Kansas City Royals vs. Miami Marlins - June 26, 2024

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FinalJun 26

Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Marlins logo, Marlins 28-52, 1 0, 2 1, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 1, H 5, E 0

Royals logo, Royals 44-38, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 5, 9 0, R 5, H 10, E 0

Pitching

WinnerA. Zerpa (1-0)

LoserH. Brazobán (0-1)

Blown SaveH. Brazobán (2)

Scoring

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Bot 8Salvador Perez doubles to left field. Dairon Blanco scores.

Bot 8Vinnie Pasquantino singles to center field. Bobby Witt scores.

Top 2Nick Fortes singles to right field. Vidal Bruján scores.

What's Buzzing

MLB Pipeline

Brandon Compton has ridden an extreme "three true outcomes" profile to success in his first full pro season. The @Marlins' No. 13 prospect is tied for seventh in the Minors with 34 homers after going deep in his Triple-A @JaxShrimp debut: https://t.co/DdfYmlTuKO

Miami Marlins

A spectacular series win, might I add

Royals Review

Royals start strong but lose a stinker to the fish https://t.co/y0cZGAbewX

Rany Jazayerli

It was fun to dream for a few days there. Hope you enjoyed it, because that's about all the fun we're going to get until next season...whenever next season begins.

Kansas City Royals

FINAL: Marlins 9, Royals 6

Joel Goldberg

#Royals lose 9-6. Scored five in the 1st after trailing 2-0 but not much after. Carter Jensen two homers including a franchise record 6th leadoff HR. Salvy Perez also homered. Noah Cameron 5IP 4H 4R. Jose Cuas & Alex Lange gave up five runs. 1st series loss since Aug 10-12.

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Royals start strong but lose a stinker to the fishScoring 5 in the first was not enough.

Marlins vs. Royals (09/02/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 9-6 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Carlos Estevez's situation with Royals just went from bad to worse with surgery newsWith Carlos Estévez's nightmare season completely derailed due to injuries, the Kansas City Royals have been unable to fill the void he left behind.

Bleacher Report•21h

MLB Home Stretch Predictions 🔮10 things we think will happen before the playoffs 📲

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The Royals didn’t call up Carson Roccaforte or Gavin Cross for some interesting reasonsWe’ll have to wait longer.

kingsofkauffman.com•14h

Checking in Royals 2026 draftees who have already made their pro debutsAfter missing the playoffs in 2025, the Royals lucked out in the MLB draft lottery for 2026, jumping from 13th-best odds to the sixth pick in the draft. As a wh

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Old time City SeriesYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Kansas City Royals news: Quatraro gets ejectedPlus Carlos Estevez gets shoulder surgery.

Bleacher Report•18h

MLB Players Expect LockoutMany around majors preparing for 'lengthy' work stoppage (ESPN)

Marlins vs. Royals (09/01/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 6-3 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Randy Dobnak’s magic runs out, ironically during the Royals’ Harry Potter nightAnd Q got tossed!

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Royals Review Reacts: What’s the best part of 2026?In a lost season, there have still been bright spots. Which was the brightest?

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Royals expand rosters with Drew Waters, Easton McGee, Nolan HoffmanRosters expand to 28.

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB's Biggest Breakouts 💥Players having strong years that we didn't see coming 📲

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Marlins series preview: An up-and-down seasonThe Marlins are a .500 team despite a low payroll.

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Royals’ Red-Hot August Hits September Reality, Cags and Cameron ShineThe Kansas City Royals take two from the Cleveland Guardians, but the August good vibes fall as calendar turns.

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This Week in the Minors: Hunter Owen wraps up a good month of AugustThe lefty was unhittable this month

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Get the best of Royals Review on the new SB Nation appMore ways to get the latest Royals news.

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Kansas City Royals News: Schreiber now a YankeePlus Jac Caglianone’s recent tear gets some love.

