The Kris Bubic return to facing live hitters is more than a spring training update; it directly impacts the Royals’ 2026 rotation outlook. After emerging as one of the American League’s most effective starters in 2025, Bubic’s season ended with a left rotator cuff strain.
The Kansas City Royals and general manager J.J. Picollo were active this offseason in preparation for the 2026 season. The Royals made several moves through trades, free-agent signings and contract extensions to address areas of need from last year.
The Kansas City Royals had a lackluster year offensively in 2025 and missed the playoffs as a result, finishing 82-80 and in third place in the American League Central.
The Royals had made moves to contend in 2014, but still, their postseason run had a “we’re just happy to be here” feel, where every day the team was playing with house money.
The Kansas City Royals fell short in 2025 due to a lack offense. They still finished 82-80 and weren't far back in the American League Wild Card race, but they also needed more offense this winter, and they got it with Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
In this special Spring 2026 preview episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco sit down with Kansas City Royals pitching coach Brian Sweeney for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how the organization is building its staff for the upcoming season.
Jalon Thompson talks to Kris Bubic as he ramps back up after an injury ended his season last year. Bubic faced several hitters during the live batting practice.
The Kansas City Royals didn't have a huge offseason, which should be expected for them at this point. They don't have the big money to spend like the biggest markets in the league do.
The Rangers announced this morning that they’ve signed first baseman/outfielder Mark Canha to a minor league deal with an invite to big league Spring Training.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.