Witt's teammates in awe -- not surprised -- by superstar plays at Classic
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Bobby Witt Jr. had one of those games on Monday night. You know the one. Two doubles, one of which had you thinking, ‘How did he get to second base that fast?’ A stolen base. And two jaw-dropping defensive plays that had even the best pitcher in
NEW for 2026: Stream KC games on Royals.TV
A new era of watching Royals baseball is here, and Royals.TV has you covered all season long.
Massey (low-grade calf strain) sidelined at least a week
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey suffered a low-grade left calf strain this past weekend and will be shut down from game action for “hopefully about a week,” manager Matt Quatraro said on Tuesday. Massey felt his calf tweak when he made a play in the fourth inning
Twice as nice! Witt's Gold Glove defense on display vs. Mexico
HOUSTON -- Bobby Witt Jr. Dawg. The Team USA shortstop had a Gold Glove performance on defense in the World Baseball Classic on Monday, with a pair of show-stopping plays in the 5-3 win over rival Mexico. "They just kind of happen," Witt told FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal on the
Erceg preparing to put out fires with more strikeouts
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Outside of what could end up being a crucial addition of left-hander Matt Strahm, the Royals didn’t feel like they had to spend too much time this offseason overhauling and upgrading their bullpen for 2026, largely because of the relievers they had returning.
Who'll win awards in '26? Here are the top contenders in each division
The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic. Previously: The best pending free agent in each division. Today:
Latest Royals injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.
Salvy's work ethic setting high bar for next generation of Royals catchers
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Blake Mitchell, the Royals’ No. 2 prospect, arrives at Surprise Recreation Campus for Spring Training at 6:30 a.m., ready to lift weights. By the time he arrives, veteran catcher Salvador Perez is already halfway through his session. For Perez, whose mornings often start an hour or two
1 position battle still undecided for each team
There's so much on the line every Spring Training as all 30 MLB teams work to finalize their rosters for Opening Day. While some positions are set long before the season begins, each club is still trying to nail down at least one key aspect of its roster -- and
'Everything is about winning': Vazquez looking to build on strong 2025
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Shortstop Daniel Vazquez arrived at his first Major League camp this spring carrying momentum from a breakout season in the Arizona Fall League. Playing for the Surprise Saguaros, Vazquez finished third in the AFL with 21 RBIs while posting a .329/.459/.468 slash line and swiping 11 bases
How the ‘24 Draft class could shape the ‘26 season
The 2024 Draft class is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. Following a 2023 class that featured some of the best top-end prospect talent of any Draft -- with names like Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford and Max Clark going in the top five
Spence encouraged by uptick in velo in spring debut with Royals
PHOENIX -- When Mitch Spence took the mound for his first Spring Training outing with the Royals last weekend, the radar gun immediately caught attention.
Hosmer brings KC bond into booth as new Royals.TV analyst
The Royals are welcoming another face to their broadcast this season, but this addition is a familiar one. Eric Hosmer will join the Royals.TV broadcasts this year as an analyst in the booth alongside play-by-play announcers Ryan Lefebvre and Jake Eisenberg. Hosmer will be in a rotation that includes analysts
Black brings 'breath of fresh air' to Royals camp
SURPRISE, Ariz. — After adding a curveball and focusing on trusting himself this offseason, Kansas City Royals right-hander Mason Black is already seeing results early in Spring Training.
There are lots of stars on Team Venezuela -- and they all look up to Salvy
MIAMI – Watching Team Venezuela take batting practice, it’s hard not to notice the star power on the roster. Ronald Acuña Jr., Jackson Chourio, Ranger Suarez and the Contreras brothers (Willson and William) are among those who have all accomplished great things during their Major League careers. But there’s one
Here's the Royals' player pool for their Spring Breakout game
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals’ farm system is filled with prospects in both the upper and lower levels of the Minor Leagues. There are different positions, backgrounds, ages and skill levels. But for one day, the top prospects are coming together to field a team that represents the Royals in
Howard poised to make history as Royals.TV host and sideline reporter
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Bridget Howard was sitting in the lower bowl close to the Royals’ dugout when Salvador Perez lined the walk-off hit down the third-base line in the 2014 Wild Card Game. She attended every World Series home game in 2014 and ‘15. Her dad, David, played seven seasons
Team Italy’s lineup so intriguing Pasquantino’s grandpa can’t stop talking about it
MESA, Ariz. -- Vinnie Pasquantino has jokingly reminded his grandfather, Denny, that he has been playing games regularly for the Royals this Spring Training. Old news. His grandpa wants to hear all about Team Italy and the World Baseball Classic. “My grandfather won’t shut up asking me about Italy,” Pasquantino
With 14 Royals in Classic, door swings open for these 4 players at camp
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Here are the Royals' 2026 Top 30 prospects
The 2025 Royals debuted two of their top hitters in the system last year with Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen, and now the two homegrown sluggers are going to get the opportunity to establish themselves in '26 as a crucial part of this core that the Royals want to win
Royals sign outfielder Starling Marte to 1-year deal
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Royals officially signed outfielder Starling Marte to a one-year Major League deal Monday after he passed his physical, adding depth and a right-handed option to their outfield for 2026.
The numbers behind this spring's most impressive performers
One big difference at Spring Training this year is that full Statcast tracking is now available at every ballpark, which means we get a ton more data on all the players around the league. And there are already plenty of players who stand out -- hitters and pitchers, stars and