The Kansas City Royals rarely go to arbitration. When they do, it is intentional. The failure to reach salary agreements with Vinnie Pasquantino and Kris Bubic is not about dollars.
The Kansas City Royals were one of the more surprising teams in baseball during the 2024 season, but they took a massive step back last season. As a result, they're going to need to add a big bat or two at the top of their lineup.
The Kansas City Royals have a lot of talent on their big league roster, but they're seemingly building sustainable success through the farm system. They have quite a bit of talent coming up through the minor leagues, which is crucial for the future of the team, considering their best player is young shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
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.
The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason. They made a trade to acquire Isaac Collins and Nick Mears from the Milwaukee Brewers and also signed Lane Thomas to boost their outfield production.
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.
The Kansas City Royals have been quiet since making a few key moves this offseason. They acquired Nick Mears and Isaac Collins in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers and signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract.
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.
The Kansas City Royals don't have the money to compete with the biggest markets around the league in free agency. It's difficult for the Royals to sustain success over time if they aren't able to compete in free agency bidding wars.
The Kansas City Royals are a very interesting team right now. Two seasons ago, they emerged as one of the better teams in the American League. They had a chance to compete for the AL pennant down the stretch with Bobby Witt Jr.
The Kansas City Royals have one of the best infields in the league, and among its most underrated pieces is first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who has quickly become a fan favorite in Kansas City thanks to his personality and presence.
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The Boston Red Sox are one of the most interesting teams in baseball right now. They've already added to their big-league roster by swinging a few trades with the St.
Taking a player to arbitration can have real risks for Major League Baseball teams, but the Kansas City Royals seem prepared to do it with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.
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.
The Kansas City Royals have announced a significant change to Kauffman Stadium for the 2026 season. They will move in most outfield fences by 10 feet and lower fence heights to create a more neutral environment for home runs.
After making it to the AL Division Series in 2024, the Kansas City Royals expected to make a return trip in 2025. Unfortunately, injuries and other factors led to the Royals missing the playoffs once again.
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.
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.
The Royals handled most of their arbitration business quietly and efficiently. The two cases they did not resolve say more about the organization than the six they did.
The Kansas City Royals have not made any notable additions to the pitching staff this offseason. A big reason for that is the presence of left-handed ace Cole Ragans, who is expected to enter the 2026 season at full health after missing significant time last year.
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.
With manager Matt Quatraro entering the final season of his contract, the Kansas City Royals announced a three-year extension that runs through 2029, with a club option for 2030.