The Kansas City Royals fell short in 2025 thanks in large part to their lack of offense. That is something that will need to be improved if they want to make a run in 2026.
MLB.com’s Anne Rogers had more from Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo on the addition of Connor Dawson and Marcus Thames, but specifically how they mesh with the returning organization.
The Kansas City Royals desperately need outfield help, and two potential trade suitors could be emerging. Following a season where their outfielders finished dead last in wins above replacement, the Royals sent trade deadline acquisition Mike Yastrzemski to free agency.
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Two years after winning a World Series title, the Kansas City Royals drafted a left-handed slugger they thought had the potential to eventually take over as the club's starting first baseman.
The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for what could be one of their most important offseasons in recent years. After a 2025 season where their offense struggled to produce consistently, the Royals ultimately fell short of reaching the postseason.
The Kansas City Royals enter the 2025-26 MLB offseason with one clear goal — improve an offense that fell short and ultimately cost them a postseason berth.
The Royals are adding Marcus Thames to their coaching staff as a hitting coach, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. Last week they added Connor Dawson as an assistant hitting coach.
The Royals enter this offseason looking to upgrade an offense that finished with the fifth-fewest runs scored in baseball. The biggest area of weakness was easily the outfield.
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The Kansas City Royals lacked power all season, but they never saw fit to bring up one of the most potent power threats in the organization. But based on track records, it was hard to blame them for being skeptical.
Ryan Bergert didn’t spend a ton of time with Kansas City in 2025, he only made eight starts for Kansas City after they acquired him at the trade deadline alongside Stephen Kolek (review for him coming soon!) for fan-favorite backup catcher Freddy Fermin.
The Kansas City Royals have an important offseason ahead after falling short of the postseason in 2025. Despite showing flashes of potential, their inconsistent offense ultimately held them back.
The Royals announced they have signed infielder Connor Kaiser to a minor league contract. The 28-year-old has spent 14 games in the big leagues with the Rockies and Diamondbacks and is a Kansas City-area native who graduated from Blue Valley West.
The Kansas City Royals know that upgrading their offense must be a top priority if they want to compete for a postseason spot in 2026. That improvement could come through a trade or free agency, but history shows Kansas City rarely spends big on the open market.
Bobby Witt Jr. wins his second Silver Slugger Award, and he wins his first Platinum Glove Award for top overall defender. Anne Rogers writes about what the Royals have to do this offseason.
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The Kansas City Royals endured a disappointing 2025 campaign. After snapping an eight-year postseason drought in 2024, Kansas City once again missed the playoffs.
The Royals came into 2025 with high expectations after making it back to the playoffs the year earlier. Kansas City finished the year with a record above .500 but finished the year third in the AL Central, behind the Guardians and Tigers.
The Kansas City Royals made waves across Major League Baseball on Tuesday afternoon after placing right-hander Kyle Wright on outright waivers. The 30-year-old,
The Royals and catcher Salvador Perez agreed on a new two-year contract Tuesday to keep the franchise icon in Kansas City through the 2027 season. Contract terms were not disclosed, but several outlets reported it is worth $25 million.
The Kansas City Royals failed to reach the postseason in 2025, finishing with an 82–80 record. As the team regroups with hopes of returning to the MLB playoffs next year, Bobby Witt Jr.