David Lesky recaps the weekend and appraises the Wild Card race.

The Kansas City Royals have played much better baseball as of late. The team is still alive and well in the American League Wild Card chase. Following a 4-3 win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals just keep on winning. Hot since the All-Star break, the Royals on Monday evening defeated the Texas Rangers 4-3 to open a series at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City’s winning streak is now at four games and the team is 6-1 on its current homestand.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) throws to first base after forcing out Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the fourth inning at Progressive Field on April 12, 2025.

When he hit his 20th home run of the season earlier this week, Kansas City Royals legend Salvador Perez continued to move up an impressive list in baseball history, as noted by Bob Nightengale of USA Today: He just set a franchise record with his ninth season hitting at least 20 homers,

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kris Bubic gripped a baseball in his left hand and brought his hands together, coming set in the eighth inning Wednesday as he let out a heavy exhale. He bent at the waist.

Jaylon Thompson covers the Royals for The Kansas City Star. He previously covered the 2021 World Series and the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Despite still being a teenager, Kendry Chourio showed out for the Columbia Fireflies in their showdown with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Thursday.