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Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 9h

Outstanding in their field. 🤩

Congratulations to our three Gold Glove finalists!

A graphic with cutout photos of Maikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr., and Kyle Isbel set against a gold background. Text on the graphic reads, "Rawlings Gold Glove Award Finalists: Maikel Garcia, Third Base. Bobby Witt Jr., Shortstop. Kyle Isbel, Centerfield."

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 5d

Sending our congratulations to World Series Champion Mike Jirschele, and wishing him the best in retirement!

We'll miss you, Jirsch!

A graphic with cutout photos of Mike Jirschele smiling, high-fiving Mike Moustakas as he rounds third base, and posing for a photo with his son and Chicago White Sox Third Base Coach, Justin, set against a royal blue background. Text on the graphic reads, "Mike Jirschele, congrats on your retirement! All-Time wins leader in Omaha Storm Chasers history, 3x Manager of the year (1992, 1994, 2024), 2015 World Series Champion, 95 players promoted while manager."

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 5d

We are honored to be nominated for the 2025 Allan H. Selig Award for Philanthropic Excellence for our work with the Royals Literacy League.

The fan vote is live now and runs through Monday, October 20. To learn more about the award, as well as view other finalists, visit: mlb.com/selig-award

A graphic with images of Royals Literacy League events set against a royal blue and white background. Text on the graphic reads, "Royals Literacy League is a finalist for the 2025 Allan H. Selig Award, given to recognize the charitable and philanthropic efforts of MLB Clubs. Read more and vote for the program at mlb.com/selig-award"

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 5d

Banana Ball is coming back to The K!

royals.com/bananas

A graphic with a photo of Kauffman Stadium during a Banana Ball game. Text on the graphic reads, "Banana Ball is coming to Kansas City. Kauffman Stadium | May 30 & 31"

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 9d

Vote for Bob: mlb.com/aaron

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 9d

Bobby has been named a finalist for the 2025 Hank Aaron award!

Vote for our guy now!

A graphic featuring a cutout image of Bobby Witt Jr. swinging a bat set upon a black and gold background. Text on the graphic reads, "Bobby Witt Jr. Hank Aaron Award Nominee, Vote Now"

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 12d

Vote now: mlb.com/all-mlb/ballot

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Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 12d

2025 All-MLB voting is open. Vote for your Royals today!

A graphic with cutout images of Carlos Estévez, Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia, and Vinnie Pasquantino set against a royal blue background. Text on the graphic reads, "All-MLB Nominees, presented by MGM Rewards. Carlos Estévez, relief pitcher. Bobby Witt Jr., shortstop. Maikel Garcia, third base. Vinnie Pasquantino, first base."

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 14d

Congratulations to our September Pitcher and Player of the Month Award-winners, Stephen Kolek and Vinnie Pasquantino!

A graphic with cutout photos of Stephen Kolek and Vinnie Pasquantino set against a royal blue background. Text on the graphic reads, "Stephen Kolek, September Pitcher of the Month. Vinnie Pasquantino, September Player of the Month."

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

Thank you for being with us through the ups and downs, every step of the way.

We can't wait to be back on the field again. 💙

A graphic with a photo of Kauffman Stadium taken from the stands behind home plate. Text on the graphic reads, "Thank you, Royals fans."

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

Your back-to-back MLB Hits king. 👑

A graphic with cutout images of Bobby Witt Jr. swinging a bat set against a royal blue background. Text on the graphic reads, "Bobby Witt Jr., back-to-back MLB hits leader."

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

One more time, for good measure.

Kamehame- #HEYHEYHEYHEY

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

Lock it down, 'Los. 🔒

Carlos Estévez is your 2025 MLB Saves leader.

A graphic with a cutout image of Carlos Estévez celebrating a save set against a royal blue background with white and powder blue fire elements. Text on the graphic reads, "MLB Leader in Saves, Carlos Estévez, 42. 2nd Royal to lead MLB outright in Saves. (Dan Quisenberry, 1983)"

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

Went out with a bang.

#HEYHEYHEYHEY

Final:
Royals 9
Athletics 2

Pictured:
Carter Jensen jogs towards first base while watching his home run sail over the fence. (Photo by Scott Marshall/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

FINAL: Royals 9, Athletics 2

#HEYHEYHEYHEY

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

Back-to-back (absolute) blasts!

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

That'll play.

A screenshot showing the expected distance of Carter Jensen's solo home run as 482 feet.

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

One more go-round.

The Royals lineup for September 28 at the Athletics:

3B Maikel Garcia
SS Bobby Witt Jr.
1B Vinnie Pasquantino
DH Salvador Perez
RF Mike Yastrzemski
C Carter Jensen
LF Adam Frazier
2B Michael Massey
CF John Rave

P Cole Ragans

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First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA is set for 2:05 p.m. CT. Go Royals!

Pictured:
Cole Ragans, wearing a royal blue Royals road jersey and gray pants, kicks his leg to begin his pitching delivery. (Photo by Grace Hoppel/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

W out west.

#HEYHEYHEYHEY

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

Kamehame- #HEYHEYHEYHEY

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

FINAL: Royals 4, Athletics 2

#HEYHEYHEYHEY

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

Michael spins 6.0 scoreless. 👏

Michael Wacha's pitching line for September 27 vs. the Athletics:
6.0 innings pitched, 2 hits, 0 runs, 3 walks, 5 strikeouts.

Pictured:
Michael Wacha kicks his leg to begin his pitching delivery. (Photo by Bryan Kennedy/Major League Baseball)

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 17d

Vinnie drops one in for ✌️.

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 18d

Saturday night in Sacramento.

The Royals lineup for September 27 at the Athletics:

RF Mike Yastrzemski
SS Bobby Witt Jr.
1B Vinnie Pasquantino
3B Maikel Garcia
C Salvador Perez
DH Carter Jensen
LF Adam Frazier
2B Michael Massey
CF John Rave

P Michael Wacha

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First pitch from Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, CA is set for 9:05 p.m. CT. Go Royals!

Pictured:
Bobby Witt Jr., wearing a Royals road gray uniform, runs the bases. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals @royals.com · 18d

FINAL: Athletics 4, Royals 3