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Dominic Smith hits walk-off grand slam as Braves rally past Royals 6-2

Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam and the Atlanta Braves stunned the Kansas City Royals with a six-run ninth inning in a 6-2 victory on Saturday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Idle against southpaw Caglianone isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The lefty-hitting Caglianone will dodge a matchup with Chris Sale on Friday, allowing Starling Marte to draw the start in right field. Caglianone and Marte are expected to platoon to begin the season, but Caglianone could earn looks against left-handed pitching with a strong start.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Closes strong WBC with Italy Caglianone went 4-for-14 with a double, a home run, four RBI, a stolen base and five walks across five games for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Impact Caglianone got off to a hot start in Cactus League play and carried that momentum into the WBC, highlighted by a two-run blast against the United States on March 10 in pool play. He flashed his exciting power while also showing solid plate discipline, drawing five walks. After a disappointing rookie campaign in which the 23-year-old hit .157/.237/.295 with six doubles, seven homers and 18 RBI across 62 big-league appearances, the Royals wanted him to earn his spot in the lineup. With his strong spring showing, Caglianone figures to see consistent playing time in right field, though the 2024 first-round pick could sit in favor of Starling Marte against left-handed pitching.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Three things to watch in the last week of a full Royals camp SURPRISE, Ariz – The Royals clubhouse looked a little more normal Wednesday afternoon. Vinnie Pasquantino was wandering around. Jac Cagliano...

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

New Kauffman Stadium dimensions could unlock a Jac Caglianone explosion | Sporting News Don't sleep on the Royals' young outfielder this season.

MARCH 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2026 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitter of the Year Revealed Discover why Jac Caglianone is emerging as the leading candidate for 2026 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitter of the Year.

MARCH 16 • SI.COM

He had a .532 OPS as a rookie. But this Team Italy masher looks ready to break out A .532 OPS in your rookie season tends to lower expectations, even for one of baseball’s top prospects. But Jac Caglianone has reset them in...

MARCH 16 • MLB.COM

What's Behind Italy's WBC Success? Inside Vinnie Pasquantino's Recruiting Push

Italy's historic run at the World Baseball Classic started with Pasquantino's recruiting help, including some DM's over Thanksgiving last ye...

MARCH 12 • FOX SPORTS

What's Behind Italy's WBC Success? Inside Vinnie Pasquantino's Recruiting Push

'Fuhgeddaboudit!' A Caglianone card perfect for the paisan in your life Team Italy pulled off perhaps the greatest victory in the country's baseball history over the juggernaut Team USA on Tuesday night at the Wo...

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

4 Takeaways from Italy's Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

Italy pulled off one of the WBC's biggest ever upsets. Four takeaways from the USA's shocking loss.

MARCH 11 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways from Italy's Stunning World Baseball Classic Upset Over Team USA

After Beating Mexico, USA Isn't Looking Past Unbeaten Italy At WBC

Italy has been impressive at the WBC, which is why Team USA can't afford to trip up in Tuesday's Pool B finale.

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

After Beating Mexico, USA Isn't Looking Past Unbeaten Italy At WBC

2026 Fantasy Baseball: 30 MLB Teams, 30 Sleepers Featuring Jordan Lawlar Discover 30 fantasy baseball sleepers for 2026—one breakout candidate from every MLB team, including Jordan Lawlar, Jasson Domínguez, and Ja...

MARCH 10 • SI.COM

Who is Jac Caglianone's sister? Meet model Samantha, the only sibling of Team Italy's World Baseball Classic star Jac Caglianone is a first baseman and right fielder of the Kansas City Royals. Caglianone made a rapid ascension to the big leagues after the Royals selected him sixth in the 2024...

MARCH 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Here are the Royals' 2026 Top 30 prospects The 2025 Royals debuted two of their top hitters in the system last year with Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen, and now the two homegrown sl...

MARCH 3 • MLB.COM

Royals' Jac Caglianone exit velocity points to massive season for Kansas City | Sporting News The big slugger could be special.

MARCH 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jac Caglianone's sister Samantha poses in black bikini, promotes eco-conscious brand Jac Caglianone's sister, Samantha, recently posed in a bikini for Blue Isle Swimwear. The eco-conscious brand uploaded two pictures of Samantha on social media.

FEBRUARY 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Drives first homer of spring Caglianone went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's Cactus League loss to the Reds.

Impact Caglianone showcased his raw power, launching a tape-measure blast off Brandon Williamson that left the bat at 115.2 mph and traveled 460 feet in the fourth inning. It marked his first homer of the spring and came against a southpaw after he slashed .180/.254/.377 with five extra-base hits and five RBI in 67 plate appearances versus left-handers last season. After a disappointing debut campaign in which he posted a .532 OPS with 14 extra-base hits and 18 RBI over 62 games, there remains plenty of intrigue and excitement surrounding the 2024 first-round pick, though Caglianone still has much to prove heading into the 2026 regular season.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

460 feet?! Yeah, Caglianone made 1st spring homer count GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Jac Caglianone left no doubts with his first homer of the spring. The Royals’ right fielder obliterated a baseball in the...

FEBRUARY 24 • MLB.COM

Steep MLB learning curve prompts studious offseason for Caglianone SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It was early September last season when Jac Caglianone sat back in his clubhouse chair and took a deep breath. “I’ve alre...

FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM

The case for Royals' Jac Caglianone to break out with big season for Kansas City | Sporting News K.C. is counting on this in 2026.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Royals' Salvador Perez expected to return in 2026, team eyes playoff comeback following 82-80 finish

The Kansas City Royals expect nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez to return next season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Idle for season finale Caglianone is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The Royals will withhold Caglianone from the lineup for the second straight day to close out the regular season, with John Rave getting another start in the outfield in the rookie's stead. Though the 22-year-old Caglianone is still viewed as a major part of the Royals' long-term future, he's had a tough go in his first taste of the big leagues, slashing just .158/.238/.297 in 231 plate appearances since being promoted from Triple-A Omaha in June.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Caglianone isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game versus the Athletics.

Impact The Royals will keep Caglianone in the dugout Saturday following an 0-for-8 stretch at the plate across his last three games. His absence will allow John Rave to start in center field and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Caglianone (elbow) is starting in right field and batting eighth Sunday against Toronto.

Impact Caglianone made an early exit from Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the right elbow in the seventh inning, but he appears to have emerged without a serious injury. The rookie outfielder had a five-game hitting streak snapped upon his departure, but he's been hitting well of late, posting a .911 OPS with two homers and six RBI over his past six contests.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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