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On YouTubeStarling Marte News / Royals Review / March 3
Royals Reloaded: What Starling Marte Means for Kansas City
The Royals made a move — and it could reshape the lineup. In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco break down the Kansas City Royals’ signing of Starling Marte, analyzing how his bat fits into the lineup and what it means for roster construction moving forward.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 3
Royals Designate Veteran Outfielder for Assignment Amid Roster Moves
The Kansas City Royals on Monday officially signed outfielder Starling Marte, adding depth to both the outfield and their right-handed hitting options.
Kris Bubic News / Royals Review / March 3
Kansas City Royals News: Kris Bubic makes his Spring debut
Jaylon Thompson wrote about Kris Bubic’s Spring Training debut. On Sunday, Bubic stepped onto the pitcher’s mound again. Bubic pitched two innings against the Milwaukee Brewers at Surprise Stadium.
The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Starling Marte News / ESPN / March 2
Royals sign veteran Marte to 1-year, $1M deal 
The Kansas City Royals signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte on Monday to a $1 million deal for the upcoming season.
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.
Dairon Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2
Royals Designate Dairon Blanco For Assignment
The Royals announced they’ve designated outfielder Dairon Blanco for assignment. That’s the necessary 40-man roster move to finalize their one-year deal with Starling Marte, which is official.
Starling Marte News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 2
Royals Should Have One More Move Up Their Sleeve After Starling Marte
The Kansas City Royals made what could be their final move of the offseason on Saturday, signing veteran outfielder Starling Marte to a one-year contract.
Starling Marte News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 2
Why Ex-Mets Starling Marte Became Royals Target, Per Insider
Free-agent signings at the end of February are pretty rare, but the Royals managed to land Major League Baseball's active career stolen base leader. According to multiple reports, the Royals finalized a one-year, major league contract with former New York Mets All-Star Starling Marte on Saturday.
Jac Caglianone News / Royals Review / March 2
Jac Caglianone is off to a great Spring Training start
The single most important Kansas City Royal player in 2026 (non-Bobby Witt Jr. division) is Jac Caglianone by a mile. Cags’ rookie campaign in 2025 was a disaster; he didn’t hit well, he didn’t field well, and the end result was a negative Wins Above Replacement campaign.
Luinder Avila News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 2
Royals Prospect Eyeing Potential Role With Strong Spring Performance
The Kansas City Royals have plenty to look forward to in the 2026 season. The club made several notable additions during the offseason and is counting on continued development from some of its young players.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 2
Royals Roster Projection 2.0
It’s time for another Royals roster projection! We last did this exercise in December of last year. We’ve got double digits of spring training games played now, so the picture has become perhaps a little bit clearer.
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.
Starling Marte News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28
Two-time MLB All-Star agrees to sign with Royals
The Kansas City Royals are adding a two-time All-Star to their roster roughly a month before Opening Day.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 28
Royals Already Have Next Star Slugger in Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals have a lot to be excited about this season. They're coming off a bit of a disappointing year after missing the postseason, but the Royals fans can't be too upset with this outcome.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 28
Royals continue outfield revamp with Starling Marte
The Kansas City Royals have actively revamped their outfield during the offseason. Those changes continued on Saturday.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 28
Royals Sign All-Star OF Away From Mets Ahead of Opening Day
The Kansas City Royals have been through quite a roller coaster ride over the last few years. A few seasons ago, they were one of the worst teams in all of baseball, as it seemed like they were years away from contending for a postseason spot.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28
Royals rumors: Kansas City discussing contract in free agency with 2-time All-Star outfielder
The Kansas City Royals and two-time All-Star outfielder Starling Marte are reportedly discussing a contract in MLB free agency, per MLB insider Jon Heyman.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 28
Former Mets All-Star 'Advancing' in Talks to Join Royals: Report
The Kansas City Royals appear close to locking down a final piece of their offense for the coming season. Late on Friday night, Dominican reporter Yancen Pujols tweeted (in Spanish) that the Royals and two-time All-Star outfielder Starling Marte had "been talking" about a potential major league deal.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27
Did Royals’ manager just reveal Bobby Witt Jr.’s WBC lineup placement?
Kansas City Royals infielder Bobby Witt Jr. is one of the biggest rising stars in the sport. He is already considered a Top 3 shortstop and maybe the best in the game.
Maikel Garcia News / Athlon Sports / February 27
Can We Rely on Maikel Garcia in Kansas City for 2026 Fantasy Baseball?
When a player doubles his HR output in a season, he gets noticed. He rises up the fantasy baseball draft boards. Owners salivate that he can build on that tally.
Stephen Kolek News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 27
Royals’ Stephen Kolek Diagnosed With Oblique Strain
Royals righty Stephen Kolek has been diagnosed with a “Grade 1+” strain of his oblique, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Kolek’s original diagnosis of a strain came yesterday, but the Royals sent him for additional testing — the results of which they’ve now received.
Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / February 27
Kansas City Royals Roster Unleashed: A Look Into The Team’s 2026 Game Plan
The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing exit in 2025. They failed to make the playoffs, but they look forward to having a strong run in 20226. The Royals finished just two games ahead of the .500 mark in the AL Central last year.
Stephen Kolek News / Field Level Media / February 26
Royals RHP Stephen Kolek dealing with left oblique strain
Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will miss at least five to seven days and possibly longer after sustaining a left oblique strain. Kolek felt tightness in his left side while warming up for a relief appearance during Wednesday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / February 18
Royals counting on many hopes and ifs to improve offensive production
The Royals did little this offseason to improve an offensive lineup that lacks depth and quality.
MLB News / Just Baseball / February 18
Which Royals Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?
The Kansas City Royals are looking to return to the postseason after missing out in 2025 with an 82-80 record. This offseason, the Royals have improved in many areas that were weak spots last season.
John Means News / Yardbarker / February 13
Minor league signing could pay major dividends for Royals
The Kansas City Royals added an intriguing piece to their pitching depth on Friday.
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