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On YouTubeMatt Quatraro News / Field Level Media / January 4
Royals manager Matt Quatraro's deal extended through '29
With manager Matt Quatraro entering the final season of his contract, the Kansas City Royals announced a three-year extension that runs through 2029, with a club option for 2030.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
Matt Quatraro News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4
Royals Extend Matt Quatraro
The Royals announced this afternoon that they’ve signed manager Matt Quatraro to a three-year extension. Quatraro was already under contract through 2026 but now has signed on for the 2027-29 seasons as well.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 4
Former Royals Utilityman Lands Minor League Deal With Yankees
The Kansas City Royals recorded another winning season in 2025, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central. Unfortunately, that was not enough to get them back to the postseason for the second straight year.
Bo Bichette News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 3
Phillies throw their hats into the ring for top free agent Bo Bichette
The Philadelphia Phillies are among the big-market suitors for Bichette.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 2
Royals Predicted To Land Phillies' $100 Million All-Star This Offseason
The Kansas City Royals shocked a lot of people a few seasons ago when they made a run into the postseason, but they took a step back last season. As they head into next season, they're going to need to make some big changes to get Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 2
Kansas City Royals news: STAR Bonds for the Royals expire
Jaylon Thompson writes about the moves that have shaped the offseason. The Royals are hopeful Thomas can return to those numbers. Last season, he dealt with several injuries and underwent right foot surgery in September.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / January 2
Will The Royals Trade A Starter?
Early in the offseason, Royals president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo said the team was open to trading a starting pitcher for offense. That would have been focused on the outfield, which has been a problem for the club for years.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 1
A position-by-position comparison of the Royals if the offseason ended today
The calendar has just now turned to 2026, and while the offseason is technically still ongoing, it sure seems like the Kansas City Royals’ roster is pretty close to being set barring a gigantic trade that seems less likely by the day.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 31
How I would manage the Royals pitching staff this season
Over these last two seasons, the Kansas City Royals pitching staff has been the strength of the team. More specifically, you can point to the starting rotation, but the bullpen has been a mostly solid unit over the last two seasons as well.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 31
Kansas City Royals news: Kansas gets another sports team
In a quiet day for the Kansas City Royals, another professional team is heading to the metro. Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas “continues to push” for the Royals to move to the Washington Square Park area.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / Royals Review / December 30
Patience, Pasquantino, and Predicting the Next Royals Play
What can history tell us about the Kansas City Royals’ next move and when should fans expect it? In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco take a big-picture look at the Royals’ offseason, identifying clear transaction patterns from recent years and what they could signal about the club’s next move.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 30
Kansas City Royals news: What’s next for the Royals in 2026?
Jaylon Thompson writes about what the Royals have done so far and what they could still do before the season begins. While the Royals are still linked to potential trade targets Jarren Duran and Brendan Donovan, among others, the club filled significant needs in a strategic way.
Cole Ragans News / Last Word On Sports / December 29
Why Keeping Cole Ragans Forces the Royals to Fix Their Pitching Depth
Back at the Winter Meetings, J.J. Picollo drew a hard line. Cole Ragans is the pillar. He is the standard. You do not trade that away when you are trying to win the division.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 29
Where the Royals stand with the trade market right now
As the calendar year changes to 2026, most teams in baseball still have an incomplete offseason. Over half of the major free agents are still unsigned, the Yankees have yet to add a single significant player, and many other teams have yet to make the big move that could put them over the top.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 29
Royals Manager Expects Big 2026 Leap From Star Second Baseman
The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason to date, having signed Lane Thomas and traded for Isaac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm. The team already looks much better than it did at the end of the 2025 season.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 29
The Royals Wrapped for 2025
In 2016, Spotify began summarizing the listening habits of their users with their “Spotify Wrapped” feature that made it a bit more palatable that they were collecting all that data on you.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 28
Royals Lose Key Bullpen Arm To Cubs In Free Agency
The Kansas City Royals have been busy this offseason. To boost their offense, they have added both Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins and have also added relievers Matt Strahm and Nick Mears in trades.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / December 24
Royals Offseason Strategy: The Competitive Window Is Open
The Kansas City Royals’ offseason strategy is not drifting through this winter. They are moving with purpose, sequencing decisions that point toward something larger than a single season.
Lane Thomas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 20
Royals’ Lane Thomas makes attention-grabbing admission after signing with Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals continued shaping their future this offseason, and the signing of outfielder Lane Thomas quickly sparked discussion across the league.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / December 20
Royals Address Outfield Weaknesses, but Is More Help Needed?
The Kansas City Royals finished 82-80, just their second winning season since they won the 2015 World Series. Unfortunately, they missed the postseason, a disappointment given they went 86-76 and reached the ALDS in 2024.
Cole Ragans News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 19
Rivals don’t expect Royals to trade All-Star Cole Ragans
After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are exploring all avenues on how to make it back. Originally, trading away All-Star Cole Ragans seemed to be one of the Royals’ options.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 19
The Phillies and Royals swap pitchers, Matt Strahm returns to where it all started
The Philadelphia Phillies have not been quiet this offseason, as they are determined to avenge their loss to the back-to-back World Series Champions, the
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 13
Royals reportedly discussing trade with Nationals involving star players
The Kansas City Royals still have plenty of work to do on their roster. An unexpected trade could be the beginning of a domino effect.
Maikel Garcia 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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