Royals
Why this team matters today
The Royals are 66-84.
Recent form
- last 30 days 16-11 7 of 30 clubs
- last 60 days 28-25 outside the top 30
- since the All-Star break 28-25 outside the top 30
The Royals have lost 4 series in a row. Their longest run of series wins this season is 5. Last five series: W · L · L · L · L.
A set that ended level counts as neither won nor lost and ends a run. This season only.
Cumulative wins vs the record paces
Last 10 results
AL Central race
Players driving the chase
Leaderboard players only — the nightly ledger tracks the players in active chases, not full rosters.
Record book
Franchise records — and who's close
The single-season record, the top mark since 2000, and this year's club leader with the gap.
| Category | Franchise record | Best since 2000 | This year's leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home runs | 48 — Salvador Perez, 2021 | the record is modern | 18 — Bobby Witt Jr. (30 shy) |
| Hits | 230 — Willie Wilson, 1980 | 214 — Johnny Damon, 2000 | 143 — Bobby Witt Jr. (87 shy) |
| RBI | 144 — Mike Sweeney, 2000 | the record is modern | 54 — Bobby Witt Jr. (90 shy) |
| Runs | 136 — Johnny Damon, 2000 | the record is modern | 84 — Bobby Witt Jr. (52 shy) |
| Stolen bases | 83 — Willie Wilson, 1979 | 49 — Bobby Witt, 2023 | 40 — Bobby Witt Jr. (43 shy) |
Career hits
- George Brett — 3154
- Frank White — 2006
- Amos Otis — 1977
Closest active: Alex Gordon — 1643, No. 6 on the franchise list.
Career home runs
- George Brett — 317
- Salvador Perez — 200 active
- Mike Sweeney — 197
Career RBI
- George Brett — 1596
- Hal McRae — 1012
- Amos Otis — 992
Closest active: Alex Gordon — 749, No. 6 on the franchise list.
Record book through 2021 (Lahman); current leaders from tonight's leaderboards, which cover chase-relevant players, not full rosters.