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Royals Plan to Build New Ballpark in Downtown Kansas City

Wednesday, February 14

BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals intend to build their new downtown ballpark blocks away from T-Mobile Center and the Power & Light District, scrapping two concepts elsewhere in the city for a location that puts the stadium closer... Read More.

Witt and Royals Agree on an 11-Year Deal Worth More Than $288.7M Guaranteed

Monday, February 5

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals agreed with shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on an 11-year deal worth more than $288.7 million guaranteed, two people familiar with the contract told The Associated Press on Monday, locking up one of baseball’s young... Read More.

Royals Agree with Versatile Adam Frazier on $4.5 million, 1-year Contract

Saturday, January 27

BY DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and utility man Adam Frazier agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract to provide the club with a left-handed bat and some versatility in the lineup, a person with knowledge of the deal told... Read More.

Royals Agree to Terms with Dominican Infield Prospect

Monday, January 15

By Jesse Borek, Jesus Cano KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com/Royals) – The Royals are expected to add a heralded prospect to their system after agreeing to a deal with Yandel Ricardo, MLB.com's No. 16 international prospect, upon Monday's opening of the 2024 signing period, according to industry... Read More.

Royals Avoid Arbitration with Singer, 3 Others

Monday, January 15

By Mandy Bell KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com/Royals) – There will be no arbitration hearings for the Royals this year. Kansas City agreed to one-year deals with Nick Anderson, Carlos Hernández, Brady... Read More.

Hunter Renfroe and Kansas City Royals Finalize $13 Million, 2-year Contract

Wednesday, December 20

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Renfroe and the Kansas City Royals finalized a $13 million, two-year contract Tuesday, filling the biggest offensive hole for a club that has spent heavily in free agency in an attempt to go from worst to... Read More.

Michael Wacha and Kansas City Royals Finalize $32 Million, 2-year Contract

Tuesday, December 19

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the number of innings he pitches.The... Read More.

Busy Offseason: Michael Wacha gets $32M, 2-year Deal with Royals, Hunter Renfroe $13M Contract

Saturday, December 16

BY DAVE SKRETTA AND RONALD BLUM KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals general manager J.J. Picollo knew he needed to upgrade his rotation and fill a corner outfield spot this offseason.He took care of both tasks Friday.In the latest moves in what has become a busy offseason in... Read More.

What the Royals Have in Store for 2024 Season

Friday, October 6

By Anne Rogers, MLB.com/Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Royals avoided sole possession of the worst record in franchise history by winning Sunday’s season finale over the Yankees and instead finished 2023 tied with the ‘05 club with a 56-106 record. That... Read More.

Royals Pitcher Cole Ragans Named American League Pitcher of the Month for August

Saturday, September 9

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (MLB.com/Royals) - Major League Baseball announced tonight that Royals left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans has been named American League pitcher of the Month for August.Ragans, 25, led the Majors in the month of August with a 1.72 ERA (7 ER in... Read More.

Royals Make History With 2nd Walk-Off Balk of ’23

Wednesday, September 6

By Anne Rogers, Covering the Royals for MLB.com KANSAS CITY — Before this year, the Royals had never won on a walk-off balk.In 2023, they’ve done it twice.Down six runs after the top of the third, the Royals completed their comeback in the most... Read More.

Royals to Call Up Their No. 5 Prospect Loftin (Sources)

Thursday, August 31

By Anne Rogers, Covering the Royals for mlb.com KANSAS CITY -- The Royals are calling up their No. 5 prospect, Nick Loftin, sources told MLB.com on Thursday.The 24-year-old infielder will join the Royals in Kansas City on Friday for their series opener... Read More.