https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/page/22/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/a-look-at-the-offseason-for-the-rest-of-the-american-league-central-r5419/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...5419Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:11:52 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/should-the-royals-pursue-outfielder-starling-marte-r5414/  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.    The Bregman deal could spark a slew of free-agent moves, especially with pitchers and...5414Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:54:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/reuniting-with-scott-barlow-could-be-the-missing-piece-of-the-royals-bullpen-r5393/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.  However, with the addition...5393Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/three-royals-yankees-trade-proposals-that-could-make-sense-r5381/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.   First, Dylan Cease signed a massive free-agent deal with the Toron...5381Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/five-royals-bounce-back-prospect-candidates-in-2026-r5361/While some of MLB’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 “The Show” encounter roadblocks, detours, and delays along the way. Injuries, per...5361Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:52:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-eight-other-teams-terminate-contracts-with-fanduel-sports-network-r5353/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 Main Street Sport...5353Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:24:09 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-avoid-arbitration-with-six-at-deadline-but-pasquantino-and-bubic-remain-r5349/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.  According to Roster Resource payroll data, the following Royals players agreed to the listed salary amounts for the 2026 season. A...5349Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:03:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/heart-over-height-the-tim-collins-story-r5335/Becoming a professional pitcher is very difficult. Not only do you have to work ridiculously hard to even have a chance at the bigs, but you also must go through at least five or six different levels of professional baseball to have a shot at a major league roster. That’s why only 10% of drafted...5335Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:14:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/three-reliever-trade-targets-that-make-sense-for-the-royals-r5329/The Kansas City Royals have been aggressively adding to their bullpen this offseason. First, they picked up former Detroit Tiger (and KC Metro area product) Alex Lange. Then, they acquired Nick Mears from the Brewers (along with outfielder Isaac Collins) in a deal for Angel Zerpa. Lastly, Kansas...5329Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:49:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/kansas-city-royals-sign-josh-rojas-to-minor-league-deal-r5319/The Kansas City Royals have been involved in their fair share of rumors this offseason, though the temperature on the hot stove has remained low to medium. Now, for the third time this offseason, they have come to a minor league agreement with a utility backup. Having previously signed Jorge Alf...5319Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:16:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/will-jonathan-india-bounce-back-in-2026-r5305/In 2025, Jonathan India entered the season as the Royals’ primary leadoff hitter to set the table for Bobby Witt Jr. at the top of the lineup. By the end of the season, India found himself near the bottom of the order after continued offensive struggles. When Kansas City traded for India la...5305Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:50:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/2026-kansas-city-royals-opening-day-roster-v-10-r5286/  Opening  Day is 77 days away. That feels close (typically anything under 100 days does), which means that Royals fans are thinking about what the roster will look like when they travel to Atlanta for their Opening Series.  The Royals have certainly made their fair share of moves this...5286Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:09:01 +0000