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On YouTubeSalvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 14
Royals Slugger Salvador Perez Quietly Fulfilled His Mother's Dreams
Salvador Perez is one of the best players in Kansas City Royals history. There are few players in the organization's history who have achieved as much as he has to this point.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 14
Ex-Royals Outfielder Linked to NL Central Team as Offseason Winds Down
The Kansas City Royals missed the postseason last year but have made some solid additions to the roster that have given them a chance to win the American League Central.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 14
Kansas City Royals news: Should Seth Lugo throw more heaters?
Jaylon Thompson talks to Alec Marsh, who was placed on the 60-day Injured List, about his setbacks. Marsh dealt with right-shoulder tightness after the 2024 season.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
John Means News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13
Royals sign former All-Star who had just suffered a torn Achilles
The Kansas City Royals are taking a flier on a former All-Star pitcher on the mend. The Royals announced Friday that they are signing left-handed pitcher John Means to a two-year minor league contract.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 13
Minor league signing could pay major dividends for Royals
The Kansas City Royals added an intriguing piece to their pitching depth on Friday.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 13
Royals Sign All-Star Pitcher to 2-Year Deal After Heartbreaking Injury
The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for a postseason push this season. They've made a handful of moves, but it seems like the main goal of the offseason has been to develop the roster and get healthy.
Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 13
Royals Have Legit Reasons to Be Worried About Cole Ragans' Health
The Kansas City Royals have a very talented young roster right now. They're loaded with infielders including Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, Maikel Garcia, and Jonathan India.
MLB News / Royals Review / February 13
Should the Royals give Nick Castellanos opportunities to send a drive into deep left field?
The Kansas City Royals look to enter 2026 with a much-improved outfield over the, shall we say, less-than-stellar 2025 outfit. But they could still use another bat, preferably a right-handed hitter who could be a platoon guy as there’s a drive into deep left field by Castellanos.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 13
Royals Reset: Inside Spring Training with MLB.com’s Anne Rogers
In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by Royals beat reporter Anne Rogers for an inside look at Kansas City’s spring training and the direction of the franchise heading into the new season.
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 / February 13
Royals GM Sounds Off on Dodgers Before Looming CBA Fight
The Kansas City Royals are a team that operates in a smaller market. They don't have the same financial resources as teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 12
Royals Young Slugger Not Included in Projected Opening Day Lineup
The 2026 MLB season is here. With teams reporting to spring training, Opening Day is right around the corner. The Kansas City Royals are seeking increased offensive production this season as they aim to make a postseason push.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 12
Royals Have One of MLB's Most Exciting Young Infielders on Roster
The Kansas City Royals are a very exciting team to follow this season. Their pitching staff was a bit injured last season, but they've gotten healthy and they're looking to take over the American League Central this year.
Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 12
Royals' Cole Ragans Reveals Why He Turned Down Team USA Invite
Very few Major League Baseball players were fortunate enough to receive an invitation to pitch for Team USA. Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans was one of them.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 12
Kansas City Royals news: Mayor Lucas promises a ballpark deal in 2026
Anne Rogers writes about how Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic are focusing on staying healthy. Everything is about staying on the mound this year. “We want to be out there,” Bubic said.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 11
Royals Fans Will Love Recent American League Central Projections
Spring training is underway, and the 2026 regular season is fast approaching. The Kansas City Royals enter the year with high expectations. Although the club finished above .500 last season, it fell short of its primary goal of reaching the postseason.
Kansas City Royals News / ESPN / February 11
Royals' Bubic wins arbitration; Jays' Lauer loses 
Kris Bubic won his arbitration case against the Royals and will make $5.15M, while fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Blue Jays and gets $4.4M.
Kris Bubic News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11
Kris Bubic Wins Arbitration Hearing
Left-hander Kris Bubic won his arbitration hearing against the Royals, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. He’ll be paid the $6.15MM salary figure he and his reps at Apex Baseball submitted rather than the $5.15MM figure submitted by the team.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 11
Royals’ Former First-Round Pick Generating Buzz Ahead of Spring Training
Spring training has officially arrived, and the Kansas City Royals are preparing for a productive stretch in Surprise, Arizona. The upcoming season carries high expectations, as Kansas City enters the year with a legitimate chance to contend for the American League Central title.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 11
What was the most miserable Royals season you endured?
Most readers here love the game of baseball and love our Royals, but there are some seasons that truly test us. The hitters can’t hit, the pitchers can’t throw strikes, the ball gets kicked around the field, and the losses pile up.
Kyle Wright News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10
Cubs To Sign Kyle Wright To Minor League Deal
Right-hander Kyle Wright is joining the Cubs on a minor league deal with an invite to big league camp, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The CAA client is looking to make it back to the majors for the first time in three years.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 8
Mets take a chance on former Royals prospect MJ Melendez
The New York Mets are taking a low-cost flier on a former top prospect who may simply need a change of scenery.
Luinder Avila News / Just Baseball / February 3
Luinder Avila Is the Most MLB-Ready Arm in the Royals’ System
The Kansas City Royals’ rotation was one of baseball’s best in 2025, ranking sixth in fWAR and seventh in starters’ ERA league-wide. Impressively, they achieved this without much help from 2024 All-Stars Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, who combined for just 2.6 fWAR in 2025 versus 9.6 the year prior.
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