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Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. News on Monday

The Kansas City Royals offseason has officially begun, and the team’s primary goal will be building around its franchise star Bobby Witt Jr. The 25-year-old shortstop, fortunately for the Royals, is signed with the organization long term.

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Alex Gordon among 12 newcomers on Hall of Fame ballot

Alex Gordon, an All-Star outfielder who spent 14 seasons with the Royals, is among 12 first-time candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America unveiled its 2026 ballot on Monday.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 17

What was the most exciting offseason move in Royals history?

I attended my first Royals game in 1988, and that was the first season I followed what was really happening to the team. By 1989, I was a baseball nut, asking to spend my birthday party at the Royals game with friends, tuning into “This Week in Baseball” each week, and reading coverage from Dick Kaegel at the Star.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 17

3 Royals Pitchers Who Could Be Expendable as Kansas City Eyes Major Offseason Moves

The Kansas City Royals know that they are going to have to add a bat to their lineup if they want to improve offensively in 2026. As of now, they seem to prefer the trade route over the free agency route.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 17

Royals' Former 1st-Round Pick Could Be Leaving Kansas City This Week

Every Major League Baseball team has some tough choices to make this week, and the Kansas City Royals are no exception. Tuesday is this year's deadline to add eligible prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from being selected in the Rule 5 draft, which takes place next month at the winter meetings.

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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 / November 17

Royals Rundown: Royals in MVP Picture, Picollo Bites and Hall of Fame Debate

In this packed episode of Royals Rundown, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down the latest buzz surrounding the Kansas City Royals. With the offseason heating up, they explore key takeaways from general manager J.J.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 17

3 Major Moves Royals Will Make During MLB Hot Stove Season

Ready for some bold predictions? The Kansas City Royals have an interesting list of objectives for this offseason, and they don't seem to be willing to settle for half-measures.

Stephen Kolek News / Royals Review / November 17

2025 Season in Review: Stephen Kolek

Last week, I covered how the Royals changed Ryan Bergert from a guy way out-performing his peripherals to one with significantly better peripherals to the point that even as he improved in total, he was underperforming the new ones.

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

Royals’ Best Chance To Add A Bat Could Come From This AL East Contender

The Kansas City Royals fell short of the postseason in 2025, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central. This offseason, they know that they’re going to need to acquire a bat.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 14

Royals GM's Comments Hint At Trade Push For Cardinals All-Star

The Kansas City Royals are primed to make a trade this winter. Much like last year, when the Royals acquired Jonathan India for Brady Singer, Kansas City has a surplus of starting pitchers and a shortage of offense, particularly in the outfield.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 14

Royals’ Trade Stance On Key Starters Could Make Adding A Bat More Difficult

The Kansas City Royals have an important offseason ahead of them. They know they need to boost their offense after a down year in which they scored just 651 runs during the regular season.

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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.

Kyle Tucker News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 14

Insider Connects Royals To Cubs Star Kyle Tucker, But There's A Catch

Kyle Tucker, Kansas City Royals left fielder? That's a stretch, but there may be some who believe it to be possible if one truly connects all the dots surrounding the Royals right now.

Kris Bubic News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Royals' Kris Bubic drawing trade interest, and a lot is working in Kansas City's favor

Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is drawing interest from multiple unspecified clubs.

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone

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The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz

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Cole Ragans News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Royals star a hot trade candidate who could be moved, but it’s not Cole Ragans

With the GM Winter Meetings going on, plenty of rumors involving free agency and the trade buzz are kicking around. The San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals traded pitchers earlier in the week, with Mason Black going to KC and Logan Martin going to SF.

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

Royals All-Star Has Multiple Suitors, Could Be Traded: Report

For a team not necessarily expected to spend big in free agency, the Kansas City Royals are generating a lot of early offseason buzz. The Royals are clearly motivated to get back to the playoffs after their 82-80 season, and improving the offense is the most obvious goal, particularly in the outfield.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 13

Royals Eyeing Cardinals All-Star Infielder As Potential Offseason Target

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and falling short of the postseason. Their offense certainly let them down, scoring the third-fewest runs in the American League.

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

Royals' Lofty Free Agency Goals Revealed By MLB Insider

After a disappointing season, the Kansas City Royals are setting their sights on a return to the playoffs in 2026. It's not much of a secret that the Royals' offense was what cost them a shot at October.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Looming Bobby Witt Jr. opt outs draw JJ Picollo contention take

The Kansas City Royals are coming off a disappointing season. After reaching the playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2024, the Royals fell short in 2025.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / November 12

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Caglianone

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone

Major League Baseball got its first taste of Jac Caglianone last season. Now Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Piccolo is hoping for a longer, more improved look from the regarded prospect in 2026.

Caglianone is prime bounce-back candidate for Royals in 2026

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Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / November 11

Jac Caglianone is prime bounce-back candidate for Royals in 2026

Why Caglianone is likely to rebound from his disappointing rookie season.

MLB free agency adds intrigue as another NPB star to be posted

MLB alleged threat to Bryce Harper shows how brutal lockout will be

Why Munetaka Murakami is expected to be the next great Japanese star in MLB

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Kameron Misner News / New Baseball Media / November 11

2025 Transactions: Royals Trade for Rays Outfielder Kameron Misner

The first few days of the 2025-26 MLB offseason have been very quiet. Kansas City broke the spell with a small trade on November 10, as the Royals acquired recently-DFA’d outfielder Kameron Misner from the Rays.

Marcus Thames News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Royals add Marcus Thames to coaching staff

The Royals are hiring former big league outfielder and veteran coach Marcus Thames as a hitting coach, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. He’ll join recently hired Connor Dawson, 32, as a second hitting coach under senior director of hitting Alec Zumwalt.

Salvador Perez News / Just Baseball / November 8