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Royals’ Caglianone Among 5 Must-See MLB Prospects This Weekend

30 teams. 16 games. And an abundance of baseball talent. Back for a second year, MLB’s Spring Breakout will span from Thursday through Sunday and will provide a glimpse at the sport’s best prospects.

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Four-run ninth gives Royals walk off win against the Padres

Royals Devil Magic, spring training style. The Royals scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to defeat the Padres 6-5 in the rain on Thursday afternoon.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 13

Royals Predicted To Lose 100-MPH Hurler After Opening Day Roster Decisions

As Opening Day approaches across Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals have roster decisions to make that carry serious long-term implications.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 13

Royals $22 Million All-Star Expected To Make Cactus League Debut Friday

The Kansas City Royals have dealt with some injury issues early on in spring camp. They made several key moves this past offseason, but one of their new additions was out for a while with back tightness.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 13

Royals Ex-World Series Champion Expected To Throw Thursday

The Kansas City Royals, like most teams, have dealt with some early injury issues. They had four candidates for the fifth starter spot, and two of them went down with injuries.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB shortstops to hit 30+ home runs in a season' quiz

In MLB history, shortstops have hit 30 or more home runs in a season 46 times. So, with that in mind, how many of the 46 can you name in five minutes?

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 13

Royals Narrow Fifth Starter Competition Down To Two Candidates

The Kansas City Royals put together a solid season in 2024, winning 86 games and securing the second American League Wild Card spot after losing 106 games in 2023.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 13

MLB Writer Details Best-Case Scenario For Royals In 2025

The Kansas City Royals made some surprising progress in 2024. Coming off of a 106-loss season in 2023, the Royals rebounded and won 86 games to secure the second American League Wild Card spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 13

Royals Urged To Trade 26-Year-Old 1st-Round Pick For 'Change Of Scenery'

Entering the final two weeks of the preseason, the Kansas City Royals have some interesting roster questions to answer. More so than most contending teams, the Royals are struggling to find enough quality big-leaguers to round out their 26-man roster.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 13

It’s time to honor George Spriggs

The former Royals player was once a Negro Leaguer. Now that Cedric Tallis, the Royals' first general manager, and architect of their early success has been inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame, I need to find a new windmill to tilt at.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Fatal flaw Kansas City Royals must address for 2025 MLB season

The Kansas City Royals have defied expectations and positioned themselves as legitimate playoff contenders. With a rising superstar in Bobby Witt Jr., a reliable starting pitching staff, and a team identity centered around speed and defense reminiscent of their 2015 World Series championship squad, optimism is high in Kansas City.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Bobby Witt Jr. Has Elbow Contusion After Being Hit by Pitch

Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. was hit on the left forearm by a pitch today but will avoid a long absence, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12

Notable update emerges on Bobby Witt Jr. after scary HBP

Kansas City Royals fans officially have permission to exhale. Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got a big scare during Wednesday’s spring training game against the Seattle Mariners.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12

Insider provides significant injury update on Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.

The Royals appear to have avoided the worst on Bobby Witt Jr. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the superstar shortstop avoided any fractures after being hit by a pitch in the left forearm/wrist area on Wednesday.

Bobby Witt Jr. can record another historic season for Royals

This potential Royals-Orioles trade would make sense for both teams

Tigers manager provides update on injured outfielder

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The 'MLB Comeback Player of the Year Award winners since 2005' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 12

The Royals played baseball and a bad thing happened

All eyes on Bobby. So if you’re here, you’re probably aware that Bobby Witt Jr. exited today’s game in the fifth inning after being hit in the wrist by a pitch.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 12

Kansas City Royals Young Slugger Identified as Having Best Power of All Spring Breakout Players

Jac Caglianone, the first-round draft pick for the Kansas City Royals in 2024, continues to turn heads ahead of the Royals spring breakout game, which is March 14 against the Arizona Diamondbacks prospects.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Royals Prospect Joins Elite Company with Massive Home Run in Spring Training

Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone is already on pace to make franchise history. After a solo shot against Aaron Civale of the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, the 22-year-old first-baseman has already hit two 114+ mph home runs this spring training.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 10

This potential Royals-Orioles trade would make sense for both teams

As spring training marches on, the Kansas City Royals could still use another outfielder, and the Baltimore Orioles need a versatile pitcher as injuries stack up. Here's a swap they should consider.

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Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino opens up about ‘Pasquatch’ nickname origin

The Kansas City Royals made the playoffs in 2024, powering out of their rebuild with an 86-win season. Bobby Witt Jr finished second in MVP voting and got all of the attention.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / March 7

The Royals Will Soon Need to Find Their Next Great Catcher

The thought of a Kansas City Royals team without Salvador Pérez is a jarring one, but it may soon be a reality. Having signed with the organization as a 16-year-old in 2006 before making his MLB debut in 2011, Pérez is going into his 14th season in a Royals uniform, and it’s impossible to deny his status as a fan favorite star on the roster.