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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 7
2026 Royals season in review: The best home runs
The Royals hit 170 home runs in 2026, tied for the second-most in club history and eleven more than last year. There were plenty of impressive and memorable blasts along the way, from towering shots to clutch home runs in big moments.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 7
Underrated Royals: Rey Sanchez
During their history, the Royals have had several players who were overlooked, especially on a national level. David DeJesus comes to mind, as does Kevin Appier, who was criminally underrated.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / October 7
Kansas City Royals Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions
Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.
The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the MLB players with the most home runs in the postseason for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
J.J. Picollo News / Royals Review / October 6
The Hidden Problems with Royals Stadium Math, J.J. Picollo’s Strategy
The Royals have a stadium to sell, a payroll to explain, and a lot of confidence about both. The numbers have not exactly gotten the memo. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco go through John Sherman’s latest answers on spending and the stadium timeline, and the gap between the pitch and the math is where this episode lives.
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 / Royals Review / October 6
This Week in the Minors: Columbia Fireflies season in review
The Royals Single-A affiliate, the Columbia Fireflies finished the season with a record of 64-65. Almost winning the division in the first half of the season.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 5
One Internal Candidate Could Solve One of the Royals’ Biggest Problems
The Kansas City Royals have some work to do to bolster their roster for the 2027 season. Following a frustrating 2026 campaign, the Royals have several areas they need to address this offseason.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 3
Three questions facing the Kansas City Royals this offseason
There was plenty of optimism surrounding the Kansas City Royals heading into 2026. Instead, the Royals imploded.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Why Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino believes White Sox are ‘built’ for playoffs
Vinnie Pasquantino has spent enough time facing the Chicago White Sox to know their bullpen presents a tougher task than the name recognition might suggest.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 2
Royals Enter Offseason With Plenty of Questions to Answer: One Royal Way
The Kansas City Royals enter the offseason with a handful of questions after finishing with a 69-93 record in the 2026 season. In the latest episode of “One Royal Way,” host Joel Penfield dives into the biggest takeaways from the Royals’ season and the end-of-season press conference.
Luke Little News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2
Royals Outright Luke Little
The Royals assigned left-hander Luke Little outright to Triple-A Omaha, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. The log indicates that Kansas City technically designated him for assignment on Monday, though the team never announced the move.
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 / 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.
Vinnie Pasquantino 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.
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