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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco serve up the latest Kansas City Royals chatter with their signature blend of insight and sarcasm. From Will Klein unexpectedly lighting up the World Series stage to Frank Schwindel riding into the retirement sunset, there’s a little bit of everything—except […]
Kansas City Royals reliever Lucas Erceg made a great first impression with the team in 2o24. The right-handed reliever was acquired at the trade deadline from the then Oakland Athletics and immediately became the most important bullpen piece for Matt Quatraro. In 25 innings after joining the Royals, Erceg posted a 1.17 FIP, striking out […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week we asked Royals fans how the team should go about adding talent to the roster […]
I know this isn’t the usual type of thing we start with, but it’s for a good cause: Denny Matthews is getting married! Matthews and three “best men” – his brothers Doug, Steve and Mike – will be in Royals jerseys with their names and favorite numbers on the back. Amy and her three best […]
The Royals have never been a team to walk much, but they did improve their patience in the second half of the season. They had a 6.4 percent walk rate in the first half – dead last in baseball – and an 8.5 percent walk rate after the All-Star break, 13th-best in baseball. I wanted […]
Jaylon Thompson gives an update on Royals prospects in the Arizona Fall League, like reliever A.J. Causey. Causey has an elevated 9.95 ERA but offers strong command of his pitches. He registered nine strikeouts in five appearances so far. The Royals consider him a potential quick mover through their system as a reliever. And for […]
Tonight will feature the last game at Dodger Stadium this year, with the World Series tied 2-2. The Blue Jays will get rookie Trey Yesavage (1-0, 3.21 ERA) off his buddy’s couch to start tonight’s game. The Dodgers counter with lefty Blake Snell (5-4, 2.35 ERA). They also start Alex Call for the first time […]
It was the Jac-est of times, it was the Caglianonest of times. What did we expect to happen? The Royals lucked—yes, lucked—into drafting Jac Caglianone with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. He’d been a star for the Florida Gators, and in a draft with no clear top pick, there was no […]
In 1971 we had a small 18-inch color TV that sat on a stand in our front room. The television had a wire that ran through the wall to a pole located outside the west wall of our home. On top of the pole was an antenna. We received three channels on that antenna, CBS […]
A lot has happened since John Sherman, principal owner of the Kansas City Royals franchise, first floated the idea of a new stadium in November of 2021. The road since then has been winding and frustrating, and four years and one failed vote later and we don’t know where the stadium is going or what […]
Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Will Klein shone in World Series Game 3 with his back against the wall. On Monday, in the most dramatic of circumstances, Klein pitched one scoreless inning after another — with no end in sight, until Freeman launched a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 18th. When it was […]
Look, I know Shane Bieber is really good. I know that the Blue Jays, in general, are a really good team. They won the American League East! The same division with the Yankees, the Red Sox, and the ever-pesky Rays! And yet, it sort of feels like the series is over. The Dodgers lead 2-1, […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. We all know the Royals need to improve their roster for next season. Merely […]
Major League Baseball is the only one of the Big Four North American sports leagues not to have a salary cap. As a result, a potential salary cap is constantly–and I do mean constantly–a topic of discussion. The whole salary cap issue does wax and wane with the seasons, so to speak, and it’s waxin’ […]
The Royals Rundown Podcast is back with offseason firepower! Hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take a hard look at the Kansas City Royals’ biggest needs heading into the offseason. From finding a real answer in center field, to shoring up the bullpen with left-handed help, the duo breaks down how KC can avoid […]
The Royals name Cullen Maxey as president of business operations as Brooks Sherman transitions to real estate development with the club. John Sherman explained why Maxey’s hire was important. “Cullen’s proven leadership and relevant experience will fit the organization strategically, operationally and culturally,” John Sherman said. “This also allows Brooks to focus on our next […]
The Royals’ High-A affiliate in the Midwest League had the most successful regular season in the farm system, finishing sixteen games over .500. The River Bandits stayed in the playoff hunt all year, finishing just short of a playoff spot in the first half, with a winning record in the second half. Their performance was […]
The World Series heads to the West Coast all tied up 1-1. The Blue Jays start Max Scherzer (5-5, 5.19 ERA) while the Dodgers counter with Tyler Glasnow (4-3, 3.19 ERA)
The Dodgers and Blue Jays are currently squaring off in the Fall Classic, each in the top five in MLB in payroll spending. The fiscal advantage enjoyed by certain clubs, particularly the Dodgers, is once again prominent. On the other hand, this postseason saw the Brewers – who play in a market smaller than Kansas […]