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Jaylon Thompson writes that Michael Massey is looking to put last season behind him. “A lot of guys have tough years,” he said, “and you just keep fighting and you learn something from it.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 20

MLB Network Insider Makes Bold Prediction for 2026 Royals

The Kansas City Royals had a productive offseason and come into 2026 looking a lot better than they did at the end of 2025. Last year, they went 82-80 and missed the postseason, finishing in third place in the American League Central.

Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 20

Jac Caglianone Primed for Breakout Year Based on Advanced Analytics

The Kansas City Royals fast tracked top prospect Jac Caglianone to the big leagues last year because he was destroying minor league pitching. He seemingly proved all that he needed to prove at any level of baseball besides the big leagues.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 20

Who was your favorite Royals spring training MVP of all time?

Hope springs eternal this time of year, particularly if you’re a hitter in the hot, dry air of Arizona. The Royals typically perform pretty well in the Cactus League, which means absolutely nothing since the games don’t count.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 20

Royals' Next Breakout Pitcher Might Already be on Roster

The Kansas City Royals are healthy and ready to roll this season. With players like Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino looking to build on incredible seasons in 2025, the Royals have some very high hopes for the season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 20

Royals in Bloom: New Faces, New Broadcasts, New Season

Spring is back — and so is Royals baseball. In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dive into the excitement surrounding Kansas City Royals spring training and what fans can expect as the new season approaches.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Royals give Salvador Perez another backup catcher with former All-Star

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a contract with catcher Elias Diaz, the team announced Friday. Diaz joins Salvador Perez and Carter Jensen as other catchers on the roster.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 20

Royals Sign One-Time All-Star Catcher Away From Padres

Spring training has already been underway for at least a week for everyone on the Kansas City Royals. But that didn't stop the ballclub from making one more last-minute signing.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20

Royals Sign Elias Díaz To Minor League Deal

The Royals have signed catcher Elias Díaz to a minor league contract, per a club announcement. The ACES client is expected to report to major league camp next week, the team added.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 19

Royals Have 3 Non-Roster Pitchers Battling for Opening Day Spot: Insider

Roster battles are always at the front of mind at this time of year, and the Kansas City Royals' most competitive ones will likely play out in the bullpen.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 19

Royals Pitcher Looks to Make Statement in Cactus League Opener

The Kansas City Royals will open Cactus League play against the Texas Rangers on Friday in their first spring training game. It marks the first time this spring that pitchers and hitters will face opponents other than their own teammates.

Carson Roccaforte News / Royals Review / February 19

Spring training spotlight: Carson Roccaforte

Last week, Royals Review Editor-in-ChLast week, Royals Review Editor-in-Chief Max Rieper asked us to highlight a minor leaguer to watch this spring. I immediately volunteered to write about a guy with a fantastic name who has been racing through the Royals’ system: Carson Roccaforte.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 19

Royals Rookie Primed for Bigger Role in 2026 After Strong Debut Campaign

As the 2026 regular season approaches, players across the league are looking to build on last year and become stronger contributors for their organizations.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 19

Royals 12-Year Veteran OF Predicted to Bolt for Deal With Phillies

The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for a major bounce back season after a disappointing sub-.500 season last year. The Royals have made a few moves, including a trade for outfielder Isaac Collins, but their main goal has been to get healthy and run it back with a very similar roster to last year.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 19

Royals Coach Hints Kansas City Hit Jackpot in Brewers Trade

The Kansas City Royals didn't make the blockbuster move this winter that some were anticipating, but they still landed an exciting new outfielder via trade.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 19

Will the Royals use a six-man rotation this season?

At the end of January, I wrote an article about the Kansas City Royals potentially moving a starting pitcher for prospects. The Royals have enviable depth, and I think there are six guys – Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Kris Bubic, Noah Cameron, and Ryan Bergert – who really should be in an MLB starting rotation on Opening Day.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 19

Kansas City Royals news: Baseball will be played tomorrow!

Jaylon Thompson wrote about the first full-squad workout on Monday. The Royals expect most of the spring competition to be reserve roles. The starting lineup is pretty much set with Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia, Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez leading the way.

Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 18

Jac Caglianone Gives Firm Take on His Two-Way Potential if Given Opportunity

On Tuesday, Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone appeared on the Foul Territory podcast, where he was asked about Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / February 18

Royals counting on many hopes and ifs to improve offensive production

The Royals did little this offseason to improve an offensive lineup that lacks depth and quality.

The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 18

Which Royals Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are looking to return to the postseason after missing out in 2025 with an 82-80 record. This offseason, the Royals have improved in many areas that were weak spots last season.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Kris Bubic’s Return Raises the Royals’ Rotation Ceiling in 2026

The Kris Bubic return to facing live hitters is more than a spring training update; it directly impacts the Royals’ 2026 rotation outlook. After emerging as one of the American League’s most effective starters in 2025, Bubic’s season ended with a left rotator cuff strain.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 15

Rangers Sign Mark Canha To Minor League Deal

The Rangers announced this morning that they’ve signed first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha to a minor league deal with an invite to big league Spring Training.

John Means News / Yardbarker / February 13

Minor league signing could pay major dividends for Royals

The Kansas City Royals added an intriguing piece to their pitching depth on Friday.

Feds allege Guardians P Emmanuel Clase fixed pitch in playoff game

Royals Sign John Means To Minor League Deal

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

Kyle Wright News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Cubs To Sign Kyle Wright To Minor League Deal

Right-hander Kyle Wright is joining the Cubs on a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The CAA client is looking to make it back to the majors for the first time in three years.