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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 21

Bobby Witt Jr. Sounds Alarm On Key Reason For Royals' 2025 Regression

As they watch the final games of the postseason unfold, the Kansas City Royals still have plenty of self-reflection to do before running it back in 2026.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 21

2025 Season in Review: Northwest Arkansas Naturals

The Royals have typically treated Double-A as the extended last stop for top prospects. This year, Carter Jensen played 68 games for the Naturals, Ben Kudrna pitched in 20 games, but Jac Caglianone spent just over a month in Northwest Arkansas.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 21

Kansas City Royals news: A ballpark proposal in Kansas soon?

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson expects a proposal for a Royals ballpark in the state at the next Legislative Coordinating Council meeting. Masterson chairs the LCC.

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Foster Griffin News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 20

Former Royals First-Round Pick Set To Become Fascinating Free Agent

First-round picks are harder to get right in Major League Baseball than in any other sport, and the Kansas City Royals know it. In recent years, Kansas City has whiffed on first-round selections in more than their fare share of instances.

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Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 20

Red Sox-Royals Mock Trade Sends Dynamic All-Star To Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals' outfield was hopelessly bad this season. With -1.1 wins above replacement, per Fangraphs, the Royals had the league's least productive outfield by a mile.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 20

Kansas City Royals news: Are the Royals moving to North Kansas City?

North Kansas City Mayor Jesse Smith discusses what the city is negotiating with the teams on. North Kansas City Mayor Jesse Smith said in a statement that the city is working on a deal framework that would then involve the state and the county.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 19

Three questions facing the Kansas City Royals this offseason

The Kansas City Royals were hoping to build off their unexpected playoff push in 2024.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 19

Why Mets Former All-Star Could Make Sense For Royals As Offseason Fit

The Kansas City Royals have work to do this offseason after going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central, while also failing to reach the postseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 18

Royals 3B Coach Being Targeted For Managerial Openings, Per Insider

The Kansas City Royals missed the postseason in 2025 after going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central. There were certainly successes this year, but a lot went wrong and caused them to fall short.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 18

Kansas City Royals news: Royals a suitor for Alex Bregman?

Anne Rogers writes about Royals prospects that could contribute in 2026, such as Luinder Avila. He did not allow a hit on any of the 64 four-seam fastballs he threw and just four hits on his sinker, with both of those pitches averaging 95.8 mph.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Giants interview Royals' Vance Wilson for manager job

The Giants interviewed Royals third base coach Vance Wilson as part of their managerial search.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 17

Royals Should Take Chance On Reds Former All-Star Outfielder: Why It Makes Sense

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central. That ultimately caused them to miss the postseason after earning a Wild Card berth in 2024.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 17

Royals Should Avoid Trade For Phillies' $20 Million Slugger At All Costs

As the Kansas City Royals begin their offseason search for more thump in the lineup, there will naturally be a lot of names thrown around as potential fits.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 17

In hindsight, what should the Royals have done last off-season?

Fresh off a playoff appearance last fall, the Royals went into the offseason with high hopes that they were a few moves away from having a team that could make a serious run.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 17

Royals in the Fall: Prospects, Payroll & Playoff Envy

In this episode of the Royals Rundown podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dive headfirst into Kansas City Royals free agency chatter, highlighting big-name targets like Alex Bregman and what his pending free agency could mean for the infield.

Seth Lugo News / Royals Review / October 17

2025 Season in Review: Seth Lugo

2024 was a career year for Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo. The then 34 year-old signed with the Royals in free agency, and rewarded the team with 3.00 ERA across 206.2 innings of work.

Chris Owings News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16

Ex-Royals 11-Year Veteran Announces Retirement From MLB

Die-hard Kansas City Royals fans who remember the pain of the late 2010s may recall a little-known utility man named Chris Owings. Owings played the first six seasons of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, before the Royals signed him to a one-year, $3 million deal in free agency.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16

Possible Royals Free-Agent Target Predicted To Land $72 Million Deal

The Kansas City Royals could use some outfield help heading into 2026. According to FanGraphs, no team’s group of outfielders was worse in 2025 than Kansas City’s, with their 73 team wRC+ and collective -1.1 fWAR both ranking last in baseball.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16

Why Royals Should Try To Pursue Mariners Former All-Star After Breakout Postseason

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central while also failing to return to the postseason after winning a Wild Card spot in 2024.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Royals owner John Sherman discusses payroll

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman spoke to Anne Rogers of MLB.com and addressed various topics related to the club. He voiced his support for general manager J.J.

Jac Caglianone News / Just Baseball / October 3

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly From Jac Caglianone’s Debut

There were high expectations among Royals fans for rookie Jac Caglianone, the Kansas City Royals‘ first-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. When the Royals called him up in June, “Cags Mania” was at an all-time high, especially with the Kansas City offense scuffling to start the season.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 2

Potential MLB managerial candidate gets praise from Royals superstar

Potential MLB managerial candidate gets high praise from Royals superstar

While the MLB postseason may be the focus at the moment, there are already plenty of rumors about who might fill various open manager roles around the league.

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