Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 8

The Chiefs have gifted Royals a golden opportunity

A lot has happened in the Kansas City sports world since I last wrote here. Took a couple of weeks off to coincide with the holidays and my boys’ winter breaks, and during that time, all hell broke loose.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 8

Royals Lose 2025 Strikeout Leader To Rockies In Free Agency

Michael Lorenzen was far from an ace for the Kansas City Royals, but he was pretty solid in the role he was asked to play. As the team's No. 5 starter when healthy, Lorenzen produced a 4.12 ERA across 170 1/3 innings after arriving in a 2024 deadline trade with the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8

Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen

The Rockies made a savvy addition.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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Michael Lorenzen News / New Baseball Media / January 8

Rockies to Sign Michael Lorenzen: What to Make of Move

The Rockies signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal on January 7, making Lorenzen the first player signed to an MLB deal this winter by Colorado.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Cole Ragans News / Athlon Sports / January 7

Royals' Cole Ragans Announces Personal News on Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals have not made any notable additions to the pitching staff this offseason. A big reason for that is the presence of left-handed ace Cole Ragans, who is expected to enter the 2026 season at full health after missing significant time last year.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7

Potential Mets-Royals trade centered on breakout starter Kris Bubic would be win-win

Trade between the Mets and Royals involving Bubic would make sense. The two sides could help strengthen weak points on the other roster.

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

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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.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 7

Royals Add Depth With Signing Of Veteran Utility Man

The Kansas City Royals have made some key moves this offseason. They acquired Isaac Collins and Nick Mears from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Angel Zerpa and also signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract.

Josh Rojas News / Royals Review / January 7

Royals sign utility player Josh Rojas to minor league contract

The Royals have signed utility player Josh Rojas to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, according to MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 7

FanDuel Sports Network financial woes could impact Royals

Main Street Sports Group, the company that owns FanDuel Sports Kansas City and eight other regional sports networks that broadcast games for MLB teams is in serious financial trouble, according to reporting by Evan Dreilich and Katie Woo at The Athletic, which could impact up to nine MLB teams.

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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.

Kris Bubic News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 7

Mets Linked To Royals All-Star In Possible Rotation Trade

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic seemed like one of the top trade candidates at the start of the offseason, but his market has been radio silent.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 7

Where Things Stand For Royals In Cardinals All-Star Trade Talks

The Kansas City Royals added two important bats to their lineup in the month of December, signing outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract and trading with the Milwaukee Brewers for Isaac Collins. However, they aren’t done just yet.

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Royals Review / January 7

The Bobby Witt Jr. contract extension, two years later

It was immediately obvious even in Bobby Witt Jr.’s rookie season that he had immense talent. The tools were all there: he was fast, he hit the ball hard,

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 7

Royals GM Drops Hints About Remaining Free Agency, Trade Goals

The Kansas City Royals certainly haven't gotten worse since their season ended, but it's fair to question just how much better they've become. Kansas City's

Jarren Duran News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 6

Where Red Sox, Royals Stand On Potential Jarren Duran Trade

The Kansas City Royals have been the most prominent suitor for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran for most of this winter. Dating back to mid-November, when the Royals' offseason pursuit of Duran first became clear, there hasn't been a lot of movement apart from periodic updates on how neither side was budging.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 7

Phillies prove desire to move on from Castellanos with latest target

Phillies prove desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest free-agent target

The Phillies have underscored their decision to move on from Castellanos.

Phillies Sign Zach Pop To Major League Deal

Phillies Hire Don Mattingly As Bench Coach

Another team enters the race for Bo Bichette

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 5

Braves Sign Young Pitcher After 3-Year Royals Stint

Most Kansas City Royals fans are likely not familiar with minor-leaguer Juan Olmos, but the start of his professional baseball career has the makings of a fascinating story.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / January 5