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Report: Royals finalizing extension with 3B Maikel Garcia

The Kansas City Royals are finalizing a five-year, $57.5 million extension with All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia, ESPN reported on Friday. The deal with the 2025 Gold Glove award winner includes a club option for a sixth year and is pending the results of a physical, per the report.

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Royals bring back reliever José Cuas on a minor league deal

The Royals announced they have brought back reliever José Cuas on a minor league deal. Cuas previously pitched for the team in 2022-23. He did not pitch in the big leagues last year, spending the season in the Braves organization.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 12

ZIPS projects Royals to have top ten rotation that could position them as division contender

For the second straight preseason, Dan Szymborski’s ZiPS projections – now available at Fangraphs – see the Kansas City Royals as a club with strong pitching that can compete for the division.

MLB News / Royals Review / December 12

Royals inquired about MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams, per report

The Royals had a quiet Winter Meetings, but have been pretty active in the days since, signing outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year deal, and inking All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia to a long-term deal.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / December 12

Kansas City Royals lock in another core player

The Kansas City Royals locked up one of their young stars when shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. signed an 11-year, $288.7 million extension ahead of the 2024 season.

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Reports: Royals land OF Lane Thomas on 1-year deal

Kevin Newman News / Royals Review / December 12

Royals sign infielder Kevin Newman to a minor league deal

The Royals announced they have signed utility infielder Kevin Newman to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Newman is a 32-year-old right-handed hitter, and an eight-year MLB veteran, mostly with the Pirates.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 12

This Cardinals All-Star Makes Perfect Sense As Royals’ Next Offseason Addition

The Kansas City Royals made their first key move of the offseason on Thursday night when they signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year, $5.25 million contract.

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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 / Royals Review / December 12

No Rule 5? No Problem! Royals’ Winter Meetings Recap

In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dig into a pivotal week for the Kansas City Royals and Major League Baseball.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 12

What’s your favorite vintage Royals gear?

I didn’t realize until I went to a Nippon Professional League game in Japan just how much sports fashion is a thing here in the United States. Walking the streets there, you don’t see a whole lot of NPB merch being worn.

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Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / December 12

A Strong Draft Position in 2026 Is Huge for the Royals’ Future

The MLB draft lottery tends to cause chaos each year, and boy, was there chaos in the this year’s lottery on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. That chaos ultimately benefited the Kansas City Royals greatly. Going into the night, the Royals had 1-in-119 odds of getting the #1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Lane Thomas News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 12

Royals Insider Confirms What Fans Already Knew About Lane Thomas Signing

Lane Thomas undoubtedly has upside, but he's no sure thing for the Kansas City Royals. Outside of a three-WAR, 28-homer season in 2023, Thomas' career has generally been uneven.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 12

Kansas City Royals news: The Royals add an outfielder

Anne Rogers writes about the Royals landing Lane Thomas. After that uneven 2024, Thomas was limited to 39 games and 125 at-bats for the Guardians in 2025, mostly due to a lingering case of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which required surgery in September.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 11

Kansas City Royals’ Newest Addition Brings Critical Depth To Offense

The Kansas City Royals came into the offseason with a lot of important work to do. They needed to pick up some bats to boost their offense after it let them down in 2025 and caused them to miss the playoffs.

Lane Thomas News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11

Royals To Sign Lane Thomas

The Royals and outfielder Lane Thomas are in agreement on a one-year deal. The Wasserman clients $5.25MM with another $1MM available via incentives. Will Sammon of The Athletic first reported that the two sides were in agreement.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 11

Royals Have 'Discussed' Former Rangers ALCS MVP As Offensive Upgrade

The 2025 season was a disappointment for the Kansas City Royals, who went 82-80 and missed the postseason after a Wild Card berth in 2024. Their offense let them down this year, especially their core of outfielders.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 11

Royals Showing Interest In Former Orioles All-Star, Per Insider

The Kansas City Royals have been searching for ways to improve their offense. They need a couple of outfield bats this winter. They had interest in a reunion with Mike Yastrzemski, but he ultimately signed with the Atlanta Braves for two years and $23 million.