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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 8
Royals' Next Star Pitcher Might Land in Kansas City Sooner Than Expected
The Kansas City Royals have quite a bit of young talent on their roster, built around the trio of Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Maikel Garcia.
MJ Melendez News / Yardbarker / February 8
Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez
The New York Mets are taking a low-cost flier on a former top prospect who may simply need a change of scenery.
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 8
Mets To Sign MJ Melendez
The Mets have agreed to a one-year deal with MJ Melendez, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It’s a $1.5MM pact that includes $500K in incentives.
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.
Terrance Gore News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 8
Former Royals GM Posts Touching Tribute to Terrance Gore
Every member of the Kansas City Royals community has banded together to mourn the loss of World Series champion outfielder Terrance Gore. News of Gore's sudden, tragic passing broke on Saturday, and condolences have come pouring in from across the sport.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 7
Bobby Witt Jr. Justifying Royals’ Franchise Extension Two Years Later
On Feb. 5, 2024, the Kansas City Royals signed Bobby Witt Jr. to a historic 11-year, $288.7 million contract extension. It is the largest deal in franchise history and keeps the former first-round draft pick under contract in Kansas City through at least 2034.
Terrance Gore News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 7
Former major league OF Terrance Gore dies at age 34
Longtime Royals outfielder and pinch-running specialist Terrance Gore has died at age 34.
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.
Luke Maile News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6
Royals Re-Sign Luke Maile To Minor League Deal
The Royals announced that they have brought back catcher Luke Maile via a minor league deal. The Meister Sports Management client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6
Royals Sending 14 Players to 2026 World Baseball Classic
The Kansas City Royals are looking a lot better heading into 2026 than they did at the end of 2025. They strengthened their offense with the additions of Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas, and on the pitching side, they added Nick Mears and Matt Strahm via trade.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6
How Royals' Rotation Could Become Major Problem in 202
The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason, signing Lane Thomas and trading for Isaac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm. The team looks to be in a much better place entering 2026 after falling short in 2025.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6
Who should lead off for the Royals?
We’re trying a new series at Royals Review, a daily mid-day question of the day to hear about your opinions on a fun or pressing question affecting the Royals or baseball in general.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6
Royals unveil 2026 promotional schedule
Royals baseball will soon be back, which means watching the boys in blue, but also getting FREE STUFF at the K. The Royals released their 2026 promotional schedule today, and there is plenty of swag for fans.
Framber Valdez News / Royals Review / February 6
The Framber Valdez signing has the Royals sweating and other news tidbits with Max Rieper
View Link In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jeremy “Hokius” Greco is joined by Royals Review Managing Editor Max Rieper to discuss how worried Royals fans should be about Framber Valdez joining the Tigers, John Wathan entering the Royals Hall of Fame, how fans can watch the team this year, and more!
Seth Lugo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6
Royals' Seth Lugo Reveals Bounceback Plan After Dismal Slump
This year, the Kansas City Royals are putting a lot of faith in right-handed starter Seth Lugo to rediscover his form. Lugo's original three-year, $45 million contract was working out almost too well for the Royals, because 1 1/2 years in, he was a lock to opt out after his second season.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6
Royals’ 2026 Outlook: Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals have had a busy offseason after missing the playoffs in 2025. They needed a little more offense and some help in the bullpen to avoid repeating the same mistakes of the previous season.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6
Kansas City Royals news: New Keith Law’s prospect list just dropped
At The Athletic ($), Keith Law published his 2026 Royals Top 20 Prospects list. Carter Jensen, C (No. 10 on the top 100) Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210 | Bats:
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 5
Royals Breakout Star Primed for Another Dominant Season
The Kansas City Royals have a very talented up and coming roster centered around superstar Bobby Witt Jr. and a dominant pitching staff. The Royals need to take a big step forward this season if they want to get back to the postseason in 2026.
Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / February 4
MLB News: Vinnie Pasquantino Signs New Royals Deal, D-Backs Acquire Veteran 1B to End Chances of Paul Goldschmidt Return
Vinnie Pasquantino steadily developed into an integral component of the Kansas City Royals lineup over the past couple of years. The left-handed slugger posted the best campaign of his four-year MLB career in 2026, while setting personal milestones in nearly every major batting category.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3
Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino grabs attention with 1-word reaction to 2027 salary
The Kansas City Royals continue shaping their long-term core this offseason, and recent contract extension discussions drew unexpected attention Tuesday.
Luinder Avila News / Just Baseball / February 3
Luinder Avila Is the Most MLB-Ready Arm in the Royals’ System
The Kansas City Royals’ rotation was one of baseball’s best in 2025, ranking sixth in fWAR and seventh in starters’ ERA league-wide. Impressively, they achieved this without much help from 2024 All-Stars Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, who combined for just 2.6 fWAR in 2025 versus 9.6 the year prior.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 31
Royals captain Salvador Perez makes bold Maikel Garcia World Baseball Classic prediction
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is already setting expectations ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, offering strong public support for teammate Maikel Garcia as he prepares for his international debut.
Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / January 28
Royals’ 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Cross, Mitchell
The Royals announced their list of non-roster invitees on January 27 for 2026 Spring Training in Arizona. That list included several former first-round picks, including catcher Blake Mitchell.
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