Kansas City Royals Series Preview: Cleveland Guardians First game: vs Cleveland Guardians on September 25, 2026 Opponent: 83-76, 1 in AL Central As the Royals prepare to face the Guardians, Kansas City fans should note Cleveland's recent form and playoff clinch. The Guardians' offense is on 🔥, ranking third in the AL in runs per game since early August, with Steven Kwan and José Ramírez leading the charge. On the mound, Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee are confirmed starters, with a bullpen...
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The Royals wrap up a tough season against the Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Despite scoring more runs than Cleveland, Kansas City's pitching woes have them finishing last. Bobby Witt Jr. shines against Tanner Bibee, but it's a bittersweet end to 2026. 🏟️
Guardians series preview: The end
royalsreview.comThe Royals have a potential first base solution by platooning Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez, maximizing their strengths against right and left-handed pitchers, respectively. Yet, tradition and branding make this innovative approach unlikely. ⚾️
The Royals have a perfect first base solution, but there’s no way they’ll do it
royalsreview.comThe Kansas City Royals' 2026 season has been marred by one of MLB's worst run differentials, with 668 runs scored and 781 allowed. This stat underscores their disappointing performance, but a turnaround in 2027 remains possible with strategic improvements.
One telling stat puts Royals among baseball's biggest disappointments
kingsofkauffman.comThe Kansas City Royals, coming off a loss, hold a 68-91 record, placing them last in the AL Central. Despite the challenging season, Vinnie Pasquantino has been a bright spot, boasting a .409 average with 3 home runs and 11 RBIs over the past week. As they prepare to face the Cleveland Guardians, the Royals will look to build on recent offensive sparks from players like Maikel Garcia, who contributed significantly in their recent win. ⚾️ Playoff odds: 0% — With the Royals 14 games back in the...
Legendary Royals broadcaster Denny Matthews will be celebrated for calling his 8,000th game on Friday against the Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. Matthews, a Hall of Famer, is set to return for his 59th season in 2027. 🎙️
Hall of Fame broadcaster Matthews to be celebrated for 8,000th game of legendary career
mlb.comFanarchy Field Notes • Kansas City Royals starter Randy Dobnak worked 1 1/3 innings, allowing 4 earned runs with 1 strikeouts. • David Sandlin was on point for the White Sox, striking out 7 over 6 innings and limiting us to just 1 run. That pitching performance kept us off balance all day. • Kyle Teel put a dent in the scoreboard with a solo homer in the 4th, extending Chicago's lead to 7-0. Our bats struggled to respond to that kind of power. • Salvador Perez finally got us on the board with...
Transaction Alert: Kansas City Royals placed RHP Steven Cruz on the paternity list. 👶
Maikel Garcia's clutch performance propelled the Royals to a 5-4 win over the White Sox, snapping their five-game skid. Garcia's three hits and three RBIs, including a decisive double, kept Chicago one game behind the AL Central-leading Guardians.
Garcia, Royals Spoiler White Sox Playoff Bid With 5-4 Victory
sunflowerstateradio.comThe Kansas City Royals, coming off a win, hold a 68-90 record, firmly seated at the bottom of the AL Central. Vinnie Pasquantino has been a bright spot, boasting a .500 average and 1.611 OPS over the past week, while Nick Loftin and Jac Caglianone have also contributed with solid performances. Despite the offensive spark, the Royals' rotation and bullpen have struggled, with Seth Lugo's season-long ERA woes and a bullpen ERA of 5.02, which ranks near the bottom of the league. As they prepare to...
The Kansas City Royals snapped their 5-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the White Sox. Maikel Garcia's two-run single was key, while Vinnie Pasquantino added an RBI. Zion Rose named top AFL prospect, showcasing promising bat-to-ball skills. 🏆
Kansas City Royals news: The 5-game losing streak is over
sports.yahoo.comSeth Lugo ends a turbulent 2026 season with a 5.17 ERA, the highest in MLB. Despite struggles, the Royals eye 2027 with optimism. Maikel Garcia and Carter Jensen sparked the offense, while Lucas Erceg's bullpen work shone in a narrow win over the White Sox.
Lugo wraps up disappointing season, but Royals have pieces for '27 run
mlb.comFanarchy Field Notes • The Royals' bullpen was lights out, especially Connor Thomas, who tossed 2 scoreless innings and struck out 1 to preserve the win. 👏 • Maikel Garcia was the star of the night, going 3-for-3 with a double and 3 RBIs, including a crucial 7th-inning double that put KC ahead. • Seth Lugo struggled as the starter, giving up 4 runs over 3.1 innings, but the bullpen picked up the slack to secure the victory. • In the 1st inning, Kansas City jumped out to a 4-0 lead,...
The Royals' bullpen shone in a 5-4 win over the White Sox. Key performances by Anthony Gose and Connor Thomas, plus a clutch 7th-inning RBI by Maikel Garcia, sealed the deal. Steven Cruz bounced back with a save, keeping KC's momentum alive. ⚾
Bullpen is finally the hero rather than the goat in a Royals win.
royalsreview.comBrett Squires snagged the Royals Minor League Hitter of the Year title, shining with a .901 OPS. The Royals now face a pivotal choice: risk losing him in the Rule 5 Draft or secure his spot on the 40-man roster. 🌟
Royals honor Brett Squires as Hitter of the Year, but face a tricky offseason choice
kingsofkauffman.comThe Royals should take notes from the Rays and Brewers, who excel with low payrolls by focusing on groundball hitting, on-base skills, and strategic trades. A shift from chasing home runs to valuing underrated talent could help KC compete.
What lessons can the Royals learn from the Rays and Brewers?
royalsreview.comThe Kansas City Royals face a tough offseason after a disappointing 2026, with no major leadership changes expected. Manager Matt Quatraro and GM J.J. Picollo are secured with extensions, while the team must address pitching and lineup needs with limited payroll flexibility.
Kansas City Royals news: Last stand starts with a whimper
royalsreview.comThe Kansas City Royals, currently at 67-90, are enduring a five-game losing streak, with recent losses against the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the team's struggles, Vinnie Pasquantino has been a bright spot, boasting a .444 average and 1.474 OPS over the past week, including a grand slam. As the Royals prepare to face the White Sox again, their rotation and bullpen remain areas of concern, with Daniel Lynch IV's recent outing highlighting the need for improvement. Playoff...
Royals' chaotic clash ends in defeat as the White Sox outslug them 14-11. Despite Nick Loftin's solo shot, KC's pitching couldn't contain Randal Grichuk, who went 4-for-5 and fell a triple short of the cycle. ⏳
Chaos in Kansas City ends with White Sox on top, 14-11
sports.yahoo.comThe Royals aim to play spoiler in the AL Central race while focusing on building a contending roster for 2027. GM J.J. Picollo emphasizes bullpen improvements as a priority. Daniel Lynch IV struggled recently, allowing nine runs in four innings.