https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/page/7/?d=1enhttps://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/copy-grading-every-2026-royals-player-relievers-r14015/Anyone who watched their fair share of Royals baseball this season can tell you that the bullpen was a major pain point for the ballclub. The Royals bullpen posted a 5.07 ERA, which was the second-worst in the MLB. Collectively, Royals relievers blew 26 saves this season, an incredible number an...14015Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:36:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/grading-every-2026-royals-player-relievers-r14013/Anyone who watched their fair share of Royals baseball this season can tell you that the bullpen was a major pain point for the ballclub. The Royals bullpen posted a 5.07 ERA, which was the second-worst in the MLB. Collectively, Royals relievers blew 26 saves this season, an incredible number an...14013Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:11:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/grading-every-2026-royals-player-starting-pitchers-r13974/13974Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:53:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/the-royals-keep-minor-league-awards-quad-cities-river-bandits-r13970/  The Quad Cities River Bandits were the Royals' most successful affiliate in 2026.  The River Bandits went 70-57, good for second in the West Division. However, they beat the first-place South Bend Cubs in the playoffs and then defeated East Division champ Dayton Dragons in the champi...13970Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/royals-fall-league-recap-gomez-makes-afl-debut-and-mozzicato-ready-for-spring-training-r13950/  The Arizona Fall League began last week, with many Royals prospects playing for the Surprise Saguaros (which play at the Royals-Rangers shared Spring Training complex). Surprise won the AFL last year, and they are off to a strong start again this year with a 4-3 record.  The Arizona...13950Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/grading-every-2026-royals-player-infielders-r13926/The 2026 results were disappointing for the Royals, but some individual performances turned out pretty well. Beyond the obvious in Bobby Witt Jr., there are a few other infielders who had solid years in 2026 as well.  Here is a look at the infielders and what grade they deserve for their pe...13926Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:57:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/grading-every-2026-royals-player-outfielders-designated-hitters-r13893/With the 2026 season behind us, it’s time to review each player's performance. This series will also look at infielders, starting pitchers, and relief pitchers. The Royals fielded 11 different players in the outfield, eight of whom will be reviewed here as primary outfielders, and the other...13893Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:54:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/blake-mitchell-is-one-of-baseballs-most-unique-prospects-r13888/Blake Mitchell had the best statistical season of his pro career in 2026, showcasing rare power, patience and athleticism for a catcher. But his alarming contact issues leave a major question about whether all of that talent will translate to the majors.View the full article13888Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:52:47 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/3-things-that-went-right-for-the-2026-royals-r13876/The 2026 season was a rough one for the Kansas City Royals. After making the playoffs in 2024 and finishing with an 82-80 record last year, they wrapped up the present campaign with a highly disappointing 69-93 record. The Royals finished 16 games behind the division winners, the Cleveland Guard...13876Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/the-royals-may-have-a-future-ace-in-david-shields-r13851/Every so often, a pitching prospect rolls around where you look at him, you look at his numbers, and you can go, “Yeah, that guy’s gonna be an ace someday.” That’s where I’m at with Royals left-handed pitching prospect David Shields. Shields comes in as Kansas City’s No. 2 prospect after th...13851Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/this-pitching-prospect-has-future-ace-written-all-over-r13830/David Shields has already shown the command and bat-missing ability of a future ace, and the young lefty could have an incredibly high ceiling as he continues to develop.View the full article13830Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:07:56 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/mlb-news/royals-keep/revisiting-the-royals-last-offseason-acquisitions-pitchers-r13827/The Royals’ pitching acquisitions focused on adding bullpen arms. Of the seven pitchers the Royals acquired last offseason who spent time on the major-league roster, only one made a start. Which of these relievers were able to make a positive impact for the Royals in 2026? These grades are...13827Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:51:01 +0000