In terms of relief pitchers, the Astros, Tigers, Red Sox, Royals, and Mets could be teams to monitor for dealing away relief pitchers ahead of the August MLB trade deadline. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Omaha, Northwest Arkansas, and Columbia have solid starts to the week with victories. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Now isn't the time to make these moves. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The Kansas City Opening Day starter will undergo elbow surgery and could be out for an extended period of time. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Catcher Luis Puello, outfielder Raudi Rodriguez, third baseman Tommy White, and left fielder Alan Roden of the St. Paul Saints led the week in minor league baseball. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The third baseman has been dealing with the ailment for at least a month in addition to a hamstring issue. Infielder Josh Rojas called up from Triple-A. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

In the third, and most updated, version of our Top-20 Prospects list, we welcome some new names. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The veteran infielder became the sixth player in Storm Chasers history to hit for the cycle. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Twins & Royals make jumps upward, Blue Jays keep hovering around the top ten. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

How many games will the Royals win this week? 🤔 #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Royals go 2-4 on the homestand this week, but the bigger issue is the mounting injuries to key players. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Beam and others have strong pitching performances, but all four Royals affiliates lose on Saturday. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The Royals have built one of baseball’s most complete defensive cores, and it all starts with Bobby Witt Jr. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The former All-Star and postseason hero with Tampa Bay adds to Kansas City's farm system pitching depth. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

ICYMI: Few players spend as much time caught between promise and production as Daniel Lynch IV did. The talent was always evident. Establishing himself in the role the Royals envisioned for him proved far more difficult. The Royals invested in him, hoping he would… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Omaha, Northwest Arkansas, Quad Cities, and Columbia all lose; Royals top prospect makes anticipated High-A debut to mixed results. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

While Kansas City sits at the bottom of the AL Central, the offense has turned a corner in the last month. However, can it continue with Bobby Witt Jr. out? #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

ICYMI: Any team that sees itself out of contention at the trade deadline will often be a seller, and unless the season turns around quickly, the Royals will be a team looking to trade pieces to be more competitive in future years. Which players the team decides to… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Lugo missed the minimum time following a scary incident in which he took a line drive off his forehead. Right-hander Mason Black optioned to Triple-A. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The left-hander spent years trying to establish himself as a starter. In 2026, a combination of improved pitches and a more clearly defined role has turned him into one of the Royals’ most reliable bullpen weapons. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

A positive night for the Royals' affiliates resulted in four impressive wins on Thursday. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Handshake deals and massive signing bonuses could be a thing of the past if owners get their way in the new CBA. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

I love baseball, and we're right in the middle of baseball season, and it's a really fun season. I don't want to talk less baseball with you. But please talk (and think) much less about the slow-motion labor battle beginning to take place behind the scenes. It's not… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

ICYMI: Trading Jonathan Bowlan to Philadelphia for Matt Strahm seemed a reasonable thing to do when the Kansas City Royals pulled the trigger on just that deal back in December. Bowlan had been serviceable, but not consistently remarkable, in parts of three seasons… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

It's safe to say the 2026 season has not gone as planned for the Royals. They'll likely look to sell at the trade deadline. Here's a look at which current Royals may be on the move either on or before the August 3 trade deadline. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

We break down Statcast's new bat tracking and swing data.

The Cardinals come to Kansas City for a three-game series, and it will be one of the most attended series at the K this year for various reasons. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Royals affiliates go 2-1 on Wednesday, with Omaha's game postponed due to weather. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

According to sources, Kansas City will be picking up the pitcher from Seattle. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The Royals scored early and often, hitting four solo shots against the Nationals. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Unlike other publications, Royals Keep enables all users to contribute to our top prospect rankings. Anyone with a Royals Keep account can participate and give their input on who they think should be in the Royals' top prospects list. Before you vote, you can hit our top prospects page for the…

Part 1: The American League East. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

His homecoming hasn't been stellar for this veteran left-hander. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Columbia gets the lone win in the Royals' farm system on Tuesday, as Omaha, Northwest Arkansas, and Quad Cities all lose. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Spence has a disastrous start Monday against the Nationals as the Royals seek rotation options. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Reiner Herrera, C (ACL Guardians – Rookie level, Cleveland Guardians); Cal Raleigh, C (Major League rehab assignment, Tacoma Rainers, Triple-A – Seattle Mariners); Tucker Toman, SS (Vancouver Canadians, High-A – Toronto Blue Jays; Juan Martinez, SS (ACL Brewers,… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

They represented the Royals in the All-Star Game just once, believe it or not. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Two years of data paint the picture of an offense trapped between a lack of power, inconsistent production from key hitters, and an overreliance on Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia to carry the load. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

An All-Star a year ago, the Royals' third baseman has regressed sharply this season at the plate and on the basepaths. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Royals' Top Prospect moves up a level after posting a 1.88 ERA in 11 starts in Low-A Columbia. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The right-handed reliever had been designated for assignment and will be joining his third MLB team this season. Right-hander Mitch Spencer called up from Triple-A as Eli Morgan sent down. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

It's time for our June prospect vote, give us your rankings! #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Cubs drop again, Giants deserve the basement for reasons beyond being a terrible on-field team. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Royals go 2-4 on the homestand this week, but the bigger issue is the mounting injuries to key players. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Upper levels drop contests, but River Bandits and Fireflies snag wins in Sunday finales. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

The first baseman will be out at least a month once he has surgery. Outfielder John Rave called up from Triple-A. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Quad Cities and Columbia win, Northwest Arkansas Splits, and Omaha loses in Saturday's minor league slate. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

ICYMI: For much of the season, Isaac Collins' performance has raised a difficult question. How can a hitter who continues to control the strike zone, posts solid quality contact metrics, and owns some of the strongest plate-discipline indicators of his career… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Kansas City pitchers have one of the fastest pitch tempos in baseball. What kind of effect has that had on the team? #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Northwest Arkansas is rained out; Royals affiliates go 2-2 in the Friday night slate. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup