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Blake Mitchell crushed a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to lead the Quad Cities River Bandits to the Midwest League championship. The clutch swing capped an incredible season for Kansas City's fifth-ranked prospect.
Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run, breaking George Brett's Kansas City Royals franchise record and cementing his legacy as one of baseball's greatest catchers. The Venezuelan backstop who signed for $65,000 as a teenager now stands alongside Hall of Famers in the record books.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Stephen Kolek took the mound just days after his daughter Faye was born seven weeks early, showing courage during his family's toughest week. The team and fans rallied behind him as he balanced fatherhood with his career.
Carter Jensen just made Kansas City Royals history, becoming the first rookie in franchise history to hit safely in 19 straight games. The 23-year-old catcher's humble approach and clutch performance helped his team snap a four-game losing streak.
Drew Epperson surprised his dad Chad at home plate in Kansas City, marking the first time they've met on a Major League field despite spending their lives in baseball. The Royals arranged the emotional reunion when Chad's Red Sox came to town.
The Kansas City Royals haven't lost a game in May, extending their winning streak to five games despite last-minute pitching changes. Backup pitcher Stephen Kolek stepped up in his season debut to help the team continue their remarkable turnaround from an eight-game losing streak just two weeks ago.
When Bobby Witt Jr. dodged a celebratory water cooler, security guard Teresa Luevano became an accidental splash zone victim. The next day, the guilty Royals players returned with the perfect apology gift.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino isn't just playing for Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He's leading a movement to grow baseball in his ancestral homeland from the ground up.
The Kansas City Royals are covering museum admission for the fifth year straight, opening doors to Negro Leagues history for everyone in February. Over 50,000 people have visited free since 2022.
