Royals open 2025 Hall of Fame balloting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ¡ª The Kansas City Royals have announced that 2025 Royals Hall of Fame voting begins today. The online portion of this year¡¯s vote will remain open to fans through Monday, Dec. 23 at 11:59 p.m. CT at www.royals.com/hofvote. The Royals Hall of Fame voting process includes two
Royals Games Will Be Available on FanDuel Sports Network For 2025 Season
The Kansas City Royals today announced an agreement with Diamond Sports Group, owner of FanDuel Sports Network. For the upcoming 2025 season, Royals games will continue to be produced and distributed by FanDuel Sports Network (recently rebranded from Bally Sports). ¡°Our top priority has been and always will be reaching
Bobby Witt Jr., Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans earn 2024 Royals team awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ¡ª The Kansas City Royals announced their 2024 team award winners today, which were voted on by the Kansas City Chapter of the BBWAA. Bobby Witt Jr. was unanimously named the Les Milgram Player of the Year, an award named in honor of the late Kansas City
Royals acquire infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from Reds for pitcher Brady Singer
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªThe Kansas City Royals tonight announced that they have acquired infielder Jonathan India and outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed pitcher Brady Singer. Kansas City¡¯s Major League Reserve List is now at 38. India, 27, played in a career-high 151 games in 2024 and slashed
Royals Select Three Players to 40-Man Roster
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªThe Kansas City Royals announced today they selected left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron and right-handed pitchers Luinder Avila and Eric Cerantola. Kansas City¡¯s Major League Reserve List is now at 37. Cameron, 25, split last season between Double-A Northwest Arkansas (16 starts) and Triple-A Omaha (9), and went 7-6
Three Royals named to All-MLB Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªMajor League Baseball tonight announced its First and Second All-MLB Teams, which included three Royals. Bobby Witt Jr. was named All-MLB First Team at shortstop, while catcher Salvador Perez and starting pitcher Seth Lugo were named All-MLB Second Team at their positions. The Royals three players selected across
Salvador Perez, Bobby Witt Jr. named Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award winners
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ¡ª Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have been named winners of the 2024 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award, as announced tonight by Louisville Slugger. Perez was voted a winner over three other American League finalists at the catcher position: Houston¡¯s Yainer
Matt Quatraro, Seth Lugo and Bobby Witt Jr. named finalists for 2024 BBWA Awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªThe Baseball Writers¡¯ Association of America tonight announced that Royals Manager Matt Quatraro is a finalist for the American League Manager of the Year Award, right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo is a finalist for the AL Cy Young Award and infielder Bobby Witt Jr. is a finalist for AL
Royals announce 2025 regular season home game times
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals this morning announced their home game times for the 2025 regular season schedule. The 57th season in franchise history will begin on Thursday, March 27 at 3:10 p.m. CT vs. the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. This will mark the earliest Opening
Royals announce 2025 Spring Training home game times
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In conjunction with the Texas Rangers and Surprise Stadium, the Kansas City Royals today announced home game times for their 31-game Cactus League schedule for 2025. Game dates and opponents were announced in August. The Royals will begin their 23rd season in the Cactus League on
Salvador Perez, Bobby Witt Jr. named finalists for Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. have been named finalists for the 2024 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award, as announced this morning by Louisville Slugger. Finalists are voted on by Major League Managers and coaches. Winners will be announced on MLB
Lugo, Witt Jr. named 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªRight-handed pitcher Seth Lugo and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. were named winners of 2024 American League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards for the first time in their careers, Rawlings Sporting Goods Inc. announced tonight. The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards honor the best individual fielding performances at each position in
Royals agree to new contract with Michael Wacha
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ¡ª The Kansas City Royals today announced a three-year contract with right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha. The deal also included a club option for 2028. Wacha, 33, completed his 12th season in the Majors in 2024 and first with Kansas City. He made 29 starts and recorded 166.2
Salvador Perez Named Recipient of the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One
KANSAS CITY -- Catcher and Captain of the Kansas City Royals Salvador Perez has been named the 2024 recipient of Baseball¡¯s most prestigious individual player honor, the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One. Perez was nominated by the Royals for his extraordinary efforts to build healthy and active communities
Four Royals named finalists for 2024 Rawlings?Gold Glove Awards
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªRawlings Sporting Goods Inc. announced today that catcher Freddy Fermin, pitchers Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. were named finalists for the 2024 American League Rawlings Gold Glove Award. This marks the first career nomination for all four players. The Rawlings Gold Glove Awards
Royals announce 2024 American League Division Series roster
NEW YORK, N.Y.¡ªThe Kansas City Royals today announced their roster for the Division Series. The roster remains unchanged from the Wild Card Series. The Royals will carry 11 pitchers into tonight¡¯s series opener in New York, led by starting pitchers Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha. The bullpen will
Mike Jirschele named International League Manager of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªKansas City Royals Triple-A manager Mike Jirschele was named International League Manager of the Year and left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk was named an International League All-Star as a relief pitcher in an announcement made by Minor League Baseball. Votes were cast by International League Managers. Jirschele led the
Bobby Witt Jr., Daniel Lynch IV named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for September
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ª The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. and left-handed pitcher Daniel Lynch IV have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for September. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Witt Jr. led the Royals last month
Royals announce 2024 American League Wild Card Series roster
BALTIMORE, Md.¡ªThe Kansas City Royals today announced their roster for the Wild Card Series. The Royals will carry 11 pitchers into today¡¯s series opener in Baltimore, led by starting pitchers Cole Ragans (Game 1), Seth Lugo (Game 2) and Michael Wacha (Game 3, if necessary). The bullpen will consist of
Sept. 21, 2024, game time change to 4:10 p.m. CT
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªOut of an abundance of caution due to the potential for inclement weather, the Kansas City Royals announced that first pitch for tomorrow night¡¯s game vs. the San Francisco Giants will be moved to 4:10 p.m. CT from our regularly scheduled game time of 6:10 p.m. CT. All
Salvador Perez Named Royals Nominee for the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªMajor League Baseball announced that Salvador Perez was named the Kansas City Royals 2024 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One, baseball¡¯s most prestigious individual honor for Major Leaguers. This is Salvy¡¯s third nomination in four years. The Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One
Bobby Witt Jr., Michael Wacha named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for August
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªThe Kansas City Royals announced this morning that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. and right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for August. The awards are determined by a local media vote. After being named American League Player of the Month
Royals Announce 2025 Spring Training Schedule
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªIn conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Royals today announced their 33-game exhibition schedule for 2025. Game times will be announced at a later date. The Royals will begin their 23rd season in the Cactus League on Friday, Feb. 21 as the home team vs. the Texas Rangers
Bobby Witt Jr. Named American League Player of the Month for July
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Major League Baseball announced today that Bobby Witt Jr. has been named American League Player of the Month for July. He¡¯s the 12th different Royals player (17th instance) to win American League Player of the Month, and the first since Billy Butler in September 2009. Witt
Bobby Witt Jr., Brady Singer named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for July
KANSAS CITY, Mo.¡ªThe Kansas City Royals announced this afternoon that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. and right-handed pitcher Brady Singer have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for July. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Witt Jr. recorded a hit in 22 of his