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DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 13 · KC

Royals get swept by LA, but the stadium fight at home heats up. - **KC Royals** lost 4-2 to the Dodgers, completing a series sweep - **Ohtani & Betts** went deep to power the LA offense - **Manager Quatraro** praised the team's effort despite the series loss - **KC City Council** finance committee stalled Royals stadium ordinances; special session expected **What to watch:** Will the council's special session clear the path for the new Royals stadium? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 12 · KC

**Royals fall in extras, but reinforcements arrive** - **Royals** drop a heartbreaker 5-4 in 10 innings as Max Muncy's walk-off single clinches the series for LA - **Blake Snell** dominates in his return, striking out 10 to pace the Dodgers' pitching effort - **Royals** add veteran closer Craig Kimbrel to the bullpen in a move to shore up late-game woes - **Jac Caglianone** continues his hot streak while Bobby Witt Jr. returns — stock up on both - **KC stadium talks** hit a snag as city leaders clash over the urgency of the Royals' new ballpark timeline **Watch:** Royals look to bounce back and see if Kimbrel can stabilize a bullpen that just coughed up an extra-inning loss. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 11 · KC

Rough night at Dodger Stadium — Royals fall 6-5. • **KC Royals** lost to LA 6-5, Ohtani scored the go-ahead run in the 7th • **Royals** fell despite holding a late lead, bullpen couldn't close it out • **Tarik Skubal** struggled with control in his Dodger Stadium home debut but settled in — tough luck for KC **What to watch:** Can KC's bullpen regroup and even the series tonight? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 10 · KC

**Royals take a beating from the Cubs, but reinforcements are arriving.** - **Royals** fall to Cubs 10-2 as Boyd improves to 8-1; Happ and Amaya go deep - **Royals** sign nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel to bolster the bullpen - **Royals** make a decision on Bobby Witt Jr. during the Cubs series - **Royals** rookie Jac Caglianone makes franchise history in a huge performance against Chicago **Watch:** Whether Kimbrel can stabilize a bullpen that badly needed help this series. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 9 · KC

**Caglianone goes off: 2 HR, 2 doubles as Royals top Cubs 6-3** - **Royals** beat the Cubs 6-3 behind a monster 4-hit night from Jac Caglianone - **Caglianone** went 4-for-4 with 2 home runs and 2 doubles, giving KC a spark - **Cubs** got a shaky debut from new acquisition Clay Holmes, who struggled on the mound - **Cubs** also made a roster move on Pete Crow-Armstrong during the series **What to watch:** Can Caglianone keep the power surge going and turn this into a Royals winning streak? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 8 · KC

Royals drop series opener as Cubs ace dominates in K.C. • **Royals** fell 6-4 to Chicago, getting shut down by Kevin Gausman's 7-inning gem in his Cubs debut • **Gausman** was sharp all night — 7 innings, minimal damage, a tough matchup for KC's lineup • **Dansby Swanson** had a role change announced ahead of the series, worth monitoring for lineup impact • **Royals stadium** rezoning and funding plan set for discussion next week as the new ballpark push continues **What to watch:** Can KC's offense respond tonight and avoid dropping two straight to a surging Cubs club? The lineup's set. Drop in.

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DAILY LINEUP · FRI · AUG 7 · KC

**Royals Bullpen Blows It Again in 3rd Straight Loss** - **Royals** fall to Twins as bullpen surrenders another late lead - **Bobby Witt Jr.** goes 3-for-game but offense wasn't enough - **Twins** snap 4-game skid on Lee's 2-run single in late rally - **KC bullpen** continues to be the story — and not the good kind Watch if the Royals can stop the bleeding tonight before this skid gets uglier. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · THU · AUG 6 · KC

Royals grind out a 2-1 win over Minnesota to stay hot. - **KC** Noah Cameron deals, punching out 9 Twins batters across a strong outing - **KC** Michael Massey goes yard leading off the 7th, providing the go-ahead run - **KC** Final score 2-1, Royals pick up a tight, well-pitched victory - **KC** Andrew Velazquez optioned out, outrighted to Triple-A to clear roster space **What to watch:** Can Cameron build on this performance and cement his rotation spot? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · WED · AUG 5 · KC

