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Oct 9, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Form Kansas City Royals player Eric Hosmer throws out the cerominal first pitch before the game between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals during game three of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium.

Eric Hosmer joining Royals TV broadcast crew as analyst

Hosmer returns to Kansas City nine years after leaving in free agency.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 6, 2026 0
Bridget Howard hired as Royals host and sideline reporter.

Royals hire Bridget Howard, franchise’s first woman on regular TV broadcasts

Howard will be the first woman to appear consistently on Royals broadcasts in franchise history

By Sam Neumann OnMar 4, 2026 0
Detailed view of a MLB microphone

6 of 9 MLB clubs formerly inked to FanDuel Sports Network move under league’s control

The league will control local broadcasts for at least 13 teams this season.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 3, 2026 0
Cincinnati Reds

Several MLB clubs extend media rights with FanDuel Sports Network

The Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, and Milwaukee Brewers will all remain on FanDuel Sports Network next season.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 5, 2025 0
Vinnie Pasquantino interviews Shohei Ohtani during the 2025 World Series Media Day in Toronto. Photo Credit: MLB on X

Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino to Shohei Ohtani: ‘Why do you hate me?’

"Why do you throw so hard to me? Why?"

By Matt Clapp OnOct 24, 2025 0
Royals play-by-play man Ryan Lefebvre called Sunday's game against the Twins on the national Roku broadcast. Was the criticism he got fair Photo Credit: Roku.

Was Royals announcer Ryan Lefebvre too unenthusiastic calling Twins walk-off win on Roku?

The frustration was understandable. But was it fair?

By Michael Dixon OnAug 11, 2025 0
FanDuel Sports Network

Royals announcer Ryan Lefebvre understandably couldn’t stop calling the A’s ‘Oakland’

"Have I said Oakland at all tonight?"

By Sean Keeley OnJun 14, 2025 0
Ozzie Guillen on

Ozzie Guillén unloads on White Sox after embarrassing error leads to Royals walk-off

"This is ugly."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 7, 2025 0
Bob Davis

Longtime Kansas Jayhawks, Royals broadcaster Bob Davis dies at 80

"RIP to one of the great voices in KC sports history."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 21, 2025 0
Sep 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; An injured Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) talks with team mates against the Cleveland Guardians in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino casually scoops Justin Fields news

Just call him 'ViNFL Insider.'

By Sam Neumann OnMar 11, 2025 0
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez

MLB to produce Cincinnati Reds broadcasts in 2025

The franchise will be the seventh team under the league's broadcast umbrella.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 14, 2024 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Diamond bankruptcy exit looks likely, deals reached with three more MLB teams

Included in Diamond's reorganization plan are go-forward arrangements with the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, and Detroit Tigers.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 13, 2024 0
Oct 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) smiles following a win over the Kansas City Royals during game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium.

Bob Costas invokes Aaron Boone in ‘Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon’ during 9th inning of elimination game

"You won't even need six moves to connect Aaron Boone to almost anybody."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 11, 2024 0
George Brett TBS interview with Jon Morosi

TBS roasted for lengthy George Brett interview during Yankees-Royals ALDS

"A George Brett interview from the stands for an entire half inning during Game 3 of the ALDS is pretty ridiculous."

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 9, 2024 4
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor greets teammates before game

Marquee teams deliver strong viewership for MLB divisional series

Led by a number of brand-name teams, Fox's broadcasts of NLDS games have seen strong bumps compared to last season.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 8, 2024 0
Sports broadcaster Bob Costas talks to the fans during the Ryne Sandberg statue dedication before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.

Hot mic captures Bob Costas awkwardly talking about CNN ad read

Costas was caught on a hot mic expressing reservations about reading a CNN promo during a live broadcast.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 8, 2024 3
Oct 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third base Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) steals second base against Kansas City Royals second base Michael Massey (19) during the seventh inning during game one of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium.

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo rips MLB Replay Center: ‘You want the Yankees to win?’

"That is mind-boggling that they screwed that up in this situation."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 8, 2024 0
TBS' broadcast of Royals-Yankees was very focused on George Brett.

TBS broadcast of Royals-Yankees was obsessed with George Brett

"Take a shot every time George Brett is mentioned."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 8, 2024 2
Bob Costas will call the ALDS between the Yankees and Royals. History says that's great news for the Yankees. Photo Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Bob Costas calling Yankees-Royals ALDS is big break for New York

Bob Costas has called a lot of great Yankee wins.

By Michael Dixon OnOct 5, 2024 1
From a ratings perspective, the postseason could not have started better for Major League Baseball or its network partners. Photo Credit: Jovanny Hernandez/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

MLB Wild Card round drew record ratings

"It was up 25% from last year and 1% from 2022."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 4, 2024 0
Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Royals Wild Card

Royals viciously troll Orioles after Wild Card series sweep

The Kansas City Royals made sure to rub it in on social media after their Wild Card sweep against the Baltimore Orioles.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 3, 2024 0
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (31) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo (67) in the fifth inning in game two of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Ben McDonald made a textbook announcer jinx during Orioles-Royals

"If you are a Royals fan, you are blaming Ben McDonald and the announcer jinx."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 2, 2024 1
Scott Van Pelt

Scott Van Pelt to throw ceremonial first pitch at Game 1 of Orioles-Royals Wild Card Series

Van Pelt is notably from just an hour outside of Baltimore.

By Reice Shipley OnSep 30, 2024 3
Angels color analyst Mark Gubicza receiving his Royals Hall of Fame jacket.

Angels’ analyst Mark Gubicza reacts to honor from Royals

"The jacket felt good, but that love from the players there is really, really amazing."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 19, 2024 0
Fox Sports Kansas City broadcaster Rex Hudler poses for a photo in the broadcast booth during the first inning of the game between the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates at Kauffman Stadium.

Enjoy a supercut of Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler’s exclamatory noises

OOHHH!

By Sean Keeley OnAug 18, 2024 2

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