https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/page/6/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/the-royals-pitching-prospect-nobody-is-talking-about-r14176/Justin Lamkin quietly put together an impressive first professional season before a shoulder injury cut it short. Now healthy and flashing a new curveball, he could be poised for an even bigger 2027. View the full article14176Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/carter-jensens-power-surge-raised-the-royals-biggest-question-about-his-future-r14160/Well, you already know how great the kid is. Carter Jensen finished the season among the American League rookie leaders in doubles (1st, 35), extra-base hits (1st, 64), RBIs (2nd, 81), home runs (3rd, 27), slugging percentage (3rd, .467), walks (3rd, 65), total bases (3rd, 246), hits (5th, 126),...14160Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:54:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/kansas-city-royals-pitchers-of-the-year-2026-michael-wacha-was-once-again-the-anchor-of-a-depleted-rotation-r14143/The pitching of the Kansas City Royals was a collective disaster all year, above all because of the problems of a bullpen that never managed to sustain itself. So we have arrived at complicated territory. The Royals lost 44 games in which they had a lead in 2026, one fewer than the Angels (45),...14143Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:12:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/kansas-city-royals-hitters-of-the-year-2026-bobby-witt-jr-leads-the-way-as-caglianone-jensen-break-out-r14131/When you look at it from a collective standpoint, the Kansas City Royals’ season was a disappointment. They finished with a 69-93 record and last place in the division, after two consecutive seasons above .500. However, within the collective debacle, there were several interesting stories that d...14131Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:58:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arbitrary-thoughts-keeping-daniel-lynch-is-a-no-brainer-r14113/Daniel Lynch IV, LHP Age on Opening Day 2027: 30 Service Time: 4.136 2024 Salary: $202,878 2025 Salary: $782,500 2026 Salary: $1,025,000 2027 MLB Trade Rumor Estimate: $1,800,000 Lynch Background Lynch was drafted by the Royals in the first round of the 2018 MLB June...14113Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/the-royals-keep-minor-league-awards-columbia-fireflies-r14110/  The Columbia Fireflies had a peculiar season, leaning heavily on 2025 Draft picks and recently signed International talent. While they didn't make the Carolina League postseason, they had the second-best record of the Royals' full-season affiliates at 64-65.  The Fireflies roster loo...14110Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:28:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/11-royals-11-decisions-who-stays-who-goes-r14102/Kansas City has some tough calls to make before the non-tender deadline. Which players should stay, and who could be on their way out? Discussed in this video are Kyle Isbel, Nate Pearson, Nick Mears, Alex Lange, Daniel Lynch IV, Michael Massey, Anthony Gose, James McArthur, Randy Dobnak, Lucas...14102Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arbitrary-thoughts-is-michael-massey-worth-his-rising-2027-projections-r14094/Michael Massey, 2B 2023 Salary: $722,850 2024 Salary: $757,000 2025 Salary: $790,250 2026 Salary: $1,570,000 (First Year of Arbitration) Massey Background Michael Massey was drafted 109th overall by the Royals in the 4th round of the 2019 MLB Draft. Masse...14094Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:16:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/royals-fall-league-recap-rose-and-lamkin-have-their-moments-in-week-two-r14089/   Week two of the Arizona Fall League just concluded, with the Surprise Saguaros improving their record to 8-4. After a slow start in week one, many Royals prospects performed much better in week two, seemingly adjusting to the pitching and Arizona environment.  Each week during the A...14089Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:54:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arbitrary-thoughts-nate-pearsons-great-stuff-should-stick-around-next-season-r14066/Nate Pearson - Starting Pitcher Age on Opening Day 2027: 30 Service Time: 5.042 2024 Salary: $800,000 2025 Salary: $1.350,000 2026 Salary: $1.350,000 2027 MLB Trade Rumor Estimate: $2,000,000 Nate Pearson Background Pearson has been somewhat of a journeyman during his...14066Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arbitrary-thoughts-kyle-isbels-run-prevention-premium-r14056/Kyle Isbel, OF 2026 Stats: 100 G, 323 PA, .224/.268/.323 (.591), 6 HR, 9 2B, 1 3B, 24 RBI, 4.6 BB%, 22.9 K% 2023 Salary: $727,500 2024 Salary: $758,250 2025 Salary: $1,750,000 2026 Salary: $2,700,000 Kyle Isbel Background The Royals drafted Kyle Isbe...14056Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:13:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/arbitrary-thoughts-sp-randy-dobnak-r14026/SP Randy Dobnak, RHP Age on Opening Day 2027: 32 Service Time: 3.148 2024 Salary: $2,250,000 2025 Salary: $3,000,000 2026 Salary: $845,000 2027 MLB Trade Rumor Estimate: $2,300,000 Dobnak Background Dobnak’s route to Kansas City made a few different stops. He was sign...14026Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:51:01 +0000