Baseball: Kansas City Royals

The more I look at the Royals' roster as the season approaches, the more it seems to me like they are built to be in the middle-third. Their position players, starters, and bullpen all look like they will be in the 11th to 20th spots in a league of thirty teams, which is a nice step up from last year. That made me play around with some things and…

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The Royals will begin playing exhibition baseball games on Friday to prepare for the 2024 season. They have over 50 players in camp, but unlike the past few years, many roles are already set. Still, there may be some roster battles this spring. Here is my stab at what the roster will look like for the March 28 season opener against the Twins. Not…

The Royals open Spring Training with a two-game set against the defending World Series champions in the Rangers and Kansas City is buzzing with excitement. This team looks ready to take a big step towards contention and even sports bettors across the country are noticing. After many impressive offseason moves and the extension of Bobby Witt Jr.'s…

Kansas City is buzzing with excitement about the Royals after a flurry of offseason moves has the team poised to take a huge step forward. Fans aren't the only ones paying attention. Tons of bets are coming in on the Royals' win total at sportsbooks, with the over 73.5 wins on the season being one of the most popular MLB bets across the…

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Drafting a high school catcher in the first round is generally considered a risk because of the high attrition rate at the position. Blake Mitchell is determined to overcome those odds. The Royals drafted the powerful, lefthanded-hitting catcher eighth overall last year out of Sinton (Texas) High. They believe Mitchell has what it takes to exceed…

SAN JOSE - There may have been all zeroes showing on the third-quarter clock when he intercepted a dying Overfelt pass, but Joshua Reyes had all the time he needed to make a play. The senior ran down the right sideline, and just as it seemed as if he would get forced out of bounds, he slipped away from a few defenders before falling into the end…

Royals fans have big expectations for Maikel García in 2024 and he's off to a fiery start in offseason play, sparking a wild brawl after pimping a two-run go-ahead HR in the LVBP Gran Final Thursday night. MLB stars like Yasiel Puig and former Royals' great Alcides Escobar were involved, and it was a dramatic scene that, in some circles, may spark…

When the Houston Astros (83-64) and Kansas City Royals (46-101) meet at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, September 15, Cristian Javier will get the ball for the Astros, while the Royals will send Zack Greinke to the mound. The game will begin at 8:10 PM ET. Bookmakers list the Astros as -200 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog…

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The Oakland Athletics (34-90) and the Kansas City Royals (40-86) will clash in the series opener on Monday, August 21 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, with Paul Blackburn getting the ball for the Athletics and Tucker Davidson taking the hill for the Royals. The first pitch will be thrown at 9:40 PM ET. Oddsmakers list the Athletics as -130…

At the wrong end of the table, Cheltenham got their first win of the season at the 13th time of asking against Cambridge at the weekend, leaving them within touching distance of second-bottom Reading. The Royals have a chance to move clear of the Robins though when they host fellow strugglers Fleetwood, which is where we start our League One…

WELL, RUMORS ARE STILL SWIRLING WITH NO FINAL ANSWER ON THE FUTURE HOME OF THE ROYALS. YEAH, THE TEAM HAS PITCHED A COUPLE OF SITES. AS EVERYBODY KNOWS, DOWNTOWN AND IN NORTH KANSAS CITY WHILE KEEPING THEIR OPTIONS OPEN. KMBC NICE DENNIS EVANS IS AT THE SPORTS COMPLEX AS THEIR CONTINUES TO BE SPECULATION OF A MOVE TO THE KANSAS SIDE. THE ROYALS ARE…

Sunday's contest features the Cleveland Guardians (45-44) and the Kansas City Royals (25-65) facing off at Progressive Field (on July 9) at 1:40 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 5-4 win for the Guardians. The Guardians will give the nod to Shane Bieber (5-5, 3.66 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season,…

It will be months until the KC Royals gather under the Arizona sun for spring training. The Arizona Fall League offers hope for individuals but little for the immediate major-league product. Many fans' attention to baseball ends with the World Series, sporadically starts again with a new acquisition, and then begins again on Opening Day. For those…

The Royals have a lot of decisions to make this offseason as J.J. Picollo and the front office hope to put a competitive team on the field next season. While Bobby Witt Jr.'s superstar breakout is thrilling for Royals fans, the elephant in the room is whether he'll sign a long-term extension or join the ranks of incredible players who ultimately…

The Royals enter the offseason at a crossroads, hoping to build for the future while surrounding superstar Bobby Witt Jr. with enough talent to compete before he has the opportunity to pursue free agency. Kansas City has many important decisions to make over the next few months, though one proposed trade would replenish the Royals' farm system with…

Taylor was acquired in the Adalberto Mondesi trade, appearing in 17 games before being placed on the Injured List to end his season. In his brief stint with the Royals, Taylor didn't inspire confidene that he can be a valuable contributor to the 2024 bullpen. He struck out 26 hitters in 17.2 innings, which is impressive, but he allowed 22 hits and…

