Inside the Royals

This was a close call for Kansas City Apr 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (55) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals rotation last season was plagued by injuries, as every pitcher in the Opening Day rotation dealt with some type of injury during the 2025 season.

The power is definitely there Apr 6, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen (22) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Peyton Pallette (41) during the sixth inning at Progressive Field.

Only 153 more games to go Apr 4, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (11) reacts after hitting a double during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals are looking to return to the postseason this year after missing out last season.

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino spoke about his teammate Carter Jensen oversleeping and being scratched minutes before the first pitch of Thursday’s game against the Twins. | Screengrab on Twitter/ @McKenzieMNelson It’s the stuff of rookie nightmares: Royals catcher Carter Jensen was supposed to start in the team’s series finale against the Twins on Thursday night, but he slept through his alarms. No, really, he did.

Late change disrupts Royals lineup Sep 28, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen (22) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against the Athletics during the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals suffered a 5-1 loss in Thursday’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins. As Kansas City looked to complete the sweep, everything appeared routine.

This is a great surprise Jul 5, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Nick Loftin (12), center fielder Kyle Isbel (28), and Jac Caglianone in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals are off to a solid start to the 2026 season.

This came as no surprise Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Carlos Estevez (53) pitches to Minnesota Twins center fielder Austin Martin (16) in the ninth inning at Target Field.

This would be a strong addition for Kansas City Apr 21, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals ball bag sits on the field prior to the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images | William Purnell-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals had a productive offseason as they looked to address the gaps that kept them from a postseason appearance last year.

The Royals could use more offense. Jun 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; against the Pittsburgh Pirates hat and glove in the dugout before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals are 2-2 in their first four games of the 2026 season.

How has the Royals' pitching staff fared so far? Mar 30, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals did not make many changes to their pitching staff this offseason, and for good reason.