26-34 (.433)
League Note
The season began on July 23 and ended on September 27 with only 60 games amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. An expanded 16-team postseason tournament began on September 29, with games of all but the first round being played at neutral sites. During double headers, each game will end after 7 innings, with a runner-on-second rule in effect for extra innings during the abbreviated doubleheaders.
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Attendance
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2020 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
4
Asa Lacy P
1
32
Nick Loftin SS
2
41
Ben Hernandez P
3
76
Tyler Gentry OF
4
105
Christian Chamberlain P
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Dec 21, 2020
MLB Rumors: Adam Wainwright Drawing Interest from Royals in 2020 Free Agency / The Kansas City Royals " have shown
MLB Rumors: Adam Wainwright Drawing Interest from Royals in 2020 Free Agency / The Kansas City Royals " have shown interest" in veteran starting pitcher Adam Wainwright , according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi . However, Morosi added that the Royals "don't appear to be frontrunners" for Wainwright's signature...
Dec 21, 2020
MLB Rumors: Adam Wainwright Drawing Interest from Royals in 2020 Free Agency / The Kansas City Royals " have shown
MLB Rumors: Adam Wainwright Drawing Interest from Royals in 2020 Free Agency / The Kansas City Royals " have shown interest" in veteran starting pitcher Adam Wainwright , according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi . However, Morosi added that the Royals "don't appear to be frontrunners" for Wainwright's signature...
Dec 8, 2020
Carlos Santana, Royals Reportedly Agree to 2-Year, $17M Contract in Free Agency / Free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana, Royals Reportedly Agree to 2-Year, $17M Contract in Free Agency / Free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman ...
Dec 8, 2020
Carlos Santana, Royals Reportedly Agree to 2-Year, $17M Contract in Free Agency / Free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana, Royals Reportedly Agree to 2-Year, $17M Contract in Free Agency / Free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman ...
Nov 24, 2020
Patrick Mahomes, Whit Merrifield React to Royals Jerseys with Chiefs' QB's Name / It can be hard during the middle
Patrick Mahomes, Whit Merrifield React to Royals Jerseys with Chiefs' QB's Name / It can be hard during the middle of football season in Kansas City to remember there are two professional athletes in town who sport No. 15 on their jerseys. The more famous one, of course, is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ...
Nov 24, 2020
Patrick Mahomes, Whit Merrifield React to Royals Jerseys with Chiefs' QB's Name / It can be hard during the middle
Patrick Mahomes, Whit Merrifield React to Royals Jerseys with Chiefs' QB's Name / It can be hard during the middle of football season in Kansas City to remember there are two professional athletes in town who sport No. 15 on their jerseys. The more famous one, of course, is Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ...
Sep 24, 2020
Alex Gordon Announces MLB Retirement After 14 Seasons with Royals / The Alex Gordon era has ended in Kansas City.
Alex Gordon Announces MLB Retirement After 14 Seasons with Royals / The Alex Gordon era has ended in Kansas City. Gordon, who played for the Royals since 2007 after the team drafted him with the second overall pick out of the University of Nebraska in 2005, retired Thursday, the club announced ...
Sep 24, 2020
Alex Gordon Announces MLB Retirement After 14 Seasons with Royals / The Alex Gordon era has ended in Kansas City.
Alex Gordon Announces MLB Retirement After 14 Seasons with Royals / The Alex Gordon era has ended in Kansas City. Gordon, who played for the Royals since 2007 after the team drafted him with the second overall pick out of the University of Nebraska in 2005, retired Thursday, the club announced ...
Aug 29, 2020
Report: Trevor Rosenthal Traded to Padres by Royals for Prospects / Looking to solidify their status as playoff contenders in
Report: Trevor Rosenthal Traded to Padres by Royals for Prospects / Looking to solidify their status as playoff contenders in the National League , the San Diego Padres have upgraded their bullpen by reportedly acquiring Trevor Rosenthal ...