At the Star, Sam McDowell with a piece entitled " It sure sounds like the Royals will have a busy offseason. It's about time ". Sounds like something people here could get behind. This goes back to the Picollo news conference on Wednesday: As I've mentioned in the past, if the Royals are going to stick to Sherman's stated preference to be…

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers' Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, . And to get it regularly in your inbox. KANSAS CITY -- Tyler Tolbert remembers the first time he met George Brett, hearing from the Hall of Famer in Rookie ball shortly after Tolbert was selected in the 13th round of the 2019 Draft. But the memory that…

Thursday's game between the Detroit Tigers (74-83) and the Kansas City Royals (54-103) at Comerica Park has a good chance to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 6-3, with the Tigers taking home the win. Game time is at 1:10 PM ET on September 28. This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Tigers will…

Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals will take the field on Friday at Kauffman Stadium against Carlos Rodon, who starts for the New York Yankees. First pitch is set for 8:10 PM ET for the first game of a three-game series. The favored Yankees have -145 moneyline odds against the underdog Royals, who are listed at+120. The total for the matchup…

Spencer Torkelson and the Detroit Tigers will see Jonathan Bowlan starting for the Kansas City Royals on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET. The Tigers are the favorite in this one, at -110, while the underdog Royals have -110 odds to win. The total is 7.5 runs for the matchup. Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023 Time: 1:10 PM ET TV: BSDET Location: Detroit,…

Sunday's contest between the Houston Astros (85-70) and Kansas City Royals (53-102) squaring off at Minute Maid Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Astros, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will begin at 2:10 PM ET on September 24. This contest's pitching matchup is…

The Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals will send Hunter Brown and Steven Cruz, respectively, out to start when the two squads face off on Sunday at Minute Maid Park, at 2:10 PM ET. The Royals are+200 moneyline underdogs for this matchup with the favorite Astros (-250). The total for the matchup is set at 9.5 runs. Date: Sunday, September 24,…

Cleveland Guardians (72-80) will take on the Kansas City Royals (50-102) at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, September 20 at 2:10 PM ET. Currently stuck at 189 strikeouts, Lucas Giolito will be looking to rack up his 200th strikeout of the year. The Guardians are listed as -155 moneyline favorites for this matchup with the Royals (+125). The total is…

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Collin Snider will attempt to slow down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays when they play his Kansas City Royals on Friday at 7:07 PM ET. Bet with the King of Sportsbooks place your bets with BetMGM Sportsbook. Use bonus code "GNPLAY" for special offers! Date: Friday, September 8, 2023 Time: 7:07 PM ET TV Channel: MLB…

Left-hander Walter Pennington pitches for the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, on June 15, 2023. The Kansas City Royals have a lot of left-handed pitching depth, and they'll have even more next season if Jake Brentz, Kris Bubic, Daniel Lynch and/or Josh Taylor return to full health. Even so, Walter…

This year, trade deadline season kicked off when the Rangers acquired Aroldis Chapman from the Royals at the end of June. Texas desperately needed relief help, so it pulled an early trigger in getting Chapman a full month ahead of the deadline. In today's game, teams moving rental relievers typically do not get anything too exciting in return. That…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man who was born blind defied the odds and was able to fulfill his dreams, throwing the first pitch at the Royals game on Labor Day. "I always thought that sports was something that was out of my grasp because I couldn't see it," said Cameron Black. Black is not only defying the odds, but he's proving that…

Bobby Witt Jr. will lead the way for the Kansas City Royals (41-92) on Tuesday, August 29, when they match up with Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (59-73) at Kauffman Stadium at 8:10 PM ET. Oddsmakers list the Royals as -150 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Pirates+125 moneyline odds to win. The total is 8.5 runs for…

Colin Selby will be on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take on Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday at 8:10 PM ET. The Royals are favored in this one, at -150, while the underdog Pirates have+125 odds to play spoiler. An 8.5-run over/under has been listed for this game. Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Time: 8:10 PM…

Monday's game that pits the Kansas City Royals (41-91) versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (58-73) at Kauffman Stadium is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-4 in favor of the Royals. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET on August 28. The Royals will call on Zack Greinke (1-12) against the Pirates…

It is almost September and the Royals' season is winding down. There's little left for Royals fans to see as the team is well out of the division race and even if players have a sudden hot streak at this point it will be hard to overcome what came for the entire season before. There might be a few big league debuts left to see, but even then we…

Wednesday's game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum has the Oakland Athletics (36-90) squaring off against the Kansas City Royals (40-88) at 3:37 PM ET (on August 23). Our computer prediction projects a close 6-4 win for the Athletics, so it should be a competitive matchup. The Royals will give the nod to Cole Ragans (4-4, 4.25 ERA), who is eyeing…

Cole Ragans is set to start for the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday against Aledmys Diaz and the Oakland Athletics. First pitch is at 3:37 PM ET at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Royals are -145 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Athletics (+120). The game's over/under is set at 9 runs. Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Time: 3:37…