Opening Day 2019: Royals v. White Sox

Rain, please go away

We made it. Baseball is finally back. Breathe it in, find a way to stream the game at work, and get excited. For the next six months, we will have Royals baseball to watch. Unfortunately for now, however, we will begin the season on a rain delay, with first pitch potentially taking place at 4 PM.

Here is the official update from Fox Sports Kansas City.

If you are looking for some reading to get you ready for Opening Day, here are some great pieces to take a look at:

• Shaun Newkirk has some analysis on the Royals Opening Day lineup.
• Max Rieper presents the 2019 Royals season preview, with an emphasis on speed.
• The Royals Review staff looks at what would constitute a successful Royals season.
• Here is your 2019 Royals Opening Day roster, featuring Kyle Zimmer.
• The Royals Review staff looks at the most worrisome aspects of the 2019 season.
• Here are a bunch of baseball predictions that will be 100% correct.
• What Royals player needs to have a good season? We have the answers.

There are a ton of story lines to follow this season with the Royals, from the development of Adalberto Mondesi to who the Royals might trade come June and July to the development of the farm system.

So, what are you thinking about this Opening Day?

Here are your lineups for today’s action. Happy baseball, Kansas City.