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Spring Training Game 3: Padres vs. Royals
Eric Hosmer of the San Diego Padres poses for a photo during Photo Day at Peoria Sports Complex on February 20, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. | Photo by Brady Klain/Getty Images Hosmer returns...somewhat Are you ready for Spring Training?
Pitchers time with KC Royals may be running short 
Spring training is a time for evaluation and for players to prove what they can bring to the team. A few KC Royals have seen poor starts in 2020. The first weekend of spring training games is complete and fans have gotten a decent look and some players, old and new, around the MLB.
Can Trevor Rosenthal command his fastball?
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Location, location, location. Trevor Rosenthal was quite the bullpen nomad in 2019, never hanging around long before he was off to his next destination.
KC Royals Brady Singer impresses in spring training debut
The KC Royals saw some decent time out of multiple young players in Sunday’s spring training game, giving hope for the future of the club. The KC Royals played the second of their Cactus League spring training games on Sunday against the Cleveland Indians after Saturday’s game was unfortunately rained out.
The best pictures from 2020 spring training photo day
Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals poses during Kansas City Royals Photo Day on February 20, 2020 in Surprise, Arizona. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Baseball is back If you close your eyes and think of baseball this time of year, you can almost hear the crack of the bat and the thump of a fastball hitting a glove.
Brakes need pumped on KC Royals Josh Staumont’s first outing
While it was great that Josh Staumont got off to a hot start this spring training for the KC Royals, historical data tells us to temper expectations. Even though it was spring training, to see a pitcher toss an “immaculate inning” (three strikeouts on nine pitches) is still an impressive feat.
(ST) Game 2: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Indians
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Time for Singer and Kowar. Cleveland Indians (0-0) @ Kansas City Royals (0-1) Jefry Rodriguez (0-0, -.-- ERA) vs. Scott Blewett (0-0, -.-- ERA) First pitch - 2:05 p.m.
It still may be a long time before the Royals contend again
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The pessimist in me couldn’t not write this. The 2003 season was almost a great year for Royals fandom. A team that shouldn’t contend but was in the mix right up until the end.
3 players the KC Royals should trade for soon
Most experts agree the KC Royals will not be a contender until next season and finding a player via the trade route could solidify those predictions.
Baseball is Back! Exhibition Takeaways
Baseball has officially returned, as the Texas Rangers kicked off spring training with a 5-4 win against the Kansas City Royals. The game wasn’t a complete loss for the Royals, however, as they saw Ryan O’Hearn and Jorge Soler homer, while getting some encoring performances from their bullpen.
Quick takes on KC’s first Cactus game
The KC Royals lost their Cactus League opener Friday. It was just an exhibition game, but some interesting things happened. The KC Royals’ 5-4 loss to Texas on Friday came the same way too many did last season–the bullpen blew a late inning lead.
KC Royals draft check-in: 2016 version
The MLB draft after the championship season would see a first for the KC Royals in a generation. Unfortunately, it stunted the rebuild that was to come.
Royals' second game of spring postponed due to weather, rescheduled for March 6
The Kansas City Royals second game of spring training against the Los Angeles Angels has been canceled due to inclement weather.
Jorge Soler continues slugging in KC Royals spring training
Spring training games have started and KC Royals fans can finally get a good look at the players battling for a spot on opening day. KC Royals fans can rejoice as baseball has officially started again.
Soler, O'Hearn homer but Royals drop spring training opener to Rangers
The Kansas City Royals blow a 4-3 lead in the ninth inning en route to a 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers.
“Like father, like son” for KC’s Mondesi?
The young shortstop of the KC Royals is the son of a former All-Star and Gold Glove major league outfielder. How do father and son compare? For KC Royals’ shortstop Adalberto Mondesi, the comparison is inevitable, an unavoidable consequence of being the baseball playing son of a former major league star.
2020 KC Royals player season preview: Salvador Perez
Salvador Perez was the face of the KC Royals before missing the 2020 season with an injury. Will he reclaim that throne in 2020? Welcome to the final installment of Kings of Kauffman‘s 2020 KC Royals season previews.
New-look Franco hopes to get back to slugging ways with Royals
Maikel Franco is set to become the Kansas City Royals’ everyday third baseman after being released by the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Royals have changed their approach to player development, but will it work?
John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/Tribune News Service via Getty Images They’ve revamped, but is it enough? I was at the grocery store the other day, and the lady working at the register pointed to my Royals hat and asked if I thought they’d be any good this year.
2020 KC Royals player season preview: Jorge Soler
Jorge Soler put together an amazing 2019 season with the KC Royals. As he enters his age-28 season, can he repeat that performance? Welcome to the continuation of Kings of Kauffman‘s 2020 KC Royals season previews.
Does Greg Holland have anything left in the tank?
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports His last two seasons have been up and down Before the days of HDH and an impenetrable Royals bullpen that would carry them to back-to-back World Series’, there was Greg Holland.
Greg Holland, Royals reunite on a minor-league deal
Kansas City is clearly hoping that the reunion will yield dividends, although five full seasons have elapsed since the now-34-year-old Holland turned in a full, dominant season of relief.
Whit Merrifield has harsh comments about Jose Altuve, Astros
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield made the first All-Star appearance of his career last year, but he feels it would have been the second had it not been for all of the cheating that went on in Houston.
Royals sign OF Alex Gordon to one-year, $4 million contract
Gordon, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2005 MLB Draft by the Royals, will return to Kansas City for his 14th season with the team.
Alex Gordon 'getting close' to new deal with Royals
The Royals are “getting close” to a one-year agreement with outfielder Alex Gordon, according to Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com. The financial details of said agreement are yet unknown.
Former Royals owner David Glass dies at age 85
Glass oversaw two World Series appearances, including a title in 2015, during his tenure as owner.
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