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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 24
Have the Royals done enough with the outfield?
The Royals won 82 games last year, five games out of a playoff spot and four games worse than they were in 2025. It was tantalizingly close, and the reason they fell short seemed easy enough to identify – outfield offensive production.
Michael Massey News / Royals Review / February 24
Kansas City Royals News: Michael Massey takes a physics class
Anne Rogers writes about how Michael Massey turned to physics to analyze his swing as he fights for a role in 2026. At its core, Massey’s focus was on the forces applied in a swing, both with his body and his bat, and how his bat needs to move to contact the ball consistently.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 23
Bobby Witt. Jr.'s Personal 2025 Review Means Monster Season is Incoming
Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 2025 season -- for most players' standards. For Witt, though, he referred to it as a "down year" while recently speaking with MLB Network.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 23
Royals Opening Day Roster Projection 1.0: Young Sluggers, No. 5 Starter Battle
The Kansas City Royals were active this offseason, addressing areas that kept them out of the postseason in 2025. The club made several notable additions to both the lineup and pitching staff, creating key decisions as it shapes its Opening Day roster.
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 / February 23
Royals Outfielder Stable After Scary Pitch to the Head in Spring Training Game
Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco was hit in the head by a 90 mph pitch during a spring training game Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. According to Anne Rogers of MLB.com, the incident occurred in the seventh inning.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 23
Mets 2-Time All-Star Free Agent Still Makes Sense for Royals
Are we certain that the Kansas City Royals are done adding to their 26-man roster? While most would agree that the Royals have built a better projected opening day squad than the one they finished with last season, there's undoubtedly still room to add a veteran right-handed bat, likely an outfield/designated hitter type.
Maikel Garcia News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 23
Royals Hit Jackpot With $57.5 Million Offseason Maikel Garcia Deal
In 2023, the Kansas City Royals were one of the worst teams in baseball. But they quickly rose up the American League standings in 2024 because of a breakout season from Bobby Witt Jr., among others.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 23
Spring training battles: The bullpen
You know the Royals are in a differYou know the Royals are in a different era when they enter camp with few roster spots on the line, rather than holding an open tryout for the lineup.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 23
Former First-Round Pick a Dark-Horse Candidate to Make Royals' Roster
The Kansas City Royals were a little more active this past offseason after missing the postseason in 2025. They went 82-80 and finished in third place in the American League Central, but they went out and added Lane Thomas, Issac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 22
Bold Projection for Bobby Witt Jr. Has Royals Fans Buzzing Entering 2026
The Kansas City Royals enter the 2026 season with one clear expectation: a return to the postseason. Finishing two games over .500 last year was not enough for Kansas City, which failed to play in October.
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.
Luinder Avila News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 21
Royals Manager Delivers Strong Take on Luinder Avila’s Future
Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Luinder Avila is a player within the organization’s farm system who has drawn attention. He is someone to watch this spring training after making his MLB debut late last season.
Beck Way News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 21
Key Takeaways From Royals' First Spring Training Game of 2026
The Kansas City Royals opened Cactus League play Friday with a 7-3 win over the Texas Rangers, a strong start to their spring training schedule. The game featured encouraging performances from established contributors and others looking to take a step forward in 2026.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 20
MLB Network Insider Makes Bold Prediction for 2026 Royals
The Kansas City Royals had a productive offseason and come into 2026 looking a lot better than they did at the end of 2025. Last year, they went 82-80 and missed the postseason, finishing in third place in the American League Central.
Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 20
Jac Caglianone Primed for Breakout Year Based on Advanced Analytics
The Kansas City Royals fast tracked top prospect Jac Caglianone to the big leagues last year because he was destroying minor league pitching. He seemingly proved all that he needed to prove at any level of baseball besides the big leagues.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 20
Royals' Next Breakout Pitcher Might Already be on Roster
The Kansas City Royals are healthy and ready to roll this season. With players like Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino looking to build on incredible seasons in 2025, the Royals have some very high hopes for the season.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20
Royals give Salvador Perez another backup catcher with former All-Star
The Kansas City Royals agreed to a contract with catcher Elias Diaz, the team announced Friday. Diaz joins Salvador Perez and Carter Jensen as other catchers on the roster.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20
Royals Sign Elias Díaz To Minor League Deal
The Royals have signed catcher Elias Díaz to a minor league contract, per a club announcement. The ACES client is expected to report to major league camp next week, the team added.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / February 18
Royals counting on many hopes and ifs to improve offensive production
The Royals did little this offseason to improve an offensive lineup that lacks depth and quality.
MLB News / Just Baseball / February 18
Which Royals Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?
The Kansas City Royals are looking to return to the postseason after missing out in 2025 with an 82-80 record. This offseason, the Royals have improved in many areas that were weak spots last season.
Kris Bubic News / Last Word On Sports / February 16
Kris Bubic’s Return Raises the Royals’ Rotation Ceiling in 2026
The Kris Bubic return to facing live hitters is more than a spring training update; it directly impacts the Royals’ 2026 rotation outlook. After emerging as one of the American League’s most effective starters in 2025, Bubic’s season ended with a left rotator cuff strain.
John Means News / Yardbarker / February 13
Minor league signing could pay major dividends for Royals
The Kansas City Royals added an intriguing piece to their pitching depth on Friday.
Kyle Wright News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10
Cubs To Sign Kyle Wright To Minor League Deal
Right-hander Kyle Wright is joining the Cubs on a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The CAA client is looking to make it back to the majors for the first time in three years.
MJ Melendez 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.
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.
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