About the Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals play in the American League Central and are based in Kansas City, Missouri and play at Kauffman Stadium. Their division rivals are Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. Sports Alerts lists them as KC.
8 Royals players are on the injured list in our latest roster sync: Stephen Kolek, Carlos Estévez, Nick Mears, Cole Ragans, Luinder Avila and more. When a followed player goes on or comes off the IL, the app sends a push alert.
Royals alerts you can turn on
- Lineup postedA push alert when a Royals player you follow is in the starting lineup. A separate alert says when a player is not in it.
- Home runs and extra-base hitsAlerts for home runs, doubles and triples from your followed Royals hitters. Stolen bases and RBIs are optional.
- Pitching lines and decisionsFor Royals pitchers: a pitching line, wins, losses, saves, holds, strikeout games, and a scratch alert if a starter is pulled.
- Injuries and IL movesFollow the Royals as a team and get an alert when any player on the club goes on or comes off the injured list.
- Call-upsKnow when a Royals prospect you follow gets called up. The player search includes minor leaguers.
- Scores and lead changesTeam alerts for every Royals score change, lead changes, or an every-inning summary. You choose which.
Top Royals players to follow
These are well-known Royals players. 1 of the 7 are pitchers and 6 are hitters. You can follow any of them, and any other Royals player, in the app.
| Player | Pos | 2026 season |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | SS | .281, 18 HR, 54 RBI, 45 SB |
| Maikel Garcia | 3B | .268, 3 HR, 38 RBI, 5 SB |
| Salvador Perez | DH | .229, 21 HR, 78 RBI, 1 SB |
| Jac Caglianone | RF | .289, 23 HR, 75 RBI, 7 SB |
| Carter Jensen | C | .239, 27 HR, 81 RBI, 2 SB |
| Michael Wacha | P | 9-10, 3.32 ERA, 158 K |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | 1B | .249, 17 HR, 63 RBI, 5 SB |
2026 regular season (MLB Stats API). Roster data is from the October 27, 2026 sync, so trades after that date may not show.
Kauffman Stadium and run scoring
Sports Alerts measures how many runs score in Royals home games compared with their road games. For 2026 the ratio is 1.16, which is hitter-friendly. The five-year weighted ratio is 1.06, which is hitter-friendly. A number above 1.00 means more runs score at home than on the road.
For hitters this helps you read home run and RBI alerts. A hitter-friendly park usually means more of them.
Follow the Royals and their division rivals
Kansas City Royals fans often follow the other clubs in the American League Central too.
Royals alerts FAQ
What alerts can I get for the Kansas City Royals?
You can follow the Royals as a team and get alerts for every score change, lead changes, an every-inning summary, and injuries and IL moves for any player on the club. You can also follow individual Royals players for lineup posts, home runs, extra-base hits, stolen bases, pitching lines, call-ups and injuries.
Which Royals players can I follow in Sports Alerts?
Any Royals player. The player search covers the full MLB pool, including the injured list and minor-league prospects. Well-known Royals players include Bobby Witt Jr., Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez.
Will I get a Royals lineup alert before the game?
Yes, if you follow a Royals player and keep the Lineup posted alert on. The app sends it when the lineup posts. You can also turn on a Not in lineup alert.
Does Sports Alerts tell me when a Royals player is injured?
Yes. Follow a Royals player for injury alerts on that player, or follow the Royals team for injuries and IL moves across the club.
How much does Sports Alerts cost for Royals fans?
Sports Alerts is free to install. Fantasy roster auto-sync is $0.99 per month, with a free first month. Alerts for followed teams and players are free.
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