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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 8

Royals' Next Star Pitcher Might Land in Kansas City Sooner Than Expected

The Kansas City Royals have quite a bit of young talent on their roster, built around the trio of Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Maikel Garcia.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 7

Bobby Witt Jr. Justifying Royals’ Franchise Extension Two Years Later

On Feb. 5, 2024, the Kansas City Royals signed Bobby Witt Jr. to a historic 11-year, $288.7 million contract extension. It is the largest deal in franchise history and keeps the former first-round draft pick under contract in Kansas City through at least 2034.

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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.

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

Royals Breakout Star Primed for Another Dominant Season

The Kansas City Royals have a very talented up and coming roster centered around superstar Bobby Witt Jr. and a dominant pitching staff. The Royals need to take a big step forward this season if they want to get back to the postseason in 2026.

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 4

2026 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Shortstop

We are living in a time with amazing shortstops. Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Francisco Lindor, and Trea Turner lead the pack with Zach Neto, among others, gaining ground.

Athletics News / Royals Review / January 31

Kansas City Royals news: Bobby Witt Jr. is the best shortstop in baseball

Jaylon Thompson writes about what the Royals could do with their pitching staff. KC is thin behind Lynch and Strahm for left-handers on the 40-man roster.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 30

Royals Delay Big Extension, Sign Star to 2-Year, $11 Million Deal

The Kansas City Royals have a solid young core built around Bobby Witt Jr. and their loaded pitching staff. Witt is a superstar with the ability to be one of the best players of the era, but the Royals don't have much around him at the moment.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 29

Royals Sign 29-Year-Old Pitcher From Cubs After Injury-Riddled Season

The Kansas City Royals aren't one of the big markets in the league, so they need to get creative when building a postseason caliber roster. They've already hit the jackpot with Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 28

Latest Royals-Angels Mock Trade Is Risky - But Worth It for Kansas City

The Kansas City Royals have a lot of moves they need to make if they want to contend for a World Series while Bobby Witt Jr. is on the roster. Witt is one of the best players in the league, but he's going to need some more help.

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Video Games News / Athlon Sports / January 26

MLB The Show 26 Won’t Feature a New Cover Star — What the Update Signals

People have been starving for MLB The Show 26 news. The kind of starving where fans refresh timelines, overanalyzing every color detail, and convince themselves a background gradient means a new game engine.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Bobby Witt Jr. MVP Push Fantasy 2026

My mother expected everyone to win. When CBS SportsLine went public, she said, “Did you know my friend’s son is a Vice President at IBM? When does that happen for you?” Bobby Witt Jr.

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Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / January 22

Kauffman’s New Dimensions Will Win Bobby Witt Jr. an MVP

After they achieved their first playoff berth in nearly a decade during the 2024 season, the future of the Kansas City Royals seemed very bright. They had the early makings of a good, young core that could carry them deep into October year after year, which had fans across the league very excited.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 18

Royals Hit Jackpot, Landed Kansas City's Next 5-Tool Star

The Kansas City Royals have a lot of talent on their big league roster, but they're seemingly building sustainable success through the farm system. They have quite a bit of talent coming up through the minor leagues, which is crucial for the future of the team, considering their best player is young shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / January 16

Royals' reluctance in free agent market could hinder Bobby Witt Jr.'s prime

In 1989, Mark Davis threw 92.2 innings, had an ERA of 1.85, and saved 44 games. He won the Cy Young and entered free agency looking for a big contract.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / January 15

Braves' $65 Million Slugger Linked To Royals In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals are a very interesting team right now. Two seasons ago, they emerged as one of the better teams in the American League. They had a chance to compete for the AL pennant down the stretch with Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 13

Royals making stadium change that Bobby Witt Jr. will love

The Kansas City Royals have made a lot of moves this offseason to try and improve their team. Kansas City is now making a unique change, shifting the fences at their home stadium.

Kansas City Royals News / Dodger Blue / November 21

Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. Repeats As Heart & Hustle Award Winner

Kansas City Royals All-Star Bobby Witt Jr. was named the overall winner of the 2025 Heart & Hustle Award, which is presented annually by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) to one player on each team who “best embodies the values, spirits and traditions of baseball,” along with factoring in on-field performance.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / September 2

Bobby Witt Jr. Deserves Far More MVP Consideration This Season

Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of baseball’s most promising names even before he stepped foot on a big league diamond. Drafted second overall in 2019, he had long been one of MLB’s most notable prospects, ranking as the best overall prospect in the game according to some outlets at the time he was promoted back in 2022.

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