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Royals Predicted to Sign $5.9 Million Infielder Away From Angels

The Kansas City Royals have a lot of talent to be excited about this season. They're one of the better young teams in the league this season, but they're coming off a disappointing year.

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Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA projects a Royals division title

Computers are objective, uncaring, inanimate objects using input and variable to spit out output, stats, and projections. The Player Empirical Comparison and Optimization Test Algorithm (PECOTA) system devised by Baseball Prospectus doesn’t “hate” any team.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 10

What to know about Royals spring training in 2026

Football is over, the weather in Kansas City is spring-like, and today we can say one of the sweetest sentences you can hear in February. No, it’s not

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 10

Royals Arms Race: Ranking the Rotation as Spring Training Begins

In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco welcome the return of baseball with a wide-ranging discussion that blends spring training excitement, roster analysis, and the broader culture surrounding the game.

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The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 10

Royals' Disappointing 5-Year Veteran Projected to Miss Opening Day Roster

Spring training isn't a tune-up for many of the Kansas City Royals' pitchers this season -- it's an all-out battle to earn a spot on the roster. After

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 10

Kansas City Royals news: Spring Training starts this week

With spring training starting soon, Anne Rogers gives her Opening Day roster prediction. Outfielders (4): Isaac Collins, Kyle Isbel, Jac Caglianone, Lane Thomas The Royals will have a ton of outfielders in camp this spring, but it’s pretty clear that Collins will play left and Isbel will play center.

Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 9

Why Royals Fans Should Be Excited About Cole Ragans, 2026 Season

The Kansas City Royals have a lot more talent on their roster than many give them credit for. This talent was on full display as the Royals surged into the postseason in 2024, but their high came crashing back to earth last year, as they missed the postseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 9

Are the Royals actually trying to contend or are they just pretending?

We’re trying a new series at Royals Review, a daily mid-day question of the day to hear about your opinions on a fun or pressing question affecting the Royals or baseball in general.

Anthony Banda News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 9

Royals Could Make Move for Back-to-Back World Series Champion Arm

The Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday designated left-handed pitcher Anthony Banda for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Banda played a role in the club’s bullpen during its run to back-to-back World Series titles and became a fan favorite along the way.

Terrance Gore News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 9

Royals GM Delivers Heartfelt Message About Terrance Gore

The Kansas City Royals and the rest of the Major League Baseball world received sad news on Saturday when it was announced that veteran outfielder Terrance Gore, who helped bring the Royals their 2015 World Series title had passed away at the age of 34.

Carter Jensen News / Royals Review / February 9

I think people are sleeping on Carter Jensen

Baseball is all about probabilities, and that theorem also applies to prospects trying to become big leaguers. All players in professional ball have talent, of course; it’s just that the competition level is so high and the margin for error so thin that there is a chance of failure for just about everyone.

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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.

MJ Melendez News / Field Level Media / February 9

Reports: Mets signing OF MJ Melendez

The New York Mets are signing free agent outfielder MJ Melendez to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million with an additional $500,000 in incentives, according to multiple reports on Sunday.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 8

Royals' Next Star Pitcher Might Land in Kansas City Sooner Than Expected

The Kansas City Royals have quite a bit of young talent on their roster, built around the trio of Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Maikel Garcia.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 8

Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez

The New York Mets are taking a low-cost flier on a former top prospect who may simply need a change of scenery.

Clay Holmes may be key to New York Mets' rotation

Mark McGwire gets hired by a notable MLB team

MLB has a star-studded cast for 2026 season's NBC Sports coverage

10 MLB Draft prospects to know: 'Best college shortstop prospect in years,' more

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 8

Mets To Sign MJ Melendez

The Mets have agreed to a one-year deal with MJ Melendez, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It’s a $1.5MM pact that includes $500K in incentives.

Terrance Gore News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 8

Former Royals GM Posts Touching Tribute to Terrance Gore

Every member of the Kansas City Royals community has banded together to mourn the loss of World Series champion outfielder Terrance Gore. News of Gore's sudden, tragic passing broke on Saturday, and condolences have come pouring in from across the sport.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 7

Bobby Witt Jr. Justifying Royals’ Franchise Extension Two Years Later

On Feb. 5, 2024, the Kansas City Royals signed Bobby Witt Jr. to a historic 11-year, $288.7 million contract extension. It is the largest deal in franchise history and keeps the former first-round draft pick under contract in Kansas City through at least 2034.

Terrance Gore News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 7

Former major league OF Terrance Gore dies at age 34

Longtime Royals outfielder and pinch-running specialist Terrance Gore has died at age 34.

Luke Maile News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Royals Re-Sign Luke Maile To Minor League Deal

The Royals announced that they have brought back catcher Luke Maile via a minor league deal. The Meister Sports Management client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / February 4

MLB News: Vinnie Pasquantino Signs New Royals Deal, D-Backs Acquire Veteran 1B to End Chances of Paul Goldschmidt Return

Vinnie Pasquantino steadily developed into an integral component of the Kansas City Royals lineup over the past couple of years. The left-handed slugger posted the best campaign of his four-year MLB career in 2026, while setting personal milestones in nearly every major batting category.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino grabs attention with 1-word reaction to 2027 salary

The Kansas City Royals continue shaping their long-term core this offseason, and recent contract extension discussions drew unexpected attention Tuesday.

Luinder Avila News / Just Baseball / February 3

Luinder Avila Is the Most MLB-Ready Arm in the Royals’ System

The Kansas City Royals’ rotation was one of baseball’s best in 2025, ranking sixth in fWAR and seventh in starters’ ERA league-wide. Impressively, they achieved this without much help from 2024 All-Stars Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, who combined for just 2.6 fWAR in 2025 versus 9.6 the year prior.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 31

Royals captain Salvador Perez makes bold Maikel Garcia World Baseball Classic prediction

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is already setting expectations ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, offering strong public support for teammate Maikel Garcia as he prepares for his international debut.