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Royals sign 16 selections from 2024 Draft

Highlighted by all selections from rounds 2-13, the Royals added 16 draftees and 1 UDFA to system
July 21, 2024

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

July 18, 2024

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

July 16, 2024

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

July 15, 2024

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

July 14, 2024

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

Executive VP & General Manager J.J. Picollo and Amateur Scouting Director Brian Bridges will be available to the media via Zoom after the final pick this evening
July 14, 2024

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

July 13, 2024

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

July 7, 2024

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

July 2, 2024

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

June 2, 2024

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

May 28, 2024

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

Kansas City Royals Introduce Outfield Farming System

Fountain Gardens: A Collaborative Metro Partnership
May 15, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Realizing the challenge that access to fresh produce is not always feasible, the Kansas City Royals in partnership with Evergy, Ag Partners, Globally Responsible Production, Metropolitan Community College (MCC), Cultivate KC, and Brummel Lawn and Landscape are happy to announce the start of the Fountain Gardens. At

May 6, 2024, game will now start at 6:10 p.m. CT

May 6, 2024

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 tonight’s game vs. the Milwaukee Brewers will be moved to 6:10 p.m. CT from our regularly scheduled game time of 6:40 p.m. CT. The

Salvador Perez, Seth Lugo named Royals Player/Pitcher of the Month for March/April

May 3, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced this afternoon that catcher Salvador Perez and right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote. Perez ranked among American League leaders in several offensive categories

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Colin Selby from Pittsburgh

April 7, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Colin Selby from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league left-handed pitcher Connor Oliver. Selby, 26, was designated for assignment last Tuesday and has been assigned to Triple-A Omaha. In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher Josh Taylor

Royals announce 2024 Opening Day roster

March 28, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced several roster moves this morning to finalize their Opening Day roster. The Royals have placed four players on the Injured List, retroactive to March 25, including right-handed pitcher Carlos Hernández (right shoulder impingement), left-handed pitchers Jake Brentz (left hamstring strain) and

Fresco Marketing and Kansas City Royals Announce Historic Partnership

March 27, 2024

(KANSAS CITY) March 26, 2024 – Fresco Marketing, the leading full-service multicultural marketing agency in Kansas City, and the Kansas City Royals today announce a historic partnership in which they will work together on building authentic inroads with the Hispanic community of the Kansas City region. The partnership establishes the

Vienna Beef Announces Partnership with Kansas City Royals as Exclusive Hot Dog Sold at Kauffman Stadium

March 26, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 26, 2024) – Vienna Beef, the legendary Chicago-based company synonymous with premium hot dogs for over a century, today announced a new multi-year partnership with the Kansas City Royals which will now sell Vienna Beef hot dogs at Kauffman Stadium. Visitors to “The K” will be

Kansas City Royals Announce Partnership with Coca-Cola

March 25, 2024

KANSAS CITY, MO. - With the start of the baseball season upon us, the Kansas City Royals are happy to announce that a new partnership will make grabbing a hot dog and a Coke possible this season. Heartland Coca-Cola has been named the official stadium beverage provider, which includes their

Royals and Bally Sports Kansas City announce 2024 television schedule

Bally Sports+ returns for third season with new Season Pass subscription offering
March 22, 2024

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Kansas City Royals and Bally Sports Kansas City today announced the team’s 2024 regular season television schedule, with all 162 games airing regionally or nationally. Bally Sports Kansas City will televise 161 regular season games, and 1 game is currently scheduled for Major League Baseball’s national

John Schuerholz elected to Royals Hall of Fame

March 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced that former General Manager John Schuerholz has been elected into the Royals Hall of Fame. Schuerholz will be inducted during a private luncheon on Friday, June 28, followed by an on-field recognition prior to the Royals game that night vs. the Cleveland

Cedric Tallis elected to Royals Hall of Fame

March 14, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today have announced that former General Manager Cedric Tallis has been voted into the Royals Hall of Fame. Tallis will be posthumously inducted during a private luncheon on Friday, June 28, followed by an on-field recognition prior to the Royals game that night vs.

Bo Jackson elected to Royals Hall of Fame

March 13, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced that All-Star outfielder Bo Jackson has been elected into the Royals Hall of Fame. Jackson will be inducted during an on-field ceremony on Saturday, June 29 prior to the Royals game that afternoon vs. the Cleveland Guardians. Jackson was placed on the

Royals announce 2023 organization awards

March 5, 2024

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals today named their 2023 Organization Award winners and their Players and Pitchers of the Year for each minor league affiliate.

Royals sign catcher Austin Nola to Major League contract

February 23, 2024

SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Kansas City Royals announced this morning that they have signed catcher Austin Nola to a Major League contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic was placed on the 60-day Injured List. Nola, 34, is a five-year