An 82-80 record is nothing to sneeze at in Kansas City, as it represented just the sixth time in the last 31 years that the Royals topped the .500 mark. Still, the Royals took a step back after reaching the playoffs in 2024, and will again be looking to bolster their lackluster offense. Guaranteed Contracts Bobby Witt Jr., SS: $272MM through 2034 (Witt can opt out after each … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Kansas City Royals
Coaching Notes: Royals, Pirates, Diamondbacks
Royals GM J.J. Picollo told reporters (including Anne Rogers of MLB.com) after the regular season came to a close that he expected that “most of the [coaching] staff” (including hitting coach Alec Zumwait) will return to Kansas City in 2026. At the time, he acknowledged that there might be some “tweaks” to the staff in hopes of getting the most out of the club’s players. Today, … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Royals, Pirates, Diamondbacks
Brett Phillips Retires
Outfielder Brett Phillips has announced his retirement after seven Major League seasons. In an Instagram reel released today, Phillips credited his career to his family, his faith, and to many people in and out of baseball that helped him achieve his success. Beyond those named in his speech, the 31-year-old Phillips also had a whiteboard full of names of many former … [Read more...] about Brett Phillips Retires
Picollo: “Safe To Say” Salvador Perez Will Return To Royals In 2026
The Royals expect to retain longtime catcher and team captain Salvador Perez for the 2026 season. “I think it’s safe to say that one way or another, Salvy will be in a Royals uniform in ‘26,” general manager J.J. Picollo told reporters (including Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star). “What we do beyond that is still to be determined. But there are some things that we still … [Read more...] about Picollo: “Safe To Say” Salvador Perez Will Return To Royals In 2026
Michael A. Taylor Announces Retirement
White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement to members of the media today, ahead of the Sox facing the Nationals in Washington, a place he played for many years. “To be able to play my last games of my career here in this ballpark in front of these fans, it’s just the icing on the cake,” Taylor said, per Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. He is in the … [Read more...] about Michael A. Taylor Announces Retirement

