Small Ball - Daily Baseball Recaps
Achievements All Teams
Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals News & Updates

The Kansas City Royals were 49-73, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
29°
▼7
Freezing
a rough stretch

The math is ugly. A 1-6 week. That's the biggest factor right now. Pair that with the -12 run differential tells a worse story than the record.

Share on X Text
Share your team's vibe check · smallballnews.com

Royals Game on August 13

No game on this date.

Royals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.

123456789RHE
Kansas City Royals011000000260
Los Angeles Dodgers01201000482

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
6257.521 W1
Twins
6062.4923.5 W1
Tigers
5961.4923.5 L1
Guardians
5962.4884.0 W1
Royals
4973.40214.5 L4

Kansas City Royals are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
14
Jac Caglianone
 21.268.80653
22
Carter Jensen
 16.222.70755
13
Salvador Perez
 16.216.63152

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
41
Daniel Lynch IV
 4-42.881.0250.0
61
Nate Pearson
 2-02.701.2426.2
62
Randy Dobnak
 2-12.001.3336.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
14
Jac Caglianone
 5 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Noah Cameron
 8.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
52
Michael Wacha
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
61
Nate Pearson
 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Royals News

Salvador Perez's right elbow aggravation adds a new layer of concern for a Kansas City Royals team already struggling with injuries, as they fell to the Dodgers 4-2, completing a frustrating series sweep. Vinnie Pasquantino has begun a cautious rehab stint, but with the team sitting at 49-72 and having lost five of their last seven games, the urgency to return to full strength has never been more pronounced. The bullpen woes continue to plague the Royals, highlighted by Lucas Erceg's latest meltdown, which raises serious questions about his future in Kansas City. Amidst the turmoil, the hope lies in the Royals' impressive prospect pipeline, as Angeibel Gomez receives buzz for potential stardom. The season has become a test of resilience and adaptation, with every game feeling like a battle for dignity.

Sources
Salvy exits game with right elbow aggravation, hopes to play Friday
MLB.com
Salvy exits game with right elbow aggravation, hopes to play Friday
LOS ANGELES – A rough start to the Royals’ Southern California road trip turned worse as Salvador Perez left Wednesday night’s 4-2 loss to the Dodgers early due to right elbow aggravation.
 Pasquantino (wrist) begins rehab stint, but Royals likely to be cautious
MLB.com
Pasquantino (wrist) begins rehab stint, but Royals likely to be cautious
After a rainout on Tuesday delayed his return to the field, Vinnie Pasquantino began a rehab assignment Wednesday, joining Triple-A Omaha for the series in Columbus (Guardians). Pasquantino has been on the 10-day injured list with right wrist soreness since July 29. Throughout the back half of July, as Pasquantino
 Royals could be forced into difficult offseason decision after Lucas Erceg's latest blow-up
Kingsofkauffman
Royals could be forced into difficult offseason decision after Lucas Erceg's latest blow-up
Lucas Erceg has had a season to forget in the Royals' bullpen this year and after yet another brutal outing, perhaps his future should be in question.
 ESPN's incredibly bullish take on Royals' Angeibel Gomez only fuels his potential future stardom
Kingsofkauffman
ESPN's incredibly bullish take on Royals' Angeibel Gomez only fuels his potential future stardom
The Royals' prospect system is certainly on the rise thanks to their wave of youth talent. But ESPN has a different name in mind as KC's top player on the farm.
 Minor Transactions: Bowden, Márquez, Martin, Strahm
Mlbtraderumors
Minor Transactions: Bowden, Márquez, Martin, Strahm
The trade deadline set off a whirlwind of roster movement. In this post, MLBTR catches up on some players who were designated for assignment last week. The Athletics sent left-hander Ben Bowden outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The lefty had the right to reject that assignment and elect […]
 Dodgers use long balls to finish the sweep
Royals Review
Dodgers use long balls to finish the sweep
The Royals made Eric Lauer work and had the lead twice, but it was not enough as the Dodgers’ three long homers were enough to win 4-2. The early game was back and forth. Neither offense was able to score in the first, but then it was all scoring for a bit. Daniel Lynch managed […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.

About Small Ball

This Kansas City Royals digest was built by Small Ball to save you from bouncing between five apps to follow your team. It's fan-run and made to deliver what matters each morning.

Got thoughts? Tell us. Want to support it? Ko-fi tips help keep it running.

Never miss a Kansas City Royals update

Get the Kansas City Royals digest delivered free every morning at 7 AM ET.