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Carlos Beltran News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 3
Carlos Beltrán Chooses Hall of Fame Plaque Cap — And It’s Not the Royals
Two weeks ago, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced that two new members would be joining them this coming summer. Legendary center fielders Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran were elected by the Baseball Writers' Association.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 3
Latest Mock Draft Has Royals Taking Elite Shortstop With Sixth Pick
The 2026 MLB Draft lottery was held in early December, and the Kansas City Royals landed the No. 6 overall pick. The selection gives the club another opportunity to add young talent to a franchise trending upward.
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?
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 3
Which trade in Royals history still haunts you?
We’re trying a new series at Royals Review, a daily mid-day question of the day to hear about your opinions on a fun or pressing question affecting the Royals or baseball in general.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3
Royals, Vinnie Pasquantino Avoid Arbitration
February 3rd: Pasquantino will make $4.2MM in 2026 and $6.9MM in 2027 for a combined guarantee of $11.1MM. He will also get an extra $200K in 2027 for getting to 450, 500 and 550 plate appearances.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 3
Royals Fans Have Plenty to Love in Latest Preseason Prediction
The 2026 season is right around the corner, and the Kansas City Royals are looking to bounce back and make a push for the playoffs after missing the postseason last year.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 3
Seven key quotes from the Royals Rally press conferences
Though it was stunningly cold this past Saturday, plenty of Kansas City Royals fans showed up to the fourth annual Royals Rally event. Fans who bought
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 3
The Royals could be playing for the trade deadline
Truck Day is happening later this week, and the Royals still seem to be short of what many fans hoped they’d accomplish this offseason. For those uninitiated, Truck Day is when the team loads up most of the equipment it will need for Spring Training into a truck and begins driving it from Kansas City down to Surprise, Arizona.
Luinder Avila News / Just Baseball / February 3
Luinder Avila Is the Most MLB-Ready Arm in the Royals’ System
The Kansas City Royals’ rotation was one of baseball’s best in 2025, ranking sixth in fWAR and seventh in starters’ ERA league-wide. Impressively, they achieved this without much help from 2024 All-Stars Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo, who combined for just 2.6 fWAR in 2025 versus 9.6 the year prior.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 3
Kansas City Royals News: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City is done
We’ve got a ton of Royals links for today’s Rumblings. Let’s get to it. The Royals announced yesterday that the broadcast partner for the 2026 season will not be Fanduel Sports Network Kansas City.
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 2
Royals All-Star’s Future With Club Remains Uncertain As Contract Status Lingers
The Kansas City Royals still have unfinished business ahead of the 2026 season. Vinnie Pasquantino was the most recent to reach an agreement on a 2026 contract, signing a two-year, $11 million guaranteed deal after the sides initially failed to find common ground before the deadline.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 2
Royals Owner Hints at One More Move with Spring Training Close
The Kansas City Royals are mostly set heading into 2026. The roster appears to be in much better shape than it was at the end of 2025. They've added two bats, Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas, as well as two relief pitchers in Nick Mears and Matt Strahm.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 1
Royals Could Turn to Seasoned Veteran to Bolster Bullpen Ahead of Spring Training
The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for spring training, which is right around the corner. General manager J.J. Picollo has been busy with both trades and signings this offseason, working to address the voids that emerged in 2025 as Kansas City positions itself for a playoff push in 2026.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 1
1 last-minute trade Royals must make before spring training
The Kansas City Royals weren’t able to make it back-to-back playoff appearances in 2025. As they look to get back into the postseason come 2026, some offensive reinforcements may be necessary.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / February 2
White Sox Acquire Hicks & Sandlin from Red Sox: What to Make of Trade
On February 1, the Red Sox and White Sox made a trade, per multiple reports. Chicago will take on Jordan Hicks, plus add hard-throwing prospect David Sandlin in the deal.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 1
Royals Still Linked to Cardinals All-Star, But There's a Catch
The Kansas City Royals have been quiet in recent weeks as spring training approaches, but they have made several very impactful moves this winter, enhancing their chances at returning to the postseason after falling short in 2025.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 31
Royals captain Salvador Perez makes bold Maikel Garcia World Baseball Classic prediction
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is already setting expectations ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, offering strong public support for teammate Maikel Garcia as he prepares for his international debut.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 30
Vinnie Pasquantino, Royals avoid arbitration with $11 million contract
Vinnie Pasquantino was scheduled for an arbitration hearing in either February or early March. However, it appears he and the Kansas City Royals are going to avoid arbitration altogether, as the two sides agreed on a contract.
Nick Pratto News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 30
Rangers, Nick Pratto Agree To Minor League Deal
The Rangers and first baseman Nick Pratto are in agreement on a minor league contract, MLBTR has confirmed. He’ll be a non-roster invitee in spring training next month.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / January 28
Kansas City Royals Stadium Funding Is Now a Governance Fight
The Kansas City Royals stadium funding debate is no longer about where a new ballpark might sit. After the failed April 2024 vote in Jackson County, the conversation has shifted to governance, public financing authority, and whether voters will have any direct say in how public money is committed.
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!
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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