https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/page/34/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/why-the-royals-shouldnt-sign-harrison-bader-to-fix-their-outfield-offense-r4733/One thing most Royals fans should be accustomed to hearing about is budget restraint. And while John Sherman has shown some willingness to fork over cash to players, 2026 is already looking tight in the budget department. With current salary expectations and the assumption that the team will not...4733Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:55:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/why-the-royals-should-sign-quirky-submariner-tyler-rogers-r4734/In 2002 (the first-year reliable data from Fangraphs is available), the average fastball velocity of all MLB pitchers was 89.0 mph. Driven by training enhancements, exercise science, scouting emphasis and changes in pitch design, it has consistently increased over the years. Last season, it stoo...4734Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:55:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/how-and-why-the-royals-may-need-to-trade-kris-bubic-r4716/The Kansas City Royals currently live in the enviable position of having “excess” starting pitching. As you may have heard, though, “You can never have too much pitching”. The Royals certainly clung to this old adage during the 2018 MLB draft when they selected pitchers with their first five pic...4716Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:38:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/how-and-why-the-royals-may-need-to-trade-kris-bubic-r4720/The Kansas City Royals currently live in the enviable position of having “excess” starting pitching. As you may have heard, though, “You can never have too much pitching”. The Royals certainly clung to this old adage during the 2018 MLB draft when they selected pitchers with their first five pic...4720Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:38:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/why-the-royals-should-sign-the-quirky-right-handed-submariner-tyler-rogers-r4710/In 2002 (the first-year reliable data from Fangraphs is available), the average fastball velocity of all MLB pitchers was 89.0 mph. Driven by training enhancements, exercise science, scouting emphasis and changes in pitch design, it has consistently increased over the years. Last season, it stoo...4710Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/carter-jensen-is-one-of-baseballs-best-catching-prospects-r4711/A look at the improvements Carter Jensen made to not only make himself the top prospect in the Royals organization, but one of the most exciting young catchers in the game. View the full article4711Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:24:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/yes-hes-expensive-but-why-the-kansas-city-royals-should-sign-bo-bichette-r4703/In February of 2024, the typically small market-minded Kansas City franchise committed to the richest contract in franchise history when they signed Bobby Witt Jr. to an 11-year, $289 million contract. At an AAV of $26.25 million per season, the signing represented a commitment not just to Witt...4703Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/examining-trade-possibilities-between-red-sox-royals-cole-ragans-kris-bubic-jarren-duran-more-r4686/Despite recently trading for Sonny Gray, the Red Sox still have notable holes in their rotation. Both Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval will be returning from long-term injuries, and Tanner Houck is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. There have been many reports that the Red Sox and Ro...4686Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:17:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/examining-trade-possibilities-between-red-sox-royals-cole-ragans-kris-bubic-jarren-duran-more-r4721/Despite recently trading for Sonny Gray, the Red Sox still have notable holes in their rotation. Both Kutter Crawford and Patrick Sandoval will be returning from long-term injuries, and Tanner Houck is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. There have been many reports that the Red Sox and Ro...4721Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:17:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/mason-black-trade-outfield-help-pitching-depth-rumors-r4679/The Kansas City Royals have a path to becoming AL Central favorites, but they'll need to dedicate themselves to upgrading the offense in every way this winter.View the full article4679Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:45:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/why-the-royals-shouldnt-sign-cody-bellinger-r4676/Getting a productive outfield bat seems to be priority number one for JJ Picollo and the Kansas City Royals front office. After all, they ranked last in outfield fWAR, according to Fangraphs, and he's been open to the media about possibly trading from their starting pitching depth to get the out...4676Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/core-or-out-the-door-potential-royals-trade-candidates-6-10-r4663/The Royals will look to take a huge step forward this season after finishing 82-80, missing the wild card by five games. The team has made two trades early on, acquiring two depth pieces: center fielder Kameron Misner from the Rays and pitcher Mason Black from the Giants, in exchange for pitcher...4663Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:14:02 +0000