On Saturday, the Royals logged four hits and still lost 1-0 to the St. Louis Cardinals. Noah Cameron, a St. Joseph native, allowed two hits and the lone run. He pitched 6 ⅓ innings and was saddled with the loss.

The Kansas City Royals aren't a team with much of that in the lineup; they rely more on combining hits than power. Entering this game, Kansas City has the fourth-lowest barrel rate in the majors and the seventh-lowest hard-hit rate. I'm confident Ray can control his part in keeping this a low-scoring affair.

Following a multi-week stint with the Kansas City Royals, veteran catcher Luke Maile has been designated for assignment.

In what could be a precursor to a big-league promotion later this summer, Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone has been promoted to Triple-A Omaha. The No. 10 prospect in baseball, Caglianone was the No.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) rounds the bases after hitting a home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante (53) during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on May 16, 2025. Jay Biggerstaff Imagn Images

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