https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/page/24/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/best-free-agent-signings-in-royals-history-part-2-hitters-r5143/Since it is the 50th anniversary of free agency in Major League Baseball, this series is profiling the top 10 free agents in the Royals' franchise history. In this installment, the focus shifts to position players. Be sure to check out part one, which profiled the top free agent pitchers. T...5143Fri, 26 Dec 2025 12:55:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/best-free-agent-signings-in-royals-history-part-1-pitchers-r5135/In December 1975, the Seitz decision nullified Major League Baseball’s reserve clause, which ended an era where teams could effectively retain players in perpetuity and ushered in the era of free agency. Historically, the Royals are not known for making splashy signings in free agency, but that...5135Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-sign-helcris-olivarez-to-minor-league-deal-r5129/  On Wednesday morning, Red Sox insider Ari Alexander reported that left-handed pitcher Helcris Olivarez agreed to a Minor League deal with the Royals with an invitation to Spring Training.   Olivarez started his career as a pretty heralded prospect in the Rockies' system wit...5129Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:32:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/kansas-city-remains-interested-in-austin-hays-r5127/On Wednesday morning, Jon Heyman reported that the Royals are among the teams still interested in acquiring free-agent outfielder Austin Hays.     Hays is coming off a solid season with a Reds team that made the postseason a year ago (they lost in the Wild Card round to the...5127Wed, 24 Dec 2025 17:07:14 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/what-does-reliever-matt-strahms-return-to-kansas-city-bring-to-the-royals-r5120/Last week, the Royals made a splashy move to shore up the bullpen, acquiring All-Star setup man Matt Strahm from the Phillies for Johnathon Bowlan. Kansas City's approach has centered on targeting specific needs, particularly in the outfield and bullpen, and leveraging its pitching depth in trad...5120Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/the-top-25-kansas-city-royals-player-assets-of-2026-part-5-5-1-r5104/The home stretch - the best assets available to the Royals coming into 2026. Four of the top five are homegrown, a testament to the Picollo regime after the dreary days of Dayton Moore. The number two asset being acquired via trade was one of the biggest differentiators between Picollo and Moore...5104Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:55:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/a-bobblehead-ode-to-alex-gordon-r5091/As Alex Gordon started to amass Gold Gloves in left field, my brother and I briefly took pitching lessons from his younger brother, Derek. The elder Gordon is known for his muscle-bound frame, while Derek is a lanky 6’6”, a perfect build for a pitcher. Derek put up decent numbers over two minor...5091Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:16:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/the-top-25-kansas-city-royals-player-assets-of-2026-part-4-10-6-r5087/In part four of our countdown of the Royals’ assets, we will be talking about the 10th through 6th most valuable player assets. If you missed the previous three lists, they are listed here.  Part 1: #21-25 Part 2: #16-20 Part 3: #11-15 10. David Shields, LHP...5087Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/five-royals-hitters-to-watch-in-2026-based-on-steamer-projections-r5079/Around this time, many projection systems begin churning out their latest models for the upcoming season. Steamer tends to be the earliest to go public, which provides a lot of spark and debate during this busy winter "hot stove" season. Here is a description of Steamer projections, includi...5079Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:37:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/the-top-25-kansas-city-royals-player-assets-of-2026-part-3-15-11-r5068/In part three of our countdown of the Royals’ assets, we will be talking about the 15th through 11th most valuable player assets. If you missed the previous two lists, they are listed here.   Part 1: #21-25 Part 2: #16-20 15. Michael Wacha   Age: 34  Controlled Through: 2027 w...5068Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:58:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-open-to-trading-kris-bubic-clearing-payroll-for-trade-r5063/  On Saturday evening, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Royals remain open to trading starter Kris Bubic and other pitchers to acquire a big-name bat this offseason.   Bubic had an excellent campaign in 2025, despite missing most of the second half due to a sho...5063Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:53:23 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/the-top-25-kansas-city-royals-player-assets-of-2026-part-2-20-16-r5055/In the next installment of the countdown of top Royals assets, we are highlighting the 16th-20th-most valuable player assets. If you missed the previous list of players, you can find the breakdown of players 21-25 here. 20. Carlos Estévez, RHP Age: 32 Controlled Through: 2026 (Club O...5055Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:59:01 +0000