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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals News, Rumors & Analysis: Kansas City Royals News]]></title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/page/25/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[Kansas City Royals News, Rumors & Analysis: Kansas City Royals News]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>What Role Will Kris Bubic Have On The Royals In 2026?</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/what-role-will-kris-bubic-have-on-the-royals-in-2026-r4071/</link><description>Kris Bubic&#x2019;s tenure in Kansas City has been complicated. Bubic made his debut in the pandemic-shortened season in 2020, where he started 10 games and posted a 4.32 ERA. His performance was respectable for a rookie, but not necessarily indicative of becoming the centerpiece of a rotation.&#xA0;




	I...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4071</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:12:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Royals And Vinnie Pasquantino Agree To Two-Year Deal To Avoid Arbitration</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/royals-and-vinnie-pasquantino-agree-to-two-year-deal-to-avoid-arbitration-r4069/</link><description>Sources told MLB.com that on Thursday, the Kansas City Royals and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino agreed to a two-year deal worth more than $11 million guaranteed contract, avoiding the need for the two sides to head to an arbitration hearing.&#xA0;




	Pasquantino will have one more year of arbitr...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4069</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>A Breakdown of the 25 Non-Roster Invites to Royals Spring Training</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/a-breakdown-of-the-25-non-roster-invites-to-royals-spring-training-r4068/</link><description>On Tuesday, the Royals announced that 25 players not currently on the 40-man roster will be attending major league spring training in Surprise, Arizona.




	This group of players will typically include free agents who recently signed minor league contracts with the club, along with top prospect...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4068</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:52:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>A Look At Three Relievers The Royals Could Add Before Spring Training Opens</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/a-look-at-three-relievers-the-royals-could-add-before-spring-training-opens-r4063/</link><description>The Kansas City Royals bullpen put together a strong season in 2025, seeing Carlos Est&#xE9;vez lead Major League Baseball in saves, Lucas Erceg lead all Royal receivers with a FIP of 3.49, and John Schreiber appeared in the 10th most games amongst all relievers, totalling 64 innings.&#xA0;




	The off-s...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4063</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:51:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Royals Should Consider Bringing Back Jackson Kowar</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/the-royals-should-consider-bringing-back-jackson-kowar-r4065/</link><description>&#xA0;




	On Tuesday evening, the Seattle Mariners made a minor move: they designated pitcher Jackson Kowar for assignment in order to make room for catcher Jhonny Pereda.&#xA0;




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	Royals fans should be familiar with Kowar, as he was drafted 33rd overall by the Royals in the 2018 ML...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4065</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:46:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Nick Loftin Needs to Show That He Belongs Long Term</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/nick-loftin-needs-to-show-that-he-belongs-long-term-r4061/</link><description>&#xA0;




	With the offseason near its completion (pitchers and catchers report in 15 days), the Royals' roster may be on its way to being finalized. While a minor move still may be on the horizon, the lofty hopes that Kansas City would acquire someone like the Red Sox's Jarren Duran or the Cardinal...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4061</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How Can Seth Lugo Get Back to Form in 2026?</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/how-can-seth-lugo-get-back-to-form-in-2026-r4058/</link><description>&#xA0;




	When the Royals acquired Seth Lugo in free agency prior to the 2024 season, it seemed like they struck big with the veteran righty who had only gotten back to starting in 2023 with the San Diego Padres.&#xA0;




	In 33 starts and 206.2 IP, Lugo posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 3.25 FIP, 3.77 K/B...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4058</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:04:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Bold Predictions For The Royals&#x2019; 2026 Season</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/5-bold-predictions-for-the-royals-2026-season-r4056/</link><description>Spring training is still a dot on the calendar, but that hasn&#x2019;t stopped optimism from bubbling up in Kansas City. The Royals head into 2026 with something they haven&#x2019;t always had in recent years: stability. A frontline rotation, a true franchise star, and a wave of young talent ready to help. Th...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4056</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:57:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Back to Kansas City? Four Free Agents Whose Return Could Make Sense</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/back-to-kansas-city-four-free-agents-whose-return-could-make-sense-r4057/</link><description>&#xA0;




	We are nearing the end of January, which means that we're nearing the end of the offseason. There are 19 days until Royals pitchers and catchers report to Surprise, Arizona. Thus, Royals GM JJ Picollo is finalizing the roster, ensuring that Kansas City is best equipped in preparation for...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4057</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:06:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kauffman Stadium's New Dimensions Could Play A Role In Jonathan India's Bounce Back Year</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/kauffman-stadiums-new-dimensions-could-play-a-role-in-jonathan-indias-bounce-back-year-r4054/</link><description>During November of the 2024 offseason, the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds teamed up for a trade, with the Royals acquiring utility player Jonathan India&#xA0;and outfielder Joey Wiemer for starting pitcher Brady Singer.&#xA0;




	The headliner was India, who was expected to come in and provide st...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4054</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:56:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Are The Royals Getting In Isaac Collins?</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/what-are-the-royals-getting-in-isaac-collins-r4053/</link><description>On December 14, the Royals traded for outfielder Isaac Collins, along with relief pitcher Nick Mears, from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for relief pitcher Angel Zerpa. His acquisition was aimed at improving the Royals&#x2019; lackluster outfield production. Unless the Royals add another bat to the...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4053</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:52:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The 2025 Royals Rotation Was A Strength; Let's Examine Its Depth In 2026</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/kansas-city-royals-news/royals/the-2025-royals-rotation-was-a-strength-lets-examine-its-depth-in-2026-r4049/</link><description>Last season, the Kansas City Royals&#x2019; pitching staff was one of the better groups of arms in all of Major League Baseball, finishing sixth in earned run average while allowing the 12th fewest hits and eighth fewest home runs in the league. The Royals return a large portion of the arms in 2026. He...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4049</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:58:02 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
