The Kansas City Royals are not playing to the level that many expected this season and the team has seemed to reach their breaking point after another loss.

After Saturday’s 4-0 loss to the Athletics, the Royals held a players-only meeting in hopes of jump-starting a team in an early June swoon. But on Sunday, the Royals lost to the A’s 3-2 to finish their six-game homestand 0-6.

Nothing came of the scoring chance. Pasquantino flew out to end the potential threat. The A’s (28-44) earned a 4-0 victory and a series win. The Royals have lost five straight games, all at home. It was the latest entry in the Royals’ 2025 story. The club has been haunted by missed opportunities and it’s affecting the entire lineup.

Bobby Witt Jr. reflected on the Royals' 4-0 loss to the Athletics, marking their fifth straight of the season on Saturday.

Nick Kurtz hit a solo ninth-inning homer to rally the Athletics to a 3-2 win and three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals

Prior to his MLB debut, Caglianone had a wealth of loved ones make the trek to St. Louis as the Royals played the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. He raved about celebrating the moment with his dad, Jeff, a mere 11 months after getting drafted.

The Royals entered the season with raised expectations after their young core helped guide them to their first postseason appearance since their 2015 championship. So far here in 2025 they have gotten great results from their pitching staff but their offense has been a major let down,