Royals announce 2024 American League Division Series roster
NEW YORK, N.Y.—The Kansas City Royals today announced their roster for the Division Series. The roster remains unchanged from the Wild Card Series. The Royals will carry 11 pitchers into tonight’s series opener in New York, led by starting pitchers Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha. The bullpen will
Mike Jirschele named International League Manager of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Kansas City Royals Triple-A manager Mike Jirschele was named International League Manager of the Year and left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk was named an International League All-Star as a relief pitcher in an announcement made by Minor League Baseball. Votes were cast by International League Managers. Jirschele led the
Bobby Witt Jr., Daniel Lynch IV named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for September
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. and left-handed pitcher Daniel Lynch IV have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for September. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Witt Jr. led the Royals last month
Royals announce 2024 American League Wild Card Series roster
BALTIMORE, Md.—The Kansas City Royals today announced their roster for the Wild Card Series. The Royals will carry 11 pitchers into today’s series opener in Baltimore, led by starting pitchers Cole Ragans (Game 1), Seth Lugo (Game 2) and Michael Wacha (Game 3, if necessary). The bullpen will consist of
Sept. 21, 2024, game time change to 4:10 p.m. CT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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