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Why the Kansas City Royals couldn’t land an impact bat this offseason (and what’s next)
This offseason, the Royals scoured the free-agent and trade markets for a potential bat to join big hitters Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino and Salvador Perez. KC reportedly had interest free-agent outfield targets Anthony Santander and Jurickson Profar, among others.
Kansas City Royals Reportedly Made Three-Year Offer to Anthony Santander
The now-former Baltimore Orioles slugger signed a five-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason, but not before the Royals officially submitted a three-year bid.
Before signing Carlos Estévez, Royals pursued Anthony Santander
The Kansas City Royals made Santander a three-year offer and increased it to $66 million, according to sources briefed on the talks. But by the time they presented Santander with their enhanced proposal,
Kansas City Royals enter 2025 aiming to contend: ‘We think that we can really compete’
The Kansas City Royals made it back to the MLB playoffs last season. This year? It’s “making it even further and winning it.”
Carlos Estévez finalizes two-year, $22 million contract with Kansas City Royals
Carlos Estévez joined Kansas City’s bullpen on Friday, finalizing a two-year, $22 million contract with the Royals. The deal includes a club option for 2027. Infielder Braden Shewmake was designated for assignment to make room for Estévez on the team’s 40-man roster.
Dominican pitcher Carlos Estévez bags a $22 million contract with the Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals have signed Dominican pitcher Carlos Estévez to a two-year, $22 million contract, with a club option for 2027. Estévez, a former Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels player,
Kansas City Royals miss out on signing All-Star slugger
Fresh off their first playoff appearance since their 2015 World Series victory, the Kansas City Royals have orchestrated an aggressive
Kansas City Royals 2025 top 20 prospects: Jac Caglianone, Blake Mitchell lead the way
Several Royals prospects are entering pivotal seasons for their development. How they fare will determine how the system ...
Former KC Royals GM Dayton Moore is cautiously considering run for Kansas governor
Former Royals general manager Dayton Moore told The Star he’s considering the possibility of running for Kansas governor.
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As spring nears, Picollo breaks down Royals' offseason
Back in October, fresh off the excitement of the Royals’ first postseason appearance in nine years and the disappointment for ...
Kansas City Royals Trade Acquisition Makes Big Revelation Ahead of Spring Training
Jonathan India, acquired this offseason from the Cincinnati Reds, is apparently readying to take reps in the outfield.
Royals were willing to make huge offseason splash before signing Carlos Estevez
Before the Kansas City Royals acquired closer Carlos Estevez, rumor has it the team was also heavily in the market to make a ...
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Optimism, excitement for 2025 fills Royals Rally
The Royals held their annual Royals Rally at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, the unofficial kickoff for 2025, with Spring ...
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John Sherman: Royals hope to make stadium decision by mid-year
Kansas City Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman said Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, during the annual Royals Rally that the club ...
Another closer? How Carlos Estévez strengthens KC Royals’ bullpen for 2025 season
The Royals announced Friday they had signed Estévez to a two-year contract with a club option. He will join a fortified KC ...