https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/page/23/?d=1enhttps://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/a-look-at-the-offseason-for-the-rest-of-the-american-league-central-r4034/The Royals have been active this offseason, addressing needs in the trade and free agent markets. The Royals have also secured their manager for the long term by signing Matt Quatraro to a three-year contract extension. The Royals have boosted their bullpen by adding Alex Lange as a free ag...4034Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:11:52 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/should-the-royals-pursue-outfielder-starling-marte-r4036/  The Chicago Cubs made big waves in the baseball world (during the Chicago Bears' comeback, nonetheless), signing free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman on a five-year, $175 million deal.    The Bregman deal could spark a slew of free-agent moves, especially with pitchers and...4036Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:54:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/reuniting-with-scott-barlow-could-be-the-missing-piece-of-the-royals-bullpen-r4030/The Royals have brought on some key free agents this offseason, with dominant setup man Matt Strahm from the Phillies alongside some additional veteran depth pieces in Kevin Newman and Abraham Toro, who will look to compete for a starting role in spring training.  However, with the addition...4030Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:58:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/three-royals-yankees-trade-proposals-that-could-make-sense-r4035/It is evident that the New York Yankees desperately need starting pitching for the upcoming 2026 season. Unfortunately, the opportunity to get a "big time" starter seems to be dwindling for the Yankees this offseason.   First, Dylan Cease signed a massive free-agent deal with the Toron...4035Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:50:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/five-royals-bounce-back-prospect-candidates-in-2026-r4028/While some of MLB’s future superstars progress through the minors in an uninterrupted and consistently dominant upward trajectory, that is the exception and not the rule. Most MiLB players who eventually make it to “The Show” encounter roadblocks, detours, and delays along the way. Injuries, per...4028Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:52:02 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/royals-avoid-arbitration-with-six-at-deadline-but-pasquantino-and-bubic-remain-r4032/On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals announced on social media that they had come to an agreement with six of their remaining arbitration-eligible players.  According to Roster Resource payroll data, the following Royals players agreed to the listed salary amounts for the 2026 season. A...4032Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:03:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/three-reliever-trade-targets-that-make-sense-for-the-royals-r4029/The Kansas City Royals have been aggressively adding to their bullpen this offseason. First, they picked up former Detroit Tiger (and KC Metro area product) Alex Lange. Then, they acquired Nick Mears from the Brewers (along with outfielder Isaac Collins) in a deal for Angel Zerpa. Lastly, Kansas...4029Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:49:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/will-jonathan-india-bounce-back-in-2026-r4027/In 2025, Jonathan India entered the season as the Royals’ primary leadoff hitter to set the table for Bobby Witt Jr. at the top of the lineup. By the end of the season, India found himself near the bottom of the order after continued offensive struggles. When Kansas City traded for India la...4027Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:50:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/2026-kansas-city-royals-opening-day-roster-v-10-r4024/  Opening  Day is 77 days away. That feels close (typically anything under 100 days does), which means that Royals fans are thinking about what the roster will look like when they travel to Atlanta for their Opening Series.  The Royals have certainly made their fair share of moves this...4024Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:09:01 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/royals-sign-manager-matt-quatraro-to-three-year-extension-r4022/  On Sunday, the Royals on social media announced that they had agreed to a three-year extension with manager Matt Quatraro.  Quatraro was entering the final year of his current deal this season, and his extension will not kick in until 2027. His newest deal is guaranteed until 20...4022Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:25:55 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/three-takeaways-from-the-bat-x-projections-of-royals-hitters-for-2026-r4021/ On January 1st, Derek Carty's The BAT X projections went live on Fangraphs, much to the fanfare of fantasy baseball players and fans everywhere.    For those unfamiliar with The BAT X, Carty defines his projection system in an article on The Athletic from May 19th, 2025. Here is...4021Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0000https://royalskeep.com/news-rumors/kansas-city-royals/five-cheap-free-agent-targets-for-the-royals-r4020/Even though Spring Training is still far away, there is a different vibe with the offseason when January comes. The beginning of the baseball season feels closer, as Jayson Stark remarked on Bluesky today. Even though seven weeks is a long time, the "hot stove" seems to change a bit af...4020Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:53:01 +0000