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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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 / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6

Royals Sending 14 Players to 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Kansas City Royals are looking a lot better heading into 2026 than they did at the end of 2025. They strengthened their offense with the additions of Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas, and on the pitching side, they added Nick Mears and Matt Strahm via trade.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6

How Royals' Rotation Could Become Major Problem in 202

The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason, signing Lane Thomas and trading for Isaac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm. The team looks to be in a much better place entering 2026 after falling short in 2025.

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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.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6

Who should lead off for the Royals?

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6

Royals unveil 2026 promotional schedule

Royals baseball will soon be back, which means watching the boys in blue, but also getting FREE STUFF at the K. The Royals released their 2026 promotional schedule today, and there is plenty of swag for fans.

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Framber Valdez News / Royals Review / February 6

The Framber Valdez signing has the Royals sweating and other news tidbits with Max Rieper

View Link In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jeremy “Hokius” Greco is joined by Royals Review Managing Editor Max Rieper to discuss how worried Royals fans should be about Framber Valdez joining the Tigers, John Wathan entering the Royals Hall of Fame, how fans can watch the team this year, and more!

Seth Lugo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6

Royals' Seth Lugo Reveals Bounceback Plan After Dismal Slump

This year, the Kansas City Royals are putting a lot of faith in right-handed starter Seth Lugo to rediscover his form. Lugo's original three-year, $45 million contract was working out almost too well for the Royals, because 1 1/2 years in, he was a lock to opt out after his second season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6

Royals’ 2026 Outlook: Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals have had a busy offseason after missing the playoffs in 2025. They needed a little more offense and some help in the bullpen to avoid repeating the same mistakes of the previous season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6

Kansas City Royals news: New Keith Law’s prospect list just dropped

At The Athletic ($), Keith Law published his 2026 Royals Top 20 Prospects list. Carter Jensen, C (No. 10 on the top 100) Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210 | Bats:

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 5

Royals Breakout Star Primed for Another Dominant Season

The Kansas City Royals have a very talented up and coming roster centered around superstar Bobby Witt Jr. and a dominant pitching staff. The Royals need to take a big step forward this season if they want to get back to the postseason in 2026.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 5

Royals Sign 28-Year-Old Former White Sox Prospect (Report)

The Kansas City Royals would seem to have plenty of pitching depth heading into spring training, but it never hurts to add more if they think a certain pitcher has something to offer.

Luke Maile News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 5

Royals Announce Signing of 10-Year Veteran Catcher

The Kansas City Royals have their emergency backup catcher back for a second season. No Royals fan was counting on seeing Luke Maile for 25 games last season, but the 34-year-old acquitted himself well when called upon.

Miguel Andujar News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 5

Royals Could Reunite With Familiar Face After Miguel Andujar Signing

The San Diego Padres on Wednesday agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with outfielder Miguel Andujar. The move leaves the Kansas City Royals with one less option for a platoon bat and limits their remaining avenues for offensive help.

MLB News / Royals Review / February 5

Do the Royals have to respond to the Tigers?

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.

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 / February 1

1 last-minute trade Royals must make before spring training

The Kansas City Royals weren’t able to make it back-to-back playoff appearances in 2025. As they look to get back into the postseason come 2026, some offensive reinforcements may be necessary.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Kansas City Royals Stadium Funding Is Now a Governance Fight

The Kansas City Royals stadium funding debate is no longer about where a new ballpark might sit. After the failed April 2024 vote in Jackson County, the conversation has shifted to governance, public financing authority, and whether voters will have any direct say in how public money is committed.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / January 28

Royals’ 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Cross, Mitchell

The Royals announced their list of non-roster invitees on January 27 for 2026 Spring Training in Arizona. That list included several former first-round picks, including catcher Blake Mitchell.