https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/page/37/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/source-royals-to-call-up-pitcher-luinder-avila-updated-r7489/  Before Thursday's series finale against the Twins, MLB Insider Francys Romero reported that the Royals were planning on calling up Luinder Avila from Omaha.   Avila had an excellent MLB debut in 2025 with the Royals. In 14.1 IP, he posted a 1.29 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 17.9% K-...7489Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/young-arms-and-2025-mlb-draft-picks-will-lead-fireflies-in-2026-r7465/Shortly after the High-A Quad Cities River Bandits' roster was posted on the Raising Royals social media account, the Low-A Columbia Fireflies roster was revealed.   The position player group is highlighted by Sean Gamble and Josh Hammond, the Royals' first two selections in the 2...7465Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-receive-6th-largest-bonus-pool-for-2026-mlb-draft-r7462/On Wednesday, Major League Baseball informed all 30 MLB clubs of the size of their bonus pools for the upcoming MLB Draft in July. Joe Doyle of Overslot Baseball had a complete breakdown of all 30 teams' bonus pools and the slot value at each pick in an article on Overslot Baseball yesterday....7462Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:22:15 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/mitchell-ramirez-shields-and-gonzalez-headline-quad-cities-opening-day-roster-r7442/ On Wednesday morning, the Royals announced their 2026 Quad Cities River Bandits roster on the Raising Royals social media account. The River Bandits are the High-A affiliate of the Royals.  The two most high-profile position player prospects on the River Bandits are catchers Blake Mit...7442Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:11:37 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/what-are-some-early-takeaways-from-the-royals-offense-r7423/  One of the big priorities for Kansas City Royals President of Baseball Operations JJ Picollo was to improve the lineup in 2026. While the team hit better after the All-Star Break, their struggles out of the gate ultimately cost them a postseason berth in 2025, despite making the ALDS in 2...7423Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/beam-arronde-roccaforte-vazquez-and-mozzicato-headline-northwest-arkansas-opening-day-roster-r7411/On Tuesday, Raising Royals, the Kansas City Royals Professional Development account, shared the 2026 Opening Day roster for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Royals' Double-A affiliate.  The Naturals kick off their season on Thursday on the road in Wichita, the Double-A affiliate of...7411Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:55:24 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/will-vinnie-pasquantino-continue-pulling-the-ball-in-the-air-more-this-season-r7396/When the Kansas City Royals need a guy who packs a punch at the plate, they can turn their eyes toward first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Looking at data and analytics from Pasquantino's 2025 season should give Royals fans something to feel good about entering this season. Pasquantino stepp...7396Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:51:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/four-things-royals-fans-learned-at-the-home-opener-r7387/It was an eventful home opener for the Kansas City Royals on Monday, March 30th. Not only did the Royals win 3-1, but they also did so in front of a sold-out crowd at Kauffman Stadium on a beautiful afternoon.   After a mediocre opening road trip in Atlanta, getting a good start o...7387Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:14:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/the-top-5-royals-home-openers-of-this-century-r7354/Growing up, my brother and I got called out of school each year for the Royals’ first home game. It was the coolest feeling to leave class and head to the K with our dad. Even as a little Royals fan, I always appreciated the pomp and circumstance associated with Opening Day: the bunting hanging...7354Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/outfielder-drew-waters-outrighted-to-omaha-r7344/  After the Royals' 4-1 victory over the Braves in the series finale, the Royals made an announcement on social media regarding the future of outfielder Drew Waters, who was designated for assignment last Wednesday.   Waters has struggled at the Major League level with the Ro...7344Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:34:40 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/series-in-review-royals-avoid-sweep-in-atlanta-r7343/Series Nutshell   Hopes were high for the Royals as they began the 2026 season in Atlanta, eager to improve upon their 82-80 record this offseason. While 2025 was just their second winning season since their 2015 World Series, offensive inconsistency cost them the postseason after they...7343Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:13:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/why-2026-may-make-or-break-michael-masseys-royals-career-r7327/For Michael Massey, the 2026 major league season will begin in a place he doesn’t want to be — on the injured list, where the Kansas City Royals placed him when they set their Opening Day roster earlier this week. That the dreaded IL isn’t a good way for anyone to start the season is especi...7327Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:51:02 +0000