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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 20

Royals Reacts Results: WBC Status Quo is A-OK

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Gavin Cross News / Royals Review / March 20

Is this the year Gavin Cross breaks out?

In the 2022 MLB Draft, Gavin Cross was taken ninth overall by the Kansas City Royals. The Virginia Tech outfielder had just wrapped up an outstanding three-year career with the Hokies.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 20

Kendry Chourio, Blake Mitchell to lead Royals Spring Breakout team

Royals fans can get a glimpse of the future this afternoon, as MLB hosts Spring Breakout games today. Top prospects like catcher Blake Mitchell, outfielder Sean Gamble, and pitcher Kendry Chourio are on the 27-man roster that will take on Texas Rangers prospects at 3 p.m.

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 20

Why Royals' Offense Could Surprise People in 2026

The Kansas City Royals are heading into the 2026 season with a much improved roster. They went out and added Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas to bolster their offense, while also trading for Nick Mears and Matt Strahm to give the bullpen a bit of a boost.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 19

Royals 24-Year-Old Pitcher Already Emerging as Kansas City's Breakout Star

The Kansas City Royals took over the World Baseball Classic this spring, which has really heightened the excitement ahead of the season. Bobby Witt Jr.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Bobby Witt Jr. breaks silence after Team USA’s WBC championship defeat

The World Baseball Classic remains in the spotlight following Team USA’s loss to Venezuela in the championship game. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 19

Royals Pitching Staff Coming Into Focus After Flurry of Roster Moves

The Kansas City Royals cleared up quite a bit of their pitching roster battle this week, but a few key decisions remain. Beginning on Tuesday, the Royals optioned three pitchers and five total players from the 40-man roster to Triple-A Omaha to begin the season.

Matt Strahm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 19

Royals star reliever gets crucial update after injury scare before Opening Day

Kansas City Royals star reliever Matt Strahm suffered an injury scare during the team’s 12-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Strahm was hit in the foot by a batted ball and removed from the game as a result.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 18

Give me your Royals starting lineup

In nine days, the Royals will begin the regular season against the Braves in Atlanta. We have a fairly good idea which players will be in Matt Quatraro’s starting lineup, barring injury.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 18

The Royals dominated the World Baseball Classic

What an absolute blast of a tournament. To be entirely honest, I’ve never paid close attention to it until this year, but you can be sure I’ll be watching closely the next time they play one because that was some of the most fun I’ve ever gotten to have watching baseball.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 18

Royals' Salvador Perez Gets Candid About His Career Moving Forward

Team Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic title Tuesday, defeating Team USA in the championship game. Several Kansas City Royals players participated in the international tournament, with multiple advancing to the championship.

Carter Jensen News / Just Baseball / March 18

Carter Jensen Is Primed for a Major Breakout in 2026

The disparity surrounding the roller coaster that is prospect development has long been misunderstood. Baseball fans will look at prospect lists across multiple analysts and zone in on the little number next to the player and expect them to achieve those expectations in the shortest time possible.

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The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

Maikel Garcia News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 18

Maikel Garcia Showed What Royals Fans Already Knew During WBC

Of over 500 players that appeared in this year's World Baseball Classic, there could only be one Most Valuable Player. Some global baseball fans might not have expected Maikel Garcia to be in the running for that honor.

Cole Ragans News / Royals Review / March 18

Cole Ragans named Opening Day starter

Opening Day is a day of tradition. And it is starting to become a tradition that Cole Ragans starts on Opening Day for the Royals. Ragans was named the starter for the March 27 opener against the Braves in Atlanta, the third consecutive year he has been given the honor.

Maikel Garcia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18

Maikel Garcia takes home MVP honors for Venezuela in World Baseball Classic

After a breakout campaign with the Kansas City Royals, fast-rising infielder Maikel Garcia knew he had to build on his momentum and help Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Total Pro Sports / March 17

Vinnie Pasquantino Drops Emotional Message After WBC Exit

Italy’s fairytale run, when it ended, left quite a mark. And right at the center of it all was Vinnie Pasquantino, who turned a semifinal exit into something way bigger than a final score. Monday night in Miami was the stuff of dreams.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

'This Is Our Game' – Bobby Witt Jr. Holds Nothing Back After Strong Semifinal Performance

The margin was razor-thin, but the message from Bobby Witt Jr. was pretty clear. Team USA survived a tense 2-1 battle against the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal on March 15.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / March 16

Five Kansas City Royals Spring Training Storylines to Watch

The Kansas City Royals have a very strong roster, and they’ll look to return to the postseason for the first time since 2024 after missing the postseason last year.

Cole Ragans News / Just Baseball / March 15

A Healthy Cole Ragans Will Immensely Help the 2026 Royals

The Kansas City Royals have leaned on their starting pitching for success over the past two seasons. In 2024, the Royals’ rotation ranked second in ERA at 3.55.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / March 15

Vinnie Pasquantino in Embarrassing Gaffe After Italy Go Past Puerto Rico to Reach WBC Semifinals

With MLB stars such as captain Vinnie Pasquantino in their ranks, Team Italy continues to send shockwaves through the 2026 World Baseball Classic. They secured a spot in the quarterfinals after stunning Team USA, then took the top spot in Pool B with a win over Mexico.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 14

Italy's Cinderella run continues into WBC semifinal

It is not quite midnight yet for Italy's Cinderella run at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Randy Arozarena issues bizarre statement in wake of Cal Raleigh handshake incident

Aaron Judge sums up anticipation for Team USA's WBC semifinals game vs. the Dominican Republic

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits home run in statement win over Venezuela

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Kameron Misner News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 13

Rays Acquire Matthew Hoskins As PTBNL In Kameron Misner Trade

The Rays announced that they have acquired right-hander Matthew Hoskins from the Royals as the player to be named later in the Kameron Misner trade. Tampa flipped Misner to Kansas City for cash or a PTBNL in November.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Yardbarker / March 11