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It is prospect list season! The Royals have a few names that rank highly on lists, providing reasons for optimism. But despite signs of improvement, it is clear that the team still needs more progress to become a sustainable winner. Baseball America is the gold standard of prospect lists, release their 2026 update last week. […]
From Royals Review | 7 days ago | 0 reads
The Royals have potential arbitration hearings with Kris Bubic and Vinnie Pasquantino this winter. Neither player came to terms on a contract with the team, leading each to file for an arbitration hearing. Bubic filed for $6.15 million, while the Royals countered with $5.15 million. Pasquantino filed for $4.5 million, with the team offering $4 […]
From Royals Review | 7 days ago | 1 read
A day after the Royals announced they are no longer considering an Overland Park site at the Aspiria campus for a potential new ballpark, another option appears to be unavailable. The Clay County Commission issued a public statement today explaining that they will not submit a ballot initiative to voters in April to fund a […]
From Royals Review | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The Royals announced they have invited 25 non-roster players to spring training in Arizona, including former first-round picks Blake Mitchell, Frank Mozzicato and Gavin Cross. The list also includes some MLB veterans trying to make the club, such as catcher Jorge Alfaro, infielder Josh Rojas, and pitchers Jose Cuas, Héctor Neris, and Aaron Sanchez. Here […]
From Royals Review | 9 days ago | 1 read
The search for a new ballpark has dragged out longer than the Royals expected, but one potential site may now be off the board. According to Fox 4 reporter Jonathan Lewis Ketz, the Royals are no longer interested in building a ballpark at 119th and Nall in Overland Park, on the site of the Aspiria […]
From Royals Review | 9 days ago | 2 reads
The Royals have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Sanchez to a minor league deal, according to FanSided reporter Robert Murray. Sanchez was an All-Star back in 2016, but hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2022. The 33-year-old did not pitch in affiliated baseball last season, but he impressed scouts in the Dominican Winter League, […]
From Royals Review | 9 days ago | 2 reads
Two top government officials in Kansas City, Mayor Quinton Lucas and Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, had a closed-door meeting with MO Governor Mike Kehoe to have stadium discussions. Lucas and LeVota also emphasized a speedy end to the protracted fight over the team between Missouri and Kansas, which has dragged on for more […]
From Royals Review | 9 days ago | 1 read
The Royals have signed 36-year-old right-hander Héctor Neris to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, according to New York Post reporter Jon Heyman. Neris pitched for the Braves, Angels, and Astros last year, posting a 6.75 ERA but with 35 strikeouts in 26.2 innings. He had 18 saves in 62 games […]
From Royals Review | 10 days ago | 2 reads
The Giants have reportedly signed outfielder Harrison Bader to a two-year deal, $20.5 million deal, that includes another $500,000 in incentives. The Royals had been reportedly interested in Bader earlier this offseason, but later reporting by Ken Rosenthal indicated they were being priced out on his market. Bader was coming off a career-best season at […]
From Royals Review | 10 days ago | 5 reads
In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take stock of the Kansas City Royals while balancing baseball discussion with the reality of current events and the importance of community support. The hosts dive into the MLB Top 100 player and prospect lists, breaking down where key Royals stand, […]
From Royals Review | 10 days ago | 3 reads
If you’ve been paying any attention over the last few years, you’ll have noticed that a smaller and smaller percentage of movies make it to the theaters. These days, many, if not most are being released directly to streaming. This used to be the sort of thing movie production companies only did when they had […]
From Royals Review | 10 days ago | 1 read
Preston Farr writes about what the Royals could still do before the season, such as add infield depth. Brendan Rodgers and Ramon Urias are both interesting names. Rodgers, 29, is a former top prospect out of the Rockies organization. He signed a minor league deal with Houston a year ago. He suffered through a few […]
From Royals Review | 10 days ago | 2 reads
In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take a comprehensive look at the Kansas City Royals’ infield and prospect pipeline as the offseason unfolds. The hosts break down infield rankings, examine what a “down year” really means for Bobby Witt Jr., and discuss why players like Maikel Garcia, […]
