https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/page/17/?d=1enhttps://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/exploring-royals-catching-metrics-framing-r4095/In part one of a three-part series on Royals catching defense, I looked at blocking metrics and how Kansas City catchers have struggled in this category. In part two, I am going to look at catcher framing, which has been a controversial area for the Royals' catchers over the past five years. ...4095Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/who-should-be-the-royals-center-fielder-r4089/The Kansas City Royals are no longer a rebuilding curiosity. They are a legitimate team on the rise, powered by a deep collection of young talent, a rotation that doesn’t get enough national credit, and a true franchise cornerstone in Bobby Witt Jr. Most positions feel settled or at least promis...4089Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:54:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/royals-sign-john-means-to-two-year-minor-league-deal-r4093/On Friday, the Kansas City Royals announced via social media that they had signed left-handed free-agent pitcher John Means to a two-year Minor League deal.  Means is a local Gardner, Kansas, product who was an 11th-round pick by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2014 MLB Draft. The 32-year...4093Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:16:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/kansas-city-royals-add-mitch-spence-after-trade-with-athletics-r4091/As spring training gets underway, the Kansas City Royals have made an addition to the club's pitching depth, a day after pitchers and catchers reported to open camp.  The Royals acquired right-hander Mitch Spence from the Athletics in exchange for minor league right-hander A.J. Causey. Spen...4091Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:03:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/five-royals-storylines-to-watch-in-spring-training-r4081/Royals players reported to spring training in Surprise, Arizona, on February 11. Most of the main roster spots are well defined, but the Royals have many decisions to make in the margins of the roster. Here are five storylines to watch as the Royals shape their roster for the 2026 season. S...4081Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/could-nick-castellanos-find-his-way-to-kansas-city-r4090/  In some interesting news on Wednesday, with most teams beginning their first workouts with pitchers and catchers, the Philadelphia Phillies appear ready to move on from outfielder Nick Castellanos. In fact, Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb reported that they have essentially made it clear t...4090Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:58:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/have-the-royals-done-enough-to-compete-in-2026-r4088/The American League Central has been relatively quiet this offseason. Have the Royals done enough to make a push for the playoffs? The Tigers are the presumed favorite to win the division, but have the Royals done enough to be a lock for second place? Barring any pushes from a non-roster in...4088Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:46:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/exploring-royals-catching-metrics-blocking-r4087/When it comes to evaluating catching defense, it can be a polarizing subject among baseball fans. Is a good catcher someone who can throw down runners and prevent stolen bases? Is it someone who can block balls and prevent wild pitches and passed balls? Or is it a player who can frame effectivel...4087Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:58:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/mj-melendez-signs-major-league-deal-with-mets-r4086/  Former Kansas City Royals catcher and outfielder MJ Melendez had a polarizing career in Kansas City. On one end, he showed tremendous promise, both as a prospect and at the MLB level. He led the Minor Leagues in home runs in 2021 with 41 in 123 games with the Northwest Arkansas Natur...4086Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:59:27 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/remembering-terrance-gore-royals-legend-r4085/  On Saturday morning, Martie Cordaro, Omaha Storm Chasers President and GM, shared some tragic news that Terrance Gore, a postseason hero in 2014 and 2015, passed away at the age of 34.    Gore's wife confirmed his passing on Facebook, noting that he died from complications...4085Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:28:40 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/team-usa-adds-royals-pitcher-michael-wacha-to-2026-world-baseball-classic-roster-r4079/Team United States of America’s official roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic is in, and Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha will be a part of the team. The announcement of Wacha’s addition will mean that Team USA will have both Wacha and Bobby Witt Jr. from the Royals. ...4079Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:53:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/a-look-at-all-seven-royals-players-participating-in-the-world-baseball-classic-r4077/As Major League Baseball teams prepare to enter spring training, a new season will be on their minds, but for many players, the season kicks off in early March with the 2026 rendition of the World Baseball Classic. The tournament will begin on March 5th and wrap up on March 17th before the regul...4077Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:16:02 +0000