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Why Bobby Witt Jr. Could Steal 2026 AL MVP From Aaron Judge

The Kansas City Royals are one of the more intriguing teams in the league right now with a roster centered around the pitching staff and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

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Royals Re-Sign Luke Maile To Minor League Deal

The Royals announced that they have brought back catcher Luke Maile via a minor league deal. The Meister Sports Management client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6

Royals Sending 14 Players to 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Kansas City Royals are looking a lot better heading into 2026 than they did at the end of 2025. They strengthened their offense with the additions of Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas, and on the pitching side, they added Nick Mears and Matt Strahm via trade.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6

How Royals' Rotation Could Become Major Problem in 202

The Kansas City Royals have had a productive offseason, signing Lane Thomas and trading for Isaac Collins, Nick Mears and Matt Strahm. The team looks to be in a much better place entering 2026 after falling short in 2025.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6

Who should lead off for the Royals?

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.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6

Royals unveil 2026 promotional schedule

Royals baseball will soon be back, which means watching the boys in blue, but also getting FREE STUFF at the K. The Royals released their 2026 promotional schedule today, and there is plenty of swag for fans.

Framber Valdez News / Royals Review / February 6

The Framber Valdez signing has the Royals sweating and other news tidbits with Max Rieper

View Link In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jeremy “Hokius” Greco is joined by Royals Review Managing Editor Max Rieper to discuss how worried Royals fans should be about Framber Valdez joining the Tigers, John Wathan entering the Royals Hall of Fame, how fans can watch the team this year, and more!

Seth Lugo News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6

Royals' Seth Lugo Reveals Bounceback Plan After Dismal Slump

This year, the Kansas City Royals are putting a lot of faith in right-handed starter Seth Lugo to rediscover his form. Lugo's original three-year, $45 million contract was working out almost too well for the Royals, because 1 1/2 years in, he was a lock to opt out after his second season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 6

Royals’ 2026 Outlook: Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals have had a busy offseason after missing the playoffs in 2025. They needed a little more offense and some help in the bullpen to avoid repeating the same mistakes of the previous season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 6

Kansas City Royals news: New Keith Law’s prospect list just dropped

At The Athletic ($), Keith Law published his 2026 Royals Top 20 Prospects list. Carter Jensen, C (No. 10 on the top 100) Height: 6-0 | Weight: 210 | Bats:

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 5

Royals Could Target Pitcher One Year Removed From 1.73 ERA Season

The Chicago White Sox on Wednesday agreed to terms with outfielder Austin Hays. To make room on the 40-man roster, the club removed one player to accommodate Hays.

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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.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 5

Royals Fans Will Love Vinnie Pasquantino's Reaction to Teammate's Snub

Anyone who believes the Kansas City Royals get disrespected and/or overlooked because of their small-market status got some serious ammo on Wednesday. MLB Network has been releasing its top-10 player rankings at each position, and Wednesday was the day to reveal how third base stacked up.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 5

Kansas City Royals news: The Tigers add a big free agent arm

Mike Petriello at MLB has a great article about how moving the fences at the K may help the Royals. Consider this: That’s approximately four homers more per season for Perez over the past half-decade.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 4

Which player do the Royals need to improve the most?

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.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 4

Angels Lose 10-Year Veteran Silver Slugger to Royals in Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals have a lot of potential on their roster and within their organization, but they struggled to stay afloat last season. After a miracle run to the postseason in 2024, the Royals struggled to find the same success last season.

Brandon Drury News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

Royals Sign Brandon Drury

The Royals announced Wednesday morning that they’ve signed infielder/outfielder Brandon Drury to a minor league contract. The Wasserman client will be in big league camp with Kansas City this spring as a non-roster invitee.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / February 4

MLB News: Vinnie Pasquantino Signs New Royals Deal, D-Backs Acquire Veteran 1B to End Chances of Paul Goldschmidt Return

Vinnie Pasquantino steadily developed into an integral component of the Kansas City Royals lineup over the past couple of years. The left-handed slugger posted the best campaign of his four-year MLB career in 2026, while setting personal milestones in nearly every major batting category.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino grabs attention with 1-word reaction to 2027 salary

The Kansas City Royals continue shaping their long-term core this offseason, and recent contract extension discussions drew unexpected attention Tuesday.

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 / 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 / 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.

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 / 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.