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The Kansas City Royals have a lot of moves they need to make if they want to contend for a World Series while Bobby Witt Jr. is on the roster. Witt is one of the best players in the league, but he's going to need some more help.

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Clay County “will not engage in bidding competition” for Royals

A day after the Royals announced they are no longer considering an Overland Park site at the Aspiria campus for a potential new ballpark, another option appears to be unavailable.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 28

Baseball milestones achieved in Kansas City

Organized professional baseball has been played in Kansas City since 1884, when the Kansas City Unions of the Union Association took the field. Despite

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Perez vs Smith 2026 Fantasy Comparison

Almost all Rotisserie leagues play one of three ways: 4x4, 5x5 or 6x6. Almost all points leagues have similar scoring. Almost all head-to-head categories leagues play by something close to the Yahoo!

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 28

Should the Royals trade a starting pitcher for prospects?

One of the major goals for the Kansas City Royals this offseason was to acquire an impact bat, particularly one that could play corner outfield. It seemed

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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.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Mets, Royals Should Make Recently Proposed 1-for-1 Mock Trade

We see a lot of mock trades on the internet these days, and frankly, a lot of them aren't worth reading into. A wise Kansas City Royals fan knows that Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 28

Kansas City Royals news: Aspiria no more

Some locals are “relieved” that the Kansas City Royals moved on from the Aspiria campus location on Tuesday. “I’m very happy that they’ve kind of seen the light about the location at the Aspiria Campus,” Kelly, an Overland Park resident, said.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Royals Don’t Have a Payroll Problem, it’s a Revenue Problem.

The Kansas City Royals do not fall short against teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets because of effort or heart. The Royals fall short because the revenue base that funds the roster is shrinking and unstable, and that structural problem limits payroll, player acquisition, and competitive momentum.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / January 28

Royals’ 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Cross, Mitchell

The Royals announced their list of non-roster invitees on January 27 for 2026 Spring Training in Arizona. That list included several former first-round picks, including catcher Blake Mitchell.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 27

Blake Mitchell, Frank Mozzicato, Gavin Cross among 25 non-roster players invited to spring training

The Royals announced they have invited 25 non-roster players to spring training in Arizona, including former first-round picks Blake Mitchell, Frank Mozzicato and Gavin Cross.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 27

Young Royals Slugger Drawing Elite Prospect Comparisons

The Kansas City Royals have several promising young players, some working on their path to the majors and others already looking to make an impact at the big-league level.

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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.

Aaron Sanchez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 27

Royals Just Acquired Forgotten Former Blue Jays All-Star

It's the peak of "interesting minor-league signing" season, and the Kansas City Royals just picked up a name that will assuredly turn some heads. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Royals and right-handed pitcher Aaron Sanchez agreed to a minor-league deal on Tuesday.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 27

Royals Linked to 3-Time All-Star as Potential Offensive Upgrade

The Kansas City Royals have been quiet since making their last move this offseason. They acquired Matt Strahm, Nick Mears and Isaac Collins in trades and also signed outfielder Lane Thomas to a one-year contract.

Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Royals land former World Series-winning pitcher

The Kansas City Royals are adding a former World Series winner to the team’s pitching staff. The Royals on Monday reportedly signed veteran relief pitcher Hector Neris.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 26

Why Stakes Are High for One Royals Player in 2026

The expectations are clear for the Kansas City Royals in 2026. It is a playoff-or-bust mentality. After making a postseason push in 2024, returning to October is the focus across the organization.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 26

Bold Free Agent Idea Lands 3-Time Cy Young With Royals

The Kansas City Royals have had a mostly quiet offseason. They've only signed one free agent, that being outfielder Lane Thomas, and the two trades to land Isaac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm were far from blockbuster deals.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Bobby Witt Jr. MVP Push Fantasy 2026

My mother expected everyone to win. When CBS SportsLine went public, she said, “Did you know my friend’s son is a Vice President at IBM? When does that happen for you?” Bobby Witt Jr.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Just Baseball / January 22

Kauffman’s New Dimensions Will Win Bobby Witt Jr. an MVP

After they achieved their first playoff berth in nearly a decade during the 2024 season, the future of the Kansas City Royals seemed very bright. They had the early makings of a good, young core that could carry them deep into October year after year, which had fans across the league very excited.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Why the Kansas City Royals Moved the Outfield Fences at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals outfield fence move at Kauffman Stadium represents a data-driven attempt to modernize run scoring, improve roster efficiency, and generate new revenue without abandoning the park’s identity.

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.

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.

Bobby Witt Jr. 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 / 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.

Kris Bubic News / Yardbarker / January 7