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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MLB News, Rumors & Analysis: Kansas City Royals News from Royals Keep]]></title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/page/5/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[MLB News, Rumors & Analysis: Kansas City Royals News from Royals Keep]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Arbitrary Thoughts: James McArthur Could Boost the Royals Bullpen in 2027</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arbitrary-thoughts-james-mcarthur-could-boost-the-royals-bullpen-in-2027-r14298/</link><description>&#xA0;James McArthur &#x2013; Right-Handed Relief Pitcher




	Age on 2027 Opening Day: 30

	Service Time: 2.150




	2024 Salary: $745,750

	2025 Salary: $773,750

	2026 Salary: $810,000 (First Year of Arbitration)

	2027 MLB Trade Rumors Projection: $800,000




	



	McArthur's Background




	The Philli...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14298</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:56:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Fall League Game Notes: Felix Arronde, Austin Charles, & Angeibel Gomez]]></title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arizona-fall-league-game-notes-felix-arronde-austin-charles-angeibel-gomez-r14731/</link><description>I attended my first AFL game on October 27 at Peoria Stadium to watch the Saguaros versus the Javelinas. Here is what I noticed:




	General Notes




	
		Tickets are $14, and seating is general admission.
	 
	
		Announced attendance was 271. I sat in the front row at the Saguaros on-deck circl...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14731</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:14:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Fall League Game Notes: Felix Arronde, Austin Charles, & Angeibel Gomez]]></title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arizona-fall-league-game-notes-felix-arronde-austin-charles-angeibel-gomez-r14285/</link><description>I attended my first AFL game on October 27 at Peoria Stadium to watch the Saguaros versus the Javelinas. Here is what I noticed:




	General Notes




	
		Tickets are $14, and seating is general admission.
	 
	
		Announced attendance was 271. I sat in the front row at the Saguaros on-deck circl...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14285</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:14:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Royals Fall League Recap: Bryan Bashes Balls and Arronde Joins the Pitching Fold</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/royals-fall-league-recap-bryan-bashes-balls-and-arronde-joins-the-pitching-fold-r14732/</link><description>&#xA0;




	&#xA0;The Arizona Fall League just completed its third week of play, which means we're nearing the end of the season. The Saguaros are 10-8, good for third in the AFL behind Scottsdale (11-7) and Peoria (11-8).&#xA0;




	For a third straight week, the Kansas City Royals prospects have done pretty...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14732</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:57:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Royals Fall League Recap: Bryan Bashes Balls and Arronde Joins the Pitching Fold</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/royals-fall-league-recap-bryan-bashes-balls-and-arronde-joins-the-pitching-fold-r14277/</link><description>&#xA0;




	&#xA0;The Arizona Fall League just completed its third week of play, which means we're nearing the end of the season. The Saguaros are 10-8, good for third in the AFL behind Scottsdale (11-7) and Peoria (11-8).&#xA0;




	For a third straight week, the Kansas City Royals prospects have done pretty...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14277</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:57:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Did The Royals Enter 2026 With Enough Starting Pitching Depth?</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/did-the-royals-enter-2026-with-enough-starting-pitching-depth-r14255/</link><description>Before going too far, most readers may have already made up their mind that, given the Kansas City Royals' final record of 69-93, the answer is a definitive NO. At the end-of-season press conference, Picollo stated, &#x201C;We came into this season.. I was as confident as I have ever been in starting p...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14255</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:17:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Arbitrary Thoughts: Nick Mears May Be A Risk The Royals Can't Afford In 2027</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arbitrary-thoughts-nick-mears-may-be-a-risk-the-royals-cant-afford-in-2027-r14254/</link><description>Nick Mears &#x2013; Right-Handed Relief Pitcher




	Age on 2027 Opening Day: 30

	Service Time: 4.022




	2024 Salary: $740,000

	2025 Salary: $963,000 (First Year of Arbitration)

	2026 Salary: $1,900,000

	2027 MLB Trade Rumors Projection: $2,200,000




	Nick Mears Background




	Nick Mears is a...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14254</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:50:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Vinnie Pasquantino's Second-Half Success Against Lefties Holds Promise For 2027</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/vinnie-pasquantinos-second-half-success-against-lefties-holds-promise-for-2027-r14227/</link><description>Throughout the first half of the season, it felt as if Vinnie Pasquantino was far away from the hitter who, in 2025, became the third left-handed hitter in Royals history to have a 30-home-run, 30-double season. That season, he also hit home runs in five consecutive games, from August 18-22....</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14227</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:57:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Alec Marsh's Tenure With Royals Ends Quietly</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/alec-marshs-tenure-with-royals-ends-quietly-r14212/</link><description>&#xA0;




	&#xA0;On Friday, the Royals outrighted five pitchers off the 40-man roster: Easton McGee, Connor Seabold, Alex Lange, Mason Black, and Alec Marsh.&#xA0;




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	McGee and Seabold immediately opted for free agency, which isn't surprising since they got little opportunity in Kansas City and...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14212</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:52:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Rumor: Michael Massey Possibly a Yankees Target</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/rumor-michael-massey-possibly-a-yankees-target-r14208/</link><description>&#xA0;




	&#xA0;On Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that the New York Yankees could be interested in acquiring Kansas City second baseman Michael Massey. MLB Trade Rumors highlighted his report in their Yankees Note roundup.&#xA0;




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	Jazz Chisholm Jr., the Yankees' regular s...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14208</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:22:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Arbitrary Thoughts: Lucas Erceg's Rough Season Shouldn't End His Royals Tenure</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arbitrary-thoughts-lucas-ercegs-rough-season-shouldnt-end-his-royals-tenure-r14190/</link><description>Lucas Erceg - Relief Pitcher




	Age on 2027 Opening Day: 31

	Service Time: 3.125




	2024 Salary: $750,000

	2025 Salary: $776,750

	2026 Salary: $803,500

	2027 MLB Trade Rumors Estimate: $2,300,000




	Erceg Background




	Lucas Erceg was drafted 46th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14190</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:56:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Royals Outright Five Pitchers</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/royals-outright-five-pitchers-r14185/</link><description>On Friday afternoon, MLB Trade Rumors reported that the team outrighted pitchers Mason Black, Alec Marsh, Alex Lange, Connor Seabold, and Easton McGee from the 40-man roster.




	



	As expected, no one claimed any of the five players.&#xA0;According to Trade Rumors, McGee and Seabold have elected...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14185</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:39:13 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
