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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 17

Royals Rundown: Royals in MVP Picture, Picollo Bites and Hall of Fame Debate

In this packed episode of Royals Rundown, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down the latest buzz surrounding the Kansas City Royals. With the offseason heating up, they explore key takeaways from general manager J.J.

Stephen Kolek News / Royals Review / November 17

2025 Season in Review: Stephen Kolek

Last week, I covered how the Royals changed Ryan Bergert from a guy way out-performing his peripherals to one with significantly better peripherals to the point that even as he improved in total, he was underperforming the new ones.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 16

Royals Urged To Re-Sign Veteran Outfielder After Impressive Late-Season Performance

The Kansas City Royals were let down by their offense this season and ultimately missed the postseason, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 16

Two Ideal Trade Partners For Royals As They Work To Upgrade Offense

The Kansas City Royals have an important task ahead of them this offseason, which is finding a bat to boost their offense. They have holes in the outfield and at second base. They could accomplish their goal of adding a bat via trade or free agency, but so far, they seem to prefer the trade route.

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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 15

Kansas City Royals news: Rumors, rumors, rumors!

Anne Rogers talks to J.J. Picollo on his objectives this offseason, including upgrading the outfield. “That’s one of the objectives. Our outfield hasn’t been as productive as we needed it to be over the last two or three years.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 14

Royals GM's Comments Hint At Trade Push For Cardinals All-Star

The Kansas City Royals are primed to make a trade this winter. Much like last year, when the Royals acquired Jonathan India for Brady Singer, Kansas City has a surplus of starting pitchers and a shortage of offense, particularly in the outfield.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 14

Royals’ Trade Stance On Key Starters Could Make Adding A Bat More Difficult

The Kansas City Royals have an important offseason ahead of them. They know they need to boost their offense after a down year in which they scored just 651 runs during the regular season.

Kyle Tucker News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 14

Insider Connects Royals To Cubs Star Kyle Tucker, But There's A Catch

Kyle Tucker, Kansas City Royals left fielder? That's a stretch, but there may be some who believe it to be possible if one truly connects all the dots surrounding the Royals right now.

Kris Bubic News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Royals' Kris Bubic drawing trade interest, and a lot is working in Kansas City's favor

Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is drawing interest from multiple unspecified clubs.

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone

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Cole Ragans News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Royals star a hot trade candidate who could be moved, but it’s not Cole Ragans

With the GM Winter Meetings going on, plenty of rumors involving free agency and the trade buzz are kicking around. The San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals traded pitchers earlier in the week, with Mason Black going to KC and Logan Martin going to SF.

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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 / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 13

Royals All-Star Has Multiple Suitors, Could Be Traded: Report

For a team not necessarily expected to spend big in free agency, the Kansas City Royals are generating a lot of early offseason buzz. The Royals are clearly motivated to get back to the playoffs after their 82-80 season, and improving the offense is the most obvious goal, particularly in the outfield.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 13

Royals Eyeing Cardinals All-Star Infielder As Potential Offseason Target

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and falling short of the postseason. Their offense certainly let them down, scoring the third-fewest runs in the American League.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 13

Royals' Lofty Free Agency Goals Revealed By MLB Insider

After a disappointing season, the Kansas City Royals are setting their sights on a return to the playoffs in 2026. It's not much of a secret that the Royals' offense was what cost them a shot at October.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 13

Mariners Resurgent Star Projected To Sign $42 Million Royals Deal

There are a lot of ways the Kansas City Royals could go about upgrading the offense this winter, but any moves they make will have to fit within a reasonably tight budget.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Royals, Guardians among teams interested in Brendan Donovan

Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan figures to be one of the most sought after trade candidates this offseason. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Royals and Guardians are two of the clubs interested in acquiring him.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 13

Royals Linked Once More To Ex-Giants Slugger In Search Of Lineup Boost

The Kansas City Royals have some holes to fill this offseason. Their offense was a major problem in 2025 and cost them a chance to reach the postseason.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Looming Bobby Witt Jr. opt outs draw JJ Picollo contention take

The Kansas City Royals are coming off a disappointing season. After reaching the playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2024, the Royals fell short in 2025.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / November 12

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Caglianone

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone

Major League Baseball got its first taste of Jac Caglianone last season. Now Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Piccolo is hoping for a longer, more improved look from the regarded prospect in 2026.

Caglianone is prime bounce-back candidate for Royals in 2026

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