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Aaron Judge Commends Bobby Witt Jr. Following Defensive Showcase

Team USA improved to 3-0 in the World Baseball Classic with a 5-3 win over Mexico on Monday. The game featured strong production at the plate and standout defense, highlighted by Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., who put on a defensive clinic.

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What was your favorite defensive play in Royals history?

The amazing plays by Bobby Witt Jr. in the World Baseball Classic yesterday had me thinking about Royals defense. He has dazzled us just a few years into his playing career, but Royals fans have really been spoiled by great defense over the years.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 10

The bottom of the Royals’ lineup can’t be that bad again… right?

Impatiently waiting for the real season to start tends to make me overly optimistic about everything. That is how I found myself looking for some way to figure out how many more runs this team will score relative to last year’s offense.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 10

Bobby Witt Jr. Turns Heads With Elite Performance at World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic is in full swing, with players across the international tournament showcasing their skills on a global stage. Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 10

26 oddly specific predictions for the 2026 Kansas City Royals

Last weekend, my youngest son did something that amazed me so much that I decided to write this column. In our kitchen, we have this block calendar—it has two numbered block that you can use to count down to some event.

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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.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 10

Kansas City Royals News: Bobby Witt Jr flashes the leather

DID YOU SEE THAT PLAY LAST NIGHT FROM BOBBY WHAT ABOUT THIS ONE *Heavy breathing intensifies* That’s my shortstop. Jaylon Thompson also wrote about the same plays.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Bobby Witt Jr. makes good on pre-game promise to Paul Skenes vs. Team Mexico

Team USA moved to 3-0 in pool play of the 2026 World Baseball Classic courtesy of a 5-3 win over Mexico on Monday night. This win takes them ever so close to qualifying for the knockout stage, as it would take a herculean effort from both Mexico and Italy to keep USA out of the quarterfinal of the competition.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 9

Three WBC stars from USA-Mexico: Paul Skenes stellar on the mound, Bobby Witt Jr. wows on the diamond

The United States survived a nail-biter against Mexico in the third game of Pool B group play at the World Baseball Classic.

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes World Baseball Classic decision

Fernando Tatis Jr., Dominican Republic remain perfect at WBC

Ken Griffey Jr. turned heads with photo he took as WBC photographer

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Phillies lock in another key rotation piece in Jesus Luzardo

Bobby Witt Jr. News / CBSSports.com / March 9

Bobby Witt Jr. is in control: How Team USA's leadoff man and Royals star has grown into one of baseball's best

Witt Jr. had just two plate appearances in the 2023 World Baseball Classic; in 2026, he's setting the table for Team USA

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 9

What Royals non-roster player is most likely to make this team?

In just two and a half weeks, the Royals will begin the regular season in Atlanta. We know most of the players that will make up the roster for that game, but a few players are fighting for the last few spots on the roster.

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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.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 9

Royals Outfielder Pushing for Final Roster Spot With Strong Spring

Opening Day is just around the corner, meaning teams will soon begin making cuts and finalizing their 26-man rosters. For the Kansas City Royals, the roster largely appears set.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 9

Royals May Have Scored Hidden Gem on Minor-League Deal

Non-roster invitees making the opening day roster is pretty rare across Major League Baseball, and that's especially true of position players. Most position players looking for minor-league deals before the season are coming off seasons so bad that they have something to prove before a team gives them a shot at the majors again.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 9

Royals Predicted to Add Dominant 20-Year-Old Slugger

The Kansas City Royals have one of the brightest futures in the entire league right now and a lot of that hype can be attributed to the fact that they have superstar Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 9

Espresso Celebrations, Royals Bullpen Heat, and Spring Breakouts

In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast from Royals Review, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco dive into the excitement of the World Baseball Classic while breaking down the latest news surrounding the Kansas City Royals during spring training.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 9

Hot or Not: Royals Spring Training Edition

With a little bit more than two weeks of Spring Training down, we’ve got a little bit less than two weeks of Spring Training left before they break camp and begin the slow journey to Opening Day.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 9

Kansas City Royals news: Seth Lugo is firing bullets

Jaylon Thompson reviews Seth Lugo’s outing in the World Baseball Classic. Lugo looked sharp in the early going. He recorded two strikeouts in the first inning while displaying his extensive pitching arsenal.

Dairon Blanco News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Rangers Claim Dairon Blanco

The Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals, according to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. Blanco was designated for assignment by the Royals last week to make room for Starling Marte on the club’s 40-man.

Kansas City Royals News / Stadium Rant / March 5

Kansas City Royals 2026 Season Preview: Contenders Or Pretenders?

The Kansas City Royals are hoping for a comeback campaign in 2026 after a disappointing 80-82 record in the American League Central, and they have the tools to make it happen.

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.

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.

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Kansas City Royals 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.