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Randal Grichuk declines mutual option with Royals

The Royals announced Monday that outfielder Randal Grichuk declined his half of a $5MM mutual option. He’ll be paid a $3MM buyout and return to free agency.

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Royals All-Star Heads To Free Agency After $12M Mutual Option Declined

Some future roster decisions seem fairly obvious all season, but when the offseason begins, they still carry weight. The Kansas City Royals held a $12 million mutual option for next season with starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who came over in a midseason trade with the Texas Rangers a year ago and then re-signed on a one-year deal.

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Royals Snag Two Gold Gloves, Prove No Team Has More Infield Stability

The Kansas City Royals' roster may have its holes, but the left side of the infield is not one of them. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was a known commodity coming into the year, having finished second in Most Valuable Player voting a year ago.

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World Series Is Over: Now the Offseason Gets Weird

In this episode of the Royals Rundown podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dive into the aftermath of the World Series and what it means for the Kansas City Royals.

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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.

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Royals Could Add Former All-Star Bat to Power Lineup In 2026

The Kansas City Royals are gearing up for a crucial offseason after finishing the 2025 campaign with an 82-80 record, missing the postseason and landing in third place in the American League Central.

Michael Lorenzen News / Royals Review / 5 hours ago

2025 Season in Review: Michael Lorenzen

Biceps Biceps Biceps. Seriously. When Michael Lorenzen walks off the mound and gets a close-up on the broadcast, that’s all I can see. The man’s got muscles upon muscles in those arms.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / 6 hours ago

Blue Jays $33 Million Superstar Named Royals' Potential Free-Agent Target

The Kansas City Royals have an opportunity this winter to announce their presence in the American League playoff picture with authority. All summer, the Royals hung around on the edge of that playoff picture before falling apart completely in September.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / 7 hours ago

Kansas City Royals news: Gold Gloves kick off the offseason

Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia are the first Royals left infield duo to win Gold Gloves: It’s the first time in franchise history that the Royals’ left

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / 17 hours ago

Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. News After Fourth MLB Season

The Kansas City Royals failed to reach the postseason in 2025, finishing with an 82–80 record. As the team regroups with hopes of returning to the MLB playoffs next year, Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / 17 hours ago

Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia win Gold Glove Awards

The Royals love to pride themselves on their defense, and this year, two infielders were recognized for being the best. Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia each won Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence, as Rawlings Baseball announced its 2025 winners on Sunday evening.

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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.

Michael Lorenzen News / Royals Review / 18 hours ago

Royals decline mutual option on Michael Lorenzen

With the World Series over, the offseason has begun! The Royals got a head start on their offseason by declining the $12 million mutual option for Michael Lorenzen, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 2

What to know about the Royals and the MLB offseason: Free agents, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration deadlines

Now that the World Series is complete, the offseason can begin in earnest! The Royals are in that weird “hey, we had a winning season but didn’t make the playoffs” zone.

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

Royals Expected To Bring Back Nine-Time All-Star As 2026 Plans Take Shape

With the 2025 World Series now in the books, the Kansas City Royals are officially shifting their focus to the 2026 season, and one of their first big offseason decisions involves franchise legend Salvador Perez.

MJ Melendez News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 1

Royals Facing Decision On Young Outfielder After Poor 2025 Season

The Kansas City Royals are ready to turn the page after a disappointing 2025 season that saw them finish 82-80 and third in the American League Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 1

Kansas City Royals news: Today is the last day of baseball

Anne Rogers provides an off-season primer for Royals fans. The offseason will be all about the offense again for the Royals, who will target outfield help but also have enough defensive versatility that they don’t have to close the door on infielders.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 31

Royals Expected To Move On From Two Veterans This Winter

The Kansas City Royals are entering a critical offseason after finishing 82-80 and missing out on a second straight postseason appearance. Despite a strong year from their pitching staff, the offense simply didn’t do enough, scoring just 651 runs, the third-fewest in the American League.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 31

Royals Could Cut Ties With Former Rookie Of The Year After Disastrous Season

The Kansas City Royals took a swing at the trade market last offseason, and so far, that swing has backfired in a big way. Because they badly needed a leadoff hitter to maximize the talents of shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 31

Royals Should Think Twice About Dealing Starting Pitchers Ahead Of 2026

The Kansas City Royals were let down by their offense in 2025 and ultimately missed the postseason. Their starting rotation remained a strength this year thanks to the emergence of guys like Kris Bubic and Noah Cameron.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 31

Royals' Top 3 Impending Free Agents, With Predicted Destinations

Free agency will be fascinating to follow for the Kansas City Royals this winter. Not only do the Royals stand to lose some talent, but there's buzz about them actually making waves on the market for once.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / October 26

Six Takeaways From the Kansas City Royals’ 2025 Season

The Kansas City Royals finished 82-80, good for third in the AL Central this season. For the Royals, it’s only the second winning season for the club since winning the 2015 World Series (the other being last year).

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25

Kansas City’s impressive rotation stockpile is ripe for a trade

After making it to Game 5 of the ALDS last year on the back of a solid 86-win campaign, the Royals took a step back this year with an 82-80 record that left them five games back of an AL Wild Card spot when all was said and done.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. News Emerges After Missing MLB Playoffs

The Kansas City Royals missed out on the MLB playoffs in 2025, finishing third in the AL Central with an 82–80 record. Despite a frustrating finish to the regular season, the organization’s outlook remains promising with Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / October 19

Three questions facing the Kansas City Royals this offseason

The Kansas City Royals were hoping to build off their unexpected playoff push in 2024.

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Jac Caglianone 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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