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With an all-time classic World Series in the books, the offseason has begun. The free-agent market will officially begin today at 4 p.m. CT, giving teams a chance to try to knock the Dodgers off their pedestal. Here’s a look at the top 30 free agents available this winter, and my predictions for who will […]
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The Fireflies were the only Royals’ affiliate to reach the postseason after a terrific first half earned them a division title. But they showed the contrast of a split season, finishing dead last in the second half of the season. They defeated the Myrtle Beach Pelicans to win the South Division championship in their first […]
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Spring Training schedules are out, with an interesting matchup for the Royals ($): In March, the Royals will play the Dodgers – the defending World Series champions – twice, on March 6 and March 17. There will also be two split-squad dates and a spring breakout game on March 20. KC’s spring training schedule also […]
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The Royals announced their games will air on FanDuel Sports Network again in 2026. They signed a one-year deal last year that included a mutual option for 2026. This season, games were available on Charter Spectrum, Comcast Xfinity, Cox, DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, U-verse TV, and Xtream powered by Mediacom, as well as through the […]
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During the 2025 season, the Royals had four different people do their regular home broadcast on the FanDuel Network. Ryan Lefebvre and Jake Eisenberg did the play-by-play, and Rex Hudler and Jeremy Guthrie provided the analysis or color commentary if you prefer. As someone who majored in Journalism and Mass Communications with a specialization in […]
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It’s easy to criticize the moves a team makes in the offseason, but it’s a lot harder to come up with a better plan yourself. So here’s your chance to play general manager for the Royals. With a team that enjoyed a winning record, but fell short of being a true contender, there is plenty […]
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The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday evening that they signed catcher Salvador Perez to a new two-year deal, retaining the team captain through the 2027 season. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers had the contract breakdown. This deal may ensure the 35-year-old catcher remains a Royal for life. “Salvy is a Royals legend and one of the most […]
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Royals fans already knew Salvy was returning next year, but the team ensured he’ll stay beyond that. The club announced a new two-year deal for the captain, keeping Salvador Perez in a Royals uniform through 2027. Terms have not been disclosed, but MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers reports it is $25 million over two years. The […]
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The Royals have placed pitcher Kyle Wright on outright waivers, according to New York Post reporter Jon Heyman. If no team claims him, he can be outrighted to the minors, although if he has five years of service time he can refuse assignment. Wright has not pitched in a big league game in the last […]
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Shohei Ohtani is amazing. For years, I refused to see the light. I didn’t care that he hit and he pitched. I thought that his value was diminished because he didn’t play in the field four out of every five games. Wrongly, I believed he should be docked points, or value, or acclaim, because he […]
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If this were 20 years ago, this review would be simple. Thirty homeruns and over a hundred RBIs? That’s an A; thanks for reading. But, well, it’s not 20 years ago, so we can – and should – dig into things a little bit deeper. First, let’s check the WAR numbers. WAR isn’t the be-all, […]
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The last time we saw pitcher Alec Marsh on the mound, the Royals were gunning for a playoff spot in September of 2024. The next time we see him may not be until 2027. MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers reports Marsh had labrum surgery last month and is expected to miss most, if not all of […]
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Jaylon Thompson writes about the Royals players hitting free agency this week. He also writes about the decision the Royals will have to make on Salvador Perez’s club option. Perez is expected to stay with the Royals in 2026. Royals general manager J.J. Picollo made that stance clear following the conclusion of the regular season. […]
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame has released the eight nominees for the Contemporary Baseball Era Ballot for potential induction in 2026, defined as players whose primary contributions were after 1980. The candidates up for consideration are Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield, and Fernando Valenzuela. Candidates […]
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Outfielder Randal Grichuk has declined his mutual option and become a free agent. Grichuk had a $5 million mutual option that had to be exercised by both him and the club, and the deal includes a $3 million buyout that Grichuk will now receive. Grichuk was acquired at the July trade deadline from the Diamondbacks […]
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In this episode of the Royals Rundown podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dive into the aftermath of the World Series and what it means for the Kansas City Royals. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s breakout postseason, the Dodgers’ bullpen masterclass, and the Blue Jays’ gritty run, there’s plenty to unpack before the hot stove […]
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Biceps Biceps Biceps. Seriously. When Michael Lorenzen walks off the mound and gets a close-up on the broadcast, that’s all I can see. The man’s got muscles upon muscles in those arms. I assume that’s why he’s still pumping mid-90s heat as he enters his mid-30s. The Royals acquired Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers in […]
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Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia are the first Royals left infield duo to win Gold Gloves: It’s the first time in franchise history that the Royals’ left side of the infield has won together in the same season and just the third time that a team’s left side of the infield has won together […]
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The Royals love to pride themselves on their defense, and this year, two infielders were recognized for being the best. Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia each won Gold Glove Awards for defensive excellence, as Rawlings Baseball announced its 2025 winners on Sunday evening. Bobby Witt Jr. won his second consecutive Gold Glove Award, becoming […]
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With the World Series over, the offseason has begun! The Royals got a head start on their offseason by declining the $12 million mutual option for Michael Lorenzen, according to MLB.com reporter Anne Rogers. The Royals will instead pay the $1.5 million buyout, but could still re-sign him this winter if they choose. The 33-year-old […]
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Now that the World Series is complete, the offseason can begin in earnest! The Royals are in that weird “hey, we had a winning season but didn’t make the playoffs” zone. Will they be able to make the moves to get them back to postseason baseball? Rev up the hot stove, add Jeff Passan push […]
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Well, it’s been a hell of a World Series. Honestly, it’s been a hell of a Postseason. I can’t promise it’s true, but it feels like we’ve seen far more heroics this year than normal. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and tonight is the end of Major League Baseball in 2025. […]
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Anne Rogers provides an off-season primer for Royals fans. The offseason will be all about the offense again for the Royals, who will target outfield help but also have enough defensive versatility that they don’t have to close the door on infielders. The Royals haven’t been quiet the past two winters when it comes to […]
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As we head to Game 6, the Blue Jays hold a 3-2 series lead and can win at home. However, they have a tall task in front of them – solving Yoshinobu Yamamoto, whose last two outings have been complete nine-inning games with only one run allowed in each. In addition, since this could be […]
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Michael Massey came into the season with high expectations after a very stellar 2024 season in which he played 100 games and posted 1.6 bWAR as he slashed .259/.294/.449 for a .743 OPS, eight percent above the league average. It appeared that the plan had been for him to hold down second base, at least […]
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