The Royals already made one move to improve the offense, acquiring Jonathan India from the Reds two weeks ago. India will hit at the top of the lineup. Kansas City is also on the hunt for a middle-of-the-order bat, write Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. As with India, it seems a potential acquisition will come via trade. The Athletic writes that the … [Read more...] about Royals Evaluating Trade Market For Middle-Of-The-Order Bat
Royals Reach Deal With Diamond Sports Group
The Royals announced today that have signed a new deal with Diamond Sports Group, owner of the FanDuel Sports Network, formerly known as Bally’s. That company will continue to broadcast the club’s games in 2025. Coming into today, the Royals were one of the few clubs with their broadcast situation still up in the air. Diamond Sports Group was the broadcaster for almost half the … [Read more...] about Royals Reach Deal With Diamond Sports Group
Maikel Garcia Undergoes Surgery To Remove Bone Spur From Elbow
Royals infielder Maikel Garcia underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, tweets Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Kansas City hasn’t announced whether the injury is expected to impact his readiness for Spring Training. Garcia had been set to play winter ball in his native Venezuela. He revealed in an X post over the weekend that he was instead headed … [Read more...] about Maikel Garcia Undergoes Surgery To Remove Bone Spur From Elbow
Royals, Jordan Groshans Agree To Minor League Deal
The Royals are adding corner infielder Jordan Groshans on a minor league deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (X link). The CAA client spent this year in the upper minors between the Yankees and A’s. Groshans, 25, is a former first-round pick of the Blue Jays. He appeared among Baseball America’s Top 100 prospects in each season from 2019-21 but has yet to carve out much of … [Read more...] about Royals, Jordan Groshans Agree To Minor League Deal
Al Fitzmorris Passes Away
Former big league right-hander Al Fitzmorris has passed away at 78. The Royals announced the news on Wednesday evening. Fitzmorris was born in Buffalo but attended high school in San Diego. He signed with the White Sox as a 20-year-old. The 6’2″ righty never had an opportunity to get to the big leagues with Chicago. The Royals plucked him away as they built their first team via … [Read more...] about Al Fitzmorris Passes Away