https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/page/16/?d=1enhttps://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/core-or-out-the-door-potential-royals-trade-candidates-6-10-r3961/The Royals will look to take a huge step forward this season after finishing 82-80, missing the wild card by five games. The team has made two trades early on, acquiring two depth pieces: center fielder Kameron Misner from the Rays and pitcher Mason Black from the Giants, in exchange for pitcher...3961Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:14:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/what-would-it-take-for-kansas-city-to-trade-away-cole-ragans-r3968/Last weekend, rumors spread from the Boston Globe that the Royals may be interested in trading away Cole Ragans to the Red Sox for the right package. Royals GM JJ Picollo didn't mention Ragans specifically in his interview with Alex Speier of the Globe. Still, he did hint that they would be open...3968Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:05:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/depth-check-a-look-at-the-royals-rotation-in-2026-r3964/The 2025 Royals struggled to stay above .500, finishing the season with an 82-80 record. While there was plenty of blame to go around for failing to reach October after their successful run in 2024, little of that blame can be squared at the starting rotation. The Royals' starting five pitched t...3964Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:53:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/what-should-the-royals-catching-alignment-look-like-in-2026-r3967/The automatic ball-strike challenge system (ABS) is coming to the major leagues in 2026 after being tested in the minor leagues for the last several years. That late-inning ball that should have been a strikeout to end the game, and the era of irate managers kicking dirt over home plate may be w...3967Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:26:13 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/the-case-for-the-royals-to-acquire-adolis-garcia-r3965/The Kansas City Royals need help in the outfield if they want to return to the postseason in 2026.   According to Fangraphs, the Royals outfield ranked last in wRC+ (73) and fWAR (-1.1). The trade deadline acquisition of Mike Yastrzemski helped boost them in the last two months of play...3965Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:47:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/5-things-for-royals-fans-to-be-thankful-for-r3959/Thanksgiving is here, and in between your second and third plates of turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing, it’s good to look back on the year and your life to find what you are thankful for. This can be family, friends, or a new job, perhaps. So here are five things Royals fans can be thankful...3959Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:51:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/four-royals-players-receive-pre-arbitration-bonuses-r3963/On Tuesday afternoon, the MLB Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool recipients were released. For those unfamiliar with the Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool, it can be defined as follows: A more thorough breakdown of the Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool, who is eligible, and how it is awarded can be found here....3963Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/looking-for-a-righty-the-royals-need-a-platoon-partner-for-caglianone-here-are-options-r3957/Recent reporting from Mark Feinsand indicates that the Royals are seeking a "right-handed bat who can complement the left-handed hitting Jac Caglianone in right field." The Royals (rightfully) see Caglianone as a long-term answer in their lineup. While Vinnie Pasquantino occupies first base...3957Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:19:52 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/depth-check-a-look-at-the-royals-corner-outfield-in-2026-r3956/The Royals' 2025 season did not go exactly as planned. After a 2024 season full of excitement, most hoped the team would continue to build on that momentum and come into 2025 fighting for a playoff spot. While they did finish with a winning record (take the W’s where you can, folks), there was a...3956Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:53:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/mj-melendezs-tenure-with-royals-officially-ends-r3953/On Friday, the Royals announced two official non-tenders: reliever Taylor Clarke and outfielder MJ Melendez. The move puts their current 40-man roster at 38. The Clarke move was a bit surprising, especially since he wasn't expected to command much in arbitration, and he is coming off a...3953Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:28:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/depth-check-examining-the-royals-middle-infielders-in-2026-r3951/After finishing the 2024 season with an 86-76 record and making it to the ALDS before losing to the New York Yankees, the optimism for the 2025 season was high. However, they finished this past season 82-80 and finished five games behind a Wild Card berth. This offseason will be crucial in getti...3951Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:51:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/stepping-forward-how-can-bobby-witt-jr-improve-on-his-2025-line-r3940/Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been making inroads toward earning even more respect around the major leagues for his hitting efforts. He’s been able to put together some very good seasons, too. Heading into next season, though, Witt needs to focus on a few pain points. His...3940Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:55:01 +0000