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Former All-Star Pitcher Could Be Royals’ Insurance Policy For 2026

The Kansas City Royals know that upgrading their offense must be a top priority if they want to compete for a postseason spot in 2026. That improvement could come through a trade or free agency, but history shows Kansas City rarely spends big on the open market.

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Royals sign infielder Connor Kaiser to minor league contract

The Royals announced they have signed infielder Connor Kaiser to a minor league contract. The 28-year-old has spent 14 games in the big leagues with the Rockies and Diamondbacks and is a Kansas City-area native who graduated from Blue Valley West.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Royals Review / November 8

Kansas City Royals news: Bobby Witt Jr. is Platinum!

Bobby Witt Jr. wins his second Silver Slugger Award, and he wins his first Platinum Glove Award for top overall defender. Anne Rogers writes about what the Royals have to do this offseason.

Salvador Perez News / Just Baseball / November 8

Salvador Perez Signs Perfect Extension with Royals

Some teams and players just seem to go together, like Tony Gwynn and the San Diego Padres, Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees or Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers, just to name a few.

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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 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 8

Bobby Witt Jr. wins American League Platinum Glove award

The Kansas City Royals endured a disappointing 2025 campaign. After snapping an eight-year postseason drought in 2024, Kansas City once again missed the playoffs.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Royals hire Connor Dawson as hitting coach

Connor Dawson is heading home.

MLB legend Darryl Strawberry speaks out after being pardoned by President Donald Trump

Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber among 13 players to receive qualifying offers

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

The 'Most multi-hit MLB games in 2025' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 7

Why Re-Signing 7-Year Veteran Outfielder Makes Sense for Royals in 2026

The Kansas City Royals entered the 2025 season with playoff aspirations after their surprise postseason run the year before. But instead of taking the next step forward, Kansas City endured a disappointing campaign, finishing 82–80 and falling short of the postseason while placing third in the American League Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 6

3 things I’d do if I were in charge of the Royals this offseason

I’m glad that I’m not in charge of a professional sports team. It’s a lot of work, the pressure is intense, and at any given time a lot of people hate your guts.

Salvador Perez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 6

Royals GM Sends Salvador Perez Message After $25 Million Extension

The Kansas City Royals weren't about to let Salvador Perez play his 20th professional baseball season anywhere else. Kansas City signed Perez as a 16-year-old out of Venezuela in 2006, and this past season was his 15th since debuting with the big-league club.

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

Royals Hire Local Boy To Coaching Staff With Brewers, Mariners Experience

Any changes the Kansas City Royals make to their offense this winter have to be viewed through a positive lens. Though there were some positive signs in the second half, the Royals had the fifth-worst scoring lineup in the majors this season, and outside of a few key contributors, they struggled to find much of anything in terms of consistency.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 6

2025 Season in Review: Columbia Fireflies

The Fireflies were the only Royals’ affiliate to reach the postseason after a terrific first half earned them a division title. But they showed the contrast of a split season, finishing dead last in the second half of the season.

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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.

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

Royals Could Shake Up Lineup By Signing Two-Time Gold Glove Outfielder, Per Insider

The Kansas City Royals took several steps back in 2025, finishing 82-80, and they ultimately fell short of reaching the postseason. While the pitching staff held its own for much of the year, the offense was inconsistent — especially in the outfield.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 6

Kansas City Royals news: Spring Training schedule drop

Spring Training schedules are out, with an interesting matchup for the Royals ($): In March, the Royals will play the Dodgers – the defending World Series champions – twice, on March 6 and March 17.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Brewers, Royals to return to Main Street Sports

The Brewers announced that they have a new deal in place with Main Street Sports, the company that owns FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. It’s unclear if it’s a one-year deal or a multi-year pact, but the Brewers will be back on the same channel in 2026.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / November 5

2025 MLB Season Recap: Kansas City Royals

The Royals came into 2025 with high expectations after making it back to the playoffs the year earlier. Kansas City finished the year with a record above .500 but finished the year third in the AL Central, behind the Guardians and Tigers.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 5

Royals Assistant Zach Bove Leaving KC For Division Rival's Pitching Coach Job

One of the greatest assets the Kansas City Royals have is their weak division. Though two Royals rivals made the playoffs this year (Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Guardians), the Central typically doesn't have a dominant team.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 5

Bobby Witt Jr. Didn't Need Words To Judge Royals' Salvador Perez Extension

Kansas City Royals fans aren't the only ones excited about Salvador Perez's two-year, $25 million extension. The Royals were never in real danger of losing Perez, as they held a $13.5 million club option for the nine-time All-Star catcher next season.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 5