The Royals handled most of their arbitration business quietly and efficiently. The two cases they did not resolve say more about the organization than the six they did. Vinnie Pasquantino and Kris Bubic remain unsigned, and the path to this moment exposes a growing gap between roster control and relational trust. Arbitration is procedural by design, but how a team navigates it … [Read more...] about Kansas City’s Arbitration Choices Reveal a Trust Gap
2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
MLB’s Arbitration deadline has officially passed, culminating in a flurry of activity that saw dozens of arbitration-eligible players reach one-year and multi-year contract agreements with their clubs. The annual mid-January deadline serves as the final opportunity for teams and players to settle on a salary for the upcoming season before exchanging figures and proceeding to a … [Read more...] about 2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
Report: Rockies Sign Starting Pitcher Michael Lorenzen
The Colorado Rockies had a league-worst rotation last season. The first domino to fall in an effort to repair the unit is the signing of 34-year-old right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Lorenzen has been in Major League Baseball for 11 seasons. He joins the Rockies following a two-year stint with the Kansas City Royals. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the deal is for one year, … [Read more...] about Report: Rockies Sign Starting Pitcher Michael Lorenzen
Building a Crown: How the Royals Can Win a World Series Under Matt Quatraro
When the Kansas City Royals committed to Matt Quatraro with a three-year extension through the 2029 season, including a club option for 2030, the move signaled more than confidence in a manager. It marked belief in a plan — one rooted in development, discipline, and a roster that is closer to championship contention than many realize. The path to a World Series title during … [Read more...] about Building a Crown: How the Royals Can Win a World Series Under Matt Quatraro
Why Keeping Cole Ragans Forces the Royals to Fix Their Pitching Depth
Back at the Winter Meetings, J.J. Picollo drew a hard line. Cole Ragans is the pillar. He is the standard. You do not trade that away when you are trying to win the division. But that means Picollo needs to fix the pitching depth. J.J. Picollo’s stance creates clarity for everything that comes next. If Ragans stays, Kansas City’s real job is measurable. Build a staff that … [Read more...] about Why Keeping Cole Ragans Forces the Royals to Fix Their Pitching Depth