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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 1
Past Royals opponents: Reggie Smith
A few weeks ago, I wrote about seeing Jesse Cole, owner of the Savannah Bananas, give an inspirational speech. One of the pivotal moments of Cole’s life was his relationship with former player Reggie Smith, when Smith was a star for the Red Sox and Cole was a shy and withdrawn youth.
J.J. Picollo News / Royals Review / October 1
Picollo says Royals plan to be “aggressive” in acquisitions after disappointing season
After a disappointing 93-loss season, Royals president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo said the team plans to be “aggressive in acquisitions.” But that aggressiveness, he cautioned, should not be confused with a willingness to spend aggressively on the payroll.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 1
Kansas City Royals news: End of season press conference is held
Here is a decent recap of things that were said at the Royals end of year press conference yesterday. Also, shoutout to my former classmate and friend Maddie Hartley for writing this story.
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?
Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 30
Carter Jensen Caps Strong Rookie Campaign With Multiple American League Honors
What a month of September Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen had to cap off his rookie campaign. It was announced Tuesday that Jensen earned double honors, being named both American League Rookie of the Month and Player of the Month.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 30
Royals Reassign Alec Zumwalt as Offseason Changes Begin
The Kansas City Royals wasted no time making changes as the offseason is officially underway. The team's first move was not related to a player, but rather a coach who has been on the hot seat for some time.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / September 29
Report: Royals to reassign co-hitting coach Alec Zumwalt
After serving as a Kansas City Royals hitting coach for a majority of the past five seasons, Alec Zumwalt was removed from his post Tuesday but will remain in the organization, The Athletic reported.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29
Royals To Replace Hitting Coach Alec Zumwalt
The Royals are planning to replace hitting coach Alec Zumwalt, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He’s being reassigned within the organization and not fired, however.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 28
Kansas City Royals Report Card: Grading Every Catcher From the 2026 Season
Welcome to the 2026 Kansas City Royals “Report Card,” where the Royals On SI beat writers grade every player on their performance at their respective positions this season.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 28
Royals Need 1B Vinnie Pasquantino to Mimic Second Half Tear to Start 2027
The regular season is officially over, and the Royals have a lot of things to fix in the offseason. It was a lost season for the Royals, which saw them come into the year with expectations of competing for the division but falling well short, going 69-93.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 28
One Royals Free Agent They Can't Afford to Lose (and One They Can)
The Kansas City Royals finished their 2026 campaign with a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. The Royals are now officially in offseason mode.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 27
Every Royals Player Set to Become a Free Agent This Offseason
The 2026 season has officially come to an end for the Kansas City Royals. It was a season many will want to forget, which means Kansas City will have several decisions to make before entering the 2027 season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27
Vinnie Pasquantino (2 HRs), Royals edge Guardians in season finale
Vinnie Pasquantino's second solo homer of the day broke an eighth-inning tie and sent the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / September 26
Guardians, clinging to AL Central lead, face Michael Wacha and Royals
Cleveland is doing its best to hold onto the American League Central lead but will face a stiff challenge on Saturday night from Kansas City's Michael Wacha, who has dominated the Guardians this season.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / September 24
The Royals Have at Least Found Their Core This Season
On the surface, the 2026 Kansas City Royals‘ season has been a huge disappointment. That’s in sharp contrast to how things were feeling just two years ago.
Randy Dobnak News / Just Baseball / September 24
Randy Dobnak Has Been a Surprise Story on the 2026 Royals
The Kansas City Royals entered the 2026 season in hopes of writing the wrongs of the 2025 season and recapturing the euphoric feeling they felt the year prior in their surprise run to the ALDS.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals
The Chicago White Sox lost an opportunity to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and a chance to move into first place in the Central Division with a 5-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23
Randal Grichuk and Chase Meidroth power White Sox win at Royals
The White Sox overcame another collapse by the bullpen late to earn the critical win.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22
White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse
The Chicago White Sox bullpen allowed seven runs in the last two innings, but they survived for a 14-11 win at the Kansas City Royals.
Carter Jensen News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Royals' Carter Jensen Sets Rookie Record
Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen continued his strong rookie campaign on Saturday. Despite the Royals’ 6-5 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 23-year-old backstop clubbed his 25th home run in the top of the third inning.
Craig Kimbrel News / The Spun / September 22
Brother of Longtime MLB Star Craig Kimbrel Dead at 36
The brother of longtime Major League Baseball star Craig Kimbrel has passed away. He was 36 years old. Matt Kimbrel, the brother of the flame-throwing closer, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Alabama.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 16
2026 White Sox in danger of becoming 2003 Royals
There are still questions surrounding the White Sox: Can they hold on to a playoff berth, and can they prove that the 2026 season is more than a flash in the pan? Otherwise, they may end up sharing the same fate as the 2003 Royals.
Matt Strahm News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
Matt Strahm Undergoes Knee Surgery
Left-handed reliever Matt Strahm recently underwent surgery on his right knee, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. It is not clear exactly which type of procedure was performed.
Nate Pearson News / Yardbarker / September 8
Nate Pearson has found his home in Royals bullpen
Across his first 15 relief appearances with the Royals, Pearson logged an impressive 0.61 ERA, demonstrating his ability to provide shutdown innings in high-leverage situations.
Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / September 1
Jac Caglianone's scorching August deserves more recognition
Kansas City Royals right-fielder Jac Caglianone's dominant performance in August deserves more praise.
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