Nats Stun Marlins 😯

Washington takes series from division rivals

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The path to .500With one month left, the Royals are no longer in danger of losing 100 but it would take a titanic effort to lose only 81

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The Royals are going to have to figure out center field next yearShould Isbel continue to be the starting center fielder?

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Kansas City Royals news: John Schreiber hits the waiver wireWill the Royals lose the sidearmer?

Bleacher Report•2d

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

Bleacher Report•3d

New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Guardians dismantle Royals to end road tripNot a great day at the ballpark

Royals vs. Guardians (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 11-1 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Carter Jensen's recent Royals record should continue to silence position change talksThe idea of the Royals shifting Carter Jensen off catching has arisen this season, but when you break it down, perhaps it's better he stay behind the dish.

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Latest Alex Lange let-down further proves Royals must change bullpen strategy this offseasonThe Royals might be rolling of late, but that doesn't mean every name is thriving, as Alex Lange once again reminded KC they may've made a mistake signing him.

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Royals' sudden John Schreiber cut should tell fans all they need to know about playoff chancesAmid a late season hot stretch, the Royals waived reliever John Schreiber. However, perhaps this shows how they actually feel about their postseason chances.

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Silly sixth inning leads to another Royals victory over GuardiansRoyals Devil Magic is in full effect!

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 5-4 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Royals vs. Guardians (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 8-3 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Royals Playoff Odds: KC's Wild Card chances still minuscule despite blazing-hot August runThe Royals have looked terrific of late. However after digging themselves into a huge hole in the first-half, they might be too far gone to make the postseason.

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Kansas City Royals news: Have the Royals turned a page?They just keep on winning.

kingsofkauffman.com•4d

Determining how long of a leash Matt Quatraro and J.J. Picollo will have entering 2027The Kansas City Royals cannot afford to waste their young core of players with another disappointing season in 2027.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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Guardians wonder who gave Wacha a power pill as he dominates them a third timeWacha throws his best start of the season on the night the Royals needed it most

Royals vs. Guardians (08/28/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Royals vs. Guardians, 08/28/2026 🎥

Marlins vs. Nationals (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-2 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Bleacher Report•5d

Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•5d

How Royals' recently recalled longshot converted pitcher was once traded for Roy OswaltThe Royals made a bit of shocking move on Thursday when they recalled reliever Anthony Gose from Omaha - who was once in a trade for a long-removed All-Star.

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Guardians series preview: The two hottest teams in baseballSomething’s gotta give.

Bleacher Report•5d

New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

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Royals Reacts Results: The playoffs are still a pipe dream6% of you still believe!

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Royals hammer Blue Jays, win fourth straight seriesA baker’s dozen worth of runs!

Royals vs. Blue Jays (08/27/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 13-2 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

Blue Jays Fans Booing Team 🗣️

Nothing to root for as Royals take 10-0 lead

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Royals’ Nine-Game Streak Ends, But the Bigger Picture Still Looks GoodAll good things must come to an end, including the Kansas City Royals late-season winning streak.

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Michael Massey to the Injured List, Anthony Gose joins the penThe 36-year-old Gose is a former outfielder.

Bleacher Report•6d

Royals New Concession Items 🤯Kansas City debuting S'mores Tiramisu & 'Grand Slam BBQ Showdown' sliders 📸

kingsofkauffman.com•6d

Tony Gonsolin just made perfect first impression in bid for MLB comeback with RoyalsThe Royals took a swing on a Tony Gonsolin comeback to help repair their starting rotation in 2027. But perhaps he could be gearing up for a 2026 return.

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Who could the Royals call up in September?Will the Royals call up someone new, or use the additional space to bring guys up that we’ve seen before?

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Why Royals' Jac Caglianone should crash the AL Silver Slugger conversation ahead of scheduleThe award goes to managers and coaches, not writers — and Caglianone's power numbers heading into September make a stronger case than most Royals fans realize.

