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Taylor's game-tying homer sparks 5-run inning, Mets top Royals 7-3

Sean Manaea had his longest start in 21 months for the Mets, who won a series for just the third time since June 1.

Jul 9

Jared Young #29 of the New York Mets scores a run in the eighth inning after a wild pitch from Jose Cuas #74 of the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 08, 2026 in New York City.

Jared Young ignites 5-run eighth as Mets beat Royals 6-2

Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the Mets to a 6-2 win over the Royals.

Jul 8

Royals score 7 runs in the 7th, go on to outslug Mets

Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.

Jul 7

Amed Rosario #14 of the New York Yankees hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 26, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Every Yankees starter has at least 2 hits for first time amid romp over Royals

The Yankees clubbed six home runs and every starter in the lineup had at least two hits for the first time in franchise history

May 26

New York Yankees Designated Hitter Ben Rice (22) congratulates New York Yankees Right Fielder Aaron Judge (99) for hitting a two run home run during the first inning of a Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees on April 19, 2026, at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, NY.

Yankees beat skidding Royals 7-0 for 3-game sweep

The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.

Apr 19

Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees hits a home run during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 18, 2026 in New York, New York.

Bellinger homers twice, drives in five as Yankees rout Royals 13-4

The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.

Apr 18

Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees watches his eighth inning two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2026 in New York City.

McMahon busts out of slump with homer for Yankees in 4-2 win over Royals

Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.

Apr 17

Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets throws in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 13, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Royals beat Mets 3-2 to avoid 3-game sweep

Nick Loftin secures a 3-2 win for the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets on Sunday with a walk-off single.

Jul 13, 2025

Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on July 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Juan Soto's 435-foot homer lifts Mets over Royals 3-1

Juan Soto homered to lead the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday.

Jul 12, 2025

Pablo Reyes #19 of the New York Yankees slides into home to score a run against Freddy Fermin #34 of the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 12, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Yankees scratch across late run to edge Royals 1-0, complete season sweep

New York completed a three-game sweep to finish 6-0 against the Royals this season.

Jun 13, 2025

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees hits a home run during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 11, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Judge homers in third straight game as Yankees beat Royals, 6-3

The Yankees are are 12-3 against the Royals since the start of last season, including their playoff series win.

Jun 11, 2025

Austin Wells' homer, 5 RBIs power Yankees to rout of Royals

Austin Wells finished with five RBIs, Aaron Judge belted a monster homer, and the Yankees hammered the Royals 10-2 on Tuesday night.

Jun 10, 2025

New York Yankees Designated Hitter Aaron Judge (99) hits a double during the third inning of a Major League Baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees on April 16, 2025, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY.

Yankees edge Royals 4-3 for 3-game sweep

The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Apr 16, 2025

Jasson Domínguez #24 of the New York Yankees rounds the bases after hitting RBI double in the sixth inning of the game between the Kansas City Royals and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in New York, New York.

Domínguez's clutch 3-run double sends Fried, Yankees to win over Royals

Jasson Domínguez went 3 for 3 with a three-run double that put the Yankees ahead in the sixth inning of a 4-2 victory over the Royals on Tuesday.

Apr 15, 2025

Gerrit Cole masterful, Yankees top Royals and advance to ALCS

Gerrit Cole shut down the Royals over seven innings, sending the Yankees to a 3-1 victory Thursday and a spot in the ALCS.

Oct 11, 2024

Carlos Rodón comes unglued, Yankees shut down in Game 2 loss to Royals

Salvador Perez sparked a fourth-inning rally with a home run and the Royals beats the Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday.

Oct 8, 2024

Yankees fans hopeful ahead of Game 1 of ALDS matchup

Excitement is building in the Bronx as October baseball returns to Yankee Stadium for the ALDS matchup with the Kansas City Royals. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell caught up with fans ahead of a once-heated rivalry.