Bobby Witt Jr. is back — and the Royals didn't waste a second. • **Royals** beat the Twins 8-2 in dominant series-opening fashion • **Bobby Witt Jr.** went 3-for-the-night in his return from a back injury • **KC's offense** looked sharp, turning Witt's comeback into a blowout early • **Twins** had little answer, surrendering 8 runs in what was described as a rough night of baseball **What to watch:** Can Witt Jr. stay healthy and keep this momentum rolling in Game 2 vs. Minnesota? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · AUG 4 · KC

**Royals go all-in at the deadline — here's what moved.** - **Royals** acquired LHP reliever Nolan Hoffman from the Phillies to bolster the bullpen - **Royals** sent LHP Kris Bubic to the Dodgers as part of their deadline maneuvering - **Dodgers** landed an All-Star starter (likely Bubic-deal connected) amid injury concerns in their rotation - **Royals** made multiple moves in a busy deadline stretch, signaling a serious playoff push **What to watch:** Whether Hoffman slots into high-leverage situations and how the Bubic departure affects KC's rotation depth down the stretch. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · AUG 3 · KC

Royals swept by Colorado heading into trade deadline — tough timing. • **KC Royals** got swept by the Rockies, capping one of their worst performances of 2026 • **Kyle Freeland** shut KC down with a complete game to seal the sweep • **Royals** traded Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter, picking up prospects/depth ahead of the deadline • **KC** now faces the deadline in a weakened position after this series What to watch: How the Royals respond at the deadline — buyers, sellers, or standing pat? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SUN · AUG 2 · KC

Royals drop 12-6 to Colorado as Goodman goes off, Thomas heads to Atlanta. - **Royals:** Lost 12-6 to the Rockies, surrendering a big night to Hunter Goodman (2 HR, 5 RBI) - **Royals:** Hunter Goodman also went 4-for-4, torching KC's pitching staff - **Royals:** Dealt OF Lane Thomas to the Braves ahead of the trade deadline - **Royals:** LHP Bailey Falter also headed to Atlanta as part of the Thomas package What to watch: What KC gets back in the Thomas trade and whether they move more pieces before the deadline. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SAT · AUG 1 · KC

**Royals drop one to Colorado as Sugano dominates** - **Royals** fall to the Rockies, snapping Colorado's 4-game losing streak - **Tomoyuki Sugano** stifles KC's offense in a strong outing for the struggling Rockies - **Weather** caused delays at the park — game fought through interruptions to finish - **Three takeaways** circulating from the loss worth knowing heading into the weekend series **Watch today:** Can KC's bats bounce back and avoid dropping the series in Colorado? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 31 · KC

Rough night in KC — a walk-off grand slam stings. - **Royals**: Lost 4-3 to Minnesota on Kody Clemens' walk-off grand slam in the 9th - **Noah Cameron**: Carried a no-hitter into the 7th before Ryan Jeffers broke it up — career night wasted - **Closer problem**: Kansas City's bullpen blew another late lead, raising real questions about who closes games - **Next up**: Royals open a series vs. Colorado tonight (5:40 PM CT) — a winnable one **What to watch**: Who gets the ball in the 9th tonight, and can KC's pen hold a lead for once. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 30 · KC

**Royals blank Twins 4-0, but Pasquantino heads to the IL** - **Royals**: Shut out Minnesota 4-0, improving the win column with a clean team effort - **Randy Dobnak**: Picked up his first win in five years, a feel-good story in a Royals uniform - **Salvador Perez**: Hit a triple that helped make things get weird — in the best way - **Vinnie Pasquantino**: Placed on the 10-day IL with a sore right wrist, a real blow to the lineup **Watch:** Who slides into Pasquantino's spot and whether the offense can stay afloat without him. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 29 · KC

Royals drop a heartbreaker in Minneapolis on a walk-off triple. - **KC Royals** lost 3-2 to Minnesota as Royce Lewis ended it with a walk-off triple in the ninth - **Byron Buxton** exited early with a sore hip, adding injury concern to an already tight AL Central race - **Beck Way** hits the IL, forcing Kansas City to shuffle the bullpen with a new arm added - **Royals stadium plans** move forward as Kansas City shares details on the next public meeting Watch tonight: Can KC bounce back in the series finale and avoid dropping ground in the division? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 28 · KC