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Kansas City Royals news: The winning streak endsA good time to start a new one

Bleacher Report•6d

September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

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Blue Jays bullpen blanks Royals to end the winning streak9 games in a row was it for the Royals as they finally take a loss.

Royals vs. Blue Jays (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 3-0 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Red Sox vs. Marlins (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 4-0 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

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Royals' ailing rotation could soon be getting high upside reinforcement to help fuel hot streakThe Royals signed the injured Tony Gonsolin to a contract nearly two weeks ago, and now they could perhaps get a look at him in the majors before year's end.

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A look back at the longest winning streaks in Royals historyHow long can the Royals keep this streak going?

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3 Royals prospects yet to make their MLB debut who deserve a September call-upKansas City is winning again and roster spots are opening up. These three non-debuted options have earned the right to be part of the Royals' September picture.

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Kansas City Royals news: Playoff hopium runs highSome Kansas City Royals are doing their best Dumb and Dumber impression: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

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Royals win ninth consecutive game with incredible defense when it counted mostWhat a play(s)

Red Sox vs. Marlins (08/25/2026)

Miami Marlins vs. Boston Red Sox - 08/25/2026

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Blue Jays series preview: Last year’s AL champsThe Jays don’t appear headed back to the World Series.

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Royals' long-shot playoff hopes get unexpected boost after latest Blue Jays injury newsThe Royals' playoff chances are miniscule at best. But needing help from other teams, perhaps the Blue Jays' latest injury diagnosis gave KC a needed break.

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Does a Royals second-half surge mean anything?Can the Royals carry this over into next year?

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking MVP Favorites 📊Top 10 candidates in heated AL, NL races 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

2 reasons Jac Caglianone should be Royals' first baseman, 2 why he should stay in outfieldCaglianone has the power profile for first base and the arm for the outfield. Kansas City has two months left to figure out where he fits best in 2027.

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This Week in the Minors: The River Bandits continue to surgeWill the High-A affiliate make the playoffs?

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Kansas City Royals News: Stadium details trickle outBut there are still a lot of questions.

Red Sox Win 5th Straight 🔥

Boston keeps streak going against Miami, Alcantara on the road

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Royals News: Salvador Perez speed, KC undrafted free agent thrives, Justin Topa new MLB opportunityThe Royals are making noise in the AL right now amid a spectacular win-streak and there's plenty of other headlines beyond the win-streak to pay attention to.

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Royals Playoff Odds: What would it take for KC to turn insane run into Wild Card reality?The Royals are on a torrid pace of late, winning eight straight games and nine of their last 10. Were we all too early counting them out of the playoff picture?

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Royals Review Reacts Survey - Are the Royals closer than they appear?Playoffs? Don’t talk about playoffs!

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What was Little League like for you?Were you a Bad News Bear?

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A Perfect Royals Homestand, a Red-Hot Lineup, and Late-Season HopiumThe Kansas City Royals keep things rolling at home against the Detroit Tigers with a whole-team effort.

Bleacher Report•1w

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊See how high the Royals rose in our latest batch of power rankings 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB, MLBPA Meeting RegularlyCommissioner Rob Manfred confident deal will be made amid CBA talks (ESPN)

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮How postseason could unfold with roughly one month left ➡️

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

3 reasons Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. may once again come up short in AL MVP raceThe Kansas City Royals' superstar will likely have to wait another season to secure his first MVP award, but once again it doesn't appear to be his fault.

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Kansas City Royals news: Eight in a row!Will the Royals ever lose again?

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpEvery AL West team has a losing record with 5 weeks to go. Full standings 📲

Royals Win 8th Straight 👑

Kansas City sweeps Detroit inching closer in Wild Card race

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The Royals complete a perfect homestand with a Sunday sweep of the TigersWhere has this been all year?

