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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 17
Everyone saw the offense’s slump coming, but fixing it is another thing entirely
We’ve got what we’ve got. One of the refreshing traits that Royals general manager JJ Picollo and owner John Sherman have shown is awareness. They know how good the team is.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 18
Royals Extend GM J.J. Picollo Through 2030, Exercise Option On Manager Matt Quatraro
The Kansas City Royals have found a formula they like, and they're sticking to it. The Royals are coming off a 2024 season in which they won 86 games, a 30-win improvement over 2023, and made the playoffs for the first time in nine years.
Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / February 17
Royals Announce Major Front Office Moves After Breakout Season
The Kansas City Royals are coming off the biggest win improvement in the 2024 MLB season and looking to continue their momentum. After winning just 56 games in 2023, Kansas City won 86 in '24, a 30-win improvement that was 11 better than any team in baseball and second-best in franchise history.
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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17
Royals Extend GM J.J. Picollo, Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Matt Quatraro
The Royals have signed general manager J.J. Picollo to an extension that runs through the 2030 season and contains a 2031 club option, per a team announcement.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 10
Spring Training trade targets
Which outfielders might be available for the Royals and what might it take to get them? At the Royals Rally a couple of weeks ago, General Manager JJ Picollo indicated that the team had made real efforts to sign a free agent outfielder to improve the club’s offense.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 8
Royals GM discusses team's offseason pursuits, outfield mix
After making the playoffs for the first time since they won the World Series back in 2015, the Royals entered this winter with heightened expectations.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / December 19
Picollo pleads patience, but says team is “75 percent done” building team for next year
The Royals GM discussed his off-season on the radio this week. There is still more to do, but Royals General Manager J.J. Picollo said the team is “75 percent” done with their off-season in comments this week on the Cody and Gold show on 96.5 The Fan.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 7
What Royals want in free agency
The Kansas City Royals surprised many people when they decided to be active in free agency last offseason. President of baseball operations J.J. Picollo acknowledged the restlessness that permeated the clubhouse and fan base, and with a green light from ownership, he brought in crucial difference-makers like Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 7
Royals Could Pursue Rangers $10 Million World Series Champ To Boost Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals are in desperate need of some bullpen help. Though General Manager J.J. Picollo has downplayed the need for a reliever, it's one of Kansas City's obvious holes.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 11
Royals Unlikely To Add Another Starter After Reunion With Veteran
The Kansas City Royals made sure to hit the ground running this offseason. Before the free agency window had fully opened, the team re-signed veteran right-hander Michael Wacha.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 7
On-base options: Free agents
Get on base! Royals GM J.J. Picollo has highlighted an on-base hitter as his top priority this off-season, and for good reason. Royals leadoff hitters batted .228/.270/.334 this year, by far the worst in baseball.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 22
J.J. Picollo and the front office have their work cut out for them
What to do? Almost immediately after the New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals in the American League Divisional Series, discussion turned to next year and what the Royals could to to get back to the playoffs in a stronger position.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 15
Royals Rundown: Kansas City postseason conference roundup + setting offseason table
Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco put the final bow on the Kansas City Royals 2024 season, talking about their post-ALDS feelings. What did J.J. Picollo and company have to say at today’s press conference?
Kansas City Royals News / ESPN / October 14
Royals GM expects to have similar budget in 2025 
Royals general manager J.J. Picollo expects to have a similar budget as last year to plug the holes in a team that reached the AL Division Series this year, though his shopping list heading into the offseason figures to be a whole lot shorter.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 17
Royals GM Names 'Most Indispensable' Player Who Could Decide Team's Playoff Success
The Kansas City Royals are used to flying under the radar in 2024. No one expects a team that won just 56 games the prior season to make a playoff push.
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