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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 31
Royals Pitcher Report: Hits, Misses and Concern Index 4 Games Into the Season
The Kansas City Royals did not make many changes to their pitching staff this offseason, and for good reason. In 2025, the Royals’ pitching staff helped keep the team afloat, posting a 3.73 ERA that ranked sixth in Major League Baseball.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 31
This could be a make-or-break year for Nick Loftin
Last season, I was fascinated with Drew Waters and how he would perform when the Kansas City Royals called him back up to the big-league club. It seemed to me that Waters would never get a better chance to establish himself in the majors than with the 2025 Royals.
Carlos Estevez News / ESPN / March 31
Closer stock Watch: Don't run from Carlos Estevez just yet 
Everything fantasy baseball managers need to know about which closers should be added, dropped and more.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Terrance Gore News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 31
Royals Honor Terrance Gore with Touching Tribute
The Kansas City Royals and the rest of the baseball world suffered a tragic loss over the winter when two-time World Series champion Terrance Gore passed away at the age of 34.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 31
Kansas City Royals News: Home Opener victory is sweet
If you missed anything about the Home Opener yesterday, everyone’s got you covered. Jaylon Thompson covers the emotional aspect of the game. There was a wide range of emotions — from jubilation to heartwarming moments.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / March 30
Kyle Isbel's go-ahead home run enough for Royals to beat Twins
Kris Bubic allowed two hits over six solid innings, nine-hole batter Kyle Isbel clubbed a two-run home run and the Kansas City Royals won their home opener 3-1 over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 30
Royals Ace Ranked Among MLB's Best Pitchers Despite Rocky Start
The Kansas City Royals came into the 2026 season with very high hopes for the year. Their young core of position players, led by Maikel Garcia, Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and plenty of others, are all looking to take big steps forward this year.
Terrance Gore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Royals honor Terrance Gore with emotional 1st pitch before home opener
Opening Day baseball continues this week as the Kansas City Royals, among other teams, will begin their first home stand of the 2026 season. The Royals are 1-2 on the season after losing the opening series to the Atlanta Braves.
Carlos Estevez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Royals’ Carlos Estevez still in walking boot with IL decision looming
Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez has started his 2026 season off on the wrong foot, no pun intended. An ankle contusion has forced Estevez to wear a walking boot.
Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / March 30
Royals’ J.J. Picollo Shares Carlos Estevez Injury Update Before Twins Game
The Kansas City Royals were already hoping that Monday would bring better news on their closer, Carlos Estevez. Instead, things appear to be heading in the wrong direction. Royals general manager J.J.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
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.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 30
Why Royals will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series
The Kansas City Royals have a true MVP candidate, and that makes them a contender. But they will need to stay healthy. And here is why the Royals will shock Major League Baseball and win the 2026 World Series.
Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 30
Royals Breakout Candidate: Why Top Prospect is MLB's Next Star Slugger
The Kansas City Royals fast-tracked their top prospect, Jac Caglianone, to the big leagues last season because of how dominant he was in the minor leagues.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 30
Royals Release 4-Year MLB Veteran Pitcher After Forgettable Stint
As Major League Baseball teams continue to clear out their minor-league depth charts early in the season, Kansas City Royals pitcher Jonathan Heasley got the short end of the stick.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 30
Why Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. May Be Most Impactful Player in MLB
The Kansas City Royals lost their first series of the season this past weekend, but managed to salvage the series finale against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 30
Starting pitchers for Royals, Twins eager to get seasons going
One series into the season and both the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins are poised to move on with confidence from their early setbacks. After each dropped their opening series, the Royals look to build on their first victory of 2026 by beginning the home portion of their schedule against the Twins on Monday.
Carlos Estevez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29
Royals Considering Temporary Role Change For Carlos Estevez
Carlos Estevez‘s 2026 season has started in about as rough a fashion as possible, as the Royals closer was charged with six runs (including Dominic Smith‘s
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 29
Royals Outright Drew Waters To Triple-A
The Royals announced that outfielder Drew Waters has been outrighted to Triple-A Omaha after clearing waivers. Waters was designated for assignment earlier this week, as since he is out of minor league options, Kansas City first had to expose Waters to waivers before sending him to Triple-A and removing him from the 40-man roster.
Seth Lugo News / Field Level Media / March 29
Royals avoid sweep behind Seth Lugo's strong start over Braves
Seth Lugo pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings and Bobby Witt Jr. hit safely for the third straight game to help the visiting Kansas City Royals defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Sunday and salvage a win in the three-game series.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / March 29
Kansas City Royals might have a Carlos Estevez problem
Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez has not looked right since the start of spring training.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 28
Royals vs. Braves Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, March 28
Royals vs Braves: The Kansas City Royals take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Saturday evening for Game 2 of their first series of the 2026 MLB regular season.
Drew Waters News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Royals Designate Drew Waters For Assignment
The Royals designated outfielder Drew Waters for assignment as they finalized their Opening Day roster this afternoon. He’s out of options and did not make the team.
Salvador Perez News / Just Baseball / March 25
How Much Can the Royals Still Lean on Salvador Perez’s Bat?
There’s no question that Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals will be a borderline Hall of Fame player when it’s all said and done. Yes, there are questions about his framing, which has affected his defensive metrics, and thus, his overall WAR values (35.8 bWAR; 19.0 fWAR).
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / March 24
Four Royals predictions for the 2026 season
The Royals offense and pitching have their core players back and have hopefully strengthened the weak points enough to challenge for a divisional title.
Kansas City Royals News / LWOSports.com / March 23
2026 Kansas City Royals O/U: Why the Royals will hit the OVER
The Kansas City Royals built up themselves a tough expectation to follow through with going into the 2025 season. After making a run to the American League (AL) Divisional Series, losing to the New York Yankees, the Royals had the expectation to make the playoffs back-to-back seasons.
Carter Jensen News / Just Baseball / March 18
Carter Jensen Is Primed for a Major Breakout in 2026
The disparity surrounding the roller coaster that is prospect development has long been misunderstood. Baseball fans will look at prospect lists across multiple analysts and zone in on the little number next to the player and expect them to achieve those expectations in the shortest time possible.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / Yardbarker / March 11
Vinnie Pasquantino makes World Baseball Classic history
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino broke out of his slump in historic fashion during the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday.
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