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Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. building MVP case

In case you needed confirmation, it's time to pay attention to Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals. Off to the best start through 50 games since 1976, the Royals are celebrating every splash in the fountain and shuffling up the American League Central standings with 31 wins following the latest heroics by Witt.

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Cunning Cole confounds clueless cats, competitors conquered 8-3

Ragans was stellar and the offense was relentless. Cole Ragans put together his second consecutive scoreless start while the Royals offense had another big day against a helpless Tigers pitching staff as Kansas City completed the sweep with an 8-3 victory this afternoon at Kauffman Stadium.

Zach Davies News / MLB Trade Rumors / 13 hours ago

Royals release veteran starting pitcher

The veteran signed with the Royals back on April 8. He’d spent spring training with the Nationals but allowed 14 earned runs in 14 innings over four starts and was cut loose.

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Frank Mozzicato News / Royals Review / 14 hours ago

A trip to the Midwest League to scout Frank Mozzicato

Another look at KC’s future. We recently went down to Cedar Rapids to watch the River Bandits play the Twins High-A team, the Kernals. The River Bandits came into this six-game set with a record of 19-14, but lost all six games of the series, allowing Cedar Rapids to jump them in the standings.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Apex Sports / 24 minutes ago

Kansas City Royals Off To Tremendous Start In Shocking 2024 Season

With a 10-3 home win on Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, the Kansas City Royals did something for only the second time in their 56-year franchise history.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / 16 hours ago

The Kansas City Royals and bullpen usage

Is your bullpen not the best? Just don’t use them. Overall, the Royals bullpen has been the weakest part of the fast start. There has been a lot of hand-wringing about the deficiencies in the offense, but really it has been good enough so far.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Tigers try to cool off red-hot Royals

The Kansas City Royals are a tough out lately. And while they're getting contributions from throughout their lineup, opposing pitchers are feeling it right out of the gate.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Bobby Witt Jr. drives in six, Royals hammer Tigers

Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-4 with two home runs and tied a career high with six RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals win their fifth straight, 10-3 against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Royals look to ride strong offense into rematch vs. Tigers

It's been a mighty month of May for the Kansas City Royals. The Royals have won four games in a row and nine of their last 12. They've outscored their opponents 27-12 over their last four games and have scored at least five runs in eight of their wins this month.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Royals use big sixth to sink Tigers

Michael Massey went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs and the Kansas City Royals scored six times in the sixth inning to pick up an 8-3 win against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 20

Royals are playin’ some ball, smash Tigers 8-3

11 games above .500 The Kansas City Royals are good. The boys, as they say, are playin’ some ball. Tonight, the Royals won their 30th game of the season.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / 51 minutes ago

Royals designate right-hander for assignment

The pitcher was selected out of the Yankees organization in December’s Rule 5 Draft.

Royals buttoning up for series opener vs. Tigers

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MLB News / Action Network / 11 hours ago

Tigers vs. Royals pick, odds, predictions for Mon. 5/20: Fade Wacha and KC

Action Network's Mike Ianniello shares Tigers vs Royals pick for the AL Central opener on Monday, May 20, including MLB odds on the run line, over/under and moneyline.

Royals buttoning up for series opener vs. Tigers

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Seth Lugo News / Yardbarker / May 17

Royals' surprise ace may be able to weather likely regression

Royals' surprise ace may regress slightly, but don't look for his numbers to crash

Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo has been one of baseball's pleasant surprises in the early going this season.

West Point alum made history in his MLB debut with Reds

Padres release righty reliever

Dodgers pitcher undergoes season-ending elbow surgery

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Seth Lugo News / Total Apex Sports / May 13

Kansas City Royals Star Pitcher Continues Astonishing 2024 Campaign

Kansas City Royals Starting Pitcher Seth Lugo had a career day on the road Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. Lugo surrendered one run over eight innings of work and set a career-high with 12 strikeouts as the Royals won 4-2.

Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / May 7

Salvador Perez: Still Catching, Still Excelling in 13th MLB Season

At age 33, Salvador Perez is redefining the role of a veteran in Major League Baseball. Now in his 13th season with the Kansas City Royals, Perez is showing signs that his best days may yet be to come, continuing to build a Hall of Fame-worthy resume in 2024.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 7

The three most surprising MLB teams so far

The three most surprising teams in Major League Baseball so far

There are a handful of teams that are doing a lot better than expected so far this season.

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Three players who MLB contenders should target on trade market

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Athletics shortstop suffers leg injury running to first base

Cardinals three-time All-Star suffers fractured arm on freak play

Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Fastball / May 7

Kansas City Royals Fan Goes Viral For Insane Beard on Monday Night

The Kansas City Royals beat the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night, 3-2, to continue their impressive start to the season. However, perhaps the most impressive part of the game was not actually what happened on the field - and perhaps the scene in the crowd.

Kansas City Royals News / Inside The Diamonds / May 5

Kansas City Royals Roster Moves 5/5

The Kansas City Royals enter play today with a 20-14 record. They look to win the rubber game of the series with the Texas Rangers. They will host the Milwaukee Brewers next for a three-game series to start the next week of games.

Kansas City Royals News / FanNation Inside The Royals / May 5

The Royals Express, Sunday, May 5: The Royals Look To Bounce Back

Today's Game: The Royals will take the field for the final game in their series against the Rangers, looking to bounce back from yesterdays loss and take the series win.

Salvador Perez News / Just Baseball / May 2

Salvador Perez Has the Chance to Bolster His Hall of Fame Case

Unless you live in what’s considered the flyover states, there’s a good chance a lot of what transpires in the American League and National League Central gets overlooked.

Cole Ragans News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Cole Ragans Leads the Kansas City Royals to a Franchise Record

There’s a new ace in town, and his name is Cole Ragans. The Kansas City Royals have seemingly found themselves an ace, and he’s helping them put all the pieces together.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 30

Report: Kansas lawmakers devising new plan to lure Chiefs or Royals

Kansas lawmakers are trying to create an enticing plan to persuade the Chiefs or Royals to cross state lines. Jonathan Shorman of The Kansas City Star

Travis Kelce inks record-setting contract extension with Chiefs

Chiefs GM promises Kelce isn't slowing down

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Alec Marsh News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

KC Royals Announce Replacement for Alec Marsh

The Kansas City Royals are off to a fantastic start to the season. At 17-12, the Royals sit 2 1/2 games back of the Cleveland Guardians for the American League Central lead.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / April 27

What’s Behind the Kansas City Royals Impressive Turnaround?

The Kansas City Royals are winning baseball games. They’re currently in second place in the American League Central, only 1.5 behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians.