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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 4
Kansas City Royals Face Key Offseason Choice On 12-Year Veteran
The Kansas City Royals are entering a crucial offseason after finishing third in the American League Central and missing the postseason. Following a disappointing 2025 campaign, the team’s biggest concern remains the offense, which produced just 651 runs—the third-lowest total in the American League.
Salvador Perez News / Royals Review / November 4
2025 Season in Review: Salvador Perez
If this were 20 years ago, this review would be simple. Thirty homeruns and over a hundred RBIs? That’s an A; thanks for reading. But, well, it’s not 20 years ago, so we can – and should – dig into things a little bit deeper.
Alec Marsh News / Royals Review / November 4
Alec Marsh undergoes labrum surgery, could miss 2026
The last time we saw pitcher Alec Marsh on the mound, the Royals were gunning for a playoff spot in September of 2024. The next time we see him may not be until 2027.
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 4
2 Bold Kansas City Royals Predictions Heading Into the 2025-26 MLB Offseason
The 2025 season didn’t go as planned for the Kansas City Royals. After earning a Wild Card berth in 2024, the Royals slipped to an 82-80 record this year, finishing third in the American League Central and missing the postseason.
25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 4
Kansas City Royals news: Could the Royals pursue Bo Bichette?
Jaylon Thompson writes about the Royals players hitting free agency this week. He also writes about the decision the Royals will have to make on Salvador Perez’s club option.
Alec Marsh News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4
Royals’ Alec Marsh undergoes labrum surgery
Royals starter Alec Marsh underwent labrum surgery, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The right-hander did not pitch at all this season because of recurring shoulder issues.
Jonathan India News / Sporting News / November 3
Royals predicted to upgrade from Jonathan India by trading for $5.4 million All-Star, Gold Glove 
This would be a significant upgrade at second for the Royals.
Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / November 3
Former Royals Pitcher Speaks Out After Lou Whitaker Hall of Fame Snub
Longtime Kansas City Royals pitcher Mark Gubicza made it clear that he disagrees with legendary Detroit Tigers second baseman Lou Whitaker’s omission from the Hall of Fame’s 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3
Royals All-Star Heads To Free Agency After $12M Mutual Option Declined
Some future roster decisions seem fairly obvious all season, but when the offseason begins, they still carry weight. The Kansas City Royals held a $12 million mutual option for next season with starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who came over in a midseason trade with the Texas Rangers a year ago and then re-signed on a one-year deal.
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.
Randal Grichuk News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3
Randal Grichuk declines mutual option with Royals
The Royals announced Monday that outfielder Randal Grichuk declined his half of a $5MM mutual option. He’ll be paid a $3MM buyout and return to free agency.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3
Royals Snag Two Gold Gloves, Prove No Team Has More Infield Stability
The Kansas City Royals' roster may have its holes, but the left side of the infield is not one of them. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was a known commodity coming into the year, having finished second in Most Valuable Player voting a year ago.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 3
World Series Is Over: Now the Offseason Gets Weird
In this episode of the Royals Rundown podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dive into the aftermath of the World Series and what it means for the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3
Royals Could Add Former All-Star Bat to Power Lineup In 2026
The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for a crucial offseason after finishing the 2025 campaign with an 82-80 record, missing the postseason and landing in third place in the American League Central.
Michael Lorenzen News / Royals Review / November 3
2025 Season in Review: Michael Lorenzen
Biceps Biceps Biceps. Seriously. When Michael Lorenzen walks off the mound and gets a close-up on the broadcast, that’s all I can see. The man’s got muscles upon muscles in those arms.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3
Blue Jays $33 Million Superstar Named Royals' Potential Free-Agent Target
The Kansas City Royals have an opportunity this winter to announce their presence in the American League playoff picture with authority. All summer, the Royals hung around on the edge of that playoff picture before falling apart completely in September.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 3
Kansas City Royals news: Gold Gloves kick off the offseason
Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia are the first Royals left infield duo to win Gold Gloves: It’s the first time in franchise history that the Royals’ left
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 2
Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia win Gold Glove Awards
The Royals love to pride themselves on their defense, and this year, two infielders were recognized for being the best. Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia each won Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence, as Rawlings Baseball announced its 2025 winners on Sunday evening.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 2
What to know about the Royals and the MLB offseason: Free agents, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration deadlines
Now that the World Series is complete, the offseason can begin in earnest! The Royals are in that weird “hey, we had a winning season but didn’t make the playoffs” zone.
Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 2
Royals Expected To Bring Back Nine-Time All-Star As 2026 Plans Take Shape
With the 2025 World Series now in the books, the Kansas City Royals are officially shifting their focus to the 2026 season, and one of their first big offseason decisions involves franchise legend Salvador Perez.
MJ Melendez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 1
Royals Facing Decision On Young Outfielder After Poor 2025 Season
The Kansas City Royals are ready to turn the page after a disappointing 2025 season that saw them finish 82-80 and third in the American League Central.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / October 26
Six Takeaways From the Kansas City Royals’ 2025 Season
The Kansas City Royals finished 82-80, good for third in the AL Central this season. For the Royals, it’s only the second winning season for the club since winning the 2015 World Series (the other being last year).
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 23
Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. News Emerges After Missing MLB Playoffs
The Kansas City Royals missed out on the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing third in the AL Central with an 82–80 record. Despite a frustrating finish to the regular season, the organization’s outlook remains promising with Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 19
Three questions facing the Kansas City Royals this offseason
The Kansas City Royals were hoping to build off their unexpected playoff push in 2024.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 2
Potential MLB managerial candidate gets high praise from Royals superstar
While the MLB postseason may be the focus at the moment, there are already plenty of rumors about who might fill various open manager roles around the league.
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