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Salvy's work ethic setting high bar for next generation of Royals catchers PHOENIX, Ariz – Blake Mitchell, the Royals’ No. 2 prospect, arrives at Surprise Recreation Campus for Spring Training at 6:30 a.m., ready to...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Rangers claim OF Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals and place Jordan Montgomery on 60-day IL

The Texas Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Kansas City Royals and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list to make room for...

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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...

21 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jonathan India - Blasts bomb in spring win India went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Reds.

Impact India opened the scoring, driving a Nick Lodolo sinker over the left-field fence to lead off the bottom of the first inning. The second baseman has put together a strong showing at the dish so far in Cactus League play, going 4-for-13 with two extra-base hits, three RBI and five walks through seven appearances. India is looking to bounce back from a lackluster first season with the Royals in 2025, when he slashed .233/.323/.346 with 29 doubles, nine homers and 45 RBI across 136 games.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

WBC Daily: Two Walk-Off Homers Cap Off Epic Night; USA, Japan Stay Perfect

What's happened and what's in store at the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, March 8.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: Two Walk-Off Homers Cap Off Epic Night; USA, Japan Stay Perfect

Lodolo effective despite base traffic in Spring Training outing SURPRISE, Ariz. – For his second Spring Training start of 2026, Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo got plenty of opportunities to work from t...

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'Everything is about winning': Vazquez looking to build on strong 2025 SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Shortstop Daniel Vazquez arrived at his first Major League camp this spring carrying momentum from a breakout season in t...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Steven Zobac - Sent to Double-A The Royals optioned Zobac to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday.

Impact Zobac was awarded a spot on Kansas City's 40-man roster during the offseason, but he'll return to Double-A to begin the new year. The 25-year-old righty posted a 7.68 ERA and 1.91 WHIP over 36.1 innings at Northwest Arkansas last season but pitched 2.2 scoreless frames this spring.

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Ben Kudrna - Sent down to Omaha The Royals optioned Kudrna to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Kudrna gave up 18 earned runs in just 11.1 innings during his first taste of Triple-A action last season. He continued to struggle this spring, allowing eight earned runs in 3.1 frames, and he'll now return to Omaha to right the ship.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

WBC Daily: Shohei-Time in Tokyo; Mexico Rolls; Team USA Wins

What's happened and what's in store at the World Baseball Classic on Friday, March 6.

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

WBC Daily: Shohei-Time in Tokyo; Mexico Rolls; Team USA Wins

Spence encouraged by uptick in velo in spring debut with Royals PHOENIX -- When Mitch Spence took the mound for his first Spring Training outing with the Royals last weekend, the radar gun immediately cau...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Hosmer brings KC bond into booth as new Royals.TV analyst The Royals are welcoming another face to their broadcast this season, but this addition is a familiar one. Eric Hosmer will join the Royals....

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Mason Black - Viewed as reliever Black allowed no hits and two walks over a scoreless inning in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact In a high-scoring affair, Black managed to work a scoreless eighth inning, albeit while issuing a pair of walks. The right-hander has worked primarily as a starter throughout his professional career, but Royals manager Matt Quatraro said, "We view him more as a reliever. Just as a reliever? Not necessarily. If you need a spot start, maybe that would be the case," per MLB.com. A retooling of his repertoire with the assistance of Kansas City's coaching staff has proven effective thus far in Cactus League play, as Black has tossed five scoreless innings across four appearances. The 26-year-old may be ticketed to open the season with Triple-A Omaha, but the club appears to believe he can contribute at the big-league level in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Ragans - Roughed up in spring start Ragans allowed six runs on five hits, a walk and a hit-by-pitch over 1.2 innings in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Rangers. He struck out two.

Impact Ragans was ambushed early, allowing the first three hitters of the game to reach before Jake Burger launched a homer from the cleanup spot that quickly put the Rangers ahead by four in the first inning. Kansas City allowed Andrew Perez to finish the first frame before sending Ragans back out for the second inning, where he surrendered another home run to Wyatt Langford. While it certainly wasn't a banner outing for the southpaw, his velocity wasn't a concern, as his fastball averaged 96.8 mph and topped out at 98.5 mph. It was an injury-riddled and disappointing 2025 season for the 28-year-old, who posted a 4.67 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 13 starts and 61.2 innings. However, a 2.50 FIP, 14.3 K/9 and a career-worst .354 BABIP are data points that have Kansas City believing Ragans can rebound and return closer to his 2024 form in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Black brings 'breath of fresh air' to Royals camp SURPRISE, Ariz. — After adding a curveball and focusing on trusting himself this offseason, Kansas City Royals right-hander Mason Black is a...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

ESPN Brutally Disrespects Royals Star in MLB Top 100 Player Rankings When it comes to the national perception of the Kansas City Royals, folks typically give shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. his due, but not Witt's te...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Here's the Royals' player pool for their Spring Breakout game SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals’ farm system is filled with prospects in both the upper and lower levels of the Minor Leagues. There are diffe...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Royals acquire Nationals' All-Star shortstop for 2.99 ERA lefty, No. 2 prospect in trade proposal | Sporting News Kansas City can pair the infielder with Bobby Witt Jr.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

All Eyes on Royals 23-Year-Old Slugger During World Baseball Classic The World Baseball Classic is finally back, with games set to begin soon. A handful of Kansas City Royals players will take part in this yea...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Royals Latest Prospect Rankings Suggest 18-Year-Old is Bound for Stardom One of the best jolts a Major League Baseball organization can receive is a true breakout season from a prospect. Sure, Kansas City Royals p...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Lucas Erceg - Scoreless frame in spring debut Erceg (shoulder) allowed no hits or walks across a scoreless inning in Tuesday's exhibition win over Team Cuba. He struck out one.

Impact Erceg made his first appearance of the spring and didn't show any lingering effects from the right shoulder impingement that ended his 2025 season early, an encouraging sign for his health moving forward. The right-hander posted a 2.64 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 22 holds across 61.1 innings last season, though a diminished 7.0 K/9 and elevated 3.49 FIP are worth noting. Erceg is expected to serve as the primary setup man to Carlos Estevez and could see opportunities in the ninth inning if Estevez falters.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Howard poised to make history as Royals.TV host and sideline reporter SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Bridget Howard was sitting in the lower bowl close to the Royals’ dugout when Salvador Perez lined the walk-off hit down...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

World Baseball Classic rosters by MLB team: Red Sox, Royals lead with most players at 2026 WBC | Sporting News All 30 MLB teams are represented at the World Baseball Classic. Who is sending the most players?

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Rangers claim OF Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals and place Jordan Montgomery on 60-day IL

WBC Daily: Two Walk-Off Homers Cap Off Epic Night; USA, Japan Stay Perfect

WBC Daily: Shohei-Time in Tokyo; Mexico Rolls; Team USA Wins

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

Who are the Top 26 MLB Players in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?