Until they pull off an acquisition of a difference-maker in the outfield, the Kansas City Royals will constantly be scrutinized for not having landed one yet.
The Winter Meetings have concluded with the Royals yet to address their glaring outfield needs. The free agent market became thinner when former Royals outfielder Mike Yastrzemski signed a two-year deal with the Braves this week.
A big outfield bat would be a godsend to the Kansas City Royals, while the Los Angeles Dodgers might have the luxury to trade one away. The two-time defending World Series champions have a lineup full of superstars, but Teoscar Hernández has proven important to that lineup, especially in October.
Despite a quiet Winter Meetings, the Royals remain on the hunt for outfield help: “So much of it comes down to, whoever you’re trying to acquire: What’s the competition for it [and] are you willing to beat the competition?
Kansas City missed out on bringing back Mike Yastrzemski, but the club might have its sights set on a bigger prize. Katie Woo and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic report the Royals are interested in Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez.
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
The Kansas City Royals were let down all season long by their offense, scoring the third fewest runs in the American League. They have come into this offseason looking for two bats in either free agency or via trade.
The Braves are adding free agent outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It’s a two-year deal worth $23MM with a club option for the third year.
One could make an excellent case that Cole Ragans' season being derailed was the number-one reason the Kansas City Royals missed the playoffs. Yes, the Royals were still top-five in runs allowed across Major League Baseball this year.
The Kansas City Royals are on the hunt for a couple of bats to boost their lineup. They scored just 651 runs during the regular season, the third fewest in Major League Baseball.
A lot of different things can happen over the course of a baseball season, and so thinking probabilistically is one of the better ways of predicting what’s going to happen.
Lady Luck smiled on the Kansas City Royals in the 2026 MLB Draft lottery on Tuesday, much to the pleasure of the front office. “It’s awesome. It’s exciting,” said Royals general manager J.J.
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.
The Kansas City Royals are busy looking for ways to improve their offense for 2026. They fell short of expectations in 2025 as a result of their offensive struggles.
In this episode of Royals Rundown, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take a deep dive into a crucial stretch of the Kansas City Royals’ offseason.
Jonathan India was the Kansas City Royals' signature acquisition last offseason, and he hardly could have had a worse introduction. The Royals thought India was going to be their ideal leadoff hitter in front of Bobby Witt Jr., which emboldened them to look past his defensive uncertainty.
Anne Rogers writes the Royals aren’t likely to deal Cole Ragans. “It would be really difficult for us to trade Cole,” general manager J.J. Picollo said Monday.
The Kansas City Royals keep talking about adding bats and bullpen help, but that is not where the gap is. The real weakness is the Royals’ standards issue in the clubhouse.
After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are looking for ways to bolster their roster to get back on track. One clear option is adding more firepower to their lineup.
The Kansas City Royals missed out on the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing with an 82–80 record. However, there is still reason for optimism heading into next year, especially with Bobby Witt Jr.
Kansas City has the pieces. Kansas City has the space. The question is whether Kansas City has the will. Two hitters grinding inside a cage created a ripple through Royals fans for one reason.
After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Kansas City Royals are exploring all avenues towards improving their roster. One option would be trading from their wealth of starting pitching.
The Kansas City Royals made an exciting decision by hiring Mike McFerran as an assistant pitching coach. This addition reflects their commitment to establishing a strong pitching identity, which they have developed over the past two seasons.
Major League Baseball got its first taste of Jac Caglianone last season. Now Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Piccolo is hoping for a longer, more improved look from the regarded prospect in 2026.