Aug 29, 2020
Report: Trevor Rosenthal Traded to Padres by Royals for Prospects / Looking to solidify their status as playoff contenders in
Report: Trevor Rosenthal Traded to Padres by Royals for Prospects / Looking to solidify their status as playoff contenders in the National League , the San Diego Padres have upgraded their bullpen by reportedly acquiring Trevor Rosenthal ...
Aug 25, 2020
MLB Trade Rumors: Royals' Trevor Rosenthal Drawing 'A Lot' of Interest / Quality relief pitchers are always coveted commodities when
MLB Trade Rumors: Royals' Trevor Rosenthal Drawing 'A Lot' of Interest / Quality relief pitchers are always coveted commodities when Major League Baseball's trade deadline rolls around, and this year is sure to be no different...
Aug 25, 2020
MLB Trade Rumors: Royals' Trevor Rosenthal Drawing 'A Lot' of Interest / Quality relief pitchers are always coveted commodities when
MLB Trade Rumors: Royals' Trevor Rosenthal Drawing 'A Lot' of Interest / Quality relief pitchers are always coveted commodities when Major League Baseball's trade deadline rolls around, and this year is sure to be no different...
Aug 21, 2020
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part / Patience. It is a virtue, but it can also be a Royal pain
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part / Patience. It is a virtue, but it can also be a Royal pain in the neck. Just ask the baseball fans in Kansas City, who have been wondering just when, oh when, will Adalberto Mondesi ...
Aug 21, 2020
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part / Patience. It is a virtue, but it can also be a Royal pain
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part / Patience. It is a virtue, but it can also be a Royal pain in the neck. Just ask the baseball fans in Kansas City, who have been wondering just when, oh when, will Adalberto Mondesi ...
Jul 31, 2020
George Brett on Patrick Mahomes Joining Royals' Ownership: He'll 'Fit Right In' / Baseball Hall of Famer and Kansas
George Brett on Patrick Mahomes Joining Royals' Ownership: He'll 'Fit Right In' / Baseball Hall of Famer and Kansas City Royals legend George Brett said Thursday that he is excited about Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes joining the Royals' ownership group...
Jul 31, 2020
George Brett on Patrick Mahomes Joining Royals' Ownership: He'll 'Fit Right In' / Baseball Hall of Famer and Kansas
George Brett on Patrick Mahomes Joining Royals' Ownership: He'll 'Fit Right In' / Baseball Hall of Famer and Kansas City Royals legend George Brett said Thursday that he is excited about Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes joining the Royals' ownership group...
Jul 28, 2020
Patrick Mahomes Joins Royals Ownership Group After $503M Chiefs Contract / The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that Kansas City
Patrick Mahomes Joins Royals Ownership Group After $503M Chiefs Contract / The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has joined their ownership group: Royals principal owner John Sherman said the ...
Jul 28, 2020
Patrick Mahomes Joins Royals Ownership Group After $503M Chiefs Contract / The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that Kansas City
Patrick Mahomes Joins Royals Ownership Group After $503M Chiefs Contract / The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has joined their ownership group: Royals principal owner John Sherman said the ...
Jul 23, 2020
Matt Harvey, Royals Reportedly Agree to Minor League Contract / Matt Harvey was one of the biggest reasons the
Matt Harvey, Royals Reportedly Agree to Minor League Contract / Matt Harvey was one of the biggest reasons the Kansas City Royals won Game 5 of the 2015 World Series to capture the title. Now he may help the club get back to the postseason...
Jul 23, 2020
Matt Harvey, Royals Reportedly Agree to Minor League Contract / Matt Harvey was one of the biggest reasons the
Matt Harvey, Royals Reportedly Agree to Minor League Contract / Matt Harvey was one of the biggest reasons the Kansas City Royals won Game 5 of the 2015 World Series to capture the title. Now he may help the club get back to the postseason...
