Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/the_chiefs_have_gifted_royals_a_golden_opportunity/s1_2241_43303496'>The Chiefs have gifted Royals a golden opportunity</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_lose_2025_strikeout_leader_to_rockies_in_free_agency/s1_16835_43302888'>Royals Lose 2025 Strikeout Leader To Rockies In Free Agency</a></h2>

<a href="/mlb/players/michael_lorenzen/318329">Michael Lorenzen</a> 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.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/rockies_make_smart_decision_by_signing_veteran_michael_lorenzen/s1_13132_43302392'>Rockies make smart decision by signing veteran Michael Lorenzen</a></h2>

The Rockies made a savvy addition.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/rockies_to_sign_michael_lorenzen_what_to_make_of_move/s1_17653_43301868'>Rockies to Sign Michael Lorenzen: What to Make of Move</a></h2>

The Rockies signed pitcher <a href="/mlb/players/michael_lorenzen/318329">Michael Lorenzen</a> 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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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_cole_ragans_announces_personal_news_on_wednesday/s1_17615_43301304'>Royals' Cole Ragans Announces Personal News on Wednesday</a></h2>

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 <a href="/mlb/players/cole_ragans/893902">Cole Ragans</a>, who is expected to enter the 2026 season at full health after missing significant time last year.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/potential_mets_royals_trade_centered_on_breakout_starter_kris_bubic_would_be_win_win/s1_13132_43300612'>Potential Mets-Royals trade centered on breakout starter Kris Bubic would be win-win</a></h2>

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

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_exploring_trade_market_for_relievers/s1_13237_43300160'>Royals Exploring Trade Market For Relievers</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_add_depth_with_signing_of_veteran_utility_man/s1_16835_43299930'>Royals Add Depth With Signing Of Veteran Utility Man</a></h2>

The Kansas City Royals have made some key moves this offseason. They acquired <a href="/mlb/players/isaac_collins/912961">Isaac Collins</a> and <a href="/mlb/players/nick_mears/699059">Nick Mears</a> from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander <a href="/mlb/players/angel_zerpa/713705">Angel Zerpa</a> and also signed outfielder <a href="/mlb/players/lane_thomas/509944">Lane Thomas</a> to a one-year contract.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_sign_utility_player_josh_rojas_to_minor_league_contract/s1_2241_43299730'>Royals sign utility player Josh Rojas to minor league contract</a></h2>

The Royals have signed utility player <a href="/mlb/players/josh_rojas/547007">Josh Rojas</a> to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, according to MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/fanduel_sports_network_financial_woes_could_impact_royals/s1_2241_43299640'>FanDuel Sports Network financial woes could impact Royals</a></h2>

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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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/the_25_greatest_pitching_seasons_from_the_modern_mlb_era/s1__42965351'>The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/mets_linked_to_royals_all_star_in_possible_rotation_trade/s1_16835_43298714'>Mets Linked To Royals All-Star In Possible Rotation Trade</a></h2>

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher <a href="/mlb/players/kris_bubic/699041">Kris Bubic</a> seemed like one of the top trade candidates at the start of the offseason, but his market has been radio silent.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/where_things_stand_for_royals_in_cardinals_all_star_trade_talks/s1_16835_43298223'>Where Things Stand For Royals In Cardinals All-Star Trade Talks</a></h2>

The Kansas City Royals added two important bats to their lineup in the month of December, signing outfielder <a href="/mlb/players/lane_thomas/509944">Lane Thomas</a> to a one-year contract and trading with the Milwaukee Brewers for <a href="/mlb/players/isaac_collins/912961">Isaac Collins</a>. However, they aren’t done just yet.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_gm_drops_hints_about_remaining_free_agency_trade_goals/s1_16835_43297980'>Royals GM Drops Hints About Remaining Free Agency, Trade Goals</a></h2>

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

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_royals_trade_talk_update_drops_regarding_all_star_2nd_baseman/s1_16835_43294254'>Cardinals, Royals Trade Talk Update Drops Regarding All-Star 2nd Baseman</a></h2>

We have known all winter that the Kansas City Royals were trying to trade for offense, but they've only made one move of medium impact to this point. It's not that <a href="/mlb/players/isaac_collins/912961">Isaac Collins</a>, who the Royals got from the Milwaukee Brewers last month, is a bad player by any means.

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The Kansas City Royals have been the most prominent suitor for Boston Red Sox outfielder <a href="/mlb/players/jarren_duran/727955">Jarren Duran</a> 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.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/braves_sign_young_pitcher_after_3_year_royals_stint/s1_16835_43289837'>Braves Sign Young Pitcher After 3-Year Royals Stint</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_show_faith_in_manager_matt_quatraro_with_three_year_extension/s1_13132_43287626'>Royals show faith in manager Matt Quatraro with three-year extension</a></h2>

The Royals experienced a disappointing season in 2025, but that hasn't shaken their confidence that they have the right man leading the way.

Phillies prove their desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest target

Yankees make second Cody Bellinger push amid Edward Cabrera rumors

Brewers ace Freddy Peralta drawing plenty of trade interest

Pirates are interested in veteran slugger Eugenio Suarez

Red Sox have made 'aggressive' offer to top free agent Alex Bregman

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/building_a_crown_how_the_royals_can_win_a_world_series_under_matt_quatraro/s1_17200_43287025'>Building a Crown: How the Royals Can Win a World Series Under Matt Quatraro</a></h2>

When the Kansas City Royals committed to <a href="/mlb/players/matt_quatraro/910857">Matt Quatraro</a> with a three-year extension through the 2029 season, including a club option for 2030, the move signaled more than confidence in a manager.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_manager_matt_quatraros_deal_extended_through_29/s1_17044_43285890'>Royals manager Matt Quatraro's deal extended through '29</a></h2>

With manager <a href="/mlb/players/matt_quatraro/910857">Matt Quatraro</a> entering the final season of his contract, the Kansas City Royals announced a three-year extension that runs through 2029, with a club option for 2030.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/will_the_royals_trade_a_starter/s1_13237_43275149'>Will The Royals Trade A Starter?</a></h2>

Early in the offseason, Royals president of baseball operations <a href="/mlb/players/jj_picollo/912877">J.J. Picollo</a> said the team was open to trading a starting pitcher for offense. That would have been focused on the outfield, which has been a problem for the club for years.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/why_keeping_cole_ragans_forces_the_royals_to_fix_their_pitching_depth/s1_17200_43262818'>Why Keeping Cole Ragans Forces the Royals to Fix Their Pitching Depth</a></h2>

Back at the Winter Meetings, <a href="/mlb/players/jj_picollo/912877">J.J. Picollo</a> drew a hard line. <a href="/mlb/players/cole_ragans/893902">Cole Ragans</a> is the pillar. He is the standard. You do not trade that away when you are trying to win the division.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_offseason_strategy_the_competitive_window_is_open/s1_17200_43244868'>Royals Offseason Strategy: The Competitive Window Is Open</a></h2>

The Kansas City Royals’ offseason strategy is not drifting through this winter. They are moving with purpose, sequencing decisions that point toward something larger than a single season.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/royals_address_outfield_weaknesses_but_is_more_help_needed/s1_17194_43230502'>Royals Address Outfield Weaknesses, but Is More Help Needed?</a></h2>

The Kansas City Royals finished 82-80, just their second winning season since they won the 2015 World Series. Unfortunately, they missed the postseason, a disappointment given they went 86-76 and reached the ALDS in 2024.

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