This season, the club sent eight prospects — including top prospect Blake Mitchell — to participate in the annual proceedings. Mitchell, 21, is one of the top catchers in the Royals organization. He was sent to the AFL to gain additional game experience after missing time with a right-hamate bone injury.

The Kansas City Royals release former first-round pick Kyle Wright as club reshapes their pitching staff for 2026 and beyond.

I’m glad that I’m not in charge of a professional sports team. It’s a lot of work, the pressure is intense, and at any given time a lot of people hate your guts. It is also significantly more complicated and nuanced than fans think it is–in a real-time,

This Kansas City Royals offseason focuses on building upon the team's existing talent and addressing key weaknesses. These articles highlight the team's strategy to develop promising players and make necessary staff changes after a disappointing season.

KC’s spring training schedule also includes a new wrinkle: The Royals will play an exhibition game against Team Cuba on March 3. That game will be played just ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which begins the following day.

The Kansas City Royals have an opportunity this winter to announce their presence in the American League playoff picture with authority. All summer, the Royals