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Ex-Royals 11-Year Veteran Announces Retirement From MLB

Die-hard Kansas City Royals fans who remember the pain of the late 2010s may recall a little-known utility man named Chris Owings. Owings played the first six seasons of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, before the Royals signed him to a one-year, $3 million deal in free agency.

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Possible Royals Free-Agent Target Predicted To Land $72 Million Deal

The Kansas City Royals could use some outfield help heading into 2026. According to FanGraphs, no team’s group of outfielders was worse in 2025 than Kansas City’s, with their 73 team wRC+ and collective -1.1 fWAR both ranking last in baseball.

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

Why Royals Should Try To Pursue Mariners Former All-Star After Breakout Postseason

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central while also failing to return to the postseason after winning a Wild Card spot in 2024.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 16

What should the Royals expectations be next year?

The Kansas City Royals missed the playoffs in 2025, finishing with a record of 82-80 on the season. They finished third in the division, six games behind the Guardians, and the second team out in the Wild Card race, finishing five games out.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16

Royals Could Lose 19-Year Executive To Rockies Front Office: Report

The Kansas City Royals might have a couple of general managers kicking around their front office these days. Obviously, J.J. Picollo holds that title in Kansas City, and he's done a nice job building out his roster and organizational depth chart, especially considering his relatively limited resources.

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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 / October 16

Kansas City Royals news: A young pitching prospect shined

Anne Rogers details the impressive first pro season for David Shields: With young pitchers, the Royals like to focus first on their delivery and attacking the zone.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 15

Royals Urged To Trade For $100 Million 2-Time All-Star Rival Outfielder

One year after reaching the playoffs for the first time since winning the World Series in 2015, the Kansas City Royals fell short of October baseball in 2025 after finishing with an 82-80 record.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 15

Royals Should Make Run At Mariners All-Star After Breakout Year: What It Would Mean

The Kansas City Royals are facing a crucial offseason after finishing in third place in the American League Central and failing to return to the postseason in 2025.

Byron Buxton News / Royals Review / October 15

The Royals should go get Byron Buxton

Byron Buxton is such an interesting player. He is an immense talent who consistently produces top-end outcomes while never playing a whole season due to injury.

Trevor Richards News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 15

Ex-Royals 8-Year Veteran Cuts Ties With Diamondbacks

The Kansas City Royals generally had a very good pitching staff this season, but right-hander Trevor Richards didn't provide much support. Richards, who began the season with the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, made just three appearances for the Royals and posted a 12.00 ERA.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 15

Red Sox Three-Time All-Star Surprisingly Linked To Royals In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals struggled to find offense this season, but third base was one of their strongest positions. Maikel Garcia, the 25-year-old breakout All-Star, put up a five-WAR campaign as the Royals' primary third baseman.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 14

Phillies Expected To Decline Gold Glover's $10 Million Option: Royals Should Take A Flier

The Kansas City Royals know that they have work to do this coming offseason after finishing in third place in the American League Central and missing the postseason.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 14

Yankees Star Generating Buzz As Free-Agent Fit For Royals

The Kansas City Royals' outfield is a very serious problem, and most seem to acknowledge it. After finishing dead-last in Major League Baseball with -1.1 outfield fWAR, the Royals will be on the prowl for an impact addition this offseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 14

Kansas City Royals news: Hey, hey, hey, hey!

Andrew Banks at Kings of Kauffman defends keeping Alec Zumwalt as hitting coach. “A lot of us knew him from the minor leagues,” Pasquantino said. “He was in charge when I got drafted, so I have a really good relationship with him.

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Yankees' 34-HR Outfield Slugger Loosely Linked To Royals In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals know their outfield is at the top of the list for offseason reevaluation. Counting on a big leap from Jac Caglianone in his first full season isn't going to be enough.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 13

Will the Royals finally value on-base percentage?

Everyone knows that the Kansas City Royals struggled to score runs this year. That’s not to say that the Royals did nothing well. The Royals were one of only three teams with a strikeout rate below 20%, and their 18.2% figure was second-best in the league.

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

Ex-Royals Slugger Hits Free Agency After All-Star Season: Why A Reunion Makes Sense

The Kansas City Royals missed the postseason after going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central in 2025. The team was let down this year by its offense all season long, and that is the area that needs the most work this coming offseason.

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

Royals' Beloved 34-Year Coach Announces Retirement From Baseball

The Kansas City Royals have had many coaches come and go through the years, and not many have lasted 34 years in the organization. Mike Jirschele was once a minor-league infielder for the Royals and Texas Rangers, and he began his coaching career in the Kansas City organization back in 1989.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Royals owner John Sherman discusses payroll

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman spoke to Anne Rogers of MLB.com and addressed various topics related to the club. He voiced his support for general manager J.J.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Royals Make Bobby Witt Jr. Request After Missing MLB Playoffs

The Kansas City Royals missed the MLB playoffs in 2025, yet that was not because of superstar Bobby Witt Jr., who has continued to be one of the league’s most exciting talents.

Jac Caglianone News / Just Baseball / October 3

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly From Jac Caglianone’s Debut

There were high expectations among Royals fans for rookie Jac Caglianone, the Kansas City Royals‘ first-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. When the Royals called him up in June, “Cags Mania” was at an all-time high, especially with the Kansas City offense scuffling to start the season.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 2

Potential MLB managerial candidate gets praise from Royals superstar

Potential MLB managerial candidate gets high praise from Royals superstar

While the MLB postseason may be the focus at the moment, there are already plenty of rumors about who might fill various open manager roles around the league.

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