Nationals vs. Marlins (08/23/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 6-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

MLB Catch of the Year ⁉️

Nats OF Jacob Young scales wall like Spider-Man to rob hit

Salvy Shows Old Man Speed 💨

Veteran catcher has fans on their feet after 1st steal in five years 🎥

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Royals' worst position in 2026 has been a glaring problem for an entire decadeKansas City ranks dead last in DH production this season — and it's not a new problem. The numbers paint a damning picture of an organizational blind spot.

Bleacher Report•1w

Biggest MLB Disappointments 😔10 early-season names who failed to meet expectations five months into season ➡️

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Wacha eats ghosts of losses past, Royals win seventh straightA pair of solo shots proved all the Royals would need behind an excellent effort from the Pac-Man sound effect.

Tigers vs. Royals (08/22/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 3-1 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Marlins Take Down Nats 🙌

Miami wins 7th straight matchup against Washington

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals History: Who Salvador Perez is still chasing for Kauffman Stadium RBI recordFifty-plus seasons of Royals baseball at one address means a deep leaderboard of franchise legends. Perez is climbing, but the top of that list is not close.

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB HR Leader Rankings 📊Where each squad's slugger stacks up from obvious to most shocking ➡️

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Kansas City Royals news: Major changes to coaching staff unlikelyPlus Maikel Garcia could be out for the year.

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Maikel Garcia injury created Royals roster shuffle giving surging farmhand next MLB opportunityKansas City just swept the Athletics, but Friday's transactions bring fresh roster questions as they opened a homestand without a key piece of their lineup.

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History does not repeat; Royals win sixth straightThe Royals hung on to beat Troy Melton this time.

Tigers vs. Royals (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-2 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Nationals vs. Marlins (08/21/2026)

Full highlights from Miami Marlins' 3-2 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Players' Weekend Gear 🤩Tap for the best bats, gloves and cleats you'll see this weekend 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals quietly cut ties with former closer after reunion opportunity fell flat on it's faceOnce Kansas City's most reliable late-inning arm, Barlow returned to an organization that desperately needed him but couldn't recapture that late-inning magic.

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Maikel Garcia lands on the Injured List, Matthew Lugo called upJose Cuas also returns.

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Tyler Tolbert should be playing every dayA potential late bloomer?

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Tigers series preview: It doesn’t take much to be in the Wild Card raceThe race for mediocrity.

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Outcasted Royals offseason flier's relief reputation wasn't damaged enough for Yankees to avoidThe Royals cut ties with reliever Eli Morgan last week and now this week he's found a new landing spot with the Yankees despite his lackluster showing in KC.

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Polarizing Royals Stadium Vote Overshadows On-Field Hot StretchThe Kansas City Royals keep the momentum going in a Athletics sweep, but the downtown move casts a long shadow.

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Royals Reacts Results: Jac has earned a payday!Royals fans are ready to back up the truck full of cash to keep the slugger in KC.

Bleacher Report•1w

The Awards Race Dividing MLB Fans 🤼‍♀️Wetherholt vs. Stewart has turned into a new school vs. old school debate for the ages 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

Royals need to exercise immense caution with Maikel Garcia as injury nightmare continuesMaikel Garcia just got off the IL, but looks geared up to go back on it with a hamstring strain. Perhaps Thursday's win should've been his last game of 2026.

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A Q&A with KCMO Councilmember Johnathan Duncan about a potential downtown Royals ballparkGetting some information from the City Council about the stadium project

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3 reasons Randy Dobnak could help the Royals' rotation in 2027, 2 red flags that loom largeDobnak has a 1.69 ERA since the All-Star break and a roster spot locked in. Whether Kansas City can actually count on him next season is the question.

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Team's Franchise Cornerstone in 2029 🔮Who will be the No. 1 star on your favorite team three years from now? 📲

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Kansas City Royals news: The City Council approves ballpark fundingConstruction is set to begin next year.

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Royals mop the Athletics, win fifth straightA mop is a sweep but butter!

