<?xml version="1.0"?>
<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[News: Kansas City Royals News & Analysis]]></title><link>https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/page/11/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Kansas City Royals News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Nick Loftin Needs to Show That He Belongs Long Term</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-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/news-rumors/kansas-city-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/news-rumors/kansas-city-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/news-rumors/kansas-city-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/news-rumors/kansas-city-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/news-rumors/kansas-city-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/news-rumors/kansas-city-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><item><title>Can Michael Massey Return to Form in 2026?</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/can-michael-massey-return-to-form-in-2026-r4047/</link><description>The Kansas City Royals know that a better lineup will be key to an improvement in 2026. After all, they ranked 26th in runs scored and home runs, 22nd in OBP, and 20th in OPS last season, which helps explain why they went 82-80 last year and missed the postseason. Those rankings have to be bette...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4047</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:45:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Royals' Struggles Against Lefties Could Continue Into 2026</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/royals-struggles-against-lefties-could-continue-into-2026-r4043/</link><description>The Royals had well-documented struggles on offense last season, particularly against left-handed pitching. The Royals posted a wRC+ of 80 against lefties in 2025, which ranked 25th in MLB and the worst in the American League. The Royals finished the season with only four players above average i...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4043</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:55:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Could the Cubs' Matt Shaw Be a Royals Trade Target?</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/could-the-cubs-matt-shaw-be-a-royals-trade-target-r4042/</link><description>The Cubs have made some big splashes this offseason that have gotten the attention of baseball fans everywhere, including Royals ones.




	&#xA0;




	&#xA0;




	First, they acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Marlins in exchange for their No. 1 prospect (Owen Caissie), No. 11 prospect (Cristian He...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4042</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:47:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Jac Caglianone Will Break Out In 2026</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/why-jac-caglianone-will-break-out-in-2026-r4039/</link><description>The Kansas City Royals and their fanbase walked into 2025 expecting Jac Caglianone to announce himself loudly. After all, it was hard not to dream when he slashed .322/.389/.593 with a 160 wRC+ across Double-A and Triple-A, launching 15 home runs in just 50 games before his June call-up. That ki...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4039</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:21:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Do the New Park Dimensions for Kauffman Stadium Mean for the Royals?</title><link>https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/what-do-the-new-park-dimensions-for-kauffman-stadium-mean-for-the-royals-r4041/</link><description>On Tuesday morning, reports circulated that the Royals would be moving the fences in at Kauffman Stadium to generate more home runs and, thus, more offense. Jeff Passan was the first to break news on the report.&#xA0;




	



	&#xA0;




	Later in the morning, the Kansas City Royals confirmed the report&#xA0;...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">4041</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:36:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