**Royals heating up at the break — and the front office decisions are piling up** • **Royals** are showing signs of life entering the second half, offering real optimism after a slow start • **Vinnie Pasquantino** has been finding his footing since returning from injury, per Sports Illustrated • **Michael Massey** is being floated as a trade chip, with analysts arguing KC should move him now • **Two Royals All-Star pitchers** are being targeted in trade rumors, with calls to flip them to restock the farm • **Lane Thomas** has drawn interest as a trade target from an AL contender • **Royals and Crown Center** held a public meeting at Union Station on rezoning for the proposed downtown ballpark **Watch whether KC stands pat or shakes things up before the trade deadline.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · JUL 27 · KC

Massey delivers — Royals steal the split in Detroit. • **Royals** def. Tigers 5-4, win 2nd straight • **Michael Massey** crushed a 2-run, 2-out HR in the 8th to flip the game • **KC bullpen** held the lead and slammed the door after Massey's blast • **Detroit's bullpen** blew another late lead, a recurring problem for the Tigers • **Royals** split the 4-game series, avoiding a sweep in AL Central basement battle What to watch: Can KC carry this momentum and stack a third straight win? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SUN · JUL 26 · KC

Salvador Perez just made Royals history — here's your KC morning rundown. • **Royals | Salvador Perez** hits HR No. 318, passing George Brett as the franchise's all-time home run king • **Royals | Lane Thomas** drawing fantasy baseball buzz as a worthwhile waiver/trade target • **Royals | Phillies** acquire outfielder from KC, adding left-handed depth at the deadline • **Royals | Michael Wacha** trade deadline decision looms as a potential pitfall to avoid • **Royals vs. Tigers** | Sunday 10:40 AM first pitch — odds and projections are out **Watch:** Can Perez celebrate his historic milestone with a big game against Detroit this morning? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SAT · JUL 25 · KC

**Royals fall 2-1 to Detroit as Skubal dominates** - **Royals:** Drop 2-1 decision to Tigers, losing third straight as KC bats go quiet - **Tigers:** Skubal fans 12 in a masterpiece, securing Detroit's third consecutive win - **Royals:** Manager Matt Quatraro returns to the dugout Friday after brief personal leave - **Tigers:** Made a Gleyber Torres roster/lineup adjustment during the Kansas City series **What to watch:** Can KC's offense wake up against Skubal and the Tigers' hot pitching staff Friday? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 24 · KC

**Royals drop 4-3 heartbreaker to surging Tigers in 8th-inning comeback** - **Royals** fall 4-3 as Detroit rallies in the 8th on Outman's 3-run homer and Dingler's go-ahead RBI - **Tigers** have now strung together multiple wins, gaining momentum heading into today's rematch - **Salvador Perez** matched a Royals franchise history milestone, earning a limited-edition Topps NOW card - **Perez's homer fan** celebrated a little too hard — the guy who jumped into the fountain to catch the record ball was arrested - **Today's rematch** is already set as Detroit looks to stay hot and KC looks to respond Watch: Can the Royals' bullpen hold the Tigers' lineup down before Detroit fully gets rolling? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 23 · KC

**Salvador Perez ties the Royals' all-time home run record in a win over San Francisco.** - **KC** beat the Giants behind a historic Perez moon shot tying the franchise HR record - **Salvador Perez** now shares the all-time Royals HR mark — and says he's not done yet - **Bobby Witt Jr.** hit the IL for the first time in his career, a significant blow to KC's lineup - **Giants manager Tony Vitello** earned his 3rd career ejection in the loss to the Royals **Watch:** Can Perez break the record outright in his next at-bat, and how does KC manage without Witt Jr.? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 22 · KC

**Royals take two of three from Giants behind Avila and Loftin's bats** - **Royals** beat Giants 3-2, continuing their strong second-half surge - **Avila & Loftin** provided the offensive firepower in the series win - **Lee Jung-hoo** extended his hitting streak to three games despite the team's earlier loss - **Caglianone** made an early exit Tuesday — worth monitoring his status going forward - **Giants** have now dropped four straight and sit a season-worst 17 games below .500 - **Wickersham** signed with KC, adding a local Fort D connection to the roster Watch if Caglianone's early exit affects the rotation this weekend. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 21 · KC

**Royals escape San Francisco with a 4-3 win — but Witt Jr. scare steals the headline.** - **Royals** squeaked out a 4-3 victory over the Giants on Loftin's walk-off squeeze bunt in the ninth - **Bobby Witt Jr.** exited early with back tightness, status unclear heading into Tuesday's game - **Royals MLBPA rep** raised concerns over the team's recent vote — union leader calls it a problem **Watch:** Witt Jr.'s injury update before first pitch — this one matters all season long. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · JUL 20 · KC

