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Royals 3B Coach Being Targeted For Managerial Openings, Per Insider

The Kansas City Royals missed the postseason in 2025 after going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central. There were certainly successes this year, but a lot went wrong and caused them to fall short.

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Kansas City Royals news: Royals a suitor for Alex Bregman?

Anne Rogers writes about Royals prospects that could contribute in 2026, such as Luinder Avila. He did not allow a hit on any of the 64 four-seam fastballs he threw and just four hits on his sinker, with both of those pitches averaging 95.8 mph.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Giants interview Royals' Vance Wilson for manager job

The Giants interviewed Royals third base coach Vance Wilson as part of their managerial search.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 17

Royals Should Take Chance On Reds Former All-Star Outfielder: Why It Makes Sense

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central. That ultimately caused them to miss the postseason after earning a Wild Card berth in 2024.

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How many of the 43 players in ALCS history to have four-RBIs in a single game can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 17

Royals Should Avoid Trade For Phillies' $20 Million Slugger At All Costs

As the Kansas City Royals begin their offseason search for more thump in the lineup, there will naturally be a lot of names thrown around as potential fits.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 17

In hindsight, what should the Royals have done last off-season?

Fresh off a playoff appearance last fall, the Royals went into the offseason with high hopes that they were a few moves away from having a team that could make a serious run.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 17

Royals in the Fall: Prospects, Payroll & Playoff Envy

In this episode of the Royals Rundown podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dive headfirst into Kansas City Royals free agency chatter, highlighting big-name targets like Alex Bregman and what his pending free agency could mean for the infield.

Seth Lugo News / Royals Review / October 17

2025 Season in Review: Seth Lugo

2024 was a career year for Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo. The then 34 year-old signed with the Royals in free agency, and rewarded the team with 3.00 ERA across 206.2 innings of work.

Chris Owings News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16

Ex-Royals 11-Year Veteran Announces Retirement From MLB

Die-hard Kansas City Royals fans who remember the pain of the late 2010s may recall a little-known utility man named Chris Owings. Owings played the first six seasons of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, before the Royals signed him to a one-year, $3 million deal in free agency.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16

Possible Royals Free-Agent Target Predicted To Land $72 Million Deal

The Kansas City Royals could use some outfield help heading into 2026. According to FanGraphs, no team’s group of outfielders was worse in 2025 than Kansas City’s, with their 73 team wRC+ and collective -1.1 fWAR both ranking last in baseball.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16

Why Royals Should Try To Pursue Mariners Former All-Star After Breakout Postseason

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing 2025 season, going 82-80 and finishing in third place in the American League Central while also failing to return to the postseason after winning a Wild Card spot in 2024.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 16

What should the Royals expectations be next year?

The Kansas City Royals missed the playoffs in 2025, finishing with a record of 82-80 on the season. They finished third in the division, six games behind the Guardians, and the second team out in the Wild Card race, finishing five games out.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16

Royals Could Lose 19-Year Executive To Rockies Front Office: Report

The Kansas City Royals might have a couple of general managers kicking around their front office these days. Obviously, J.J. Picollo holds that title in Kansas City, and he's done a nice job building out his roster and organizational depth chart, especially considering his relatively limited resources.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 15

Royals Urged To Trade For $100 Million 2-Time All-Star Rival Outfielder

One year after reaching the playoffs for the first time since winning the World Series in 2015, the Kansas City Royals fell short of October baseball in 2025 after finishing with an 82-80 record.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 15

Royals Should Make Run At Mariners All-Star After Breakout Year: What It Would Mean

The Kansas City Royals are facing a crucial offseason after finishing in third place in the American League Central and failing to return to the postseason in 2025.

Trevor Richards News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 15

Ex-Royals 8-Year Veteran Cuts Ties With Diamondbacks

The Kansas City Royals generally had a very good pitching staff this season, but right-hander Trevor Richards didn't provide much support. Richards, who began the season with the Chicago Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, made just three appearances for the Royals and posted a 12.00 ERA.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 15

Red Sox Three-Time All-Star Surprisingly Linked To Royals In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals struggled to find offense this season, but third base was one of their strongest positions. Maikel Garcia, the 25-year-old breakout All-Star, put up a five-WAR campaign as the Royals' primary third baseman.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 14

Phillies Expected To Decline Gold Glover's $10 Million Option: Royals Should Take A Flier

The Kansas City Royals know that they have work to do this coming offseason after finishing in third place in the American League Central and missing the postseason.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 8

Royals owner John Sherman discusses payroll

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman spoke to Anne Rogers of MLB.com and addressed various topics related to the club. He voiced his support for general manager J.J.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Royals Make Bobby Witt Jr. Request After Missing MLB Playoffs

The Kansas City Royals missed the MLB playoffs in 2025, yet that was not because of superstar Bobby Witt Jr., who has continued to be one of the league’s most exciting talents.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / October 3

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly From Jac Caglianone’s Debut

There were high expectations among Royals fans for rookie Jac Caglianone, the Kansas City Royals‘ first-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. When the Royals called him up in June, “Cags Mania” was at an all-time high, especially with the Kansas City offense scuffling to start the season.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 2

Potential MLB managerial candidate gets praise from Royals superstar

Potential MLB managerial candidate gets high praise from Royals superstar

While the MLB postseason may be the focus at the moment, there are already plenty of rumors about who might fill various open manager roles around the league.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30