@mellinger

Husband. Father. Kansas City Royals Vice President of Communications & Broadcasting. Former sports writer. Former lots of other stuff, too.

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Joined April 2009
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When I pull the ribs off the smoker...
Conrad McGorkin@ConradMcGorkin11 Mar 2021
Replying to @TangoAlphaLima @getnickwright @mellinger
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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsOct 15
Gratitude. Passion. Progress.
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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsOct 14
An elite first line of defense. 🔥 Nick, Bobby, Michael, and Vinnie have been named 2026 @RawlingsSports Gold Glove finalists!
A graphic with cutout images of Nick Loftin, Bobby Witt Jr., Michael Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino against a gold background. Text on the graphic reads, "Rawlings Gold Glove Awards Finalists: Nick Loftin, Third Base. Bobby Witt Jr., Shortstop. Michael Massey, Second Base. Vinnie Pasquantio, First Base"

ALT A graphic with cutout images of Nick Loftin, Bobby Witt Jr., Michael Massey and Vinnie Pasquantino against a gold background. Text on the graphic reads, "Rawlings Gold Glove Awards Finalists: Nick Loftin, Third Base. Bobby Witt Jr., Shortstop. Michael Massey, Second Base. Vinnie Pasquantio, First Base"

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The Kansas City Council approved legislation today authorizing the financing mechanisms that make up the City’s contribution+ toward a new Kansas City Royals ballpark at Crown Center.
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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsOct 6
Bobby Witt Jr. has been nominated for the 2026 Hank Aaron Award! Vote for Bobby: MLB.com/aaron
A graphic featuring multiple images of Bobby Witt Jr. Text on the graphic reads, "Hank Aaron Award Nominee, Bobby Witt Jr., vote now."

ALT A graphic featuring multiple images of Bobby Witt Jr. Text on the graphic reads, "Hank Aaron Award Nominee, Bobby Witt Jr., vote now."

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Royals.TV
@kcroyalstvSep 27
Take a peek behind the scenes at everything it takes to run a Royals.TV broadcast from start to finish!
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Bridget Howard@Bridget_Howard8Sep 26
Such a special moment at Kauffman Stadium for Denny Matthews 🥹 Calling his 8,000th Royals broadcast tonight. Forever the voice of the @Royals 💙
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Vahe nails it: "...one of the prime reasons he’s remained a treasure and an icon is his ability to take his work seriously without taking himself that way."
The Kansas City Star
@KCStarSep 24
How Denny Matthews became an original Royal ... and remains an American original kansascity.com/sports/spt-co…

How Denny Matthews became an original Royal ... and remains an American original

Denny Matthews on Friday will broadcast his 8,000th game with the Royals, a span that began before mankind landed on the moon.

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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsSep 14
Representing the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, both on and off the field. We're immensely proud of who Bobby Witt Jr. is both on and off the field, and we're proud to have him as our 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nominee! Vote for Bobby: mlbtogether.com/clementeawar…
A graphic with images of Bobby Witt Jr. running out on the field with a child and shaking hands with a gentleman in a wheelchair. Text on the graphic reads, "Vote Bobby for the Roberto Clemente Award, mlbtogether.com/clementeaward"

ALT A graphic with images of Bobby Witt Jr. running out on the field with a child and shaking hands with a gentleman in a wheelchair. Text on the graphic reads, "Vote Bobby for the Roberto Clemente Award, mlbtogether.com/clementeaward"

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Anne works incredibly hard for Royals fans, no matter the outcome, and if you reply to her with a compliment she’ll be embarrassed and uncomfortable so definitely don’t do that!
Anne Rogers@anne__rogersSep 11
Programming note: This week marked the end of my 2026 season ⚾️ A bit early, yes, but baby’s arrival is getting close! It’s safe to say year six on the Royals beat was unlike any other for me. Thanks as always for reading this year, through all the good and the bad.
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Thinking of my friends doing good work in newsrooms everywhere, but especially at the Kansas City Star.
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Sarah Nauser
@SarahNauserSep 9
ELATED!!! The Player’s Weekend auction ended last night, and I couldn’t be more grateful. The three items Bobby Witt Jr. graciously wore AND donated to the auction raised over $11,000 for Sarah’s Soldiers! These funds will allow us to help provide much needed hope and support to Midwest families facing an ALS diagnosis. Bobby, thank you for continuing to support our mission, using your platform to bring awareness to ALS, and help us make a difference. We are so incredibly grateful! #SarahsSoldiers #FightLikeAGirl #ALS
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Anne Rogers@anne__rogersSep 3
Congrats and thank you to Michael, a three-time Good Guy champ! I say it every year but the #Royals clubhouse is full of pros when it comes to helping us do our jobs, which isn’t an easy task on either side some nights.
Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsSep 3
Congratulations to Michael Massey, who last night received the 2026 Mike Swanson Good Guy Award! The award is voted on by the KC BBWAA and presented to the player who best exemplifies a cooperative spirit with the beat writers who cover the team.
Michael Massey poses for a photo with retired Royals Vice President of Communications and Broadcasting Mike Swanson and MLB.com's Anne Rogers after being awarded the 2026 Mike Swanson Good Guy Award. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Kansas City Royals)

ALT Michael Massey poses for a photo with retired Royals Vice President of Communications and Broadcasting Mike Swanson and MLB.com's Anne Rogers after being awarded the 2026 Mike Swanson Good Guy Award. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Kansas City Royals)

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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsSep 3
The lefty locked in! 🔒 Noah Cameron has been named the August American League Pitcher of the Month!
A graphic with cutout images of Noah Cameron. Text on the graphic reads, “Noah Cameron, American League Pitcher of the Month, August. 0.80 WHIP (1st in AL). 1.87 ERA (4th in AL). .155 AVG (2nd in AL). .455 OPS (1st in AL).

