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John Schuerholz elected to Royals Hall of Fame

March 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced that former General Manager John Schuerholz has been elected into the Royals Hall of Fame. Schuerholz will be inducted during a private luncheon on Friday, June 28, followed by an on-field recognition prior to the Royals game that night vs. the Cleveland

Cedric Tallis elected to Royals Hall of Fame

March 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today have announced that former General Manager Cedric Tallis has been voted into the Royals Hall of Fame. Tallis will be posthumously inducted during a private luncheon on Friday, June 28, followed by an on-field recognition prior to the Royals game that night vs.

Bo Jackson elected to Royals Hall of Fame

March 13, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced that All-Star outfielder Bo Jackson has been elected into the Royals Hall of Fame. Jackson will be inducted during an on-field ceremony on Saturday, June 29 prior to the Royals game that afternoon vs. the Cleveland Guardians. Jackson was placed on the

Royals announce 2023 organization awards

March 5, 2024

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals today named their 2023 Organization Award winners and their Players and Pitchers of the Year for each minor league affiliate.

Royals sign catcher Austin Nola to Major League contract

February 23, 2024

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that they have signed catcher Austin Nola to a Major League contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic was placed on the 60-day Injured List. Nola, 34, is a five-year

QuikTrip and Kansas City Royals team up to improve youth literacy in new jersey patch partnership

Youth literacy at the forefront of community-focused partnership with Royals and QuikTrip’s “Hit the Books” program
February 21, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 21, 2024) -- The Kansas City Royals and QuikTrip today announced a multi-year partnership in which QuikTrip will become the official jersey patch partner of the Kansas City Royals. Via the first-of-its-kind partnership, QuikTrip and the Royals are placing community investment, and specifically youth literacy, at

Royals announce 2024 Spring Training broadcast schedule

February 20, 2024

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals today announced their radio and television broadcast schedules for the 2024 Spring Training season. Kansas City’s flagship radio station will broadcast 17 Spring Training games on KCSP-AM, including the March 25 exhibition game against the Double-A affiliate Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Of those 17 games, 10

Royals Announce 14-Year Contract Agreement with Bobby Witt Jr.

February 5, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have agreed to the biggest contract in franchise history with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., a 14-year agreement that includes 11 years guaranteed. To celebrate Kansas City’s commitment with Witt Jr., the Royals will host a press conference tomorrow

Royals sign Adam Frazier to one-year deal with a mutual option for 2025

January 30, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed Adam Frazier to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2025. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. A corresponding move will be announced later today. Frazier, 32, is an eight-year Major League veteran

Royals announce 2024 Minor League coaching staffs

January 24, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today their 2024 minor league coaching staffs.

ROYALS TO PLAY EXHIBITION GAME AT DOUBLE-A NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

Game will be played Monday, March 25 at 6:05 p.m. CT at Arvest Ballpark
January 19, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they will play an exhibition game vs. their Double-A affiliate, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, on Monday, March 25 at 6:05 p.m CT at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. This will follow a 31-game exhibition schedule in Arizona, which will conclude with

Royals Agree to Terms with 18 International Free Agents

January 18, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have agreed to terms with 18 international free agents. “We’re proud of this group and excited to get them all in our system and help them achieve their dreams,” said Royals Sr. Vice President, Major League & International Operations/Assistant General

Royals invite 23 players to Major League Spring Training

January 10, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have invited 23 players to Major League Spring Training in Surprise, Ariz. Among the invitees are 10 pitchers, five catchers, five infielders and three outfielders. Of the 23 invitees, 11 were originally signed or drafted by Kansas City: right-handed pitcher

Royals announce two additions to front office

Johnny DiPuglia hired as Special Assistant, International Scouting Fred Guerrero hired as Coordinator, Player Evaluation
January 4, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have hired Johnny DiPuglia as Special Assistant of International Scouting and Fred Guerrero as Coordinator of Player Evaluation. “We are thrilled to announce the newest additions to our International Scouting staff, Fred Guerrero and Johnny DiPuglia,” said Rene Francisco, Sr.

Royals sign OF Hunter Renfroe to one-year Major League contract

December 19, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed outfielder Hunter Renfroe to a one-year Major League contract, with a player option for 2025. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Max Castillo has been designated for assignment

Royals acquire pitcher Cesar Espinal from Orioles for pitcher Jonathan Heasley

December 18, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Cesar Espinal from the Baltimore Orioles for right-handed pitcher Jonathan Heasley. Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 40. Espinal, 18, appeared in 9 games (8 starts) for the DSL Orioles Orange

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to one-year Major League contract

December 18, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha to a one-year Major League contract, with a player option for 2025. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. A corresponding move will be announced soon. Wacha, 32, went 14-4 with

Royals acquire infielder Deivis Nadal from Pirates for outfielder Edward Olivares

December 15, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired minor league infielder Deivis Nadal from the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Edward Olivares. Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 40. Nadal, 21, played in 101 games for Low-A Bradenton last year and slashed

Royals sign RHP Chris Stratton to one-year Major League contract

December 15, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher Chris Stratton to a one-year Major League contract, with a player option for 2025. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. A corresponding move will be announced soon. Stratton, 33, went 2-1 with

Royals acquire pitcher Ryan Brady and infielder Cam Devanney from Brewers for pitcher Taylor Clarke

December 14, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Ryan Brady and infielder Cam DeVanney from the Milwaukee Brewers for right-handed pitcher Taylor Clarke. Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 40. Brady, 24, made 37 appearances across High-A Wisconsin and

Royals sign RHP Seth Lugo to two-year Major League contract

December 14, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo to a two-year Major League contract, with a player option for 2026. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Lugo, 34, worked exclusively as a starter for the first time in

Royals sign LHP Will Smith to one-year Major League contract

December 11, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed left-handed pitcher Will Smith to a one-year Major League contract. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Collin Snider was designated for assignment and Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List remains at 40. Smith, 34, posted a 4.40 ERA

Royals select right-handed pitcher Matthew Sauer in the Rule 5 Draft

December 6, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have selected minor league right-handed pitcher Matthew Sauer from the New York Yankees with the 2nd pick in the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft. Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 40. Sauer, 24, went 6-5

Royals acquire pitcher Carlos Mateo from Astros for pitcher Dylan Coleman

December 6, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Carlos Mateo from the Houston Astros for right-handed pitcher Dylan Coleman. Kansas City’s Major League Reserve List is now at 39. Mateo, who turns 20 on Dec. 16, appeared in 7 games for the Gulf

Royals name Joe Dillon assistant hitting coach

November 30, 2023

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that Joe Dillon has been named Assistant Major League Hitting Coach. All other coaches on Manager Matt Quatraro’s staff are expected to return for the 2024 season. Dillon, 48, was selected by Kansas City in the 7th round of the 1997