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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/57/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[MLB News, Rumors & Analysis: Kansas City Royals News from Royals Keep]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Royals Sign 19 International Players, Including Three Top-50 Prospects</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/royals-sign-19-international-players-including-three-top-50-prospects-r5510/</link><description>On Thursday, January 15th, the MLB International Signing period opened, and the Royals announced 19 signings for their 2026 class on social media.&#xA0;




	



	All of the Royals' signings this year came from Latin America, with the country breakdown as follows:




	
		Nine from the Dominican Repu...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5510</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:52:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Could the Cubs' Matt Shaw Be a Royals Trade Target?</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/could-the-cubs-matt-shaw-be-a-royals-trade-target-r5487/</link><description>The Cubs have made some big splashes this offseason that have gotten the attention of baseball fans everywhere, including Royals ones.




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	First, they acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Marlins in exchange for their No. 1 prospect (Owen Caissie), No. 11 prospect (Cristian He...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5487</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:47:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Jac Caglianone Will Break Out In 2026</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/why-jac-caglianone-will-break-out-in-2026-r5465/</link><description>The Kansas City Royals and their fanbase walked into 2025 expecting Jac Caglianone to announce himself loudly. After all, it was hard not to dream when he slashed .322/.389/.593 with a 160 wRC+ across Double-A and Triple-A, launching 15 home runs in just 50 games before his June call-up. That ki...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5465</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:21:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Do the New Park Dimensions for Kauffman Stadium Mean for the Royals?</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/what-do-the-new-park-dimensions-for-kauffman-stadium-mean-for-the-royals-r5457/</link><description>On Tuesday morning, reports circulated that the Royals would be moving the fences in at Kauffman Stadium to generate more home runs and, thus, more offense. Jeff Passan was the first to break news on the report.&#xA0;




	



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	Later in the morning, the Kansas City Royals confirmed the report&#xA0;...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5457</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:36:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why the Royals and Padres Could Be Trade Partners (Again)</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/why-the-royals-and-padres-could-be-trade-partners-again-r5439/</link><description>The Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres have a strong history of exchanging players, especially over the past few years.&#xA0;




	In 2020, the Royals received outfielder Edward Olivares and pitcher Ronald Bolanos&#xA0;from the Padres&#xA0;for reliever Trevor Rosenthal, and also acquired outfielder Franch...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5439</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:51:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>A Look at the Offseason for the Rest of the American League Central</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/a-look-at-the-offseason-for-the-rest-of-the-american-league-central-r5419/</link><description>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...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5419</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:11:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should the Royals Pursue Outfielder Starling Marte?</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/should-the-royals-pursue-outfielder-starling-marte-r5414/</link><description>&#xA0;




	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.&#xA0;




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	The Bregman deal could spark a slew of free-agent moves, especially with pitchers and...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5414</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:54:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Reuniting With Scott Barlow Could Be The Missing Piece Of The Royals' Bullpen</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/reuniting-with-scott-barlow-could-be-the-missing-piece-of-the-royals-bullpen-r5393/</link><description>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.&#xA0;




	However, with the addition...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5393</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:58:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Three Royals-Yankees Trade Proposals That Could Make Sense</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/three-royals-yankees-trade-proposals-that-could-make-sense-r5381/</link><description>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.




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	First, Dylan Cease signed a massive free-agent deal with the Toron...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5381</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:50:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Five Royals Bounce-Back Prospect Candidates In 2026</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/five-royals-bounce-back-prospect-candidates-in-2026-r5361/</link><description>While some of MLB&#x2019;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 &#x201C;The Show&#x201D; encounter roadblocks, detours, and delays along the way. Injuries, per...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5361</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:52:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Royals, Eight Other Teams, Terminate Contracts With FanDuel Sports Network</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/royals-eight-other-teams-terminate-contracts-with-fanduel-sports-network-r5353/</link><description>The Royals' future with FanDuel Sports Network is in doubt for the 2026 season.




	On Thursday, Evan Drellich of The Athletic reported that Kansas City and eight other teams (Braves, Tigers, Reds, Angels, Marlins, Brewers, Rays, and Cardinals) terminated their agreements with&#xA0;Main Street Sport...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5353</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:24:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Royals Avoid Arbitration With Six At Deadline, But Pasquantino and Bubic Remain</title><link>https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/royals-avoid-arbitration-with-six-at-deadline-but-pasquantino-and-bubic-remain-r5349/</link><description>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.&#xA0;




	



	According to Roster Resource payroll data, the following Royals players agreed to the listed salary amounts for the 2026 season. A...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">5349</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:03:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
