| 2020 Kansas City Royals | ||
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| League | American League | |
| Division | Central | |
| Ballpark | Kauffman Stadium | |
| City | Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Record | 26–34 (.433) | |
| Divisional place | 4th | |
| Owners | John Sherman | |
| General managers | Dayton Moore | |
| Managers | Mike Matheny | |
| Television | Fox Sports Kansas City (Ryan Lefebvre, Jeff Montgomery, Rex Hudler, Steve Physioc) | |
| Radio | KCSP 610 AM (Denny Matthews, Steve Stewart, Rex Hudler, Ryan Lefebvre, Steve Physioc, Jeff Montgomery) | |
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The 2020 Kansas City Royals season was the 52nd season for the franchise, and their 48th at Kauffman Stadium. The 2020 season was the first under new owner John Sherman, whose purchase of the team was approved by MLB on November 21, 2019.[1] It was also the first season under manager Mike Matheny, replacing Ned Yost after having a ten-season tenure.[2] The team finished with a 26–34 win–loss record, landing them fourth place in the American League Central.
On March 12, 2020, MLB announced that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the start of the regular season would be delayed by at least two weeks in addition to the remainder of spring training being cancelled.[3] Four days later, it was announced that the start of the season would be pushed back indefinitely due to the recommendation made by the CDC to restrict events of more than 50 people for eight weeks.[4] On June 23, commissioner Rob Manfred unilaterally implemented a 60-game season. Players reported to training camps on July 1 in order to resume spring training and prepare for a July 24 Opening Day.[5]
- ^ "John Sherman Approved as New Royals Owner". espn.com. ESPN. November 21, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ Flanagan, Jeffrey (October 31, 2019). "Royals name Mike Matheny manager". mlb.com. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ Mark Feinsand (March 12, 2020). "Opening Day delayed at least 2 weeks; Spring Training games cancelled". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ "Opening of regular season to be pushed back". MLB.com. Major League Baseball. March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ Feinsand, Mark (June 24, 2020). "Play Ball: MLB announces 2020 regular season". MLB.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020.