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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.

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.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 4

Alex Lange among 12 Royals to become minor league free agents

Twelve Royals farmhands became minor league free agents, including reliever Alex Lange, who had been outrighted off the 40-man roster last week. The other

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

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Bobby Witt Jr. News / Royals Review / November 4

Bobby Witt Jr. was robbed of another Gold Glove

Bobby Witt Jr. is the best defensive shortstop in baseball. Last year’s Platinum Glove Award winner, Witt has the speed, arm strength, and refined technique to make the unthinkable plays and send everyone’s jaws dropping to the floor.

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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 / Royals Review / November 4

Kansas City Royals news: Let free agency begin!

Perla Paredes at MLB.com writes about Michael Massey’s breakout season and what it means for the Royals. Nick Loftin also provides additional flexibility after spending time at second base, third base and right field this season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 4

Danny Jackson and World Series History

Now that the World Series is over, and congrats to the Brewers, we can move onto more important topics. A side note, didn’t the Brew Crew remind you of

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 2

Bobby Witt Jr. Named AL MVP Finalist After Another Strong Campaign

Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. continues to impress year after year, and the latest announcement is further proof. On Monday, Witt was named one of three finalists for the 2026 American League Most Valuable Player Award.

J.J. Picollo News / Royals Review / November 2

Playing Picollo: What it takes to make a deal

Every offseason, Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo picks up the phone and tries to convince 29 other front offices that his prospects are worth more than they think.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 2

Royals Had Four Gold Glove Finalists but Came Away Empty-Handed

The Kansas City Royals entered the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award announcements on Sunday with four finalists. However, all four fell short, leaving the club without a Gold Glove winner.

Angeibel Gomez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 1

Royals Offseason Updates, Angeibel Gomez's Rise: One Royal Way

The Kansas City Royals have plenty of decisions to make as they navigate the offseason. In the latest episode of “One Royal Way,” host Joel Penfield discusses potential roster moves, Kansas City's developing talent and the emergence of promising young prospects.

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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.

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.

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Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 26

Royals Pitching Prospect Justin Lamkin Shines in Third Week of Arizona Fall League

One of the Kansas City Royals' top pitching prospects, left-hander Justin Lamkin, is being recognized for an impressive performance in the Arizona Fall League.

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.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Royals Outright Five Players

The Royals have sent five right-handed pitchers outright to Triple-A Omaha, according to the MLB.com transactions tracker. They are Alex Lange, Mason Black, Connor Seabold, Alec Marsh and Easton McGee.

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.

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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