Kansas City Royals

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 03: Kansas City Royals flags are seen prior to a preseason game against the Chicago White Sox at Surprise Stadium on March 03, 2021 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

KC Royals: Four things learned and two questions needing to be answered

Travis Neely
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Kansas City Royals: Appreciating Kevin Appier’s amazing 1993 season

2021 KC Royals Hall of Fame ballots are out, but who should go In?

MLB.com says that the KC Royals will be a feisty team in 2021

LAKELAND, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Carlos Sanabria #93 of the Houston Astros pitches during the Spring Training game against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 24, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. The Astros defeated the Tigers 11-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

KC Royals: Six lesser-known names on spring training roster

Leigh Oleszczak
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CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 17: Jarrod Dyson #22 of the Chicago White Sox runs the bases against the Minnesota Twins on September 17, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

KC Royals: What signing Jarrod Dyson means for the rest of the outfield

Leigh Oleszczak
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Bobby Witt Jr #7 of the Kansas City Royals (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

KC Royals: 12 hitters to keep an eye on in spring training

Cody Rickman
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Starting pitcher Brady Singer #51 of the Kansas City Royals (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

KC Royals: Eight pitchers to keep an eye on in spring training

Cody Rickman
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Jul 20, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (17) at bat during the game against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Extending Hunter Dozier sets up KC Royals to succeed

Leigh Oleszczak
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Sep 21, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) and right fielder Whit Merrifield (15) celebrate after scoring in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Perfect lineup for 2021 season

Cullen Jekel
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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 22: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies hits a sacrifice fly ball to score Trevor Story #27 from third base against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals missed opportunity to acquire Nolan Arenado

Cullen Jekel
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Wilmington Blue Rocks pitcher Daniel Lynch delivers in the third inning during the Blue Rocks' season opener Thursday against Salem at Frawley Stadium.Dsc 6380

KC Royals: Daniel Lynch is the prospect to watch in spring training

Leigh Oleszczak
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Sep 22, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Starting rotation for 2021 should be a lot of fun to watch

Leigh Oleszczak
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Aug 31, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (1) throws to first base against the Cleveland Indians during the fifth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: 5 players with the most to prove at spring training

Travis Neely
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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 4: Carlos Santana #41 of the Cleveland Indians bats against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 4, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

KC Royals: Carlos Santana could be the best free agent signing of the offseason

Leigh Oleszczak
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CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 25: Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates with Whit Merrifield #15 after hitting a grand slam off Brad Hand #33 of the Cleveland Indians during the ninth inning at Progressive Field on June 25, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals will be better in 2021 than people think

Leigh Oleszczak
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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 5: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox hits an RBI double during the seventh inning of a game against the Kansas City Royals on August 5, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

KC Royals: 3 reasons why the trade for Andrew Benintendi makes sense

Cody Rickman
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 28: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox hits a two run home run during the fourth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on July 28, 2019 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Did the KC Royals give up too much in trade for Andrew Benintendi?

Leigh Oleszczak
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Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals are going to have a sneaky good lineup in 2021

Leigh Oleszczak
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 03: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox collects a ball hit by Miguel Sano #22 of the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Fenway Park on September 03, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals: Andrew Benintendi won’t have same kind of pressure in KC

Leigh Oleszczak
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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 12: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox strikes out swinging in the second inning during a MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on September 12, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals sent a clear message with trade for Andrew Benintendi

Leigh Oleszczak
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 24: Catcher Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals is congratulated by manager Mike Matheny #22 after the Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 8-7 to win the game at Kauffman Stadium on September 24, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Royals News: PECOTA standings have KC Royals winning 71 games

Leigh Oleszczak
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Jul 21, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jackson Kowar (37) pitches against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Jackson Kowar named best non-Top 100 prospect

Leigh Oleszczak
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BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole park at Camden Yards on September 20, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Why didn’t the KC Royals take a chance on Felix Hernandez?

Leigh Oleszczak
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians takes the field against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on September 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Kansas City Royals are backing off from signing Yasiel Puig

Leigh Oleszczak
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Mar 3, 2020; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles infielder Hanser Alberto (57) warms-up before a game against the Washington Nationals at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Hanser Alberto contract shows KC Royals might not be confident in Nicky Lopez

Leigh Oleszczak
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Sep 14, 2020; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Wil Myers (4) watches his home run during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals would love to have Wil Myers in their lineup

Leigh Oleszczak
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Sep 10, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) makes a catch at first base in the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals: Carlos Santana provides stability at first base

Leigh Oleszczak
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