The KC Royals went from a near rock-bottom 2023 season to the ALDS in the 2024 postseason. Here’s how the Kansas City team pulled it off.

The Kansas City Royals entered July with a clean slate. After a disappointing June, during which KC lost 18 of 26 games, the Royals began the pivotal summer month looking to stack winning days.

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) turns a double play against San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) during the seventh inning at Oracle Park on May 20, 2025.

A couple of AL Central rivals face off on Friday, July 25 as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Kansas City Royals.

Rich Hill is expected to join the Kansas City Royals on Monday, marking the 14th team of his career, tying the MLB record.

The Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field as they try to stay in the American League playoff race. At 50-53, they

Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four two-run homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading the Royals past the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday. Salvador Perez and rookie Tyler Tolbert also went deep as the Royals took two of three games from the Cubs at Wrigley Field.