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Royals president expresses openness to trading starter for outfielder

The Royals have been looking for outfield upgrades for years. This winter, they seem to have a tight budget but a strong rotation, which has led to speculation about them trading a starting pitcher for an outfielder.

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If the Red Sox want Cole Ragans, they need to pay a hefty price

Yes, we’ve already covered the trade rumors about the Royals and Jarren Duran. But one thing that has persistently been raised in the rumor mill since mid-season is that the Red Sox want Cole Ragans to be a part of a deal in which they’d give up Duran.

Noah Murdock News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 1

Royals Quietly Lose 27-Year-Old Hurler To Pirates In Free Agency

There aren't too many transactions happening these days, but the Kansas City Royals' depth chart does look a bit thinner than it did to end the season.

MLB News / Royals Review / December 1

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For Cyber Monday, our friends at BreakingT are running a sale for 20% off any MLB, NHL, USWNT, and WNBA Player design with the code: CYBERMONDAY until midnight tonight.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 1

Royals Linked To Astros 29-Year-Old World Series Champion Via Trade

Whether the Kansas City Royals would be willing to move on from center fielder Kyle Isbel is one of the sneaky storylines of the offseason. It's been obvious all along that the Royals have been hoping to upgrade their outfield, which ranked as the worst in baseball this year in terms of wins above replacement.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / Royals Review / December 1

Cease Signed, Bubic on the Block? MLB Offseason Inches into December

In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco provide timely analysis of the Kansas City Royals’ offseason path in light of recent moves across the American League.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 1

Insider Links Royals To Gold Glove Outfielder As Potential Offensive Upgrade

The Kansas City Royals are going to be an interesting team to watch this offseason as they try to find ways to bolster their offense for 2026. That was what let them down in 2025 and caused them to miss the postseason.

Cole Ragans News / Royals Review / December 1

Kansas City Royals news: Are the Red Sox interested in Cole Ragans?

Alex Speier at the Boston Globe writes about Boston’s pursuit of Cole Ragans. For teams that are in the market for high-end starting pitching and willing to deal big league talent to get it, the Royals represent one of the most interesting potential trade partners of the offseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 29

Royals All-Star Pitcher Still Viewed As Club’s No. 1 Trade Candidate

The 2025 season was a letdown for the Kansas City Royals. After they earned a Wild Card berth in 2024, they finished in third place in the American League Central, missing the postseason.

Matt Quatraro News / Royals Review / November 29

Kansas City Royals news: Matt Quatraro visits the Baseball Hall of Fame

David Lesky digs into the hire of Mike McFerran as assistant pitching coach. Early in the interview, he says that being a good pitcher comes to one thing and it’s how to consistently get outs.

Jacob Wallace News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 28

Royals Lose 27-Year-Old Depth Arm To Braves In Free Agency

Jacob Wallace came to the Kansas City Royals in a trade three offseasons ago, and despite striking out a lot of batters in the upper levels of the minors, he never got a shot at the big leagues.

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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.

Taylor Ward News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 26

Why Royals Missed Out On Taylor Ward Trade With Angels, Per Insider

The Kansas City Royals are perhaps the No. 1 team looking for corner outfielders this winter, but so far, they've missed out on those who have come off the board.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 26

Where Red Sox, Royals Stand On Possible $7.7 Million Blockbuster: Insider

One big outfield bat could make a world of difference for the Kansas City Royals next season. The Royals finished the year 82-80, just four games back of a wild card berth, despite scoring the fifth-fewest runs in Major League Baseball.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 25

Royals Should Target Gold Glove Outfielder To Upgrade Offense In 2026

The Kansas City Royals know that they’re going to need to add a power bat or two if they want to avoid repeating the mistakes of the 2025 season. Their offense let them down and caused them to miss the postseason.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 24

Royals Viewed As Longshot Destination For Cardinals’ 8x All-Star

The Kansas City Royals have some weaknesses that they need to address in order to improve in 2026. The offense let them down in 2025 and led to them missing the postseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 24

Royals Superstar Named Team Venezuela Captain for World Baseball Classic

Not only will the Kansas City Royals be well-represented at the World Baseball Classic in March but their captain will have the privilege of reprising that same role for his country's national team.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 24

Royals Expected to Re-Sign Trade Deadline Addition This Winter

The 2025 season was a letdown for the Kansas City Royals as they went 82-80 and finished in third place in the American League Central, missing the playoffs in the process.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 24

Royals Predicted To Acquire Braves' Two-Time Silver Slugger

Plainly stated, the Kansas City Royals need a huge boost to their offense. If the Royals had even a league-average offense this past season, they would have had a great shot at an American League playoff berth.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Royals’ Taylor Clarke, MJ Melendez not tendered by KC

The Kansas City Royals did not tender contracts to outfielder MJ Melendez and right-handed reliever Taylor Clarke for the 2026 season, sending both players to free agency, the team announced on Friday.

Jonathan India News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Royals, Jonathan India avoid arbitration with new deal

The Royals have signed infielder Jonathan India to a one-year, $8M deal for the upcoming season, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. India, projected