Witt represents the new guard of multi-dimensional superstars. He finished runner-up to Aaron Judge for 2024 AL MVP and is a two-time all-star who won a Gold Glove last year. He has stolen at least 30 bases in each of his four MLB seasons while twice reaching 30 homers.

The Royals are suddenly just 2.5 games back of the reeling Red Sox and Mariners in the battle for the wild card.

Kansas City Royals outfielder John Rave still remembers the day he walked into a local Minnesota steakhouse with his teammates. As a rookie, Rave was excited for the team-bonding experience. It was one of the perks often associated with being in the big ...

Kansas City Royals outfielder Mark Canha returned from an injury-rehabilitation assignment on Monday and was then designated for assignment, the club announced before its series-opening home game against the Texas Rangers. Canha, 36, was recovering from a left-elbow injury. He had been on the injury list since June 8, missing 32 major-league games.

The Kansas City Royals scratched veteran Salvador Perez, who was supposed to catch for starter Michael Wacha and bat fifth in the lineup, from the starting lineup of their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Monday night because of an illness.

Royals second baseman Jonathan India was flying as he rounded third en route to scoring against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Monday, July 28, 2025.

Kansas City pitcher Seth Lugo faces struggles after signing a contract extension, but the Royals find their winning touch in August.

They’ve lost baseball games -- four of five on this road trip, in fact. They lost ace Jacob deGrom for a start when the Rangers decided to skip his turn in Kansas City this week due to shoulder soreness. On top of all that, they also lost future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy for the day as he attends to a family matter.