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Kansas City Royals: Expectations vs. Reality in Big-Money MLB

The Kansas City Royals’ expectations are colliding with reality in modern Major League Baseball. As payroll gaps widen and mega-deals dominate headlines, Kansas City continues to operate in a disciplined lane built on development, timing, and value-based roster construction rather than bidding wars.

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Royals 'Increasingly Unlikely' To Land Cardinals, Red Sox Stars

The Kansas City Royals have been quiet since making a few key moves this offseason. They acquired Nick Mears and Isaac Collins in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers and signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract.

Dayton Moore News / Royals Review / January 17

Kansas City Royals news: Dayton Moore won’t run for governor

Pete Grathoff writes about the financial disparities between the Dodgers and Royals. The Dodgers signed a 25-year, $8.35 billion deal with Time Warner Cable in 2013, and the team co-owns the network.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / January 16

Royals' reluctance in free agent market could hinder Bobby Witt Jr.'s prime

In 1989, Mark Davis threw 92.2 innings, had an ERA of 1.85, and saved 44 games. He won the Cy Young and entered free agency looking for a big contract.

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

Royals Sign Top Ranked Outfielder With Superstar Potential

The Kansas City Royals don't have the money to compete with the biggest markets around the league in free agency. It's difficult for the Royals to sustain success over time if they aren't able to compete in free agency bidding wars.

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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.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 15

Braves' $65 Million Slugger Linked To Royals In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals are a very interesting team right now. Two seasons ago, they emerged as one of the better teams in the American League. They had a chance to compete for the AL pennant down the stretch with Bobby Witt Jr.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino Makes Career Announcement on Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals have one of the best infields in the league, and among its most underrated pieces is first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino, who has quickly become a fan favorite in Kansas City thanks to his personality and presence.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 14

Blockbuster Red Sox-Royals Mock Trade Sends All-Star To Kansas City

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most interesting teams in baseball right now. They've already added to their big-league roster by swinging a few trades with the St.

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

Vinnie Pasquantino Throws Shade At Royals As Arbitration Hearing Nears

Taking a player to arbitration can have real risks for Major League Baseball teams, but the Kansas City Royals seem prepared to do it with first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14

Royals Moving In Outfield Fences At Kauffman Stadium

The Royals announced they’re moving in the outfield fence in both corners (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com). ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the decision before the club announcement.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Royals Kauffman Fence Changes Fantasy 2026

The Kansas City Royals have announced a significant change to Kauffman Stadium for the 2026 season. They will move in most outfield fences by 10 feet and lower fence heights to create a more neutral environment for home runs.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino pens long response to Kauffman Stadium wall changes

After making it to the AL Division Series in 2024, the Kansas City Royals expected to make a return trip in 2025. Unfortunately, injuries and other factors led to the Royals missing the playoffs once again.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 13

Latest Brendan Donovan Update Has Big Implications For Royals

The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason so far, adding Lane Thomas, Isaac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm. But there’s still more work to be done.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 13

Red Sox's Desperation Could Cause Trade Ripple Effects For Royals: Insiders

Kansas City Royals fans might have thought they'd heard the last of Jarren Duran trade rumors this winter, but there might be a scenario in which they return in a major way.

Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / January 13

Royals announce new outfield dimensions at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals are bringing the outfield fences a little closer to home plate at Kauffman Stadium, the team announced on Tuesday. Per the team-provided diagram, the left- and right-field corners will be pulled in 9 feet to 347 and 344 feet, respectively.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 10

Three under-the-radar free agents who could make a difference

Let's take a look at three under-the-radar free agents who could make a significant difference for their next team.

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Former Phillies outfielder Max Kepler suspended after positive PED test

Tony Clark responds to Rob Manfred about free-agent signing deadline

Tigers showing interest in Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito

Reds sign first baseman Michael Toglia to minor league deal

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 10

Three Free Agent Bats the Royals Should Target

After going 82-80 and missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals have certainly made an effort to get better this offseason, especially on the offensive end.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 9

2025 MLB Farm Review: Kansas City Royals

Thanks to Bobby Witt Jr., the Royals have one of the best foundational players in all of the Majors. Now, the goal is to build a sustainable winner around him, plus Salvador Perez, Cole Ragans, and Vinnie Pasquantino.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

Kansas City’s Arbitration Choices Reveal a Trust Gap

The Royals handled most of their arbitration business quietly and efficiently. The two cases they did not resolve say more about the organization than the six they did.

Michael Lorenzen News / New Baseball Media / January 8

Rockies to Sign Michael Lorenzen: What to Make of Move

The Rockies signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal on January 7, making Lorenzen the first player signed to an MLB deal this winter by Colorado.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7

Royals Exploring Trade Market For Relievers

The Royals are still in the market for relief help and appear likelier to find another bullpen arm via the trade market than via free agency, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Matt Quatraro News / Yardbarker / January 5