From Royals Review | 12 days ago | 2 reads
With the Nationals receiving five legitimate prospects in the MacKenzie Gore trade, there is a lot for us to break down. As I dug into the package, Devin Fitz-Gerald is a name that really intrigues me. On paper, he is probably the third piece in the deal, but I think there is a good chance […]
From Federal Baseball | 12 days ago | 5 reads
Anne Rogers writes about position players that could get invited to spring training. We’ll see Collins in left field the majority of the time, while Thomas will move among all three spots. The Royals touted Collins’ ability to play second base when they acquired him, giving them flexibility, so it’ll be interesting to see whether […]
From Royals Review | 12 days ago | 2 reads
Earlier this week, baseball writers voted Carlos Beltrán into the Baseball Hall of Fame. On his fourth year of the ballot, Beltrán garnered 84.2% of the votes cast, well more than the 75% required to gain induction. He finished his career in 2017 as a member of the World Series champion Houston Astros. Of course, […]
From Royals Review | 14 days ago | 4 reads
Jaylon Thompson writes about how Carlos Beltrán’s time in Kansas City began his Hall of Fame career. The Royals offered Beltran a chance to develop at the highest level. Beltran lauded Brett and others for his ability to grow as a major league player. “It was an incredible experience just to be able to be […]
From Royals Review | 14 days ago | 3 reads
While some level of frustration about 2025 remains, the Kansas City Royals are poised to secure back-to-back-to-back winning seasons immediately after tying the franchise record for most losses in a year. That comeback is impressive, especially considering how the Royals accomplished it. Yes, the Royals signed some free agents to do so, but they’ve largely […]
From Royals Review | 15 days ago | 4 reads
MLB.com’s Anne Rogers details the Kansas City Royals hiring Abraham Núñez and Nic Jackson as hitting coordinators, replacing Drew Saylor. “Nic and I have built a relationship where we’re always bouncing ideas off each other,” Núñez said. “Always trying to keep each other in the loop at what’s going on at every level. Our communication […]
From Royals Review | 15 days ago | 2 reads
Carlos Beltrán dazzled Royals fans with highlight-reel catches, amazing power, and blazing speed, providing a rare bright spot during some otherwise gloomy seasons. Anyone who watched him during that stretch was watching a future Hall of Famer. Beltrán was officially elected into the Hall of Fame in results announced by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America […]
From Royals Review | 16 days ago | 1 read
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced two players were elected to the Hall by the Baseball Writers Association of America Tuesday evening. Carlos Beltrán played 20 MLB seasons with the Royals, Mets, Yankees, Cardinals, Rangers, Giants and Astros, with his most success coming with the Royals and Mets. He hit 435 home runs, had 312 […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 16 days ago | 4 reads
Although the Royals have added Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas to their lineup, the offseason still feels incomplete. The Royals could use another outfielder to provide depth and give more options on offense. Reports are that a trade for Jarren Duran of the Red Sox or Brendan Donovan of the Cardinals are “increasingly unlikely,” the […]
From Royals Review | 16 days ago | 2 reads
Jesse Rogers at ESPN writes what each AL Central team has left to do this offseason. What they’ve accomplished so far: Adding Collins should help with production from the outfield, which was lacking last season. No matter the position out there, the Royals ranked near the bottom of the league in OPS. Strahm and Mears fit […]
From Royals Review | 16 days ago | 2 reads
Attendance at Royals games has waxed and waned throughout the years, mirroring the fortunes of the team on the field. Periods of contention have reliably driven crowds well above the franchise’s baseline, while prolonged rebuilding cycles have pushed attendance toward the bottom of the league. Here’s a look at how Royals attendance has evolved over […]
From Royals Review | 17 days ago | 2 reads
Over the weekend, Ken Rosenthal dropped a little nugget on Royals fans about their outlook for the remainder of the offseason: The Kansas City Royals are increasingly unlikely to land either of the two hitters they pursued in trades: the St. Louis Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan and Boston Red Sox’s Jarren Duran. Barring further moves, the […]
From Royals Review | 17 days ago | 7 reads