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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Royals Review / November 19

2025 Season in Review: Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations. His 2024 season was one for the ages; he signed an 11-year, 288.7 million contract in February of 2024, then posted 10.5 fWAR, finishing second in AL MVP voting behind Aaron Judge.

Taylor Ward News / Royals Review / November 19

The Royals don’t land Taylor Ward and that is probably a good thing

The Royals have been reportedly interested in Taylor Ward as far back as the summer of 2024, when they were making their push for the playoffs with an offense full of holes.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 19

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 19

Promising Royals Left-Hander Linked To Cardinals In New Trade Rumors

The offseason is underway, and it’s an important one for the Kansas City Royals. They missed the postseason after going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

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 / November 18

Royals Protect Two Righties From Rule 5 Draft, Expose Recent 1st-Round Picks

Tuesday was an important day for roster moves around Major League Baseball, and the moves the Kansas City Royals didn't make said at least as much as those they did.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Royals select Ben Kudrna, Steven Zobac

The Royals announced that they have selected right-handers Ben Kudrna and Steven Zobac to their 40-man roster.

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

Royals Expected To Move On From All-Star Pitcher Despite Breakout Season

The Kansas City Royals entered the 2025 season with high hopes, but things didn’t go the way fans wanted. They finished 82-80, missed the playoffs, and landed in third place in the American League Central.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 18

Royals Should Target Red Sox 2 Bats After Latest Insider Report

The Kansas City Royals have work to do in order to strengthen their offense this winter. They scored just 651 runs during the regular season, the third-lowest total in the American League.

MLB News / Royals Review / November 18

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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.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Royals Review / November 18

Vinnie Pasquantino is an extension candidate, but not this year

Vinnie Pasquantino has carved a spot on the Kansas City Royals as one part slugger, one-part core building block, and one part of quasi-mascot. His MLB

Kris Bubic News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 18

Insider Reveals Expected Outcome For Royals' Kris Bubic Amid Trade Rumors

Kris Bubic's breakout happened at a highly intriguing time for the Kansas City Royals. After several years of struggles and undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023, Bubic made his first career All-Star team this past season, pitching to a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 17

3 Royals Pitchers Who Could Be Expendable as Kansas City Eyes Major Offseason Moves

The Kansas City Royals know that they are going to have to add a bat to their lineup if they want to improve offensively in 2026. As of now, they seem to prefer the trade route over the free agency route.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 17

Royals' Former 1st-Round Pick Could Be Leaving Kansas City This Week

Every Major League Baseball team has some tough choices to make this week, and the Kansas City Royals are no exception. Tuesday is this year's deadline to add eligible prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from being selected in the Rule 5 draft, which takes place next month at the winter meetings.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 17

3 Major Moves Royals Will Make During MLB Hot Stove Season

Ready for some bold predictions? The Kansas City Royals have an interesting list of objectives for this offseason, and they don't seem to be willing to settle for half-measures.

Mike Yastrzemski News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 16

Royals Urged To Re-Sign Veteran Outfielder After Impressive Late-Season Performance

The Kansas City Royals were let down by their offense this season and ultimately missed the postseason, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central.

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

Two Ideal Trade Partners For Royals As They Work To Upgrade Offense

The Kansas City Royals have an important task ahead of them this offseason, which is finding a bat to boost their offense. They have holes in the outfield and at second base. They could accomplish their goal of adding a bat via trade or free agency, but so far, they seem to prefer the trade route.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 15

Royals’ Best Chance To Add A Bat Could Come From This AL East Contender

The Kansas City Royals fell short of the postseason in 2025, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central. This offseason, they know that they’re going to need to acquire a bat.

Kris Bubic News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Royals' Kris Bubic drawing trade interest, and a lot is working in Kansas City's favor

Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is drawing interest from multiple unspecified clubs.

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone

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Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / November 12

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Caglianone

Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone

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.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11