Kansas City Royals

82-80
3rd in AL Central
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Sat, Mar 21, 2026

9:06 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's Cactus League loss to the Giants.

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

9:59 AM - Noah Cameron (KC) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks across 4.1 innings in Thursday's Cactus League loss to Cleveland. He struck out four.

9:39 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.

9:25 AM - Lane Thomas (KC) started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.

9:11 AM - Seth Lugo (KC) threw five innings in a minor-league game Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

10:17 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) went 4-for-14 with a double, a home run, four RBI, a stolen base and five walks across five games for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

9:56 AM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) went 6-for-24 with two doubles, three stolen bases, three runs scored and six walks across six games for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

9:35 AM - Carlos Estevez (KC) allowed no hits and three walks with no strikeouts across a scoreless inning in Wednesday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers.

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

8:51 PM - Mitch Spence (KC) Royals optioned Spence to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

6:49 PM - Michael Massey (KC) may not be available for Opening Day due to a calf strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

6:47 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:05 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (side/back) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.

9:51 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed no hits or walks across three scoreless innings in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Dodgers. He struck out five.

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

8:13 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) Royals optioned Bergert to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

5:28 PM - Jonathan India (KC) (groin) is back in action at the top of the Royals order for Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.

10:39 AM - Luinder Avila (KC) allowed two hits and a hit-by-pitch across 2.1 scoreless innings Monday in Team Venezuela's 4-2 win over Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. He struck out one.

10:15 AM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Team Venezuela's 4-2 win Monday over Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

11:50 AM - Alex Lange (KC) allowed a hit and a walk across 1.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the White Sox. He struck out one.

11:32 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) went 2-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League win over the White Sox.

Sun, Mar 15, 2026

10:03 AM - Ryan Bergert (KC) allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the Athletics. He struck out four.

9:47 AM - Jonathan India (KC) (groin) will receive a few days off as a precautionary measure, MLB.com reports.

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

6:24 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) has been dealing with mild back/left side tightness since Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

10:01 AM - Kris Bubic (KC) allowed two hits and a walk over three scoreless innings in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Padres. He struck out four.

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

5:39 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) (thumb) is starting in left field and batting third in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres.

11:08 AM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) went 3-for-4 with three solo home runs and a walk Wednesday in Team Italy's 9-1 win over Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic.

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

1:31 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Loftin is dealing with a jammed left thumb but should return to the lineup for Thursday's Cactus League game against the Padres, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Mar 10, 2026

7:05 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) Matt Quatraro said Loftin was scratched Tuesday due to "general soreness," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

12:16 PM - Michael Massey (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Massey has a "low-grade" calf strain and will be sidelined "hopefully just about a week," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

10:18 AM - Nick Mears (KC) allowed three runs on three hits over one inning in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.

10:17 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) allowed no hits or walks across 1.1 scoreless innings in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

1:32 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) began playing catch from up to 60 feet Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 08, 2026

11:25 AM - Jonathan India (KC) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's Cactus League win over the Reds.

Sat, Mar 07, 2026

12:13 PM - Steven Zobac (KC) Royals optioned Zobac to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.

12:09 PM - Ben Kudrna (KC) Royals optioned Kudrna to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

12:03 PM - Mason Black (KC) allowed no hits and two walks over a scoreless inning in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He did not record a strikeout.

11:47 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) allowed six runs on five hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 1.2 innings in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He struck out two.

Wed, Mar 04, 2026

10:33 AM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (shoulder) allowed no hits or walks across a scoreless inning in Tuesday's exhibition win over Team Cuba. He struck out one.

Tue, Mar 03, 2026

12:56 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) allowed three runs on six hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 2.2 innings in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Angels. He did not record a strikeout.

12:54 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Angels.

Mon, Mar 02, 2026

6:54 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) Royals designated Blanco for assignment Monday.

2:04 PM - Eric Cerantola (KC) Royals optioned Cerantola to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

11:16 AM - Matt Strahm (KC) allowed a hit and no walks across a scoreless inning in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out one.

11:15 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers.

10:08 AM - Michael Wacha (KC) allowed no hits or walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.

10:05 AM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) allowed a run on four hits and no walks across two innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.

Sun, Mar 01, 2026

1:59 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) fastball has averaged just 89 mph in his first two appearances of spring training, Thomas Nestico of TJStats.ca reports.

Sat, Feb 28, 2026

2:31 PM - Starling Marte (KC) signed a contract with the Royals on Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

10:51 AM - Dairon Blanco (KC) (head) will start in left field and bat ninth in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

12:31 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

12:00 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain and will be sidelined for at least the next five-to-seven days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

6:30 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) felt tightness in his left side while warming up in the bullpen during the Royals' 8-8 tie against the Mariners in Wednesday's Cactus League game, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

9:00 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Reds.