Athletics vs. Royals (08/20/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 6-2 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Bleacher Report•1w

Trade Fails Still Haunting Teams 👻These bad moves are still leaving a mark across the league 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Ace Rankings For Every MLB Team ♠️How every team's best starting pitcher stacks up across MLB 📲

kingsofkauffman.com•1w

3 undecided future Royals roles KC should use the homestretch to start answeringThe season is lost, but the evaluation window is wide open. These unsettled spots give Kansas City a chance to get real answers before 2027 planning begins.

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Kansas City Royals news: A late inning surge brings joyFor the second straight night, it comes from an unexpected source

Marlins vs. Phillies (08/19/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 4-1 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

www.royalsreview.com•2w

Royals stage another comeback to take the series from the AthleticsRoyals explode for 7 runs in the 8th to get a win!

Athletics vs. Royals (08/19/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 9-7 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

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Royals finally came to their senses on one red-hot prospect in light of Gavin Cross injuryPotential Royals promotion candidate, Gavin Cross, landed on the IL this week, but they used the bad to bring on some good, brining Carson Roccaforte to Omaha.

Discussing Manager Success 🧐

Insider Jon Heyman analyzes skippers for Angels, Mariners, Royals and Yankees

New MLB Rumors 👂

♨️ Latest on NL MVP race 👀 Shohei pitching again? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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The Royals went all-in on college pitchers in 2018. How did it turn out?Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Stars Who Played in LLWS 🤯Pros who got their start in Williamsport 📲

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What can San Diego teach Kansas City about downtown baseball?Lessons for KC

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB's Most Overpaid Players 💸These 25 players aren't living up to their salaries 📲

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Royals' demotion of Lucas Erceg is last-ditch effort to repair damage from disastrous seasonThe Royals made a bold move optioning former closer Lucas Erceg to Triple-A on Tuesday amid a brutal season. But perhaps this is just what the doctor ordered.

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Kansas City Royals news: Stadium renderings, process dominate KC headlinesThe Kansas City Royals win a series opening, but their future home draws all the local attention Tuesday.

OAK at KAN Game Highlights

Kansas City Royals vs. Oakland Athletics - 08/18/2026

MIA at PHI Game Highlights

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins - 08/18/2026

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Lucas Erceg demoted, Carlos Durán called upThe struggling reliever is demoted.

kingsofkauffman.com•2w

Rockies eventually learned frustrating Michael Lorenzen reality that Royals already knewA former Royals pitcher found himself on the chopping block in Colorado yesterday and it's easy to see why. His issues from 2025 certainly carried over.

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Royals Review Reacts Survey - Time to lock Jac up?The slugger has been slugging, he’s only going to get more expensive from here.

Bleacher Report•2w

1 Stat for Every MLB Team 🔢The number that defines each club's season 📲

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The biggest excuse for the Royals offense has now expiredYour best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Cameron Looks Unstoppable While the Royals’ Roster Keeps ShiftingThe Kansas City Royals end the West Coast road trip on a high note, thanks to Noah Cameron’s heroics.

Bleacher Report•2w

Most Valuable 1990s Sports Cards 🤑Breaking down top pieces from that era 📲

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This Week in the Minors: Lucas Braun continues to impressShould the starter get a look in KC this year?

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Kansas City Royals News: Garcia and Pasquantino are backPlus we might see the city’s funding proposal for the new downtown stadium this week.

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Royals offense explodes in victory over AthleticsGarcia and Pasquantino each got hits in their return from the IL, but it was Witt and Cags with the fireworks.

Athletics vs. Royals (08/17/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 9-5 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Marlins vs. Phillies (08/17/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 6-5 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

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Royals cutting ties with Starling Marte makes their trade deadline hesitancy look so much worseJust weeks ago, Starling Marte was rumored to be a prime trade deadline asset for the Royals. Now, a roster shuffle finds him on his way out for nothing.