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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 26
Royals, Rankings & Real Life: Finding Perspective in Baseball
In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take stock of the Kansas City Royals while balancing baseball discussion with the reality of current events and the importance of community support.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 26
The Royals are unique in MLB’s risk-averse culture
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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 26
Royals Lose 26-Year-Old Free Agent to White Sox After Injury
Rylan Kaufman's Kansas City Royals career began in the 2018 draft, and it came to a close last week. Kaufman, who was a 12th-round pick for the Royals out of San Jacinto College, pitched 68 games in the Kansas City organization, and generally struggled to keep runs off the board.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 26
Kansas City Royals news: Cleveland signs José Ramírez to terrorize Royals pitchers for seven more years
Preston Farr writes about what the Royals could still do before the season, such as add infield depth. Brendan Rodgers and Ramon Urias are both interesting names.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Bobby Witt Jr. MVP Push Fantasy 2026
My mother expected everyone to win. When CBS SportsLine went public, she said, “Did you know my friend’s son is a Vice President at IBM? When does that happen for you?” Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 23
Latest Rankings Prove Royals Infield Is Loaded With Star Talent
MLB Network revealed its Top 100 list, with several Kansas City Royals making the cut. While it marked a first-time honor for a few players, the majority of Kansas City’s selections came from the infield.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 23
Royals Re-Sign Former 1st-Round Outfielder
Connor Scott is probably not a name Kansas City Royals fans are too familiar with at the moment, but perhaps they will be someday. Scott came to the Royals farm system last offseason, and only squeezed in eight games before hitting the injured list for good on Apr.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 22
Royals Could Turn To Reunion With Infielder To Bolster Roster
The buzz around potential trades for the Kansas City Royals has slowed rapidly, particularly after it became clear that talks involving top targets Jarren Duran and Brendan Donovan had fizzled out.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 22
Why Royals’ Recent Acquisition Gives Roster Competitive Edge
The Kansas City Royals are aiming to bounce back in 2026 with hopes of returning to the postseason. With Spring Training approaching, the Royals have made several significant upgrades this offseason by leveraging the trade market.
Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 22
Royals' Cole Ragans Just Got Some Bulletin Board Material
One of the Kansas City Royals' biggest perceived advantages last year was their starting pitching, and that began with ace Cole Ragans on opening day. Ragans, a 2024 All-Star and fourth-place Cy Young Award finisher, got off to a slightly bumpy start last year in terms of ERA, but he was striking out the world.
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.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 22
Blue Jays Veteran Makes Sense As Royals' Last-Second Free Agency Option
Sometimes, teams like the Kansas City Royals do their best work at the end of the winter. There were some rumblings early in the offseason that the Royals could pursue some of the big names in free agency, but those turned out to be far from the truth.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Just Baseball / January 22
Kauffman’s New Dimensions Will Win Bobby Witt Jr. an MVP
After they achieved their first playoff berth in nearly a decade during the 2024 season, the future of the Kansas City Royals seemed very bright. They had the early makings of a good, young core that could carry them deep into October year after year, which had fans across the league very excited.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 21
One Move Royals Should Make Before Spring Training
Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo has been busy this offseason. After missing the playoffs by five games last year, the club enters the 2026 season with clear areas to address.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 21
Why the Kansas City Royals Moved the Outfield Fences at Kauffman Stadium
The Kansas City Royals outfield fence move at Kauffman Stadium represents a data-driven attempt to modernize run scoring, improve roster efficiency, and generate new revenue without abandoning the park’s identity.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 19
Why Revenue Sharing Standards Matter for the Kansas City Royals Right Now
Major League Baseball is once again circling a familiar argument. Payroll gaps are widening. Mega-contracts are stacking up at the top of the market. Owners, analysts, and fans are driving renewed calls for a salary cap.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18
Royals “Increasingly Unlikely” To Trade For Jarren Duran, Brendan Donovan
The Royals have been fairly active this offseason on the trade market and have already worked out deals that brought outfielder Isaac Collins (alongside righty Nick Mears) and lefty setup man Matt Strahm to Kansas City.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Kansas City Royals: Expectations vs. Reality in Big-Money MLB
The Kansas City Royals’ expectations are colliding with reality in modern Major League Baseball. As payroll gaps widen and mega-deals dominate headlines, Kansas City continues to operate in a disciplined lane built on development, timing, and value-based roster construction rather than bidding wars.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker / January 16
Royals' reluctance in free agent market could hinder Bobby Witt Jr.'s prime
In 1989, Mark Davis threw 92.2 innings, had an ERA of 1.85, and saved 44 games. He won the Cy Young and entered free agency looking for a big contract.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14
Royals Moving In Outfield Fences At Kauffman Stadium
The Royals announced they’re moving in the outfield fence in both corners (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com). ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the decision before the club announcement.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / January 13
Royals announce new outfield dimensions at Kauffman Stadium
The Kansas City Royals are bringing the outfield fences a little closer to home plate at Kauffman Stadium, the team announced on Tuesday. Per the team-provided diagram, the left- and right-field corners will be pulled in 9 feet to 347 and 344 feet, respectively.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 10
Three Free Agent Bats the Royals Should Target
After going 82-80 and missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals have certainly made an effort to get better this offseason, especially on the offensive end.
Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / January 7
Potential Mets-Royals trade centered on breakout starter Kris Bubic would be win-win
Trade between the Mets and Royals involving Bubic would make sense. The two sides could help strengthen weak points on the other roster.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7
Royals Exploring Trade Market For Relievers
The Royals are still in the market for relief help and appear likelier to find another bullpen arm via the trade market than via free agency, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Matt Quatraro News / Yardbarker / January 5
Royals show faith in manager Matt Quatraro with three-year extension
The Royals experienced a disappointing season in 2025, but that hasn't shaken their confidence that they have the right man leading the way.
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