# Royals' Talent vs. Collapse | Kansas City Royals News

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Podcast: [Kansas City Royals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kansas-city-royals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463315)
Published: 2026-07-17T15:07:40+00:00
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The Royals had everything to build on—MVP-caliber Bobby Witt Jr., rising stars Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone, and even an All-Star pitcher in Michael Wacha. But instead of contending, they’re tied for the worst record in baseball, thanks to injuries and a pitching collapse that’s exposed deep roster flaws. While the offense has quietly improved and Witt Jr. is dominating, the bullpen and rotation have been a disaster. Wacha’s been the lone bright spot, but without a strong foundation, the team’s future looks shaky—unless they fix their depth before next spring. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ea2a931800fa10e0

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