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Tonight's game has been postponed

April 23, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Out of an abundance of caution, tonight’s game between the Rockies and Royals has been postponed. The teams will play a traditional (single admission) doubleheader tomorrow starting at 1:10 p.m. CT. Fans holding game tickets or parking tickets for the originally scheduled game on Wednesday, April 23 at

Royals Announce Opening Day Roster

March 27, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals this morning selected the contract of infielder Cavan Biggio to finalize their 26-man Opening Day roster. Earlier this week, the Royals selected the contract of outfielder Mark Canha and placed three pitchers on the 15-day Injured List, including right-handed pitchers Alec Marsh

The Royals are proud to welcome new partners for the 2025 season

March 26, 2025

In 2025, the Royals are proud to welcome a diverse array of new and returning corporate partners to join in supporting the team on the field and providing fans with an amazing experience at The K. Long-term Official Grocery partner Price Chopper will continue to offer exciting Royals offers via

Royals and Audacy extend partnership to bring radio broadcasts to fans

March 24, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and Audacy announced a multi-year extension to their radio broadcast partnership. 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ-FM), Kansas City’s first full-time FM Sports station, will serve as the team’s flagship station, airing Spring Training, regular and postseason games. Games will also be streamed via

Royals acquire outfielder Mark Canha from Milwaukee

March 22, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Royals announced this morning that they have acquired outfielder Mark Canha (CAN-uh) from Milwaukee for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Canha was a non-roster invite in Major League camp with the Brewers. He is in today’s starting lineup and will wear No. 21. Canha,

Royals and FanDuel Sports Network announce 2025 television schedule

March 17, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals and FanDuel Sports Network today announced the team’s 2025 regular season television schedule, with all 162 games airing regionally or nationally. FanDuel Sports Network will televise 154 regular season games. Eight other games are scheduled for Major League Baseball’s national television package: Saturday, May 3

Royals Announce 2024 Organization Awards

March 15, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals today named their 2024 Organization Award winners and their Players and Pitchers of the Year for each minor league affiliate.

Alex Gordon Elected to Royals Hall of Fame

Induction Ceremony for 2015 World Series Champion & Eight-Time Rawlings Gold Glove Winner Set for Friday, June 13
March 14, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals have announced that outfielder Alex Gordon has been elected into the Royals Hall of Fame presented by Commerce Bank. He will become the elite group’s 31st inductee during on-field ceremonies prior to the game vs. the Athletics at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, June 13. “My

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que will be available at Kauffman Stadium this season

March 4, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced a partnership with Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que that will bring one Kansas City icon (the Z-Man sandwich) to another (Kauffman Stadium). This announcement is another example of the Royals having the best of Kansas City’s food and beverage at Kauffman Stadium

Royals announce Champions Gala celebrating 1985 and 2015 teams

February 19, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals announced a once-in-a-lifetime event that will allow fans to celebrate both of the club’s World Series championship teams. The celebration of our Royals champions will take over Union Station on Thursday, May 15, honoring the legacy of these legendary teams. “These teams

Royals set 2025 Spring Training broadcast schedule

February 18, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Kansas City Royals announced their radio and television broadcast schedules for the 2025 Spring Training season.

Royals announce contract extension with executive VP & GM J.J. Picollo

Royals also exercise Manager Matt Quatraro’s club option for 2026
February 17, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals this morning announced that Executive Vice President and General Manager J.J. Picollo has agreed to a contract extension, which will run through the 2030 season with a club option for 2031. Additionally, the Royals have exercised Manager Matt Quatraro’s club option for the 2026 season.

Royals Sign Cole Ragans to Three-Year Contract

February 14, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Kansas City Royals announced that left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans has agreed to a three-year contract through the 2027 season. The deal covers 2025, plus what would have been his first two years of salary arbitration. Ragans remains under club control through 2028. “Cole has been one

Ned Yost returns to Royals as Sr. Advisor to GM

February 11, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that Ned Yost is returning to the organization as the Senior Advisor to the General Manager. Yost, the winningest Manager in franchise history, was inducted as the 27th member of the Royals Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony on Sept. 2, 2023.

Royals announce 2025 Spring Training broadcast schedule

February 11, 2025

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Kansas City Royals today announced their radio and television broadcast schedules for the 2025 Spring Training season. Kansas City’s flagship radio station will broadcast 16 Spring Training games, including 11 on 96.5 The Fan and 5 games on its sister station The Bet 1660. Of Kansas

Royals to Simulcast 10 Regular Season Games on Gray Media's KCTV5/KSMO

Games also to air on Gray media stations throughout Midwest
February 4, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced a partnership with Gray Media to provide new, expanded, and free access for fans by simulcasting 10 regular season broadcasts with FanDuel Sports Network, the Royals rightsholder partner. The games will be shown on KCTV5 (CBS), KSMO (MyNetwork) or both on Sundays

Royals sign Carlos Estévez to two-year contract

January 31, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals tonight announced a two-year contract with right-handed pitcher Carlos Estévez (es-TEH-vez). The deal also includes a club option for 2027. In a corresponding move, the Royals designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment. Estévez, 32, recorded a career-best 2.45 ERA (15 ER in 55.0 IP)

Royals Agree to Terms With  22 International Free Agents

January 17, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have agreed to terms with 22 international free agents. “We are excited to welcome such a diverse and talented group of players into our organization,” said Royals Sr. Vice President, Major League & International Operations/Assistant General Manager, Rene

Royals announce 2025 Minor League coaching staffs

January 17, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Royals announced today their minor league coaching staffs. Headshots of all seven managers have been attached to this email.

Royals Announce 2025 Minor League Staff And Coordinators

January 14, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today their minor league staff and coordinators for the 2025 season. Individual minor league affiliate coaching staffs will be announced later this week.

Royals announce promotions to baseball operations staff

January 13, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced promotions to their baseball operations staff. Colin Gonzales has been promoted to the Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting, Brandon Nelson is now the Assistant Director of Research and Development and Michael Cifuentes has been promoted to Assistant Director of Research and Development/Player

Royals invite 23 players to Major League Spring Training

January 10, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have invited 23 players to Major League Spring Training in Surprise, Ariz. Among the invitees are 10 pitchers, six catchers, five infielders and two outfielders. Of the 23 invitees, 15 were originally signed or drafted by Kansas City: left-handed pitchers

Royals sign Michael Lorenzen to one-year contract

The deal includes a mutual option for 2026
January 8, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals this morning announced a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2026. Kansas City now has 39 players on its Major League Reserve List. Lorenzen, who turned 33 last week, completed his 10th season in the

Royals open 2025 Hall of Fame balloting

Fans Invited to Register Their Vote at royals.com/hofvote
December 9, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — 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

December 3, 2024

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