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Taking a first crack at Royals' potential Opening Day roster

February 9, 2026

KANSAS CITY – For many players, Spring Training is all about building up workloads and getting 100% ready for Opening Day and the grind of 162-plus games ahead of them. For others, it’s about all of that and competing for a spot on the roster, or leaving a good impression

Terrance Gore, speedster who made mark with Royals, passes away at 34

February 7, 2026

Terrance Gore, an eight-year MLB veteran known for dynamic baserunning that made him a member of three World Series championship clubs, has passed away at the age of 34. Gore’s Major League career was wholly unique. He had just 85 regular-season plate appearances through 112 games. His first hit didn’t

Royals camp is upon us! Here's what to know

February 6, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- Spring Training is right around the corner. Several Royals are already working out at the team’s facility in Surprise, Ariz. Many will join next week, and they’ll be in full-go mode by Feb. 16. So many questions abound for this Royals team looking to stick as a

Royals lifer John Wathan elected to club's Hall of Fame

February 5, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- John Wathan has worn so many caps within the Royals organization that sometimes it’s hard to keep track: catcher, first baseman, outfielder, coach, manager, broadcaster, scout, roving instructor, special assistant of player development. How about adding Royals Hall of Famer to that list?

How Lugo plans to use his fastball to get back on track in '26

February 3, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- Seth Lugo’s 2025 season was a roller coaster. There were high points, including the month of June, when he posted a 1.26 ERA over five starts. His two-year contract extension that he signed in July, effectively ending any rumors for that upcoming Trade Deadline. The low points

MLB to produce and distribute local games for Royals in 2026

February 2, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- A new way to watch Royals baseball is here. The Royals announced Monday that their games will be produced and distributed by Major League Baseball on Royals.TV for the 2026 season. It was a move that was hinted at by president of business operations Cullen Maxey this

Offseason work -- completed or not -- has Royals' confidence soaring

February 1, 2026

KANSAS CITY – It might have been freezing cold in Kansas City on Saturday, but the thought of summer and baseball was very much on everyone’s mind at Kauffman Stadium. “Nothing like talking baseball when it’s literally 10 degrees right now,” Royals president of business operations Cullen Maxey said. “But

Royals hope to solidify '26 broadcast future by Spring Training

Sherman says decision on new ballpark coming 'sooner rather than later'
January 31, 2026

KANSAS CITY – With the Royals’ television future up in the air after terminating their contract with Main Street Sports Group, which operates FanDuel Sports Network, the club is optimistic a decision will be made before Spring Training begins on where Royals games will be broadcast in 2026. Speaking with

Royals sponsoring free admission to Negro Leagues Museum throughout February

January 31, 2026

KANSAS CITY – In a move that has become tradition and a large success throughout the community, the Kansas City Royals Foundation will once again sponsor free admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for the entire month of February. This is the fifth consecutive year the Royals have covered

Pasquantino agrees to 2-year contract with Royals to avoid arb 

January 31, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- The Royals avoided going to an arbitration hearing with one of their star players by signing first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to a two-year contract, the club announced Friday night. The deal, which covers Pasquantino’s first two years of arbitration, is worth more than $11 million guaranteed, sources

Led by Bazzana, Guards' NRI list includes top prospects, familiar faces

January 30, 2026

The Guardians have invited 26 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training this year, which begins in less than two weeks in Goodyear, Ariz.

Royals’ pitching picture coming into focus as spring approaches

January 30, 2026

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Two touted catching prospects lead Royals' non-roster invites

January 27, 2026

KANSAS CITY – The Royals are inviting 25 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training, which begins in just two weeks at the team’s facility in Surprise, Ariz. Of those 25 players, 15 were originally drafted or signed by Kansas City, and six rank on MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 list

Royals call on new name to guide players one step from Majors

January 26, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- Following Mike Jirschele’s retirement as the all-time winningest manager in the history of the Royals’ affiliate in Omaha, the club will turn to a new face to manage its Triple-A squad in 2026. Patrick Osborn is well aware of the shoes he’s about to step into while

5 best seasons by a Royals position player

January 23, 2026

KANSAS CITY -- When discussing the best individual seasons by a Royal in terms of position players, longtime Kansas City fans likely will go straight to 1980. And with good reason: That’s the season Hall of Famer and legend George Brett nearly hit .400. So, let’s take a look at

The top Royals Draft pick from every season

January 23, 2026

The Royals’ all-time top picks in the MLB Draft range from World Series heroes to plenty who never made it to the highest level. There are franchise faces and those who you may have forgotten.

The top 5 managers in Royals history

January 23, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

The best baseball players born on Jan. 25

January 23, 2026

Who are the best players born on each day of the year? We have a list for every day on the calendar. Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Jan. 25. 1. Danny Richardson (1863) Richardson played for the New York Giants, Washington Senators, Brooklyn Grooms and Louisville

With spring on the horizon, it's time to predict the Royals' position-player roster

January 22, 2026

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The top 5 left fielders in Royals history

January 22, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

The top 5 left-handed starters in Cardinals history

January 22, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the Top 5 players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.

The top 5 left fielders in Cardinals history

January 22, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

The top 5 center fielders in Cardinals history

January 22, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

The top 5 right fielders in Cardinals history

January 22, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun

The top 5 shortstops in Royals history

January 21, 2026

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of the franchise they cover, based on the players' careers for that club. These rankings are for