Citing ‘competitive reasons,’ Royals announce plan to move and lower outfield wall

The Royals' Kauffman Stadium has a reputation as a pitcher's park, because it tamps down on home runs. That may be about to ...
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Royals announce new outfield dimensions at The K

Kauffman Stadium will look slightly different in 2026. The Royals are moving the outfield fences inward, the club announced ...

The Royals are bringing in the walls. What does that mean for their hitters and pitchers?

The Royals will almost certainly hit more home runs with Kauffman's new dimensions. But there will be other impacts as well.
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Royals Announce New Dimensions for Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals announced today Kauffman Stadium’s outfield wall is being moved in for the 2026 season. This change will likely create more home runs (and robbed home runs), more extra-base ...