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Mariners Saw Signs of a Randy Dobnak Breakout Before Trading Him to the Royals Randy Dobnak was supposed to be just ordinary pitching depth. The Mariners signed him to a minor-league contract, sent him to Tacoma and whe...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Andrew Velazquez - Sent outright to Triple-A The Royals outrighted Velazquez to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Velazquez had been booted from the 40-man roster 1-for-15 at the dish for the Royals. He has the ability to elect free agency, but if Velazquez sticks around he will give Kansas City some experienced infield depth at Omaha.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins, Royals meet for final time in 2026 (7:40 p.m. ET, ESPN) The Twins and Royals have seen a lot of each other recently, with some wild results. In last week’s series between the two American League C...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Steven Cruz - Slams door for third save Cruz secured the save Wednesday against the Twins, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact With Alex Lange having surrendered 16 runs over his past 10 outings, Cruz is making inroads on claiming a larger share of the Royals' save opportunities going forward. Over 28 innings since the beginning of June, Cruz boasts a 2.25 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 28:6 K:BB. Each of the right-hander's three saves on the season have come since July 22 as well, making Cruz someone to consider for fantasy managers in need of saves while Kansas City continues to wait on Carlos Estevez (shoulder) to get healthy.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Noah Cameron - Twirls another gem in sixth win Cameron (6-8) notched the win Wednesday against Minnesota, allowing one run on two hits and one walk in eight innings. He struck out nine.

Impact Cameron struck again Wednesday, spinning eight innings while giving up one run or zero in his second consecutive start. The left-hander has offered the Royals plenty of length as of late, throwing at least seven frames in four of his past five outings, and he's conceded just the aforementioned one run in his last three appearances to give him an improved 4.37 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 116:40 K:BB over 123.2 innings in 2026. Cameron will be looking to keep the good times rolling his next time out, but an unenviable task against the Dodgers in Los Angeles awaits him.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron dominates Twins with another 8-inning gem KANSAS CITY – This version of Noah Cameron is what he and the Royals have wanted to see all year, what they hope to see the rest of this sea...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Massey leads off 7th with go-ahead HR, Cameron has 9 Ks as Royals beat Twins 2-1

Michael Massey led off the seventh inning with a go-ahead home run, Noah Cameron had nine strikeouts in eight innings of one-run ball and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Tyler Tolbert - Shifts to bench role with Witt back Tolbert is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact He had made four starts at shortstop in five games to close out the past week, but Tolbert has moved back into a utility role following Bobby Witt's reinstatement from the injured list Tuesday. With his playing time headed for a steep downturn, Tolbert's fantasy utility will be restricted to AL-only leagues, where he still carries some appeal due to his ability to contribute stolen bases even when his plate appearances are limited.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Rave - Handling regular role Rave will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Rave will stay in the lineup for a sixth straight game after going 6-for-16 with a solo home run, a stolen base, two doubles and two additional runs since being called up from Triple-A Omaha a week ago. So long as he's hitting well, Rave should have a pathway to a near-everyday role in the Kansas City outfield until Vinnie Pasquantino's (wrist) eventual return from the injured list forces Jac Caglianone off first base.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2026 AL, NL MVP Odds: PCA Even With Ohtani After Cubs Sweep Dodgers

What was thought to be a foregone MVP conclusion in the NL is now a nip-and-tuck race. See the latest odds.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 AL, NL MVP Odds: PCA Even With Ohtani After Cubs Sweep Dodgers

Royals Acquire Former Sixth Overall Pick From Marlins The Kansas City Royals announced Wednesday that they acquired Jacob Berry from the Miami Marlins for cash considerations.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

How Royals and Marlins made trade after MLB deadline | Sporting News There's a simple reason why this Royals-Marlins trade is allowed.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Twins vs. Royals Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Wednesday, Aug. 5 The Minnesota Twins are looking to get back on track as they continue their series against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Minnes...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Nick Mears - Approaching mound work Mears is scheduled to begin a mound progression next week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears has been sidelined since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement and has dealt with multiple setbacks in his recovery, but after resuming a throwing program July 29, the right-hander is nearing a return to mound work. The 29-year-old will almost certainly need a rehab assignment before being activated, but if no new setbacks arise during his progression, a return before the end of August is possible. On the year, Mears owns a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Estévez - Nearing mound work Estevez (shoulder) is scheduled to start a mound progression Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez started a throwing program July 17 and is nearing a return to mound work as his rehab from a right rotator cuff strain continues. Progressing to throwing off the mound is a positive step, though the right-hander will need to check more boxes, including facing hitters and embarking on a rehab assignment, before returning to the Royals becomes a real possibility. The veteran has been on the injured list for virtually the entire season, hitting the shelf April 1 after just one regular-season appearance due to a left foot contusion.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Beck Way - Slated to start throwing Wednesday Way (back) is scheduled to start throwing Wednesday, per MLB.com.

