Royals retain confidence in team as city plans new ballpark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Kansas City Royals opted not to trade players at the trade deadline, signaling confidence in their current roster. Second baseman Michael Massey expressed the team's belief in its potential despite recent struggles. Meanwhile, the city of Kansas City is moving forward with a proposal to spend $20 million on site preparations for a new downtown ballpark, which has received approval from the Kansas City Plan Commission. The Royals aim for improvement in the coming season, focusing on deepening their lineup and revamping their bullpen.
- •Royals did not pursue trades at the deadline, retaining core players.
- •Massey supports the team's direction, citing previous successes.
- •City approves $20 million for downtown ballpark preparations.
- •Royals focus on rebuilding lineup and bullpen for next year.
- •Noah Cameron shows promise with improved pitching performance.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Royals news: The team gets a vote of confidence
"Plus the city advances work on the downtown ballpark.
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