The Kansas City Royals, based in Kansas City, Mo., participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the American League Central Division. The Royals were founded in 1969 and since 1973.
Jay Bell never thought he would play 18 seasons in the big leagues. "I made the Indians out of Spring Training in 1988 and I finished with a career high to that point of .218," Bell said. "I remember thinking at that point that I didn't know if I was going to be a good [...]
KANSAS CITY — No doubt about it. If the Royals had played all season like they did in September, they'd still have been playing in October. As it was, the Royals' 18-8 record in the final month pulled them out of last place in the American League Central for the first time in five years. [...]
Royals manager Trey Hillman is looking forward to a big family Christmas with his wife, Marie, their children, T.J. and Brianna, and whatever other relatives join them at their celebrations in Texas. His father, Royce, and his wife, Eleanor, will be there. Hillman's mother, Carolyn, passed away a few years ago. His sisters, Sharolyn and [...]
Who's the grittiest player to ever wear a Royals uniform? — John, Overland Park, Kan. No answer to this question will satisfy everyone. Many folks will have their own favorite. Long-time Royals fans and followers, though, often point to Hal McRae, a tough customer on the field. Although he was a designated hitter, he had [...]
After testing the market, Luke Hudson is back with the Royals. Hudson, 31, agreed Thursday to a new Minor League contract with Kansas City and a non-roster invitation to Major League Spring Training. The right-hander became a free agent last month rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Omaha. However, he elected to return [...]
With winter weather striking the Kansas City area, here's a chance for Royals fans to think warm spring thoughts. The Royals announced Thursday that tickets are on sale at Royals.com for the club's second annual FanFest as well as for Royals Awards Night. It all takes place over the weekend of the Martin Luther King [...]
It's the most infamous Louisville Slugger in the Hall of Fame. On July 24, 1983, George Brett carried his lathered-up bat to home plate at Yankee Stadium, homered and sparked a month-long controversy. It came to be known as The Pine Tar Incident. Every day from now to Spring Training, MLB.com/Live will air a classic [...]
A busy week continued for the Royals on Wednesday as they announced the signings of four Minor League free agents, inviting all of them to Major League Spring Training. Kansas City agreed to contracts with pitchers Heath Phillips, Lenny DiNardo and Oscar Villarreal, as well as outfielder Tommy Murphy. All four have spent at least [...]
The Braves may or may not have Rafael Furcal officially, finally, and fully signed-sealed-and-delivered on a new three-year contract. But the Royals, once a suitor for Furcal, are definitely out of the picture. General manager Dayton Moore said on Tuesday that while his club would have loved to add Furcal, the bidding simply didn't work [...]
John Bale will be back for a third season with the Royals after all. Bale, who was non-tendered on Friday, re-upped with the club on Tuesday. The left-hander agreed to a new one-year contract. After pitching both as a starter and in relief in 2008, Bale is expected to serve as a reliever — though [...]