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Sept. 21, 2024, game time change to 4:10 p.m. CT

September 20, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Out 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

September 9, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Major 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

September 2, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The 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

August 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—In 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

August 3, 2024

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

August 2, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The 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

Royals acquire infielder Paul DeJong from White Sox

July 30, 2024

CHICAGO, Ill.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired infielder Paul DeJong from the Chicago White Sox for right-handed pitcher Jarold Rosado. To make room on Kansas City’s 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher John McMillon has been designated for assignment. DeJong (duh-yung), who turns 31 on Friday, has hit

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Lucas Erceg from Oakland

July 30, 2024

CHICAGO, Ill.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Lucas Erceg from the Oakland Athletics for right-handed pitchers Mason Barnett and Will Klein, and outfielder Jared Dickey. Erceg (urr-seg), 29, has appeared in 38 games for the Athletics this season, going 2-3 with 3 saves and

Royals sign Draft picks DeGroat, Cousin Jr.

The Royals have signed 19 of their 20 Draftees to contracts, as well as one undrafted free agent
July 29, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed 14th round selection Kyle DeGroat and 18th round selection Corey Cousin Jr. (coo-zun) from the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. With their additions, as well as 1st-round pick Jac Caglianone’s signing last Wednesday, the Royals have inked 19 of

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen from Texas

July 29, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen from Texas for left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington. Lorenzen went 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA (43 ER in 101.2 IP) in 19 appearances (18 starts) with the Rangers this season. He signed

Royals sign 16 selections from 2024 Draft

Highlighted by all selections from rounds 2-13, the Royals added 16 draftees and 1 UDFA to system
July 21, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have signed 16 of the 20 selections made in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, including all picks from rounds 2-13, 15-16 and 19-20. The Royals have also agreed to terms with undrafted free agent infielder Colton Becker. Becker, 23, was

Royals announce 2025 regular season schedule

July 18, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals today announced their 2025 regular season schedule. All game times will be announced at a later date. Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, March 27 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Cleveland Guardians. This marks the earliest Opening Day

Royals select 10 players on final day of 2024 First-Year Player Draft

July 16, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals selected 10 players on the third and final day of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. In total, the Royals selected 15 pitchers, two outfielders, one infielder, one catcher and a two-way player. Of their 20 picks, 16 were from the college ranks and four

Royals select eight players on second day of 2024 First-Year Player Draft

July 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The Kansas City Royals selected eight players on the second day of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. With the 76th overall pick in the 3rd round, the Royals selected right-handed pitcher Drew Beam out of the University of Tennessee. Beam, 21, went 9-2 with a 4.22 ERA

Royals select two players on first day of 2024 First-Year Player Draft

July 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals selected two players on the first day of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. With the 6th overall pick in the 1st round, the Royals selected two-way player Jac Caglianone out of the University of Florida. With the 41st pick in the 2nd round, Kansas

Royals Select Two-way Player Jac Caglianone In 1st Round Of 2024 First-year Player Draft

Executive VP & General Manager J.J. Picollo and Amateur Scouting Director Brian Bridges will be available to the media via Zoom after the final pick this evening
July 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals selected Jac Caglianone, a first baseman and left-handed pitcher out of the University of Florida, with the 6th overall pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. He is the second player selected by Kansas City 6th overall in franchise history, following Zack Greinke in

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Hunter Harvey from Washington

July 13, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Hunter Harvey from the Washington Nationals for minor league infielder Cayden Wallace and the 39th pick of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, in Competitive Balance Round A. To make room on the 40-man roster,

Four Royals selected to 2024 All-Star Game

July 7, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Major League Baseball announced today the rosters for the 2024 All-Star Game, which will be played on Tuesday, July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The American League team will feature four Royals players, including Salvador Perez, Bobby Witt Jr. and Seth Lugo (who were elected

Vinnie Pasquantino, Seth Lugo Named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for June

July 2, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this afternoon that infielder Vinnie Pasquantino and right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for June. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Pasquantino led all Royals with 19 RBI in the month

Bobby Witt Jr., Seth Lugo Named Royals Player/Pitcher Of The Month For May

June 2, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. and right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for May. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Witt Jr. ranked among Major League leaders in several

Bobby Witt Jr. Named American League Player of the Week

May 28, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Major League Baseball announced today that Bobby Witt Jr. has been named American League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet for the period of May 20-26. In 6 games last week—in which the Royals went 5-1—Witt Jr. hit .385 (10-for-26) with 2 doubles, 4 home runs and

Kansas City Royals Introduce Outfield Farming System

Fountain Gardens: A Collaborative Metro Partnership
May 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Realizing the challenge that access to fresh produce is not always feasible, the Kansas City Royals in partnership with Evergy, Ag Partners, Globally Responsible Production, Metropolitan Community College (MCC), Cultivate KC, and Brummel Lawn and Landscape are happy to announce the start of the Fountain Gardens. At

May 6, 2024, game will now start at 6:10 p.m. CT

May 6, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Out of an abundance of caution due to the potential for inclement weather, the Kansas City Royals announced that first pitch for tonight’s game vs. the Milwaukee Brewers will be moved to 6:10 p.m. CT from our regularly scheduled game time of 6:40 p.m. CT. The

Salvador Perez, Seth Lugo named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for March/April

May 3, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this afternoon that catcher Salvador Perez and right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Perez ranked among American League leaders in several offensive categories

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Colin Selby from Pittsburgh

April 7, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Colin Selby from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league left-handed pitcher Connor Oliver. Selby, 26, was designated for assignment last Tuesday and has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha. In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher Josh Taylor