Most fans knew the Royals’ all-powder blue uniforms would be returning this season, but the new-look batting helmets were a curveball.

With manager Matt Quatraro at left in the foreground, Kansas City Royals left fielder Jonathan India holds his face after getting hit in the batting helmet by an Emmanuel Clase pitch in the ninth ...

The team also will be wearing their alternative logo on caps and batting helmets. Instead of the traditional script KC on a ...