Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 14

Making some sense of the new Kauffman Stadium dimensions

Yesterday, the Kansas City Royals announced their most intriguing move of the offseason—one that involved zero free agent dollars, internal hirings or firings, or any discussions with other Major League Baseball teams.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Royals Moving In Outfield Fences At Kauffman Stadium

The Royals announced they’re moving in the outfield fence in both corners (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com). ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the decision before the club announcement.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Royals Kauffman Fence Changes Fantasy 2026

The Kansas City Royals have announced a significant change to Kauffman Stadium for the 2026 season. They will move in most outfield fences by 10 feet and lower fence heights to create a more neutral environment for home runs.

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Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino pens long response to Kauffman Stadium wall changes

After making it to the AL Division Series in 2024, the Kansas City Royals expected to make a return trip in 2025. Unfortunately, injuries and other factors led to the Royals missing the playoffs once again.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 13

Latest Brendan Donovan Update Has Big Implications For Royals

The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason so far, adding Lane Thomas, Isaac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm. But there’s still more work to be done.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 13

Red Sox's Desperation Could Cause Trade Ripple Effects For Royals: Insiders

Kansas City Royals fans might have thought they'd heard the last of Jarren Duran trade rumors this winter, but there might be a scenario in which they return in a major way.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Royals making stadium change that Bobby Witt Jr. will love

The Kansas City Royals have made a lot of moves this offseason to try and improve their team. Kansas City is now making a unique change, shifting the fences at their home stadium.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / January 13

Royals announce new outfield dimensions at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals are bringing the outfield fences a little closer to home plate at Kauffman Stadium, the team announced on Tuesday. Per the team-provided diagram, the left- and right-field corners will be pulled in 9 feet to 347 and 344 feet, respectively.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 13

Royals' Latest Decision Might Dramatically Affect Games In Kansas City

A lot of changes are coming to the Kansas City Royals in 2026. The week after the Royals terminated their contract with their old television partner, fans also learned that wherever they tune in to games this season, the action at Kauffman Stadium will look a bit different than they were accustomed to seeing.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 13

Royals to move fences in, lower height

The Royals announced via press release today that they will be shortening the Kauffman Stadium outfield fences as well as moving them in for the start of the 2026 season.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 13

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino Drops Hilarious One-Liner On Alex Bregman

He's not actively discussing it, but Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino hasn't allowed a possible arbitration hearing to stop him from making light-hearted jokes on social media.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 13

Kansas City Royals news: The Royals top international prospect

Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m your new Tuesday Rumblings host. The KC Star had nothing new to say about the Royals for this morning’s Rumblings. Neither did Anne Rogers at MLB mothership website.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 13

Kansas City Royals news: Who are the top Royals prospects?

David Schoenfield at ESPN gives a progress report for each team this winter. Progress report: The Royals look strong in every facet of run prevention — rotation, bullpen, defense, the ability to attack all sorts of hitters.

Matt Strahm News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 12

Royals' Matt Strahm Shades Phillies After Trade To Kansas City

Matt Strahm is happy to be back in a Kansas City Royals uniform, but he's also attempting to set the record straight about the end of his time with the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 10

Three under-the-radar free agents who could make a difference

Let's take a look at three under-the-radar free agents who could make a significant difference for their next team.

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Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler suspended after positive PED test

Tony Clark responds to Rob Manfred about free-agent signing deadline

Tigers showing interest in Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito

Reds sign first baseman Michael Toglia to minor league deal

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 10

Three Free Agent Bats the Royals Should Target

After going 82-80 and missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals have certainly made an effort to get better this offseason, especially on the offensive end.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 9

2025 MLB Farm Review: Kansas City Royals

Thanks to Bobby Witt Jr., the Royals have one of the best foundational players in all of the Majors. Now, the goal is to build a sustainable winner around him, plus Salvador Perez, Cole Ragans, and Vinnie Pasquantino.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

Kansas City’s Arbitration Choices Reveal a Trust Gap

The Royals handled most of their arbitration business quietly and efficiently. The two cases they did not resolve say more about the organization than the six they did.

Michael Lorenzen News / Yardbarker / January 8

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies made a savvy addition.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Royals Exploring Trade Market For Relievers

The Royals are still in the market for relief help and appear likelier to find another bullpen arm via the trade market than via free agency, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Matt Quatraro News / Yardbarker / January 5