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Royals Get Mediocre Farm System Ranking Ahead of 2026 Season

The Kansas City Royals' farm system isn't in a bad spot by any means, but it's hard to feel great about it, either. After graduating Jac Caglianone to the majors last year, the Royals were left with a ton of catching depth in the farm system, some intriguing pitchers, and a bunch of wild cards.

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A primer on arbitration how the Royals have fared in cases

The Royals will have potential arbitration hearings with Kris Bubic and Vinnie Pasquantino in the next few weeks. Neither player came to terms with the team, leading each to file for an arbitration hearing.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 29

Kansas City Royals news: Who will lead off for the Royals?

David Lesky looks at who could be a candidate to lead off for the Royals. If what we saw from Garcia in 2025 is real, and the Royals are betting on it with the contract extension, he fits as a pretty traditional leadoff hitter that blends old school with new school….

Jordan Groshans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Ex-Royals, Blue Jays Prospect Signs With Infield-Needy Braves

Every Major League Baseball team takes swings in the offseason, and many of them are destined not to pay major dividends. Last winter, the Kansas City Royals took a minor-league flier on Jordan Groshans, a well-traveled infield prospect who was once the Toronto Blue Jays' first-round pick in 2018.

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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?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Royals Linked To Lefty Years Removed From Dominant 1.40 ERA Campaign

The Kansas City Royals have stayed busy this offseason, making several notable improvements through trades and signings in areas that held them back last season.

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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.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Blue Jays Linked to Blockbuster Trade for Royals' $22 Million All-Star

The Kansas City Royals are an intriguing team to follow right now. They're on the verge of contending, but it still seems like they're a few pieces away from putting a real World Series contender on the field.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

3 Royals to Keep an Eye on This Spring Training

As January comes to an end, Spring Training is right around the corner. With pitchers and catchers scheduled to hold their first workout Feb. 11 and the first Spring Training game set for Feb.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Mock Royals-Giants Trade Looks Like Smart Move for Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason. They've added two bullpen arms, Matt Strahm and Nick Mears, as well as two bats, Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Kansas City Royals Stadium Funding Is Now a Governance Fight

The Kansas City Royals stadium funding debate is no longer about where a new ballpark might sit. After the failed April 2024 vote in Jackson County, the conversation has shifted to governance, public financing authority, and whether voters will have any direct say in how public money is committed.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 28

Clay County “will not engage in bidding competition” for Royals

A day after the Royals announced they are no longer considering an Overland Park site at the Aspiria campus for a potential new ballpark, another option appears to be unavailable.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Latest Royals-Angels Mock Trade Is Risky - But Worth It for Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals have a lot of moves they need to make if they want to contend for a World Series while Bobby Witt Jr. is on the roster. Witt is one of the best players in the league, but he's going to need some more help.

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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 / Athlon Sports / January 28

Perez vs Smith 2026 Fantasy Comparison

Almost all Rotisserie leagues play one of three ways: 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6. Almost all points leagues have similar scoring. Almost all head-to-head categories leagues play by something close to the Yahoo!

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 28

Should the Royals trade a starting pitcher for prospects?

One of the major goals for the Kansas City Royals this offseason was to acquire an impact bat, particularly one that could play corner outfield. It seemed

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The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'Youngest Conference Champ QBs' quiz

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Mets, Royals Should Make Recently Proposed 1-for-1 Mock Trade

We see a lot of mock trades on the internet these days, and frankly, a lot of them aren't worth reading into. A wise Kansas City Royals fan knows that Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Royals Don’t Have a Payroll Problem, it’s a Revenue Problem.

The Kansas City Royals do not fall short against teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets because of effort or heart. The Royals fall short because the revenue base that funds the roster is shrinking and unstable, and that structural problem limits payroll, player acquisition, and competitive momentum.

Aaron Sanchez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 27

Royals Just Acquired Forgotten Former Blue Jays All-Star

It's the peak of "interesting minor-league signing" season, and the Kansas City Royals just picked up a name that will assuredly turn some heads. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Royals and right-handed pitcher Aaron Sanchez agreed to a minor-league deal on Tuesday.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 27

Royals Linked to 3-Time All-Star as Potential Offensive Upgrade

The Kansas City Royals have been quiet since making their last move this offseason. They acquired Matt Strahm, Nick Mears and Isaac Collins in trades and also signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 26

Royals make sneaky move on World Series champion pitcher

Like all small-market MLB executives, Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo is forced to get creative during the offseason. He has not made a huge free agency signing or blockbuster trade, but KC’s front-office leader has completed multiple under-the-radar moves that could push the team closer toward a playoffs return.

Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Royals land former World Series-winning pitcher

The Kansas City Royals are adding a former World Series winner to the team’s pitching staff. The Royals on Monday reportedly signed veteran relief pitcher Hector Neris.

Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 26

MLB The Show 26 Won’t Feature a New Cover Star — What the Update Signals

People have been starving for MLB The Show 26 news. The kind of starving where fans refresh timelines, overanalyzing every color detail, and convince themselves a background gradient means a new game engine.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7