The Kansas City Royals open spring training Feb. 18, when pitchers and catchers report to their complex in Surprise, Ariz. The full squad is due on Feb. 22.
The first game will be March 2 against the Rangers at Surprise Stadium. The regular season begins against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium on April 3, when the franchise will raise its second World Series championship flag.
Before the Royals report to spring training, The Star is looking at five key questions heading into the 2016 season.