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Dairon Blanco - Starting Saturday Blanco (head) will start in left field and bat ninth in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.

Impact Blanco made two plate appearances off the bench in Friday's contest -- his first spring action since he was hit in the head by a pitch in Sunday's game. The 32-year-old outfielder will now return to the starting nine and continue his pursuit of a spot on Kansas City's Opening Day bench.

45 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Padres get an awkward reminder as Royals' return in Freddy Fermin deal hits turbulence The Padres don’t need Stephen Kolek to be healthy anymore — but the Royals kind of do. And that’s what makes his current issue feel like an...

11 HOURS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

A's prospect Arnold dons uniform for 1st time in scoreless spring outing SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Friday’s Cactus League matchup against the Royals carried a bit more weight than the average Spring Training game for the...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Back in leadoff spot, Witt feeling as comfortable as ever before Classic SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The last time Bobby Witt Jr. hit leadoff in a regular-season game was June 30, 2023, when Witt was 23 years old in his se...

16 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

'You want 2, 3, 4': One Gold Glove isn't enough for Garcia SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Now that Maikel Garcia wears gold on his glove after winning his first career Gold Glove Award at third base last season,...

18 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Jensen, Caglianone headline 2026 Royals organizational awards SURPRISE, Ariz. -- On Friday, the entire Royals organization packed into the batting cages at their complex in Surprise, Ariz., preparing fo...

19 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Stephen Kolek - Has Grade 1 oblique strain Kolek has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact As Rogers reported Thursday, Kolek will be shut down for at least the next week before determining the next steps in his recovery. Kolek is competing for a spot in Kansas City's rotation this spring.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals' southpaws bringing out each other's competitive spirit This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

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Michael Massey - Picks up pair of hits Massey went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Massey got in on the action during the Royals' high-scoring affair, collecting a pair of hits, highlighted by an RBI double in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old is off to a much-needed strong start this spring as he looks to prove himself heading into the regular season after a disappointing, injury-riddled 2025 campaign in which he slashed .244/.268/.313 with nine doubles, three homers and 20 RBI across 77 games. His versatility is a plus, though that alone is far from a guarantee of regular opportunities in the lineup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks Complete Massive Comeback Win over Royals It's a shame these games don't count.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Royals rotation candidate Stephen Kolek sidelined by left oblique strain

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will be sidelined at least 5 to 7 days, and that could be longer depending on the severity of a left oblique strain

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Stephen Kolek - Diagnosed with left oblique strain Kolek has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain and will be sidelined for at least the next five-to-seven days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact As Rogers notes, Kolek could be sidelined even longer if his Thursday scans reveal the injury is more severe. Kolek felt his side grab while warming up in the bullpen during Wednesday's Cactus League bout with the Mariners. Kolek is competing for a spot in Kansas City's rotation this spring after he was acquired from the Padres at the trade deadline last summer.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Padres-Royals Freddy Fermin trade finally comes full circle after a telling signing The Padres made the trade for Freddy Fermin with the Kansas City Royals at the 2025 trade deadline for one reason: to increase the offensive...

2 DAYS AGO • FRIARSONBASE.COM

These Royals pitchers are working on new things this Spring Training SURPRISE, Ariz. – New pitch? New grip? Those are the first questions asked to every pitcher in Spring Training, essentially asking what’s di...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Kolek (left side tightness) scratched from 2nd spring outing SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Stephen Kolek was warming up in the bullpen for his scheduled outing on Wednesday at Surprise Stadium, but when he felt t...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Stephen Kolek - Nursing side injury Kolek felt tightness in his left side while warming up in the bullpen during the Royals' 8-8 tie against the Mariners in Wednesday's Cactus League game, Anne Rogers of MLB.com repo...

Impact Kolek went into the clubhouse to have his left side evaluated by medical staff, and an update on his status should be made Thursday. The 28-year-old right-hander was acquired by the Royals from the Padres at the trade deadline in late July and is competing for a spot in Kansas City's rotation for the 2026 season. Across five starts with the Royals in 2025, Kolek posted a 1-2 record with a 1.91 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 21:5 K:BB across 33 innings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jac Caglianone - 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collins knows 'rent's due every day,' and is ready to prove himself in KC GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In their fifth Cactus League game, the Royals finally debuted one of their key additions of the offseason by slotting Isa...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Elly, Suárez go back to back, give early taste of Reds' 1-2 punch GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- It was the third game of spring for the Reds on Tuesday, but the tag-team lineup partnership of Elly De La Cruz and Eugen...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

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...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Royals linked to blocked Cubs star in potential blockbuster move | Sporting News This versatile slugger could solve Kansas City's problems.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Witt receives Gehrig Award amid special company SURPRISE, Ariz. – In front of his teammates, coaches and Royals superfan Sarah Nauser, Bobby Witt Jr. was presented with the 2025 Lou Gehrig...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season

The Atlanta Braves have announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Maikel Garcia - Pair of hits from leadoff spot Garcia went 2-for-2 in Monday's Cactus League loss to the Cubs.

Impact Garcia showed some pop Monday, collecting a pair of singles that both left the bat at over 100 mph in his two plate appearances before being lifted. Notably, the third baseman was slotted into the leadoff spot as manager Matt Quatraro evaluates options atop the lineup for the regular season. The 25-year-old broke out with an .800 OPS across 160 games last year while hitting most often in the cleanup spot, but a one-two combination of Garcia and Bobby Witt would give the Royals a dynamic duo to open the lineup.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

New walls and goals for Royals' star Bobby Witt Jr. in Kansas City | Sporting News Don't be surprised if the two-time All-Star surges at the plate.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Royals rotation candidate Stephen Kolek sidelined by left oblique strain

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