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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 4

Alex Lange among 12 Royals to become minor league free agents

Twelve Royals farmhands became minor league free agents, including reliever Alex Lange, who had been outrighted off the 40-man roster last week. The other

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Royals Review / November 4

Bobby Witt Jr. was robbed of another Gold Glove

Bobby Witt Jr. is the best defensive shortstop in baseball. Last year’s Platinum Glove Award winner, Witt has the speed, arm strength, and refined technique to make the unthinkable plays and send everyone’s jaws dropping to the floor.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 4

Kansas City Royals news: Let free agency begin!

Perla Paredes at MLB.com writes about Michael Massey’s breakout season and what it means for the Royals. Nick Loftin also provides additional flexibility after spending time at second base, third base and right field this season.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 4

Danny Jackson and World Series History

Now that the World Series is over, and congrats to the Brewers, we can move onto more important topics. A side note, didn’t the Brew Crew remind you of

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3

Salvador Perez is on the Decline, but the second half of 2026 shows he still has Gas left in the Tank

It is always a sad day when a player starts showing signs of decline, and it hurts even more when it is a player many people like. Salvador Perez showed many signs of decline in 2026, and while the writing may be closer to being on the wall, he showed signs of life in the second half of 2026.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 3

Filling Royals Hall of Fame Ballot, Venting on Gold Glove Awards

Eleven players with real cases, five spots on the ballot, and one Gold Glove result that still does not make sense. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco fill out their Royals Hall of Fame ballots on air, and they do not agree.

John Rave News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3

Royals John Rave Primed for Fourth Outfield Role in 2027

While the 2026 season got away from the Royals, there were a handful of positives from the "evaluation" period of the season. One of those positives came from John Rave as he put together a solid second cup of coffee at the majors.

J.J. Picollo News / Royals Review / November 2

Playing Picollo: What it takes to make a deal

Every offseason, Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo picks up the phone and tries to convince 29 other front offices that his prospects are worth more than they think.

Lou Piniella News / Royals Review / November 2

Former Royals outfielder Lou Piniella among eight candidates on Contemporary Baseball Era Hall of Fame ballot

Former Royals outfielder Lou Piniella, who was Rookie of the Year with the team in 1969, is up for consideration in Cooperstown. The National Baseball Hall of Fame has announced eight nominees for the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot for potential induction in 2027.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 2

Royals Had Four Gold Glove Finalists but Came Away Empty-Handed

The Kansas City Royals entered the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award announcements on Sunday with four finalists. However, all four fell short, leaving the club without a Gold Glove winner.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 1

Royals Offseason Updates, Angeibel Gomez's Rise: One Royal Way

The Kansas City Royals have plenty of decisions to make as they navigate the offseason. In the latest episode of “One Royal Way,” host Joel Penfield discusses potential roster moves, Kansas City's developing talent and the emergence of promising young prospects.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Royals decline closer’s option, exercises ex-Dodgers pitcher’s contract

The Kansas City Royals addressed two pitching contracts Thursday, determining the futures of former Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin and closer Carlos Estevez.

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Tony Gonsolin News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Royals Exercise Club Option On Tony Gonsolin, Decline Carlos Estévez

The Royals announced that they have exercised a 2027 club option on right-hander Tony Gonsolin. He will make $2.5MM next year. Right-hander Carlos Estévez has had his $13MM club option turned down.

Jorge Alfaro News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Royals Release Jorge Alfaro

Veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro was released by the Royals, per his MILB.com transaction tracker. Alfaro spent the 2026 season in the minors with Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Kansas City Royals Officially Release Former Top Pick

Right-hander Alec Marsh has elected free agency from the Kansas City Royals, according to the MiLB transaction log. The move follows the Royals outrighting Marsh, along with fellow right-handers Alex Lange, Mason Black, Connor Seabold, and Easton McGee, to Triple-A Omaha on October 22.

Christian Yelich News / Yardbarker / October 24

Brewers' Christian Yelich makes history in first World Series

Entering the 2026 World Series, Christian Yelich, the sixth among active players with the most games without appearing in a World Series, made history right away in his Fall Classic debut on Friday night.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Royals Outright Five Players

The Royals have sent five right-handed pitchers outright to Triple-A Omaha, according to the MLB.com transactions tracker. They are Alex Lange, Mason Black, Connor Seabold, Alec Marsh and Easton McGee.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / October 22

2026 Transactions: Royals Outright Lange, Marsh, Three Others

Before the 2026-27 MLB offseason officially begins after the World Series, Kansas City outrighted five players off the 40-man roster. Among that group was Alec Marsh, Connor Seabold, and reliever Alex Lange.

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The 'All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers from the MLB All-Star Game since 2000 can you name in six minutes?

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / October 7

Kansas City Royals Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.