**Rough Sunday in KC — the Royals got demolished 19-2 by San Diego.** - **Royals** lost 19-2 to the Padres, surrendering 17 runs in a brutal blowout - **Ty France** crushed a grand slam and solo HR, doing serious damage against KC pitching - **Jackson Merrill** added two more HRs as San Diego's offense went off - **Royals** had been going for a sweep before the historic collapse - **Stephen Kolek** placed on 15-day IL with an elbow issue, adding to KC's injury pile **Watch for:** How the Royals respond and whether the rotation can stabilize with Kolek now out. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SUN · JUL 19 · KC

**Royals Roll Again — Perez Closing In On History** • **Royals** beat Padres 6-1 for their second straight victory • **Salvador Perez** hit a 2-run HR, inching closer to the Royals' all-time home run record • **Lane Thomas** also went deep with a 2-run shot in the win • **Royals pitching** got timely double plays to preserve the lead and shut down San Diego • **Padres** look increasingly like sellers as the trade deadline approaches • **Royals** dealt a minor-league outfielder to the Baltimore Orioles **Watch Perez's next at-bats — the all-time HR record is within reach.** The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SAT · JUL 18 · KC

**Royals Walk Off Padres in Thrilling 10th** - **Royals** rally for 7-6 walkoff win over San Diego in extra innings - **Carter Jensen** delivers the knockout blow with a 2-run single in the 10th - **KC** erases a late deficit with a 4-run 10th inning at The K - **Seth Lugo** shines vs. the Padres, boosting his trade value in the process Watch for: Can KC carry this momentum into the next game and keep the winning streak alive? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 17 · KC

**Chiefs camp around the corner, Royals planning for 2027 — your KC morning drop.** - **Royals:** Team releases 2027 schedule amid looming MLB work stoppage — planning ahead or reading the room? - **Royals:** 2027 schedule also available in pocket-calendar format via KC Star — old school, respect it - **Royals:** Padres vs. Royals set for July 17 — tickets and streaming info now live - **Chiefs:** Training camp on the horizon per KCTV's KC Sports Tonight — World Cup memories also revisited - **Royals Draft:** Alonso from Rabun Gap selected by Kansas City — new name to track in the system **Watch for:** Any MLB CBA updates that could impact that freshly dropped 2027 Royals schedule. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 16 · KC

**Royals at the All-Star break: roster moves, milestones, and some honest self-reflection.** - **Royals** identified three most disappointing players through the first half — roundtable debate worth a read - **Royals** acquired a right-hander to fill the void as Nick Mears lands on the 60-day IL - **Royals OF** triggered an upward mobility clause, signaling a front-office vote of confidence - **Royals** are represented at the Midsummer Classic as All-Star festivities unfold **Watch for:** Which struggling players respond after the break and whether the new bullpen arm sticks. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 15 · KC

**Royals Make Their Move at the Break** - **Royals** acquire RHP Easton McGee from Milwaukee in a multi-piece trade ahead of the second half - **McGee** brings a sharp 3.08 ERA and All-Star break momentum after stints with Seattle and Milwaukee - **Kansas City** bolsters a bullpen that's been under pressure during their AL Central push - **Jac Caglianone** announced himself on the big stage, launching a 477-foot bomb in his Home Run Derby debut **Watch:** How McGee slots into the Royals' late-inning mix when play resumes Thursday. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 14 · KC

**Royals Draft Haul + First-Half Standouts: Your KC Morning Briefing** - **Royals:** Landed Zion Rose (Louisville) at No. 6 overall — the Brother Rice star called it a "goosebumps" moment - **Royals:** Added Richie Roman, making him the 4th Coastal Bend player currently in the organization - **Royals:** First two picks targeted outfield and pitching depth, addressing key areas of the farm system - **Royals:** Luinder Avila profiled as the closer of the future in Kansas City - **Royals:** Bobby Witt Jr. and Michael Wacha take first-half MVP and top pitcher honors internally **Watch:** Can the Royals' draft momentum + Witt Jr.'s first-half breakout carry into a strong second half? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · JUL 13 · KC

