ICYMI: Week in a Nutshell

After a 2-7 road trip that included stops in Boston, Houston, and Pittsburgh, the Royals return home for their final homestand of the season against the rival White Sox and Guardians. Even with their playoff dreams long dashed, Kansas City… #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

In my latest post for @royalskeep.com, I break down the #Royals Minor League pitching award winners, and highlight one who earned @baseballamerica.com #KCR Minor League player of the year #FountainsUp

Breaking Down the Royals' Organizational Award Winners (Pitcher Edition) #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Grading all lineup acquisitions from the Royals’ 2026 offseason. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

All three pitchers who collected honors pitched for Quad Cities this season. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Breaking Down the Royals' Organizational Award Winners (Position Player Edition) #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Umpire: Ron Kulpa
Final: Guardians 2, Royals 3
#GuardsBall // #FountainsUp
#CLEvsKC // #KCvsCLE

More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Ron%20Kulpa

In the final homestand of the season, Kansas City goes 2-4 against division rivals Chicago and Cleveland. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

In my final #Royals Week in Review at @royalskeep.com, I review the last homestand of the year, break down the 2-4 stretch, and talk about paths to improve in '27 #FountainsUp royalskeep.com/news-rumors/...

Royals 3, Guardians 2 · Sunday, September 27, 2026

#Royals #Guardians #KC #CLE #FountainsUp #GuardsBall #MLB https://boxscore.email/mlb/2026-09-28

Royals 3, Guardians 2 · Sunday, September 27, 2026

#Royals #Guardians #KC #CLE #FountainsUp #GuardsBall #MLB https://boxscore.email/mlb/2026-09-28

Kansas City had contact and speed, but lost too many opportunities to turn its strengths into runs. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Why The Royals Could Be Ready For A New Center Fielder #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Sad that today is the last day of the season. Hopefully we only have to wait until the end of March to be back. #FountainsUp #KCRoyals #SeasonTicketPerk

Here is the Royals lineup for Sept 27. #royals #kansascity #fountainsup

Umpire: John Libka
Final: Guardians 11, Royals 5
#GuardsBall // #FountainsUp
#CLEvsKC // #KCvsCLE

More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/John%20Libka

Here's a look at Michael Wacha's start via @pitcherlistplv.pitcherlist.com. It was a typical Wacha start: strong results (despite lackluster defense) and below-average stuff. Also hit the 200 IP mark this year, which leads AL pitchers #Royals #FountainsUp