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2025 MLB Season Recap: Kansas City Royals

The Royals came into 2025 with high expectations after making it back to the playoffs the year earlier. Kansas City finished the year with a record above .500 but finished the year third in the AL Central, behind the Guardians and Tigers.

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Royals Assistant Zach Bove Leaving KC For Division Rival's Pitching Coach Job

One of the greatest assets the Kansas City Royals have is their weak division. Though two Royals rivals made the playoffs this year (Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Guardians), the Central typically doesn't have a dominant team.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 5

Royals to return to FanDuel Sports Network in 2026

The Royals announced their games will air on FanDuel Sports Network again in 2026. They signed a one-year deal last year that included a mutual option for 2026.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 5

Bobby Witt Jr. Didn't Need Words To Judge Royals' Salvador Perez Extension

Kansas City Royals fans aren't the only ones excited about Salvador Perez's two-year, $25 million extension. The Royals were never in real danger of losing Perez, as they held a $13.5 million club option for the nine-time All-Star catcher next season.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 5

Royals broadcasting team: Keep the norm or switch it up?

During the 2025 season, the Royals had four different people do their regular home broadcast on the FanDuel Network. Ryan Lefebvre and Jake Eisenberg did the play-by-play, and Rex Hudler and Jeremy Guthrie provided the analysis or color commentary if you prefer.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 5

2 Potential Outfield Additions That Could Jumpstart Royals’ Offense 2026

The 2025 season didn’t go as Kansas City Royals fans hoped. The team’s offense came up short, and an 82-80 finish wasn’t enough to reach the postseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 5

What is your off-season plan for the Royals for 2026?

It’s easy to criticize the moves a team makes in the offseason, but it’s a lot harder to come up with a better plan yourself. So here’s your chance to play general manager for the Royals.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Yankees decide on club options for pair of bullpen stalwarts

The Yankees are exercising their club option on Tim Hill, but are not picking up their club option on right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga.

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Royals Review / November 5

Kansas City Royals news: Salvy’s new deal, Bove to Chicago

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday evening that they signed catcher Salvador Perez to a new two-year deal, retaining the team captain through the 2027 season.

Kansas City Royals News / Sporting News / November 5

Royals place injury-plagued World Series champ on waivers after two seasons without an appearance

The Kansas City Royals have already made a move in the offseason.

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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 / November 4

Royals cut intriguing ex-first-round pitcher ahead of injury return

The Kansas City Royals made waves across Major League Baseball on Tuesday afternoon after placing right-hander Kyle Wright on outright waivers. The 30-year-old,

Salvador Perez News / Field Level Media / November 4

Royals award C Salvador Perez new two-year contract

The Royals and catcher Salvador Perez agreed on a new two-year contract Tuesday to keep the franchise icon in Kansas City through the 2027 season. Contract terms were not disclosed, but several outlets reported it is worth $25 million.

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The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

K.C. masterpiece: Salvador Perez likely to be a Royal for life with latest move

Salvador Perez will remain in Kansas City.

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

The greatest World Series home runs of all time

The '2014 & 2015 Kansas City Royals' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Royals place Kyle Wright on outright waivers

The Royals have placed right-hander Kyle Wright on outright waivers, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He’s missed each of the past two seasons following shoulder surgery performed in October 2023.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 4

Kansas City Royals Should Act Fast to Re-Sign Projected $11 Million Veteran

The Kansas City Royals endured a frustrating 2025 campaign, finishing 82-80 and missing the postseason after an exciting Wild Card run just one year prior.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 4

Kansas City Royals Face Key Offseason Choice On 12-Year Veteran

The Kansas City Royals are entering a crucial offseason after finishing third in the American League Central and missing the postseason. Following a disappointing 2025 campaign, the team’s biggest concern remains the offense, which produced just 651 runs—the third-lowest total in the American League.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 4