Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Josh Rojas News / Royals Review / January 7

Royals sign utility player Josh Rojas to minor league contract

The Royals have signed utility player Josh Rojas to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, according to MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 7

FanDuel Sports Network financial woes could impact Royals

Main Street Sports Group, the company that owns FanDuel Sports Kansas City and eight other regional sports networks that broadcast games for MLB teams is in serious financial trouble, according to reporting by Evan Dreilich and Katie Woo at The Athletic, which could impact up to nine MLB teams.

Kris Bubic News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 7

Mets Linked To Royals All-Star In Possible Rotation Trade

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic seemed like one of the top trade candidates at the start of the offseason, but his market has been radio silent.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 7

Where Things Stand For Royals In Cardinals All-Star Trade Talks

The Kansas City Royals added two important bats to their lineup in the month of December, signing outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract and trading with the Milwaukee Brewers for Isaac Collins. However, they aren’t done just yet.

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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.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Royals Review / January 7

The Bobby Witt Jr. contract extension, two years later

It was immediately obvious even in Bobby Witt Jr.’s rookie season that he had immense talent. The tools were all there: he was fast, he hit the ball hard,

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 7

Royals GM Drops Hints About Remaining Free Agency, Trade Goals

The Kansas City Royals certainly haven't gotten worse since their season ended, but it's fair to question just how much better they've become. Kansas City's

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 6

Cardinals, Royals Trade Talk Update Drops Regarding All-Star 2nd Baseman

We have known all winter that the Kansas City Royals were trying to trade for offense, but they've only made one move of medium impact to this point. It's not that Isaac Collins, who the Royals got from the Milwaukee Brewers last month, is a bad player by any means.

Jarren Duran News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 6

Where Red Sox, Royals Stand On Potential Jarren Duran Trade

The Kansas City Royals have been the most prominent suitor for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran for most of this winter. Dating back to mid-November, when the Royals' offseason pursuit of Duran first became clear, there hasn't been a lot of movement apart from periodic updates on how neither side was budging.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 6

When Baseball Becomes an Asset: Royals Rundown on Money and Control

What happens when private equity meets baseball—and who actually pays the price? In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by Jen Ramos Eisen for an in-depth conversation about the growing influence of private equity in minor league baseball and what it means for players, fans, and communities.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7

Phillies prove desire to move on from Castellanos with latest target

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

The Phillies have underscored their decision to move on from Castellanos.

Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

Phillies Hire Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

Another team enters the race for Bo Bichette

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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.

Jorge Alfaro News / Royals Review / January 5

Royals sign veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro to minor league deal

The Royals have signed veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Alfaro is a nine-year veteran with the Phillies, Marlins, Padres, Rockies, Red Sox, and Nationals.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 5

Braves Sign Young Pitcher After 3-Year Royals Stint

Most Kansas City Royals fans are likely not familiar with minor-leaguer Juan Olmos, but the start of his professional baseball career has the makings of a fascinating story.

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MLB News / Royals Review / January 5

Potential trade candidate: Jesús Sánchez

The Royals have been focused on trading their pitching depth for an outfielder, and could still use another bat despite adding Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas.

Matt Quatraro News / Royals Review / January 5

Kansas City Royals news: Skipper gets a new deal

Anne Rogers writes about the new contract for manager Matt Quatraro. Quatraro and his coaching staff have implemented plenty of changes up and down the organization since he arrived in Kansas City, with a large emphasis on analytics.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / January 5

Royals show faith in manager Matt Quatraro with extension

Royals show faith in manager Matt Quatraro with three-year extension

The Royals experienced a disappointing season in 2025, but that hasn't shaken their confidence that they have the right man leading the way.

Phillies prove their desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest target

Yankees make second Cody Bellinger push amid Edward Cabrera rumors

Brewers ace Freddy Peralta drawing plenty of trade interest

Pirates are interested in veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez

Red Sox have made 'aggressive' offer to top free agent Alex Bregman

Matt Quatraro News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

Building a Crown: How the Royals Can Win a World Series Under Matt Quatraro

When the Kansas City Royals committed to Matt Quatraro with a three-year extension through the 2029 season, including a club option for 2030, the move signaled more than confidence in a manager.

Matt 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.

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 3