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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 9
Royals Rolling the Dice in Rule 5 Draft, MLB Draft Lottery?
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 News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 9
Why Royals Made Surprising $8 Million Jonathan India Decision: Report
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 9
Kansas City Royals news: Cole Ragans not likely to be traded
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 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
The Royals Do Not Have a Roster Issue. They Have a Standards Issue.
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.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 8
Potential free agent target: Adolis García
The Royals have made it clear they are looking to upgrade their outfield, but the options are limited in a thin free agent market. That market received an unexpected addition when the Rangers non-tendered two-time All-Star outfielder Adolis García earlier this offseason.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8
Royals rumors: Jon Heyman name-drops 3 OF targets in free agency
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.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8
Royals hoping to add multiple outfielders
The Royals are known to be evaluating the trade market for outfielders, with president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo recently signaling a willingness to trade from his rotation depth to bring in some outfield help.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 8
Austin Hays “drawing interest” from Royals, per report
The Royals have made it known they are pursuing an outfielder at this week’s Winter Meetings. It is a thin free agent market, and a report by Ken Rosenthal suggests they may look to add two outfielders – one via free agency, and one through a trade.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 8
Royals Hall of Fame ballot full of players from pennant-winning teams
The 2014-15 Royals will forever be remembered for their amazing postseason runs. But how many players from those teams will receive induction into the Royals Hall of Fame?
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 8
The Royals 2026 draft lottery primer
For the Royals, aside from free agency, the biggest part of the offseason occurs on December 9, which is the penultimate day for the Winter Meetings in blustery Orlando.
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 / December 8
Latest Royals Outfield Report Hints At Urgent Blockbuster Trade
When the Kansas City Royals' season ended, not a single person was left wondering what this team needed to improve for next year. The Royals got the worst offensive production from their outfield of any team in Major League Baseball, and in spite of that, they managed to finish with an 82-80 record.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 7
Royals interested in re-signing Mike Yastrzemski, Adam Frazier
After doing some light buying at the trade deadline over the summer in order to keep themselves in contention, the Royals have some interest in reuniting with two of the rental bats they brought on board back in July.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 6
Young Royals Starter Identified as Major Trade Chip This Offseason
The Kansas City Royals have a lot of young pitching depth on their roster that they can trade from to land a bat to boost their offense. The offense was what let them down in 2025 and caused them to miss the postseason.
Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / December 5
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Makes Announcement on Friday
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.
Kris Bubic News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 5
Royals Insider Drops Pessimistic Hint On Kris Bubic's Trade Market
The Kansas City Royals may not be itching to trade Kris Bubic this winter, but they'd certainly do it for a big outfield bat. Bubic had his long-awaited breakout this year, pitching to a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts after entering spring training without a guaranteed spot in the rotation.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 5
Royals At Risk Of Losing 25-Year-Old Speedster In Rule 5 Draft
The Kansas City Royals will be an interesting team to watch in next week's Rule 5 Draft, which takes place on Wednesday at the winter meetings in Orlando.
Cole Ragans News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 5
Royals Could Send Cole Ragans To AL East Contender In Potential Blockbuster Trade
The Kansas City Royals put together a very disappointing 2025 season. They won 82 games, but missed the playoffs as a result of their offense underperforming.
Brendan Donovan News / Last Word On Sports / December 2
Brendan Donovan Sparks Royals Trade Buzz After BP Session
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.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2
Royals open to trading a starting pitcher, says GM
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.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / December 2
The Real Reason the Royals Hired Mike McFerran
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.
Salvador Perez News / Athlon Sports / November 24
Royals' Salvador Perez Announces News Outside MLB on Monday
Salvador Perez inked a two-year, $25 million extension with the Kansas City Royals in early November, keeping him with the franchise through the 2027 season.
Brendan Donovan News / Yardbarker / November 20
The three best trade fits for infielder Brendan Donovan
The St. Louis Cardinals are undergoing some big changes this offseason. Under Chaim Bloom, they will be looking to make some big trades.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / November 12
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.
Jac Caglianone News / Yardbarker / November 11
Jac Caglianone is prime bounce-back candidate for Royals in 2026
Why Caglianone is likely to rebound from his disappointing rookie season.
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