**Royals stumble into the All-Star break on a sour note.** - **Royals:** Leody Taveras and the Orioles complete a sweep, extending KC's skid - **Royals/Orioles:** Benches clear during dugout-emptying confrontation — tension is real - **Seth Lugo:** Disappointing start before the break raises questions about his second half - **MLB Draft:** KC selects LHP Madden Clement (Virginia Tech), RHP Grant Fontenot (LSU), and reliever Dylan Alonso (Troy) **What to watch:** Can the Royals reset after the break, or does this funk carry into the second half? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SUN · JUL 12 · KC

Royals busy on draft day — but the bullpen still needs answers. • **Royals** drafted Louisville OF Zion Rose 6th overall in the MLB Draft • **Royals** selected Ole Miss pitcher Taylor Rabe — scouts split on the upside vs. risk • **Royals** recalled RHP Eli Morgan from the minors to bolster the pitching staff • **Royals** lost 6-1 to Baltimore as Bradish dominated and the O's hit four homers • **Royals** got their first baseman back in the starting lineup — lineup boost incoming **Watch:** Whether Morgan can stabilize a rotation that just got shelled by Bradish. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · SAT · JUL 11 · KC

Rough night in Baltimore — Royals drop it late on a Basallo bomb. - **Royals**: Fall 5-3 to Orioles, Basallo's 8th-inning HR the difference - **Caglianone**: Slugger turning heads with HR Derby-worthy power vs. Baltimore - **Witt Jr.**: Star shortstop publicly calls out Royals' struggling offense - **Pasquantino**: Activated off IL after recovering from broken wrist — lineup boost incoming - **Roster move**: Cubs castoff pitcher officially lands in KC **Watch**: Can Pasquantino's return give Witt the run support he's been begging for? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · FRI · JUL 10 · KC

Royals drop series finale to New York — bullpen woes on full display. - **Royals** lost to Mets as 5-run 5th inning proved the difference - **Royals** fell to split series, giving NY their first series win in nearly a month - **Royals bullpen** under fire — Randy Dobnak highlighted as what KC has been missing - **Mets** Mark Vientos exited after HBP on right hand, status unclear - **KC sports history** — writers revisiting where World Cup quarterfinal ranks among city's biggest moments **Watch:** Royals need bullpen answers fast before another series gets away. The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · THU · JUL 9 · KC

**KC is everywhere — Caglianone headlines Derby, Tolbert makes history** - **Royals | Jac Caglianone** commits to the Home Run Derby, drawing hype from Patrick Mahomes himself - **Royals | Tyler Tolbert** ties a 124-year-old MLB record, a feat rarer than a perfect game - **Royals | Caglianone** joins Boston's Willson Contreras as the latest Derby confirmations **What to watch:** Can Caglianone back up the Derby buzz when it matters under the All-Star lights? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · WED · JUL 8 · KC

Royals erupt for 16 in wild series opener against the Mets. • **Royals** rally past Mets 16-12 in high-scoring series opener • **Tyler Tolbert** ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances • **Royals offense** erupts for 16 runs despite shaky start in the field • **KC defense** commits 3 errors, including a Little League home run surrendered to Mets' Carson Benge • **Mets pitching** implodes, unable to hold early lead against last-place Royals Watch: Can Tolbert extend his historic hit streak in Game 2? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · TUE · JUL 7 · KC

**The Royals are scorching hot and about to face the Mets — buckle up.** - **Royals** demolished the Phillies 15-1, slugging four homers in a historic blowout - **Royals** scored in every single inning against Philly, a rare MLB feat - **Phillies' ace Cristopher Sánchez** was tagged for a career-worst 9 earned runs by KC's lineup - **Bobby Witt Jr.** is currently on the best individual stretch in Royals franchise history - **Matt Tolbert** leads KC into tonight's Mets matchup fresh off a 5-hit outing **Watch:** Royals vs. Mets tonight — can KC carry this momentum into a new series? The lineup's set. Drop in.

DAILY LINEUP · MON · JUL 6 · KC

**Royals end skid with 5-2 win over Phillies, take the series** - **Royals** beat the Phillies 5-2, snapping a 4-game losing streak - **Salvador Perez** drove in 2 runs, leading the offensive charge - **Royals** take the 3-game series over Philadelphia - **Bobby Witt Jr.** continues to evolve as the team's cornerstone star, per NBC Sports - **John Wathan** inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in a celebrated ceremony Watch if Perez's hot bat carries momentum into the next series. The lineup's set. Drop in.

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