Kansas City Royals ( Shop Royals Fan Gear) rookie Beck Way showcased one of the game balls in his locker after Friday’s 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The baseball held special meaning to the 26-year-old pitcher. It was from one of Way’s two strikeouts during his major-league debut with the Royals at Target Field.

Pinch-hitter Josh Rojas had a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning in his Kansas City debut and the Royals outlasted the Minnesota Twins 8-6.

In a pitchers’ duel at Target Field on Saturday, it was a throw toward second base from Twins reliever Eric Orze that may have been the costliest in a 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Orze entered the ninth inning with a one-run lead.

The Royals may be one MLB's worst teams in 2026, however they aren't devoid of bright spots. There's three names who could still become All-Star's this year.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a home run to start a four-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. After a one hour and 15 minute rain delay pushed back the first pitch,

For a team already dealing with injuries throughout its bullpen, the Royals continue to view Erceg as their best option to handle the ninth inning. Carlos Estévez, Matt Strahm and Nick Mears are all sidelined, leaving manager Matt Quatraro with fewer established high-leverage choices than expected entering the season.