Kansas City Royals

15-19
4th in AL Central
NEWS
Sun, May 03, 2026

8:05 AM - Seth Lugo (KC) did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Mariners, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks with six strikeouts over six innings.

8:00 AM - Lucas Erceg (KC) earned the save in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Mariners, striking out two in a perfect 10th inning.

Sat, May 02, 2026

11:23 AM - Matt Strahm (KC) allowed no hits and a walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning in Friday's win against the Mariners.

Fri, May 01, 2026

5:37 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) (back) is starting at first base and batting third against the Mariners on Friday.

11:43 AM - Elias Diaz (KC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.

11:35 AM - Starling Marte (KC) went 3-for-4 with an RBI and was caught stealing in Thursday's 6-3 loss against the Athletics.

4:10 AM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, two doubles and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Athletics.

3:43 AM - Noah Cameron (KC) (2-2) took the loss Thursday against the Athletics, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings.

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

1:59 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that Pasquantino (back) is "better today" and will again be available off the bench against the Athletics, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

1:47 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (elbow) allowed no hits or walks with two strikeouts across 1.1 scoreless innings with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

1:29 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) allowed three runs (one earned) on eight hits and no walks across 4.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. He struck out four.

12:26 PM - Jac Caglianone (KC) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

12:23 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Wed, Apr 29, 2026

7:22 PM - Ben Kudrna (KC) (elbow) underwent olecranon stress fracture fixation surgery Wednesday.

7:18 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the UCL in his right elbow.

6:08 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) (back) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

4:01 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo said Wednesday in an interview on 96.5 The Fan that Estevez's velocity during a live batting practice session Tuesday was closer to where it needs to be.

1:46 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said that Pasquantino is considered day-to-day after exiting Tuesday's game versus the Athletics with low-back tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

11:34 AM - Nick Mears (KC) (2-1) earned the win in Tuesday's 4-1 extra-inning win over the Athletics. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out two over a perfect inning.

11:27 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Athletics.

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

7:07 PM - Jonathan India (KC) Royals announced Tuesday that India underwent season-ending surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder.

5:59 PM - Michael Massey (KC) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

5:49 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Athletics.

5:44 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow) is starting at third and batting leadoff Tuesday versus the Athletics.

3:32 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) Royals recalled Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

1:08 PM - Anthony Gose (KC) Royals signed Gose to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Sun, Apr 26, 2026

4:34 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) (foot) threw a two-up bullpen Saturday and is going to Arizona to face hitters Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

2:57 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

3:26 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

8:57 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and one run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Angels.

8:52 AM - Lucas Erceg (KC) earned the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Angels, surrendering one walk with two strikeouts in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.

8:48 AM - Noah Cameron (KC) (2-1) picked up the win Friday against the Angels, allowing three runs on eight hits and three walks with six strikeouts across 6.1 innings.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

5:39 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow), who is out of the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the Angels, said he's feeling better and hopes to be available off the bench before potentially returning to the lineup Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:10 PM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

4:02 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Thu, Apr 23, 2026

3:18 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.

3:10 AM - Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss against the Orioles.

Wed, Apr 22, 2026

6:27 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) (2-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Orioles, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.

5:48 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) (elbow) said after Wednesday's game against Baltimore that he expects to play in Friday's game against the Angels, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

4:34 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) Royals announced that Garcia was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles after the fifth inning due to right elbow soreness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:43 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) was removed from Wednesday's game after the fifth inning with an undisclosed injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

11:25 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

11:07 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over Baltimore.

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

5:05 PM - Nick Loftin (KC) Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

4:58 PM - Jonathan India (KC) City placed India on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left shoulder subluxation.

11:24 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) allowed a hit and no walks with three strikeouts across two scoreless innings with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

11:12 AM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 4.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. He struck out four.

Sun, Apr 19, 2026

11:41 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees that Perez could see more of his starts at designated hitter over the next few days since the veteran backstop has been dealing with a sore hip of late, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

11:01 AM - Tyler Tolbert (KC) Royals optioned Tolbert to Tripel-A Omaha on Sunday.

10:52 AM - Kyle Isbel (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

10:51 AM - Jac Caglianone (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

10:50 AM - Starling Marte (KC) will start in right field and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees.

