved to 24-16 on the campaign as they've won seven straight contests.

Kyle Wright News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9