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On YouTubeKansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 11
Royals GM Hints At Unconventional Blockbuster Trade Possibility
Until they pull off an acquisition of a difference-maker in the outfield, the Kansas City Royals will constantly be scrutinized for not having landed one yet.
Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
The Royals Do Not Have a Roster Issue. They Have a Standards Issue.
The Kansas City Royals keep talking about adding bats and bullpen help, but that is not where the gap is. The real weakness is the Royals’ standards issue in the clubhouse.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 15
Kansas City Royals news: Rumors, rumors, rumors!
Anne Rogers talks to J.J. Picollo on his objectives this offseason, including upgrading the outfield. “That’s one of the objectives. Our outfield hasn’t been as productive as we needed it to be over the last two or three years.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / November 13
Picollo: Royals seeking everyday left-fielder and right-handed bat
General managers are meeting this week in Las Vegas, laying the groundwork for deals this offseason. Free agency is officially open, and the Royals have clear needs in their lineup.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13
Looming Bobby Witt Jr. opt outs draw JJ Picollo contention take
The Kansas City Royals are coming off a disappointing season. After reaching the playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2024, the Royals fell short in 2025.
Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / November 12
Royals GM details hopes, potential 2026 plan for Jac Caglianone
Major League Baseball got its first taste of Jac Caglianone last season. Now Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Piccolo is hoping for a longer, more improved look from the regarded prospect in 2026.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16
Royals Could Lose 19-Year Executive To Rockies Front Office: Report
The Kansas City Royals might have a couple of general managers kicking around their front office these days. Obviously, J.J. Picollo holds that title in Kansas City, and he's done a nice job building out his roster and organizational depth chart, especially considering his relatively limited resources.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 16
Royals Could Lose 19-Year Executive To Rockies Front Office: Report
The Kansas City Royals might have a couple of general managers kicking around their front office these days. Obviously, J.J. Picollo holds that title in Kansas City, and he's done a nice job building out his roster and organizational depth chart, especially considering his relatively limited resources.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 9
Overreacting to Royals owner John Sherman’s MLB.com interview
John Sherman may not have joined his general manager and field manager for their recent postseason press conference, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have anything to say.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 8
Better know a prospect: Hiro Wyatt
Back in 2023, J.J. Picollo and his staff were preparing for their first draft since taking over in the offseason. Fans were looking for a change of pace after several frustrating years of under-slot picks and blowouts in development through the minor leagues.
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 / Royals Review / October 8
Kansas City Royals news: John Sherman talks payroll, Picollo
The offseason news still hasn’t come to a halt for the Kansas City Royals, as CEO/chairman John Sherman sits down with MLB.com’s Anne Rogers. There are plenty of nuggets to glean so go check it out.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 5
Royals Terminate Two Assistant Coaches After Rough Offensive Season
The Kansas City Royals declared this week that hitting coach Alec Zumwalt's job was safe. That didn't mean Zumwalt's assistants would be as lucky. Kansas City carried two offensive assistants this season: Keoni De Renne and Joe Dillon.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 5
Royals Terminate Two Assistant Coaches After Rough Offensive Season
The Kansas City Royals declared this week that hitting coach Alec Zumwalt's job was safe. That didn't mean Zumwalt's assistants would be as lucky. Kansas City carried two offensive assistants this season: Keoni De Renne and Joe Dillon.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 2
Overreacting to the Royals’ end of season press conference
One of my favorite things about the Royals since General Manager J.J. Picollo took over from his mentor, Dayton Moore, has been how he handles the end-of-season press conferences.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / October 1
Royals GM Hints At Possible Staff Changes After Disappointing Season
The Kansas City Royals don't seem to be in the mood for a major shakeup, but it's clear some tweaks need to be made. The Royals put together an 82-80 season and missed the playoffs, just a year removed from their first trip back to October in nearly a decade.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / October 1
Kansas City Royals news: Post-season perorating from Picollo, Quatraro
Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo and manager Matt Quatraro wrap up some key points and takeaways from the 2025 season after wrapping up another winning season.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30
Royals GM: 'Safe to say' Salvador Perez will return to Royals in 2026
Perez, 35, has played all 15 of his big-league seasons with Kansas City and is a franchise icon.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / September 30
Royals Will Retain Hitting Coach Despite Down Offensive Year, Per Insider
The Kansas City Royals ultimately missed the postseason this year after earned a Wild Card berth in 2024. They still recorded a winning season, going 82-80, but they finished in third place in the American League Central, six games behind the division champion Cleveland Guardians.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 1
Royals Winners Or Losers? Expert Rates KC's Trade Deadline Haul
The Kansas City Royals put general manager J.J. Picollo in a tough spot at the trade deadline. For most of the season, the Royals have played mediocre baseball.
MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 26
Royals, Diamondbacks Complete Trade: 12-Year Veteran Power Bat To KC
The Kansas City Royals have often been speculated as buyers at this trade deadline. But on Saturday, they essentially said, "To heck with that noise." After an enthralling extra-innings win over the Cleveland Guardians in game one of a doubleheader, general manager J.J.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 8
Royals GM J.J. Picollo's Trade Deadline Message Shows Need For Urgency In KC
Every game the Kansas City Royals play for the rest of July means just a little bit more. Though it's been a disappointing season so far, the Royals aren't buried in the American League Wild Card race.
Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26
Royals GM addresses trade deadline approach
The Royals dropped their fifth straight game last night, falling 4-0 to the Rays. They’re now 38-43, dropping into fourth place in the AL Central behind a Twins club that has also struggled mightily over the past couple weeks.
Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 26
J.J. Picollo's Latest Trade Deadline Comments Show Royals Have No Direction
It's hard to pick a direction when the team you run is showing few, if any, signs of life. That's the predicament in which Kansas City Royals general manager J.J.
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.
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 / 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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 7, 2024
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.
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