Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Royals news: Missouri ballpark funding facing legal challenge

Two Missouri lawmakers are suing to stop a law that would help the state fund a potential new Royals ballpark. The lawsuit was filed in July by Sen. Mike Moon, an Ash Grove Republican, Rep.

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.

Four teams that could sign Max Scherzer this offseason

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.

Jason Giambi News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 9

Royals scheduled to appear on NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball three times

NBC Sports announced a slate of 27 prime-time MLB games to air on “Sunday Night Baseball” on either NBC or Peacock, as well as 34 afternoon games on “MLB Sunday Leadoff”, and one out-of-market game each day of the season to stream nationally on Peacock.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 9

Ex-Red Sox, Rangers Backstop Signs With Royals In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals are suddenly beginning to stockpile minor-league catching talent in anticipation of needing some depth at Triple-A. Earlier this week, Royals on SI chronicled Kansas City's minor-league deal for catcher Jorge Alfaro, a major league journeyman likely to begin the year at Triple-A.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 9

The Royals may be losing some options in their search for a new ballpark

We are one month away from Kansas City Royals pitchers and catchers reporting to Surprise, Arizona for Spring Training. I am fairly certain that John Sherman did not expect to enter Spring Training 2026 still talking about where the Royals new stadium might be located.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 9

Royals Commit Unforced Errors With Kris Bubic, Vinnie Pasquantino

Going to arbitration in Major League Baseball is seemingly becoming more of a faux pas by the year. A couple of years ago, the Milwaukee Brewers alienated star pitcher Corbin Burnes in his arbitration hearing, and a year after that, Burnes was traded to the Baltimore Orioles.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 9

Insider Links Royals To Former Phillies Slugger

The Kansas City Royals were let down by their offense in 2025, but have made some key moves to improve it for 2026. They traded for Isaac Collins and signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year deal.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 9

Royals Playing Chess With Cardinals In Pursuit Of All-Star

The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason thus far, adding Lane Thomas, Isaac Collins and Nick Mears via free agency and trades. But they aren’t done just yet.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 8

Insider Again Links Royals To Cardinals All-Star

The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason. They landed Isaac Collins and Nick Mears in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers and signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract.

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The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 8

Royals Lose 2025 Strikeout Leader To Rockies In Free Agency

Michael Lorenzen was far from an ace for the Kansas City Royals, but he was pretty solid in the role he was asked to play. As the team's No. 5 starter when healthy, Lorenzen produced a 4.12 ERA across 170 1/3 innings after arriving in a 2024 deadline trade with the Colorado Rockies.

Michael Lorenzen News / Yardbarker / January 8

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies made a savvy addition.

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

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.

Cole Ragans News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Royals' Cole Ragans Announces Personal News on Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals have not made any notable additions to the pitching staff this offseason. A big reason for that is the presence of left-handed ace Cole Ragans, who is expected to enter the 2026 season at full health after missing significant time last year.