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Royals GM's Comments Hint At Trade Push For Cardinals All-Star

The Kansas City Royals are primed to make a trade this winter. Much like last year, when the Royals acquired Jonathan India for Brady Singer, Kansas City has a surplus of starting pitchers and a shortage of offense, particularly in the outfield.

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Kansas City Royals news: Rumors, rumors, rumors!

Anne Rogers talks to J.J. Picollo on his objectives this offseason, including upgrading the outfield. “That’s one of the objectives. Our outfield hasn’t been as productive as we needed it to be over the last two or three years.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 14

Do the Royals have the pitching depth to make a trade?

It seems like a lot of people are assuming the Royals can trade from their starting pitching depth, and I felt like I wanted to be one of them. However, I started thinking about how deep is this depth that they would be trading from?

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 14

Taylor Made? Breaking Down Royals Trade Options and Rumors

In this episode of the Royals Rundown podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dive into the Kansas City Royals’ offseason strategy and the latest trade rumors heating up the hot stove.

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How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

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

Royals’ Trade Stance On Key Starters Could Make Adding A Bat More Difficult

The Kansas City Royals have an important offseason ahead of them. They know they need to boost their offense after a down year in which they scored just 651 runs during the regular season.

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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.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Royals Review / November 14

Bobby Witt Jr. finishes fourth in MVP voting

Even in a down year, Bobby Witt Jr. is among the best in baseball. The Royals shortstop finished fourth in American League MVP voting in results released Thursday, behind winner Aaron Judge of the Yankees.

Kyle Tucker News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 14

Insider Connects Royals To Cubs Star Kyle Tucker, But There's A Catch

Kyle Tucker, Kansas City Royals left fielder? That's a stretch, but there may be some who believe it to be possible if one truly connects all the dots surrounding the Royals right now.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 14

Kansas City Royals news: Kris Bubic drawing trade interest

At The Athletic ($), Will Sammon writes that Kris Bubic is popular in trade talks. Darragh McDonald also talks about this article at MLB Trade Rumors: As Sammon points out, another thing working in the club’s favor is that a lot of other pitchers with upside are seemingly unavailable.

Kris Bubic News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Royals' Kris Bubic drawing trade interest, and a lot is working in Kansas City's favor

Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is drawing interest from multiple unspecified clubs.

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone

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Cole Ragans News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Royals star a hot trade candidate who could be moved, but it’s not Cole Ragans

With the GM Winter Meetings going on, plenty of rumors involving free agency and the trade buzz are kicking around. The San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals traded pitchers earlier in the week, with Mason Black going to KC and Logan Martin going to SF.

J.J. Picollo News / Royals Review / November 13

Picollo: Royals seeking everyday left-fielder and right-handed bat

General managers are meeting this week in Las Vegas, laying the groundwork for deals this offseason. Free agency is officially open, and the Royals have clear needs in their lineup.

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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 / Royals Review / November 13

Should the Royals forfeit a draft pick to sign a big free agent?

Free agency has officially begun, and the Royals certainly have clear needs they will need to address, particularly in the outfield. While the Royals sound more willing to explore the trade path than a free agent market that is thin in outfielders, they have also shown to be flexible and adapt to the market.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 13

Kansas City Royals news: A new offensive philosophy?

The Royals believe a new focus from the coaching staff can turn around the offense ($): Their preparation for a job interview with the Royals prompted the same conclusions the Royals reached long ago: They have to make better decisions in the batter’s box.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 13

Royals Could Pursue Big Second Base Upgrade After Disappointing 2025 Season

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and ultimately missing the playoffs. Their offense let them down and played the biggest role in their failure this season.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Looming Bobby Witt Jr. opt outs draw JJ Picollo contention take

The Kansas City Royals are coming off a disappointing season. After reaching the playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2024, the Royals fell short in 2025.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / November 12

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Caglianone

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone

Major League Baseball got its first taste of Jac Caglianone last season. Now Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Piccolo is hoping for a longer, more improved look from the regarded prospect in 2026.

Caglianone is prime bounce-back candidate for Royals in 2026

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Harrison Bader News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 12

Phillies 9-Year Veteran Predicted To Sign With Royals In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals need an outfielder who can provide offensive upside this offseason, preferably one that can also play any of the three positions.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 12

Royals Linked To Potential Trades With Two AL Teams For Offensive Help

The 2025 season was a letdown for the Kansas City Royals, who finished 82-80 and missed the postseason. They need at least one bat to bolster their lineup after a down offensive year in which they scored just 651 runs.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11