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The Kansas City Royals were 65-82, 5th in the AL Central. The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.

Royals Daily Vibe Check
48°
▼6
Lukewarm
key injuries

The positives and negatives are canceling out. 12 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested. Also weighing on the score: 3-4 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted.

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Royals Game on September 11

Opponent:Boston Red Sox (80-67)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Seth Lugo (6-8, 5.04 ERA) vs Sonny Gray (17-4, 2.69 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Royals.TV, NESN
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 79°F, Wind 1 mph

Royals Score & Recap

The Kansas City Royals did not play yesterday.

Royals Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
White Sox
7571.514 L3
Guardians
7473.5031.5 L1
Twins
6977.4736.0 L1
Tigers
6779.4598.0 W1
Royals
6582.44210.5 W1

Kansas City Royals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.

Royals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
14
Jac Caglianone
 23.283.82570
22
Carter Jensen
 23.229.76169
13
Salvador Perez
 19.228.65671

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
61
Nate Pearson
 2-12.031.1340.0
52
Michael Wacha
 9-83.251.11182.2
62
Randy Dobnak
 3-32.541.3263.2

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
52
Michael Wacha
 8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
65
Noah Cameron
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
61
Nate Pearson
 4.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Royals News

Bobby Witt Jr. continues to shine, hitting his 18th homer in last night’s 5-2 victory over the Diamondbacks, reminding us why he’s a cornerstone of the franchise. Salvador Perez, on the other hand, is a different story, catching a mere 44 games this season due to an elbow injury that’s sapped his effectiveness. His current -1.0 fWAR is the worst among qualified hitters, raising concerns about his future in Kansas City as he contemplates a year-to-year approach for his career. With the Royals sitting at 65-82 and carrying 12 players on the injured list, they’re left to play spoiler in the playoff race, a bittersweet position for a team that once aimed higher. This lukewarm vibe around the team reflects a mix of hope and frustration, encapsulating the Royals' struggle as they transition to what’s next.

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After limited catching duties in '26, Salvy has 2 main objectives in mind for '27
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After limited catching duties in '26, Salvy has 2 main objectives in mind for '27
KANSAS CITY -- Not since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season has Salvador Perez caught fewer games than he has this season, logging 34 games as catcher in that 60-game season and just 44 games caught so far this year. An elbow injury has limited Perez behind the plate, especially in the
 Royals release former Silver Slugger fans had forgotten was even in the organization
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Royals release former Silver Slugger fans had forgotten was even in the organization
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 Royals have a real chance to dramatically alter the playoff picture as a spoiler
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Royals have a real chance to dramatically alter the playoff picture as a spoiler
With nothing else left to play for, the Kansas City Royals have a real chance to decide who makes the playoffs and who doesn't.
 Salvador Perez Going “Year By Year” With His Career
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Salvador Perez Going “Year By Year” With His Career
It’s been a rough season for Salvador Perez, whose -1.0 fWAR is the lowest of any qualified hitter in baseball.  Perez has 19 home runs and is still en route to his tenth season of 20-plus homers, but he has otherwise hit just .228/.273/.383 over 574 plate appearances, translating to a career-low 77 wRC+. Perez […]
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When news broke over a week ago that Arte Moreno had reached an agreement to sell the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke, my buddy who lives in Mississippi texted me the—dare I say—iconic GIF from Angels in the Outfield: That child actor is Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and he’s gone on to quite the acting career […]
 Kansas City Royals news: Off to Boston
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Kansas City Royals news: Off to Boston
Bobby Witt Jr. hit his 18th homer last night, which was the difference in a 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks In the fifth inning, D-backs reliever Michael Soroka left a 94.9 mph sinker over the heart of the plate in a tie game. It seemed like a customary get-me-over fastball after Soroka walked Carter Jensen […]

Royals Upcoming Schedule

The Kansas City Royals visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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