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

1:22 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Blanco has been cleared of a full concussion but will be limited to light activity over the next few days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

12:14 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) started at catcher and went 1-for-3 in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers.

12:02 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed a hit and no walks across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He did not record a strikeout.

11:39 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) has been held out of Cactus League play thus far after receiving platelet-rich plasma injections in his knees over the offseason, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Feb 22, 2026

6:21 PM - Dairon Blanco (KC) is being sent for further evaluation after getting struck in the helmet by a pitch during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

9:10 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) (elbow) allowed no runs on a hit and a walk with no strikeouts across one inning in Saturday's Cactus League loss to San Diego.

Fri, Feb 20, 2026

9:27 AM - Elias Diaz (KC) Royals signed Diaz to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

2:10 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) is considered healthy but will be eased into a throwing program this spring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

1:54 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (shoulder) is throwing off the mound in Royals camp, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

1:47 PM - Lane Thomas (KC) said Thursday that he's fully healthy after surgery last September to address plantar fasciitis in his right foot, Sports Radio 810 WHB reports.

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

12:11 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

2:52 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) (thumb) took live batting practice during Monday's full-squad workout, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Feb 15, 2026

2:59 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (hamstring) took live batting practice against teammate Stephen Kolek on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Feb 13, 2026

5:37 PM - John Means (KC) (Achilles) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Royals on Friday.

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

2:18 PM - Alec Marsh (KC) Royals placed Marsh (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

2:13 PM - Mitch Spence (KC) Athletics traded Spence to the Royals on Thursday in exchange for A.J. Causey.

1:35 PM - Seth Lugo (KC) (back) threw a bullpen session in Royals camp Thursday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

3:50 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (biceps) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:42 PM - Kris Bubic (KC) (shoulder) will earn $6.15 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Royals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

1:24 PM - Luke Maile (KC) is not in Royals camp due to a personal issue, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

1:51 PM - Luke Maile (KC) Royals re-signed Maile to a minor-league contract Thursday with an invitation to spring training.

Wed, Feb 04, 2026

10:06 AM - Brandon Drury (KC) signed a minor-league contract Wednesday with the Royals that includes an invitation to big-league spring training.

Fri, Jan 30, 2026

5:50 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) signed a two-year, $11 million contract with the Royals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

7:14 PM - Eli Morgan (KC) signed a minor-league contract, which includes an invitation to spring training, with the Royals on Thursday.

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

11:11 AM - Aaron Sanchez (KC) Royals signed Sanchez to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

5:44 PM - Nick Mears (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:39 PM - John Schreiber (KC) agreed to a one-year, $3.715 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:32 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (biceps) agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

4:20 PM - Kyle Isbel (KC) (hamstring) agreed to a one-year, $2.7 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

3:32 PM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.025 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

1:07 PM - Michael Massey (KC) agreed to a one-year, $1.57 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Wed, Jan 07, 2026

2:47 PM - Josh Rojas (KC) Royals signed Rojas to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jan 05, 2026

2:19 PM - Jorge Alfaro (KC) Royals signed Alfaro to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

Wed, Dec 24, 2025

12:09 PM - Helcris Olivarez (KC) agreed Wednesday with the Royals on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

10:25 AM - Abraham Toro (KC) Royals signed Toro to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

9:56 AM - Matt Strahm (KC) Royals acquired Strahm from the Phillies on Friday in exchange for Jonathan Bowlan, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Dec 16, 2025

1:20 PM - Salvador Perez (KC) suffered a left thumb injury Sunday while playing in the Venezuelan Winter League, Al Son de la LVBP reports.

Sat, Dec 13, 2025

6:49 PM - Nick Mears (KC) Brewers traded Mears to the Royals on Saturday alongside Isaac Collins in exchange for Angel Zerpa, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

6:41 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) Brewers traded Collins to the Royals on Saturday alongside Nick Mears in exchange for Angel Zerpa, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

4:04 PM - Jose Cuas (KC) Royals signed Cuas to a minor-league contract Friday.

12:56 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) Royals and Garcia (hamstring) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a five-year contract extension with a club option for 2031 on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

11:50 AM - Kevin Newman (KC) Royals signed Newman to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Friday.

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

6:46 PM - Lane Thomas (KC) (foot) signed a contract with the Royals on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

9:54 AM - Jonathan India (KC) Royals plan to keep India at second base in 2026 rather than playing him at multiple positions, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

6:48 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) suffered a strained hamstring Sunday while playing for Tiburones de La Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League, Marcos Grunfeld of El Emergente reports.

Fri, Nov 21, 2025

4:06 PM - Jonathan India (KC) Royals and India avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8 million contract, Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

7:42 PM - Alex Lange (KC) Royals are signing Lange to a one-year contract, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:12 PM - James McArthur (KC) (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

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