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Royals Could Target 2 Veteran Bats to Address Key Needs in 2026

The Kansas City Royals look a lot better heading into 2026 than they did at the end of 2025. They lacked offense in 2025, but the additions of Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas should help.

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Royals sign Vinnie Pasquantino to two-year deal, avoid arbitration

The Royals avoided a potential arbitration hearing with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, signing him to a two-year deal Friday that will pay him $11 million and potentially up to $16 million with incentives, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 30

Royals Delay Big Extension, Sign Star to 2-Year, $11 Million Deal

The Kansas City Royals have a solid young core built around Bobby Witt Jr. and their loaded pitching staff. Witt is a superstar with the ability to be one of the best players of the era, but the Royals don't have much around him at the moment.

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Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 30

Vinnie Pasquantino, Royals avoid arbitration with $11 million contract

Vinnie Pasquantino was scheduled for an arbitration hearing in either February or early March. However, it appears he and the Kansas City Royals are going to avoid arbitration altogether, as the two sides agreed on a contract.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Nick Pratto News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 30

Rangers, Nick Pratto Agree To Minor League Deal

The Rangers and first baseman Nick Pratto are in agreement on a minor league contract, MLBTR has confirmed. He’ll be a non-roster invitee in spring training next month.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 30

Royals All-Star Set to Compete in World Baseball Classic

There is plenty to look forward to ahead of Opening Day for the 2026 season. Along with Spring Training, the World Baseball Classic returns this year, giving players across the league the opportunity to represent their home countries in a brief international tournament.

MLB News / Royals Review / January 30

Harrison Bader, Lane Thomas, and levels of unreliability

Players who are good every year end up getting a giant bag of cash when they hit free agency. Now, that range can be pretty wide, but it’s not uncommon

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 30

From Kauffman to the Minors: How the Royals Are Building Their Outfield

In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take a deep dive into the Kansas City Royals’ outfield, ranking current options while evaluating the organization’s short- and long-term outlook.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 30

Rangers Sign Struggling Former 1st-Round Pick Away From Royals

Before there was Vinnie Pasquantino or Jac Caglianone, there was Nick Pratto. The Kansas City Royals love themselves a lefty-hitting first baseman. Pasquantino

Jose Ramirez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 29

2 Royals Stars Are Perfect Extension Candidates After Jose Ramirez Deal

The Cleveland Guardians aren't the biggest market in the league. In fact, they're close to the bottom of the league, but they've found a way to keep Jose Ramirez on the roster for his entire 13 year career.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 29

Another Royals Star Commits to Play in World Baseball Classic

The Kansas City Royals have some impressive coverage for the World Baseball Classic. Already with Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, and Vinnie Pasquantino occupying spots on official rosters entering Thursday, third baseman Maikel Garcia became the latest to join the party.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 29

Royals Get Mediocre Farm System Ranking Ahead of 2026 Season

The Kansas City Royals' farm system isn't in a bad spot by any means, but it's hard to feel great about it, either. After graduating Jac Caglianone to the majors last year, the Royals were left with a ton of catching depth in the farm system, some intriguing pitchers, and a bunch of wild cards.

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Jordan Groshans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Ex-Royals, Blue Jays Prospect Signs With Infield-Needy Braves

Every Major League Baseball team takes swings in the offseason, and many of them are destined not to pay major dividends. Last winter, the Kansas City Royals took a minor-league flier on Jordan Groshans, a well-traveled infield prospect who was once the Toronto Blue Jays' first-round pick in 2018.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Kansas City Royals Stadium Funding Is Now a Governance Fight

The Kansas City Royals stadium funding debate is no longer about where a new ballpark might sit. After the failed April 2024 vote in Jackson County, the conversation has shifted to governance, public financing authority, and whether voters will have any direct say in how public money is committed.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Perez vs Smith 2026 Fantasy Comparison

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Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Royals Don’t Have a Payroll Problem, it’s a Revenue Problem.

The Kansas City Royals do not fall short against teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets because of effort or heart. The Royals fall short because the revenue base that funds the roster is shrinking and unstable, and that structural problem limits payroll, player acquisition, and competitive momentum.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / January 28

Royals’ 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Cross, Mitchell

The Royals announced their list of non-roster invitees on January 27 for 2026 Spring Training in Arizona. That list included several former first-round picks, including catcher Blake Mitchell.

Aaron Sanchez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 27

Royals further boost pitching staff with latest signing

The Kansas City Royals added another layer to their pitching depth through MLB Free Agency with a minor-league deal for Aaron Sanchez that includes an invite to Spring Training, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 26

Royals make sneaky move on World Series champion pitcher

Like all small-market MLB executives, Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo is forced to get creative during the offseason. He has not made a huge free agency signing or blockbuster trade, but KC’s front-office leader has completed multiple under-the-radar moves that could push the team closer toward a playoffs return.

Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Royals land former World Series-winning pitcher

The Kansas City Royals are adding a former World Series winner to the team’s pitching staff. The Royals on Monday reportedly signed veteran relief pitcher Hector Neris.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 26

MLB The Show 26 Won’t Feature a New Cover Star — What the Update Signals

People have been starving for MLB The Show 26 news. The kind of starving where fans refresh timelines, overanalyzing every color detail, and convince themselves a background gradient means a new game engine.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Just Baseball / January 22

Kauffman’s New Dimensions Will Win Bobby Witt Jr. an MVP

After they achieved their first playoff berth in nearly a decade during the 2024 season, the future of the Kansas City Royals seemed very bright. They had the early makings of a good, young core that could carry them deep into October year after year, which had fans across the league very excited.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 21