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Spring Training is officially underway in Surprise, and the Royals are buzzing with optimism and a few unanswered questions. As the team works through lineup possibilities and player evaluations, all eyes are on how these early games will shape their run at the AL Central crown.
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MLB.com
As spring games begin, 4 storylines move to Royals' forefront
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals media relations director Nick Kappel posts it on social media every spring, early in the morning on the first day of baseball’s return: Beginning Friday with their Cactus League opener, the Royals are scheduled to play 194 games over the next 220 days of the spring
MLB.com
Who should lead off for Royals? Here are 5 options
SURPRISE, Ariz. – Who takes over the Royals’ leadoff spot is a question that will follow the club until Opening Day and beyond. Manager Matt Quatraro doesn’t have an answer yet, but he likes the options he could have when constructing the lineup.
“That’s the good thing,” Quatraro said. “Maikel
Kingsofkauffman
Matt Quatraro praises Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. by comparing him to former MVP
As the Royals inch closer to embarking on the 2026 season, manager Matt Quatraro gave some immense praise to his franchise cornerstone, Bobby Witt Jr.
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Royals could be testing potential new leadoff plan with first spring training lineup
As the Royals open their spring training campaign, they'll do so with a bit of fresh look atop the order, as All-Star Maikel Garcia will lead things off.
Royals Review
Royals sign catcher Elias Díaz to minor league deal
The Royals announced they have signed former All-Star catcher Elias Díaz to a minor league deal. Díaz spent 106 games with the Padres last year and hit .204/.270/.337 with nine home runs. The Venezuelan-born Díaz began his career with the Pirates in 2015, but was non-tendered after the 2019 season. He signed on with the […]
Royals Review
Spring Training Gamethread I
As I have traditionally write my threads and recaps on Saturdays, I don’t think I’ve ever gotten to write the first thread of a season before, but I’m taking over Fridays this year, too, so I am stoked to present to you the first Royals lineup of 2026! I’m a little disappointed we won’t get […]
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