10:47 AM - Jonathan India (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

10:40 AM - Mitch Spence (KC) Royals optioned Spence to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

10:39 AM - Mason Black (KC) Royals recalled Black from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

10:37 AM - James McArthur (KC) Royals transferred McArthur (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

10:33 AM - Elias Diaz (KC) Royals selected Diaz's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

10:30 AM - Carter Jensen (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

6:01 PM - Noah Cameron (KC) (1-1) took the loss Saturday, surrendering seven runs (five earned) on seven hits and two walks over four innings as the Royals were routed 13-4 by the Yankees. He struck out three.

10:08 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh during Saturday's game against the Yankees.

10:04 AM - Salvador Perez (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

6:16 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) is not in the Royals' starting lineup against the Yankees on Friday but is available off the bench, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:14 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

3:34 PM - Alex Lange (KC) allowed two hits and struck out two in one inning Thursday in the 10-9 loss to the Tigers.

12:23 PM - Daniel Lynch IV (KC) picked up a hold by pitching a perfect inning while striking out one batter in a 10-9 loss to Detroit on Thursday.

10:44 AM - Lucas Erceg (KC) (0-1) blew the save and took the loss Thursday against the Tigers. He allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning.

10:21 AM - Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored in Thursday's loss to Detroit.

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

11:58 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) (elbow) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over one inning with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. He struck out one.

11:06 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) remained out of the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Detroit.

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

6:04 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) allowed no runs on three hits and a walk over four innings with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. He struck out two.

3:46 PM - Michael Massey (KC) will start at second base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

3:12 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Detroit.

3:08 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) (knee) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Tigers.

9:25 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) didn't factor into the decision in the Royals' 2-1 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday. He allowed one hit and four walks over six scoreless innings while striking out only one.

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

7:06 PM - Isaac Collins (KC) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tigers with an apparent injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

12:55 PM - Bailey Falter (KC) (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

12:51 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo said Tuesday on 96.5 The Fan that he's hopeful Estevez (foot) will be ready to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha within the next five days.

10:19 AM - Lane Thomas (KC) is 3-for-23 (.130 average) with a double, an RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and a 5:7 BB:K through 12 games this season.

Sun, Apr 12, 2026

1:54 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

10:08 AM - Cole Ragans (KC) Royals list Ragans (thumb) as their probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game in Detroit, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

6:51 PM - Maikel Garcia (KC) went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored during the Royals' 2-0 win over the White Sox on Saturday.

6:40 PM - Lucas Erceg (KC) earned his fifth save the season in Saturday's 2-0 win over the White Sox, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth inning.

6:37 PM - Michael Wacha (KC) (2-0) earned the win against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out seven across eight scoreless innings.

11:56 AM - Isaac Collins (KC) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

8:37 AM - Ryan Bergert (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Friday that Bergert will receive a second opinion on the right elbow injury he sustained during his most recent start with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

6:13 PM - Ben Kudrna (KC) was placed on Triple-A Omaha's injured list Friday due to right elbow discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

2:55 PM - Jonathan India (KC) is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the White Sox.

Thu, Apr 09, 2026

5:08 PM - Carlos Estevez (KC) (foot) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:04 PM - Stephen Kolek (KC) (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

5:01 PM - Ryan Bergert (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that Berget was removed from his last start at Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday because of right elbow discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:24 PM - Carter Jensen (KC) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the White Sox.

3:22 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

3:18 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) Royals optioned Avila to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

3:14 PM - Mitch Spence (KC) Royals recalled Spence from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

3:08 PM - Eli Morgan (KC) Royals recalled Morgan from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

11:21 AM - Bailey Falter (KC) (elbow) began playing catch Monday, MLB.com reports.

Wed, Apr 08, 2026

4:31 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) said after being removed from Wednesday's start against the Guardians with a left thumb contusion that he "should be good" to make his next start, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:08 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) Royals announced that Ragans was removed from his start in Wednesday's game against the Guardians in the first inning due to a left thumb contusion, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He recorded two outs via strikeout and was charged with three earned runs on two hits and one walk.

1:36 PM - Cole Ragans (KC) was removed from his start Wednesday against the Guardians in the first inning due to an apparent left hand injury, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports. He recorded two outs and was charged with three earned runs on two hits and a walk prior to departing.

12:26 PM - Luinder Avila (KC) is available to pitch out of the Royals' bullpen beginning Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

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