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A day after the Royals announced they are no longer considering an Overland Park site at the Aspiria campus for a potential new ballpark, another option appears to be unavailable. The Clay County Commission issued a public statement today explaining that they will not submit a ballot initiative to voters in April to fund a […]
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Organized professional baseball has been played in Kansas City since 1884, when the Kansas City Unions of the Union Association took the field. Despite this long history, the city has been light in witnessing baseball milestones. Organized professional baseball has been played in Kansas City since 1884, when the Kansas City Unions of the Union […]
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One of the major goals for the Kansas City Royals this offseason was to acquire an impact bat, particularly one that could play corner outfield. It seemed logical that the Royals should be able to sell from their starting pitching depth, and possibly tap into their minor league catching depth as well, to find a […]
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Some locals are “relieved” that the Kansas City Royals moved on from the Aspiria campus location on Tuesday. “I’m very happy that they’ve kind of seen the light about the location at the Aspiria Campus,” Kelly, an Overland Park resident, said. “I don’t think it really would have worked to put that stadium there. I […]
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The Royals announced they have invited 25 non-roster players to spring training in Arizona, including former first-round picks Blake Mitchell, Frank Mozzicato and Gavin Cross. The list also includes some MLB veterans trying to make the club, such as catcher Jorge Alfaro, infielder Josh Rojas, and pitchers Jose Cuas, Héctor Neris, and Aaron Sanchez. Here […]
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The search for a new ballpark has dragged out longer than the Royals expected, but one potential site may now be off the board. According to Fox 4 reporter Jonathan Lewis Ketz, the Royals are no longer interested in building a ballpark at 119th and Nall in Overland Park, on the site of the Aspiria […]
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The Royals have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Sanchez to a minor league deal, according to FanSided reporter Robert Murray. Sanchez was an All-Star back in 2016, but hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2022. The 33-year-old did not pitch in affiliated baseball last season, but he impressed scouts in the Dominican Winter League, […]
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The crack of the bat. The growing crescendo of cheers as the ball flew over the outfield fence. The flashing lights in celebration of the home run. The jubilation of the team and stadium announcer as the batter rounded the bases. Though my wife and I were thousands of miles away from our home, the […]
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Two top government officials in Kansas City, Mayor Quinton Lucas and Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota, had a closed-door meeting with MO Governor Mike Kehoe to have stadium discussions. Lucas and LeVota also emphasized a speedy end to the protracted fight over the team between Missouri and Kansas, which has dragged on for more […]
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The Royals have signed 36-year-old right-hander Héctor Neris to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, according to New York Post reporter Jon Heyman. Neris pitched for the Braves, Angels, and Astros last year, posting a 6.75 ERA but with 35 strikeouts in 26.2 innings. He had 18 saves in 62 games […]
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The Giants have reportedly signed outfielder Harrison Bader to a two-year deal, $20.5 million deal, that includes another $500,000 in incentives. The Royals had been reportedly interested in Bader earlier this offseason, but later reporting by Ken Rosenthal indicated they were being priced out on his market. Bader was coming off a career-best season at […]
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Since the start of the baseball’s amateur draft, high school players have always been eligible. Selecting a young player out of high school and offering him enough money to forego college was just one of the ways to ensure an organization secured top-notch talent. If that player agreed to a deal, which included a signing […]
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In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take stock of the Kansas City Royals while balancing baseball discussion with the reality of current events and the importance of community support. The hosts dive into the MLB Top 100 player and prospect lists, breaking down where key Royals stand, […]
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If you’ve been paying any attention over the last few years, you’ll have noticed that a smaller and smaller percentage of movies make it to the theaters. These days, many, if not most are being released directly to streaming. This used to be the sort of thing movie production companies only did when they had […]
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Preston Farr writes about what the Royals could still do before the season, such as add infield depth. Brendan Rodgers and Ramon Urias are both interesting names. Rodgers, 29, is a former top prospect out of the Rockies organization. He signed a minor league deal with Houston a year ago. He suffered through a few […]
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In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take a comprehensive look at the Kansas City Royals’ infield and prospect pipeline as the offseason unfolds. The hosts break down infield rankings, examine what a “down year” really means for Bobby Witt Jr., and discuss why players like Maikel Garcia, […]
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Anne Rogers writes about position players that could get invited to spring training. We’ll see Collins in left field the majority of the time, while Thomas will move among all three spots. The Royals touted Collins’ ability to play second base when they acquired him, giving them flexibility, so it’ll be interesting to see whether […]
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When it comes to all-time baseball records, there are some that were set in a different era and will never be approached—such as the 59 wins Old Hoss Radbourn compiled in 1884. The Colorado Rockies won only 43 games last summer. Ouch. Cy Young’s 511 career wins and 749 complete games also fall into this […]
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In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jeremy “Hokius” Greco breaks down one of the most intriguing moves of the MLB offseason: the New York Mets’ trade for Freddy Peralta. Using the Mets and Brewers as case studies, Jeremy examines how aggressive roster building contrasts with the growing risk aversion among mid-tier teams—including the […]
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Recent transactions and discussions in baseball have turned attention back to the age-old complaints about wealth disparities that have plagued Major League Baseball forever. It’s hard to tell whether the current situation is meaningfully different, historically speaking, or if this is simply the same debate we’ve been having my entire life. Still, there are a […]
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At The Star, Jaylon Thompson writes about the MLB 100: Witt was listed among the 10 best big-leaguers for the 2026 season by MLB Network. He ranked No. 3 for the second year in a row alongside such fellow stars as Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Tarik Skubal. Four Royals rank inside the top 100 […]
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Earlier this week, baseball writers voted Carlos Beltrán into the Baseball Hall of Fame. On his fourth year of the ballot, Beltrán garnered 84.2% of the votes cast, well more than the 75% required to gain induction. He finished his career in 2017 as a member of the World Series champion Houston Astros. Of course, […]
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The hot stove is starting to heat up this month as players find homes before spring training. The Yankees brought back Cody Bellinger. The Mets landed Bo Bichette and traded for Freddy Peralta and Luis Robert Jr. And the Dodgers made the biggest move, landing top free agent Kyle Tucker with the largest average annual […]
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Jaylon Thompson writes about how Carlos Beltrán’s time in Kansas City began his Hall of Fame career. The Royals offered Beltran a chance to develop at the highest level. Beltran lauded Brett and others for his ability to grow as a major league player. “It was an incredible experience just to be able to be […]
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According to family lore, the first team I ever rooted for was the St. Louis Cardinals, the football version. See, I entered this crazy world on a Sunday around 11 a.m. back when the Cardinals still played in Missouri, and about an hour later, my parents and I—well, I’m guessing just my father—turned on the […]
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