ALT A graphic with cutout images of Noah Cameron. Text on the graphic reads, “Noah Cameron, American League Pitcher of the Month, August. 0.80 WHIP (1st in AL). 1.87 ERA (4th in AL). .155 AVG (2nd in AL). .455 OPS (1st in AL).

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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsSep 3
A month of mashing! 💪 Jac Caglianone has been named the August American League Player of the Month!
A graphic with cutout images of Jac Caglianone. Text on the graphic reads, “Jac Caglianone, Player of the Month, August. .411 AVG (1st in AL). 1.113 OPS (1st in AL). 39 H (2nd in AL). 26 RBI (1st in AL).”

ALT A graphic with cutout images of Jac Caglianone. Text on the graphic reads, “Jac Caglianone, Player of the Month, August. .411 AVG (1st in AL). 1.113 OPS (1st in AL). 39 H (2nd in AL). 26 RBI (1st in AL).”

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Jake Eisenberg@JakeEisenberg_Aug 22
Mr. 1000! Tonight is our producer/engineer Eric Guthrie’s 1000th game with the @Royals! And all, incredibly, *consecutive,* by the way. Game after game, we’re on the air because of him! Join us tonight for Royals/Tigers!
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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsAug 14
We'll see you in Iowa! 🌽 mlb.com/fieldofdreams
A graphic with an image of Jac Caglianone and Bobby Witt Jr. standing in a cornfield at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, IA. Text on the graphic reads, "MLB at Field of Dreams. Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, August 12, 2027. Field of Dreams © Universal City Studios LLC. All rights reserved."

ALT A graphic with an image of Jac Caglianone and Bobby Witt Jr. standing in a cornfield at the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, IA. Text on the graphic reads, "MLB at Field of Dreams. Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, August 12, 2027. Field of Dreams © Universal City Studios LLC. All rights reserved."

MLB
@MLBAug 14
The @RedSox and @Royals will take part in MLB at Field of Dreams in 2027!
MLB At Field Of Dreams Red Sox vs. Royals Aug. 12, 2027 Pictured: An overhead photo of the stadium at MLB at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa.

ALT MLB At Field Of Dreams Red Sox vs. Royals Aug. 12, 2027 Pictured: An overhead photo of the stadium at MLB at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa.

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After adding the @Royals home run crown to his collection in July, he ensured the record-setting bat was part of ours. @SalvadorPerez15’s historic bat has arrived at the Hall of Fame!
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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsAug 4
It’s who we are. It’s who we’ve always been. 25 years of smiles. 25 years of service. 25 years of stewardship for the Kansas City community. 💙 @KCRoyalsFdn
Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsAug 4
A wonderful night with a tremendous purpose. A special thank you to all who joined us last night at the Fountain Gala for your spirit and generosity as you helped us raise a record $1.65 million for the Kansas City Community!
A photo of Kauffman Stadium during The Fountain Gala. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

ALT A photo of Kauffman Stadium during The Fountain Gala. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman speaks during the Fountain Gala. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

ALT Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman speaks during the Fountain Gala. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

Cullen Maxey, Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez, Jeremy Guthrie, and Alex Gordon share a toast at the Fountain Gala. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

ALT Cullen Maxey, Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez, Jeremy Guthrie, and Alex Gordon share a toast at the Fountain Gala. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

A wide shot of Kauffman Stadium during the Fountain Gala. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

ALT A wide shot of Kauffman Stadium during the Fountain Gala. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Kansas City Royals)

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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsAug 2
Wishing Lane the best in Atlanta!
A graphic with an image of Lane Thomas smiling and swinging a bat. Text on the graphic reads, "Thank you, Lane."

ALT A graphic with an image of Lane Thomas smiling and swinging a bat. Text on the graphic reads, "Thank you, Lane."

Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsAug 2
We have traded OF Lane Thomas and LHP Bailey Falter to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for RHP Lucas Braun and LHP Carter Holton.
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Kansas City Royals
@RoyalsJul 31
Join us on Tuesday, August 4, as we recognize our franchise Home Run King, Salvador Perez, with a pregame celebration! The first 13,000 fans in attendance will receive a Salvador Perez Home Run King poster; score $13 tickets when you use code SALVY318! royals.com/salvy
A graphic with an image of Salvador Perez raising his hands to acknowledge the crowd. Text on the graphic reads, "Salvador Perez Home Run Record Celebration. August 4 vs. the Minnesota Twins, please be seated by 6:15 p.m. CT. First 13k fans receive a Salvador Perez Home Run King poster. Use code SALVY318 for $13 tickets."

ALT A graphic with an image of Salvador Perez raising his hands to acknowledge the crowd. Text on the graphic reads, "Salvador Perez Home Run Record Celebration. August 4 vs. the Minnesota Twins, please be seated by 6:15 p.m. CT. First 13k fans receive a Salvador Perez Home Run King poster. Use code SALVY318 for $13 tickets."

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