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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 21
Kansas City’s farm system keeps biting the team in the butt
While some level of frustration about 2025 remains, the Kansas City Royals are poised to secure back-to-back-to-back winning seasons immediately after tying the franchise record for most losses in a year.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 21
Royals World Series Champion Quickly Has Hall of Fame Hopes Dashed
Alex Gordon entered the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame last summer, and it appears that will be the highest honor of his excellent career. Gordon was on the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame this year, and the results of the writers' votes were announced on Tuesday.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 21
Kansas City Royals news: New hitting coordinators, Hall of Fame
MLB.com’s Anne Rogers details the Kansas City Royals hiring Abraham Núñez and Nic Jackson as hitting coordinators, replacing Drew Saylor. “Nic and I have built a relationship where we’re always bouncing ideas off each other,” Núñez said.
The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz
Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 20
Royals Legend Elected to Hall of Fame After Illustrious Career
The Kansas City Royals may not have the same accolades as franchises like the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox, but they do have two World Series titles and three American League pennants, as well as some legends in their own right.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Andruw Jones News / Royals Review / January 20
Former Royals outfielder Carlos Beltrán elected to Hall of Fame with Andruw Jones
Carlos Beltrán dazzled Royals fans with highlight-reel catches, amazing power, and blazing speed, providing a rare bright spot during some otherwise gloomy seasons.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 20
Royals Legend Projected As Virtual Lock For 2026 Hall Of Fame Class
On Tuesday, players on the Baseball Writers' Association of America ballot for the Hall of Fame will find out their fates. Former Kansas City Royals star Carlos Beltrán was denied entry into the Hall on his first two attempts, but got perilously close last year.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 19
Why Revenue Sharing Standards Matter for the Kansas City Royals Right Now
Major League Baseball is once again circling a familiar argument. Payroll gaps are widening. Mega-contracts are stacking up at the top of the market. Owners, analysts, and fans are driving renewed calls for a salary cap.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Why the Royals Going to Arbitration Again Matters More Than the Numbers
The Kansas City Royals rarely go to arbitration. When they do, it is intentional. The failure to reach salary agreements with Vinnie Pasquantino and Kris Bubic is not about dollars.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 18
Red Sox-Royals 3-For-1 Mock Trade Brings All-Star To Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals were one of the more surprising teams in baseball during the 2024 season, but they took a massive step back last season. As a result, they're going to need to add a big bat or two at the top of their lineup.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 18
Royals Hit Jackpot, Landed Kansas City's Next 5-Tool Star
The Kansas City Royals have a lot of talent on their big league roster, but they're seemingly building sustainable success through the farm system. They have quite a bit of talent coming up through the minor leagues, which is crucial for the future of the team, considering their best player is young shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18
Royals “Increasingly Unlikely” To Trade For Jarren Duran, Brendan Donovan
The Royals have been fairly active this offseason on the trade market and have already worked out deals that brought outfielder Isaac Collins (alongside righty Nick Mears) and lefty setup man Matt Strahm to Kansas City.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 18
Royals Again Linked To Cardinals All-Star As Trade Interest Persists
The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason. They made a trade to acquire Isaac Collins and Nick Mears from the Milwaukee Brewers and also signed Lane Thomas to boost their outfield production.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 18
Kansas City Royals: Expectations vs. Reality in Big-Money MLB
The Kansas City Royals’ expectations are colliding with reality in modern Major League Baseball. As payroll gaps widen and mega-deals dominate headlines, Kansas City continues to operate in a disciplined lane built on development, timing, and value-based roster construction rather than bidding wars.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 17
Royals 'Increasingly Unlikely' To Land Cardinals, Red Sox Stars
The Kansas City Royals have been quiet since making a few key moves this offseason. They acquired Nick Mears and Isaac Collins in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers and signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / January 16
Royals' reluctance in free agent market could hinder Bobby Witt Jr.'s prime
In 1989, Mark Davis threw 92.2 innings, had an ERA of 1.85, and saved 44 games. He won the Cy Young and entered free agency looking for a big contract.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 14
Royals Moving In Outfield Fences At Kauffman Stadium
The Royals announced they’re moving in the outfield fence in both corners (link via Anne Rogers of MLB.com). ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the decision before the club announcement.
Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / January 13
Royals Kauffman Fence Changes Fantasy 2026
The Kansas City Royals have announced a significant change to Kauffman Stadium for the 2026 season. They will move in most outfield fences by 10 feet and lower fence heights to create a more neutral environment for home runs.
Kansas City Royals News / Field Level Media / January 13
Royals announce new outfield dimensions at Kauffman Stadium
The Kansas City Royals are bringing the outfield fences a little closer to home plate at Kauffman Stadium, the team announced on Tuesday. Per the team-provided diagram, the left- and right-field corners will be pulled in 9 feet to 347 and 344 feet, respectively.
MLB News / Yardbarker / January 10
Three under-the-radar free agents who could make a difference
Let's take a look at three under-the-radar free agents who could make a significant difference for their next team.
Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 10
Three Free Agent Bats the Royals Should Target
After going 82-80 and missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals have certainly made an effort to get better this offseason, especially on the offensive end.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 9
2025 MLB Farm Review: Kansas City Royals
Thanks to Bobby Witt Jr., the Royals have one of the best foundational players in all of the Majors. Now, the goal is to build a sustainable winner around him, plus Salvador Perez, Cole Ragans, and Vinnie Pasquantino.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7
Royals Exploring Trade Market For Relievers
The Royals are still in the market for relief help and appear likelier to find another bullpen arm via the trade market than via free agency, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Matt Quatraro News / Yardbarker / January 5
Royals show faith in manager Matt Quatraro with three-year extension
The Royals experienced a disappointing season in 2025, but that hasn't shaken their confidence that they have the right man leading the way.
Matt Quatraro News / Field Level Media / January 4
Royals manager Matt Quatraro's deal extended through '29
With manager Matt Quatraro entering the final season of his contract, the Kansas City Royals announced a three-year extension that runs through 2029, with a club option for 2030.
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