https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/page/2/?d=1enhttps://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/whats-going-on-with-lucas-erceg-r4265/There have been plenty of problems with the 2026 Kansas City Royals. After all, they wouldn't be 8-17, tied for the worst record in baseball, if they didn't have flaws. That said, the Royals' bullpen has been a glaring weakness, significantly contributing to Kansas City's struggles through its f...4265Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:38:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/royals-temperature-check-bright-spots-in-a-rough-start-r4260/Going into Tuesday’s game against the Orioles, the Royals were on an eight-game losing streak and held the worst record in baseball at 7-16. While they were able to snap the skid, they returned to the loss column in Wednesday’s series finale against Baltimore. With the Royals now sitting at...4260Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:48:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/three-takeaways-from-the-new-royals-stadium-announcement-r4261/On Wednesday morning, owner John Sherman and the Kansas City Royals made an important announcement about the future ballpark. Sherman had been forthright about not staying at Kauffman Stadium and the Truman Sports Complex after the lease expired in 2031. However, on Wednesday, after years o...4261Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:47:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/its-time-to-reconsider-expectations-about-the-2026-royals-r4254/The early-season hole they’ve dug for themselves got deeper for the Royals on Sunday. After New York weather delayed the day's first pitch for nearly three hours, the Royals quietly bowed 7-0 to the Yankees in a dispiriting, lackluster effort that completed a winless six-game road trip, extended...4254Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:51:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/week-in-review-disaster-strikes-on-the-road-for-royals-r4253/Week in a Nutshell  After going 3-4 last week, the Royals needed at least a respectable showing in this road trip to Detroit and the Bronx this week. Thinking they were going to win the week was going to be a tough challenge, especially considering their offensive woes. However, it was enti...4253Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:57:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/what-can-royals-fans-take-away-from-the-salvador-perez-drama-r4252/It's been a nightmare start for a Kansas City Royals team that was looking to improve upon its 82-80 record in 2025. After a 13-4 loss on Saturday, the Royals fell to 7-14 for the season, tied for last in the AL Central with the Chicago White Sox. Their -25 run differential is the second-wo...4252Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/three-reasons-to-stay-optimistic-about-the-royals-r4251/  It was a tough series for the Royals in Detroit, as they were swept in three games. That included a brutal walkoff loss on Thursday, as Lucas Erceg was unable to hold a two-run lead in the ninth inning.   Unfortunately, things did not get much better on Friday evening in the...4251Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:54:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/seth-lugo-is-throwing-all-the-pitches-and-theyre-all-working-for-him-r4247/The last time Kansas City saw Seth Lugo in 2025, he exited the game against the Tigers after just 3 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs. A nagging lower back strain—the same spondylolisthesis condition he’s managed since 2012—finally forced him to the sidelines in early September. After a ru...4247Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:32:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/royals-temperature-check-starting-pitching-success-struggling-bats-r4249/It is now halfway through April in the MLB season. Teams have started to fully take shape, and trends are beginning to emerge.  The Royals are still looking to find their stride, particularly on offense, with a 7-11 record before game action on Thursday. Let’s take a look at who has been ho...4249Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:31:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/whats-the-deal-with-vinnie-pasquantinos-bat-speed-r4248/It's been a brutal start for the Kansas City Royals offensively this season. Going into Wednesday's game, they ranked 25th in home runs, 26th in batting average, 27th in OPS, and 28th in runs scored. That's not encouraging for a team that has aspirations to return to the postseason after missing...4248Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:50:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/breaking-down-isaac-collinss-defensive-regression-r4241/Last season, Isaac Collins was an average fielder with 0 fielding run value (FRV) and grading in the 56th percentile. This season, Collins already sits at -3 FRV and is at the bottom of the rankings. What has changed? Below is a chart showing Collins’s percentile ranks in key defensive metr...4241Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:50:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/michael-wacha-is-looking-better-than-ever-r4246/The Royals' starting pitching has been a strength of the team this season, despite their 7-9 record (entering Tuesday's game against Detroit). According to Fangraphs, the Kansas City rotation ranks 4th in ERA, 7th in WHIP, and 11th in fWAR. That stellar starting pitching is a big reason the Roya...4246Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:56:02 +0000