KANSAS CITY ROYALS NEWS

Brady Singer - Another scoreless start Singer allowed four hits and three walks over seven shutout innings in Sunday's loss to the Twins. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Singer faced a couple of threats Sunday, including in the sixth inning when he loaded the bases with just one out, but he managed to keep the Twins off the board. He's fired 14 scoreless frames in two starts this month and has a 16.2-inning shutout streak dating back to April. With the way he's pitching as of late, the 25-year-old righty should continue seeing regular action at the MLB level. Singer is currently projected to get a rematch in Minnesota next week.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Indescribable' feeling as 6-run lead vanishes KANSAS CITY -- The worst loss of the season. That’s how manager Mike Matheny described the feeling after the Royals blew a six-run lead and...

MAY 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Royals' Josh Staumont reacts to 7-6 loss at home to the Twins Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Josh Staumont speaks with reporters following the team's 7-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadi...

MAY 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mike Matheny on Royals' Sunday Collapse: 'Indescribable' The Royals’ skipper can’t find many words to explain his team’s loss.

MAY 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Urshela, Twins overcome 6-run deficit, rally past Royals 7-6

Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to complete Minnesota’s comeback from a six-run deficit, lifting the Twins over the Kansas City Royals 7-6

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blowing a late 6-0 lead, KC Royals suffer devastating home loss to Minnesota Twins Brady Singer pitched seven scoreless in a no-decision as the Royals lost their fourth straight and got swept.

MAY 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dairon Blanco had this to say about 1st big-league experience with Kansas City Royals The outfielder got pulled mid-game at Triple-A and told he was headed to Kansas City.

MAY 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Foster Griffin - Optioned to Triple-A Omaha Griffin was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Griffin made two appearances during his stay in the majors. He's allowed four runs, three hits and two walks across two innings, with all of the damage coming in his latter outing. The left-hander was optioned to make room for Ronald Bolanos (undisclosed) to be activated from the injured list.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Bolaños - Back from injured list Bolanos (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list Sunday.

Impact Given that Bolanos spent only two days on the injured list, it was likely for a COVID-19-related reason that didn't result in an extended absence. The right-hander will resume his usual multi-inning role in the bullpen. Foster Griffin was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Coleman - Sent to Triple-A Coleman was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact Coleman surrendered four runs over his last two outings and will now head to the minors. Overall he has a 4.02 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 21:15 K:BB across 15.2 innings this season, and he could rejoin the big-league club later in the year. Brady Singer, who is starting Sunday against Minnesota, was promoted from Omaha in a corresponding move.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Singer - Promoted for Sunday's start Singer was recalled from Triple-A Omaha and will start Sunday's game versus the Twins.

Impact The 25-year-old was demoted after delivering seven scoreless innings for the Royals during Tuesday's doubleheader, but he's now back with the big-league club and will retain his spot in the rotation. Carlos Hernandez was sent down to Omaha on Friday, so Singer should have a secure starting spot for the near future.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals bring home losing streak into matchup against the Twins

The Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins looking to break a three-game home slide

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' season turned around in month between KC series KANSAS CITY -- The Twins were 4-8 when things began to turn in the right direction. What started on April 21 for the Twins at Kauffman Stadi...

MAY 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Andrew Benintendi - Perfect at plate Saturday Benintendi went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and an RBI in a 9-2 loss to the Twins on Saturday.

Impact Benintendi was the only Royal to record multiple hits, and Carlos Santana was his only other teammate to reach base more than once. In his last five games, Benintendi is 8-for-21 (.381) with two doubles. The outfielder's enjoyed a strong start to the campaign, and Saturday's excellent performance lifted his slash line to .317/.377/.415 with two home runs, 17 RBI, 12 runs scored and four doubles in 39 contests.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals struggling to support Keller KANSAS CITY -- Other than getting a win, the next best thing that Royals right-handed pitcher Brad Keller could do Saturday was eat up some...

MAY 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Emmanuel Rivera - Goes yard again Rivera went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact Rivera has homered in back-to-back games, and all three of his long balls have come in his last seven contests. The third baseman is 8-for-25 (.320) in that span. For the season, he's up to a .255/.300/.574 slash line with nine RBI, nine runs scored, two triples and two doubles through 50 plate appearances.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Keller - Takes loss against Twins Keller (1-4) allowed four runs on five hits and three walks over seven innings to take the loss to the Twins on Saturday. He struck out four.

Impact Free passes came back to haunt Keller in the third and sixth innings. Even after this step backward, Keller still has a 3.20 ERA and 1.03 WHIP this season, an improvement driven in large part by a reduction in walk rate to this point. Keller lacks swing-and-miss dominance and the team context is a negative, but he keeps the ball on the ground and is firmly in the streaming territory for fantasy baseball.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four-run ninth seals 9-2 win for Twins over Royals

Joe Ryan struck out six and the Minnesota Twins capped the game with a four-run ninth inning for a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady Singer - Expected to start Sunday Singer is on the Royals' taxi squad and is expected to start Sunday against the Twins, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Singer was sent down after starting in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, but he'll pitch on normal rest during Sunday's series finale at home against the Twins. The 25-year-old began the season in a relief role but allowed four hits and no walks while striking out nine in seven innings during Tuesday's start against the White Sox.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Benintendi Listed Among Early Season Trade Targets For Yankees Will the Yankees seek to add depth to their outfield leading up to the deadline later this summer?

MAY 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Whit Merrifield - Gets aboard three times in loss Merrifield went 2-for-3 with a sacrifice fly, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact Merrifield saw a 10-game hitting streak end Thursday versus the White Sox, but he was right back at it Friday. The versatile 33-year-old's surge has lifted his slash line to .206/.243/.277 with two home runs, 17 RBI, 15 runs scored and six stolen bases through 38 contests this season. He'll continue to see time at both second base and in the outfield, especially with Michael Taylor (illness) missing from his usual spot in center field.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. - Swipes bag in loss Witt went 0-for-2 with a sacrifice fly, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact Witt's lone RBI of the game came in the first inning. He had hit safely in seven of the previous eight games entering Friday. The 21-year-old is at a .221/.267/.400 slash line with four home runs, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored and six stolen bases through 150 plate appearances this season. Witt's seen more time at his natural shortstop position lately as part of the ripple effect of Michael Taylor (illness) being out, but he might have to compete with the hot-hitting Emmanuel Rivera at third base once Taylor's healthy again.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana - Launches solo shot Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact Santana entered Friday 0-for-19 in six games since returning from a stint on the injured list due to an ankle injury. He looked well on his way to another empty stat line before unleashing a solo shot in the seventh inning. The first baseman is batting a dreadful .128/.286/.233 with two homers, seven RBI, eight runs scored and three doubles through 105 plate appearances. His 18.1 percent walk rate is still solid, but he'll need to do more with the bat to avoid a potential reduction in playing time once the Royals' lineup gets healthier.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals meet in game 2 of series

The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emmanuel Rivera - Homers in loss Rivera went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Twins.

Impact This was Rivera's third multi-hit game in his last six, a surge that's allowed him to see more regular playing time at third base. The 25-year-old's homer came in the ninth inning, though it wasn't enough to spark a comeback push for the Royals. For the season, he's slashing .256/.304/.535 with two long balls, eight RBI, eight runs scored, two triples and two doubles through 46 plate appearances. The absence's of Michael Taylor (illness), Salvador Perez (thumb) and Edward Olivares (quadriceps) should allow Rivera to carve out a semi-regular role in the short term.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE