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Royals release plans for new stadium

The Royals announced plans for a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City.

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Platoons are not the problem with the Royals offense

The Royals are tied for the worst record in baseball, and manager Matt Quatraro has been the target of ire for many fans. When a team loses, the manager will bear a brunt of the criticism.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 24

Royals with Crown Center Future, But Present Struggles are Undeniable

A new stadium on the horizon — but can the Royals fix what’s happening on the field? In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, hosts Jacob Milham

Carter Jensen News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals' Carter Jensen Makes Case for Lineup Change Amid Offensive Surge

The Kansas City Royals are coming off a series loss to the Baltimore Orioles following an 8-6 loss on Wednesday. Kansas City has a chance to reset with an off day Thursday before returning to Kauffman Stadium to open a three-game set Friday against the Los Angeles Angels to wrap up the homestand.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 23

The Royals have all the signs of a poorly-coached team

The Royals have stumbled out to an 8-17 start, the worst record in baseball. Despite playoff aspirations coming out of spring training, they may have already played their way out of contention before the calendar hits May.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 23

The Royals made the best decision they could with the Asa Lacy pick

In 2020, the COVID pandemic resulted in a stilted cadence to the typical draft evaluation process. Nevertheless, the draft continued onward and the Royals picked Asa Lacy fourth overall.

Kansas City Royals News / 5 GOATs / April 22

Kansas City Royals announce plan to build new stadium at Crown Center

The Kansas City Royals on Wednesday announced their plan to build a new stadium at the Crown Center in downtown Kansas City. The Royals are teaming up

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

Royals officially announce $2B Crown Center ballpark

The Royals have secured $2 billion in private investment to build a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City, the team announced Wednesday. The 85-acre Crown Center project includes a park-like central square with fountains and keeps the club in Missouri.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / April 22

Kansas City Royals news: The worst time for a downtown stadium announcement

MLB.com’s Anne Rogers talks to the Kansas City Royals leadership following a terrible start to the 2026 season. “You look back two months ago, month ago, no one in here would believe we’re technically the worst team in baseball,” Bobby Witt Jr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 22

After halting 8-game skid, Royals chase series win vs. Orioles

Michael Wacha has been the brightest light amid a dismal start to the season for the Kansas City Royals. Meanwhile, Chris Bassitt might have found a needed rhythm following a rough beginning to his Baltimore Orioles' tenure.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 21

Royals take advantage of Orioles' wild pitches, snap 8-game skid

Maikel Garcia scored on a wild pitch in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals snapped their eight-game losing streak with 6-5 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 21

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. get brutally honest on getting booed after Orioles loss

Kansas City Royals fans are frustrated with their team right now. The Royals dropped yet another game on Monday, to the Baltimore Orioles at home. Some Kansas City fans rained down boos on the team, as the Royals dropped the contest 7-5 in extras.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 22

Four MLB managers who are already on the hot seat

The MLB season is a marathon, and in April, the marathon has truly just begun. Still, these games count just as much as the ones in August, and there are managers around the game who have landed on the hot seat on the backs of poor starts.

MLB check-in: Mets hit rock-bottom, Astros are unravelling

Joe Espada staying positive despite the Astros' injury woes

What will the Yankees do at shortstop once Anthony Volpe returns?

Slugger Ben Rice has become the Yankees' newest superstar

Mark McGwire's son turns heads with his minor league dominance

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Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / April 21

Bobby Witt Jr. Breaks Silence On Boos At Kauffman Stadium

The noise at Kauffman Stadium was impossible to miss, was it not? Kansas City fans went all out after another home loss, this time against the Baltimore Orioles, and the boos rained down on every Royals player.

Jonathan India News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Royals Place Jonathan India On IL With Shoulder Subluxation

The Royals announced that infielder Jonathan India has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 19th, due to a left shoulder subluxation.

Kansas City Royals News / Total Pro Sports / April 20

What Did Salvador Perez Say To Matt Quatraro For Benching Him?

Salvador Perez is arguably the finest catcher in the MLB for his generation. The Kansas City Royals captain is well on his way to the Hall of Fame. Nevertheless, Father Time is slowly catching up with the 35-year-old.

Mason Black News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Royals Recall Mason Black

Right-hander Mason Black is set for his Royals debut on Sunday. He’ll be joined by catcher Elias Diaz, who had his contract selected by the club. Right-hander Mitch Spence and infielder Tyler Tolbert were optioned to make room for Black and Diaz, the team announced.

Kansas City Royals News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Salvador Perez had a blunt response to Royals manager after benching

Salvador Perez made his thoughts very clear about Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro’s reasoning for giving the veteran catcher a day off on Saturday.

Salvador Perez News / Yardbarker / April 18