Jul 11, 2020
Royals Announce Catcher Cam Gallagher Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Game / The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday
Royals Announce Catcher Cam Gallagher Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Game / The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday that catcher Cam Gallagher tested positive for COVID-19 following an intrasquad game Friday during team summer camp...
Jul 11, 2020
Royals Announce Catcher Cam Gallagher Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Game / The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday
Royals Announce Catcher Cam Gallagher Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Game / The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday that catcher Cam Gallagher tested positive for COVID-19 following an intrasquad game Friday during team summer camp...
Jul 4, 2020
Royals Manager Mike Matheny Says He Had, Recovered from COVID-19 / Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny said Saturday he
Royals Manager Mike Matheny Says He Had, Recovered from COVID-19 / Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny said Saturday he had COVID-19 but has recovered from it. Matheny told reporters the following about his status: "I had this stuff about a month ago...
Jul 4, 2020
Royals Manager Mike Matheny Says He Had, Recovered from COVID-19 / Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny said Saturday he
Royals Manager Mike Matheny Says He Had, Recovered from COVID-19 / Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny said Saturday he had COVID-19 but has recovered from it. Matheny told reporters the following about his status: "I had this stuff about a month ago...
Jul 4, 2020
Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Tests Positive for COVID-19 / The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday that catcher
Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Tests Positive for COVID-19 / The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday that catcher Salvador Perez tested positive for COVID-19, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star ...
Jul 4, 2020
Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Tests Positive for COVID-19 / The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday that catcher
Royals Catcher Salvador Perez Tests Positive for COVID-19 / The Kansas City Royals announced Saturday that catcher Salvador Perez tested positive for COVID-19, according to Lynn Worthy of the Kansas City Star ...
Jun 10, 2020
LHP Asa Lacy Selected by Royals as No. 4 Overall Pick in 2020 MLB Draft / One of the best
LHP Asa Lacy Selected by Royals as No. 4 Overall Pick in 2020 MLB Draft / One of the best pitchers in the 2020 MLB draft is off the board after the Kansas City Royals selected Texas A&M pitcher Asa Lacy with the 4 overall pick. Lacy has a strong case as the best player in the 2020 class, regardless of position...
Jun 10, 2020
LHP Asa Lacy Selected by Royals as No. 4 Overall Pick in 2020 MLB Draft / One of the best
LHP Asa Lacy Selected by Royals as No. 4 Overall Pick in 2020 MLB Draft / One of the best pitchers in the 2020 MLB draft is off the board after the Kansas City Royals selected Texas A&M pitcher Asa Lacy with the 4 overall pick. Lacy has a strong case as the best player in the 2020 class, regardless of position...
Jan 23, 2020
Whit Merrifield Says Jose Altuve, Astros' Cheating Kept Him from All-Star Spot / Kansas City Royals second baseman
Whit Merrifield Says Jose Altuve, Astros' Cheating Kept Him from All-Star Spot / Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield believes the Houston Astros cheating scandal cost him multiple accolades during the 2018 season...
Jan 23, 2020
Whit Merrifield Says Jose Altuve, Astros' Cheating Kept Him from All-Star Spot / Kansas City Royals second baseman
Whit Merrifield Says Jose Altuve, Astros' Cheating Kept Him from All-Star Spot / Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield believes the Houston Astros cheating scandal cost him multiple accolades during the 2018 season...
Jan 17, 2020
Former Royals Owner, Chairman David Glass Dies at Age 85 / Former Kansas City Royals owner David Glass
Former Royals Owner, Chairman David Glass Dies at Age 85 / Former Kansas City Royals owner David Glass died last week at the age of 85. The team announced the news on Friday, along with statements from new owner John Sherman and general ...
Jan 17, 2020
Former Royals Owner, Chairman David Glass Dies at Age 85 / Former Kansas City Royals owner David Glass
Former Royals Owner, Chairman David Glass Dies at Age 85 / Former Kansas City Royals owner David Glass died last week at the age of 85. The team announced the news on Friday, along with statements from new owner John Sherman and general ...