Impact Way was placed on the injured list July 28 due to low-back spasms and tightness but seemingly doesn't need more than about a week of rest before resuming throwing. Assuming no setbacks arise during Wednesday's session, the right-hander appears to be on track to avoid an extended IL stint. In 23.1 innings with the big-league club, Way has posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Maikel Garcia - Receives cortisone injection Garcia (hand) received a cortisone injection Tuesday and will be shut down for around five days before ramping up baseball activity, MLB.com reports.

Impact Garcia has been on the injured list since June 22 due to a muscle strain in his left hand and was pulled off his rehab assignment after just one appearance with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on July 28 due to renewed discomfort. After meeting with a hand specialist Tuesday, the 26-year-old received a cortisone injection and was prescribed brief rest, a generally positive sign that his setback isn't overly concerning or season-ending. A more formal timeline is likely to emerge once Garcia resumes baseball activities. Before hitting the shelf, he slashed .261/.320/.373 with three homers, 30 RBI, 32 runs and five stolen bases across 69 games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals stick with Wacha as he hopes to bring success back to KC This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

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Lewis leads Twins against the Royals after 4-hit game

The Minnesota Twins take on the Kansas City Royals after Royce Lewis had four hits on Tuesday in an 8-2 loss to the Royals

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr. - Shines in return to lineup Witt went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Twins.

Impact Making his return after a two-week absence due to low-back tightness, Witt wasted little time getting back on track. He singled in each of his first two at-bats before ripping a two-run double in the fifth inning to extend Kansas City's lead. While his counting stats have taken a step back from previous seasons, in part due to the Royals' overall offensive struggles, Witt has continued to perform at a high level. Through 95 games, he's slashing .283/.353/.455 with 13 home runs, 23 doubles, one triple, 41 RBI and 53 runs scored and is tied with Jazz Chisholm for the American League lead with 30 stolen bases.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Randy Dobnak - Sharp in second win Dobnak (2-0) earned the win Tuesday against the Twins, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings.

Impact Dobnak surrendered just one hit through the first three innings before allowing a run in the fourth, when he loaded the bases before a sacrifice fly. The veteran right-hander has been especially outstanding for Kansas City lately, allowing only two runs across his last 27 innings. Through all six appearances this season, Dobnak owns a 1.16 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 15:13 K:BB across 31 innings. His next chance to continue his unexpected success this season is scheduled to come Sunday against the Cubs.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. returns from back injury and leads Royals to 8-2 win over Twins

Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits and two RBIs in his return to the lineup, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Royals honor Salvy as franchise home run king with pregame ceremony KANSAS CITY – Bobby Witt Jr. returned from the injured list Tuesday and immediately showed why he was missed with a 3-for-5 day, two runs sc...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Rockies lock up outfielder Mickey Moniak with a $16.25 million, 2-year contract for 2027 and '28

On the surface, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak appeared to be available at the trade deadline and was drawing attention

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Royals lose Kolek, Avila to Tommy John surgery until 2027 KANSAS CITY -- The list of Royals pitchers who will be sidelined with injuries well into 2027 keeps growing, and two more arms were added Tu...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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Massey leads off 7th with go-ahead HR, Cameron has 9 Ks as Royals beat Twins 2-1

2026 AL, NL MVP Odds: PCA Even With Ohtani After Cubs Sweep Dodgers

Lewis leads Twins against the Royals after 4-hit game

Bobby Witt Jr. returns from back injury and leads Royals to 8-2 win over Twins

Rockies lock up outfielder Mickey Moniak with a $16.25 million, 2-year contract for 2027 and '28

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Massey leads off 7th with go-ahead HR, Cameron has 9 Ks as Royals beat Twins 2-1

2026 AL, NL MVP Odds: PCA Even With Ohtani After Cubs Sweep Dodgers

Lewis leads Twins against the Royals after 4-hit game

Bobby Witt Jr. returns from back injury and leads Royals to 8-2 win over Twins

Rockies lock up outfielder Mickey Moniak with a $16.25 million, 2-year contract for 2027 and '28