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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 16
Royals Named Top Fit For Former Gold Glove Outfielder
The Kansas City Royals were busy last week, boosting their offense with the additions of Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins. The offense let them down in 2025, but with a few improvements already being made, they could be back in the playoff picture in 2026.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 16
Kansas City Royals news: Opening Day is pushed back one day
Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic writes the Royals are still pursuing an outfielder. [$] Even after signing free agent Lane Thomas and trading for Isaac Collins, the Kansas City Royals are open to adding another outfielder – most notably Jarren Duran, if the Boston Red Sox lower their asking price.
Brendan Donovan News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 15
Royals Facing Major Challenge In Pursuit Of Brendan Donovan, Per Insider
The Kansas City Royals had a very productive weekend fresh off the Winter Meetings. They signed veteran outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract on Thursday and traded for Isaac Collins two days later.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
J.J. Picollo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 15
Royals' J.J. Picollo Sounds Triumphant After Unexpected Brewers Trade
J.J. Picollo was in the right place at the right time. On Saturday, Picollo and the Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Isaac Collins and right-handed pitcher Nick Mears from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Angel Zerpa.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 15
Royals Continuing To Explore Outfield Market
The Royals entered the offseason in pursuit of two outfielders — ideally adding one apiece via free agency and trade. They accomplished that last week, signing Lane Thomas to a $5.25MM deal and bringing in Isaac Collins in a trade with Milwaukee.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 15
Royals Still Interested In Cardinals All-Star After Recent Offseason Moves
The Kansas City Royals had a busy weekend, signing outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract and trading for Isaac Collins. But they may not be done yet.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 15
Why the Royals’ Latest Moves Actually Make Sense (with TJStats)
The Royals are making moves, and this episode breaks down what they really mean. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are joined by Thomas Nestico (TJ Stats) to analyze one of the most surprising trades of the offseason, as the Kansas City Royals strike a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that could quietly pay dividends.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 15
My 2025 Royals Hall of Fame Ballot
The Royals had nine potential honorees on last year’s ballot. I made a case that at least eight of them could deserve to be elected, even though we were restricted to only voting for five.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 15
Royals Linked To Red Sox All-Star In Potential Trade, Per Insider
The Kansas City Royals were busy over the weekend. Fresh out of the Winter Meetings, they signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract and traded for Isaac Collins.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 14
Royals May Be Out On Cardinals All-Star After Latest Trade
The Kansas City Royals came into this week in search of two outfield bats to bolster their offense. They wrapped up the week having signed Lane Thomas to a one-year deal and traded for Isaac Collins.
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.
Maikel Garcia News / Last Word On Sports / December 13
The Royals Set Their Direction by Extending Maikel Garcia
The Kansas City Royals gave Maikel Garcia an extension to keep control of their roster and reduce future uncertainty, not just to reward one good season.
MLB News / Field Level Media / December 13
Reports: Brewers acquire lefty reliever Angel Zerpa from Royals
The Milwaukee Brewers beefed up their bullpen on Saturday by acquiring left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears, according to reports.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 13
Royals’ Latest Trade Adds Much-Needed Lineup Flexibility
The Kansas City Royals have been busy this week. On Thursday, they took their first step towards improving their offense for 2026, signing Lane Thomas to a one-year, $5.25 million contract.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 13
Royals reportedly discussing trade with Nationals involving star players
The Kansas City Royals still have plenty of work to do on their roster. An unexpected trade could be the beginning of a domino effect.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 13
Royals Sign Kevin Newman, Jose Cuas To Minor League Deals
The Royals announced the signing of infielder Kevin Newman and reliever Jose Cuas to minor league contracts. The team only officially announced a non-roster invite to Spring Training for Newman.
Lane Thomas News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
The Royals Signed Lane Thomas for Insurance
The Royals signed Lane Thomas to a one-year deal, not to replace what they lost with Mike Yastrzemski, but to make sure they have enough insurance coverage.
Maikel Garcia News / Field Level Media / December 12
Report: Royals finalizing extension with 3B Maikel Garcia
The Kansas City Royals are finalizing a five-year, $57.5 million extension with All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia, ESPN reported on Friday. The deal with the 2025 Gold Glove award winner includes a club option for a sixth year and is pending the results of a physical, per the report.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 12
Royals bring back reliever José Cuas on a minor league deal
The Royals announced they have brought back reliever José Cuas on a minor league deal. Cuas previously pitched for the team in 2022-23. He did not pitch in the big leagues last year, spending the season in the Braves organization.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / December 12
Kansas City Royals lock in another core player
The Kansas City Royals locked up one of their young stars when shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. signed an 11-year, $288.7 million extension ahead of the 2024 season.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / December 12
A Strong Draft Position in 2026 Is Huge for the Royals’ Future
The MLB draft lottery tends to cause chaos each year, and boy, was there chaos in the this year’s lottery on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings. That chaos ultimately benefited the Kansas City Royals greatly. Going into the night, the Royals had 1-in-119 odds of getting the #1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
Lane Thomas News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Lane Thomas Signs 1-Year Deal With Kansas City Royals
Lane Thomas, the man acquired at the 2024 trade deadline to inject some life into the Guardians’ outfield, is officially heading to the other side of the AL Central.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
The Royals Do Not Have a Roster Issue. They Have a Standards Issue.
The Kansas City Royals keep talking about adding bats and bullpen help, but that is not where the gap is. The real weakness is the Royals’ standards issue in the clubhouse.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / December 5
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Makes Announcement on Friday
The Kansas City Royals missed out on the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing with an 82–80 record. However, there is still reason for optimism heading into next year, especially with Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / November 12
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.
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