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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 23
Spring training battles: The bullpen
You know the Royals are in a differYou know the Royals are in a different era when they enter camp with few roster spots on the line, rather than holding an open tryout for the lineup.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 23
Royals Rocking Cactus League, Start Road to Opening Day
Spring is back — and so is Royals baseball. In tBaseball is back — and the Royals are giving us plenty to talk about. In this episode of the Royals Rundown
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 23
Former First-Round Pick a Dark-Horse Candidate to Make Royals' Roster
The Kansas City Royals were a little more active this past offseason after missing the postseason in 2025. They went 82-80 and finished in third place in the American League Central, but they went out and added Lane Thomas, Issac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm.
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?
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 23
Kansas City Royals news: Vinnie is looking to get off to a good start
Anne Rogers writes that Vinnie Pasquantino knows he has to get off to a good start this year. While the hamstring strain Pasquantino suffered at the end of Spring Training last year may have had an impact, he was more concerned about the swing decisions he was making during that month.
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 22
Phillies Named Possible Landing Spot for Ex-Royals Veteran
The Kansas City Royals had a pretty productive offseason for the most part. They tackled their offensive needs by trading for Isaac Collins and signing Lane Thomas.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 22
Bold Projection for Bobby Witt Jr. Has Royals Fans Buzzing Entering 2026
The Kansas City Royals enter the 2026 season with one clear expectation: a return to the postseason. Finishing two games over .500 last year was not enough for Kansas City, which failed to play in October.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 21
Kansas City Royals news: Is Luinder Avila a starting pitcher?
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.
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.
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.
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 / Royals Review / February 20
The Royals would be one of many teams that would have to spend more under a salary cap/floor
With the expiration date of the current competitive bargaining agreement between the Major League Baseball Players Association and the owners looming over the end of the season like a supermoon in the sky, you can be assured that there will be lots of digital ink spilled all year long about the key negotiating issues.
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 / Royals Review / February 20
Royals sign catcher Elias Díaz to minor league deal
The Royals announced they have signed former All-Star catcher Elias Díaz to a minor league deal. Díaz spent 106 games with the Padres last year and hit .204/.270/.337 with nine home runs.
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 / 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.
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.
Kris Bubic 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.
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.
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.
MLB 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.
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.
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