Kansas City Royals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 7

Kansas City Royals news: Bobby Witt Jr. wins the Heart and Hustle Award

Bobby Witt Jr. becomes the first three-time winner of the Heart and Hustle Award. Created by the MLBPAA in 2005, the Heart & Hustle Award recognizes an active player who demonstrates a passion for baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 6

The Royals’ 2026 All-Prospect Team

The Milwaukee Brewers just won their first ever World Series over a week ago already, man where does the time go? Anyways, we have powered through all the Royals minor league affiliates season in reviews over the past month.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Alec Marsh News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

White Sox Sign Alec Marsh To Minor League Deal

The White Sox have signed right-hander Alec Marsh to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp in spring training. Scott Merkin of MLB.com was among those to report the deal.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / November 5

What the Royals Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

While the 2026 season was not kind to the Royals, as far as injuries were concerned, there was another problem that stood out for Kansas City last season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 5

Three Royals named Silver Slugger finalists

The Royals had a disappointing season as a team, but some individual players stood out and could be recognized this offseason. Bobby Witt Jr., Carter Jensen, and Jac Caglianone were named finalists for the 2026 Silver Slugger Awards, with winners to be announced on November 17.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 5

My 2026 Royals Hall of Fame ballot

It didn’t have to be this way. Two years ago, I argued that we needed to vote as many as we could into the Royals Hall of Fame for fear they’d fall off the ballot.

Michael Massey News / Royals Review / November 5

Kansas City Royals news: Michael Massey was a huge success in 2026

This past season, second baseman Michael Massey finally showed what he can truly do as a Royal. Michael Massey entered this past Spring Training fighting for a spot on the Royals’ roster after an injury-plagued 2025 campaign, with the possibility of splitting time between second base and left field.

David Shields News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 4

Royals Prospect David Shields Reflects on 2026 Season: Royals Pipeline

Kansas City Royals pitching prospect David Shields continues to develop his craft following a successful 2026 campaign. The left-hander joined Jared Perkins on the latest episode of “Royals Pipeline” on KC Sports Network.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 4

Royals' Biggest Offseason Needs Remain Crystal Clear

As November begins, the offseason is officially in full swing. With the conclusion of the World Series, the 2026 MLB season has come to an end, meaning all 30 teams are now looking ahead and preparing for the 2027 campaign.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Randy Dobnak News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 4

Royals should look to Keep Randy Dobnak in Offseason after Solid 2026

With the offseason officially kicked off, the Royals have some moves they could and should probably make soon. One of those moves is to secure Randy Dobnak for 2027.

Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3

Salvador Perez is on the Decline, but the second half of 2026 shows he still has Gas left in the Tank

It is always a sad day when a player starts showing signs of decline, and it hurts even more when it is a player many people like. Salvador Perez showed many signs of decline in 2026, and while the writing may be closer to being on the wall, he showed signs of life in the second half of 2026.

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The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

John Rave News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 3

Royals John Rave Primed for Fourth Outfield Role in 2027

While the 2026 season got away from the Royals, there were a handful of positives from the "evaluation" period of the season. One of those positives came from John Rave as he put together a solid second cup of coffee at the majors.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Royals decline closer’s option, exercises ex-Dodgers pitcher’s contract

The Kansas City Royals addressed two pitching contracts Thursday, determining the futures of former Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin and closer Carlos Estevez.

Tony Gonsolin News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Royals Exercise Club Option On Tony Gonsolin, Decline Carlos Estévez

The Royals announced that they have exercised a 2027 club option on right-hander Tony Gonsolin. He will make $2.5MM next year. Right-hander Carlos Estévez has had his $13MM club option turned down.

Jorge Alfaro News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Royals Release Jorge Alfaro

Veteran catcher Jorge Alfaro was released by the Royals, per his MILB.com transaction tracker. Alfaro spent the 2026 season in the minors with Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Kansas City Royals Officially Release Former Top Pick

Right-hander Alec Marsh has elected free agency from the Kansas City Royals, according to the MiLB transaction log. The move follows the Royals outrighting Marsh, along with fellow right-handers Alex Lange, Mason Black, Connor Seabold, and Easton McGee, to Triple-A Omaha on October 22.

Christian Yelich News / Yardbarker / October 24

Brewers' Christian Yelich makes history in first World Series

Entering the 2026 World Series, Christian Yelich, the sixth among active players with the most games without appearing in a World Series, made history right away in his Fall Classic debut on Friday night.

Rays make surprising decision, name Nick Martinez Game 1 starter for World Series

Rays vs. Brewers: Revisiting each game of the season series

John Smoltz Q&A: Braves legend dissects World Series matchup between Brewers, Rays

Freddy Peralta had a great message for Milwaukee after winning ALCS MVP

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Kansas City Royals Officially Release 2 Veteran Pitchers

Kansas City Royals pitchers Connor Seabold and Easton McGee have elected free agency after the Royals outrighted both to Triple-A Omaha, via the MiLB transaction log.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / October 22

2026 Transactions: Royals Outright Lange, Marsh, Three Others

Before the 2026-27 MLB offseason officially begins after the World Series, Kansas City outrighted five players off the 40-man roster. Among that group was Alec Marsh, Connor Seabold, and reliever Alex Lange.

Zack Greinke News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers from the MLB All-Star Game since 2000 can you name in six minutes?

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / October 7

Kansas City Royals Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 3

Three questions facing the Kansas City Royals this offseason

There was plenty of optimism surrounding the Kansas City Royals heading into 2026. Instead, the Royals imploded.

Royals outright Luke Little

The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 23

White Sox blow chance to clinch playoff spot with loss to Royals

White Sox blow chance to clinch wild card, playoff spot with loss to Royals

The Chicago White Sox lost an opportunity to clinch the third American League wild card, a playoff spot and a chance to move into first place in the Central Division with a 5-4 loss at the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

White Sox beat Royals despite another bullpen collapse

Notable Shohei Ohtani update emerges ahead of MLB postseason

Braves get big pitching boost right before MLB postseason

Max Scherzer teases major announcement about his MLB future

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 22