The Kansas City Royals officially named Cole Ragans as the team’s Opening Day against the Minnesota Twins on March 28. This will mark Ragan’s first career Opening Day assignment while 2024 will serve as his first full season as a big league starter. “We felt like we had a lot of good choices,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters. “But based on what he did here last year … [Read more...] about Breakout Arm Tabbed Opening Day Starter for Kansas City
The 5 Most Improved MLB Teams Heading Into 2024
The 2023-24 MLB offseason has been one of the slower-moving ones in recent memory. Sure, there were some major moves, including the largest contract in professional sports history (more on that later). However, news of major trades and free agent signings came in dribs and drabs. The deluge of breaking news that usually occurs at least once per offseason was nowhere to be found … [Read more...] about The 5 Most Improved MLB Teams Heading Into 2024
The Royals Have Unveiled Plans For a New stadium in Kansas City
The Kansas City Royals have selected the Crossroads location for its new stadium. Team leaders announced Tuesday as they released new renderings. The Royals’ proposed $2 billion ballpark district is boarded by Grand Boulevard to the west, Locust Street to the east, Truman Road to the north, and 17th Street to the south. Royals owner, John Sherman, believes that Kansas City is … [Read more...] about The Royals Have Unveiled Plans For a New stadium in Kansas City
Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr., Agree to Club-Record Extension
The Kansas City Royals and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. are in agreement on an 11-year, $288.8 million extension. Jeff Passan of ESPN explained that the extension can go up to 14 years through a three-year option. It would give it a 14-year, $377 million ceiling. Witt said this regarding his new contract. “I am incredibly grateful to the Sherman family and the Royals front office … [Read more...] about Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr., Agree to Club-Record Extension
Adam Frazier Signs with the Royals On a 1-Year Deal
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Kansas City Royals have signed Adam Frazier to a one-year, $2 million deal with an $8.5 million mutual option for 2025. Frazier, 32, is a veteran of eight years who started his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for Pittsburgh from 2016-2021, making the All-Star Game in his final season with the club. He was traded to … [Read more...] about Adam Frazier Signs with the Royals On a 1-Year Deal