The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They compete in the American League Central division. The team was established in 1969, and they play their home games at Kauffman Stadium.

The Kansas City Royals have a storied history, having won the American League pennant in 1980, 2014, and 2015, and winning the World Series in 1985 and 2015. The team has had many talented players throughout its history, including George Brett, Frank White, and Bret Saberhagen, who are all members of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

In recent years, the Royals have been led by a group of young players including Adalberto Mondesi, Hunter Dozier, and Jorge Soler. These players have formed the core of the team's offense and have helped to lead the team to playoff appearances in 2014 and 2015. The team's pitching staff has been led by Danny Duffy and Brad Keller in recent years.

Despite their recent success, the team has struggled in recent seasons and has not made the playoffs since 2015. The team has been in a rebuilding phase and has focused on developing young talent. The team has also seen some key players leave the team via free agency or trades.

The Royals has new manager Mike Matheny in 2021, and will be looking to bounce back and return to the playoffs. The team has a talented group of young players who will be looking to make an impact in the upcoming season, including outfielder Kyle Isbel and pitcher Daniel Lynch. The team will also be looking to improve their pitching staff and make some moves in the free agency market.