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Three things to watch in the last week of a full Royals camp

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SURPRISE, Ariz – The Royals clubhouse looked a little more normal Wednesday afternoon. Vinnie Pasquantino was wandering around. Jac Caglianone was joking around with Carter Jensen, who had been missing his friend and locker mate. Carlos Estévez had a group of Latin American pitchers huddled around his locker as he

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February 10, 2026

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How are AL Central teams looking as Spring Training wraps up?

@tim_stebbins
March 18, 2026

It’s the final week of Spring Training, believe it or not. After more than a month of camp, Opening Day is very much in sight. MLB.com’s American League Central beat reporters, scattered throughout Florida and Arizona, have been watching their teams closely since mid-February, learning and assessing. Now, as the

Here’s the Royals’ Spring Breakout roster (Fri., 3 p.m. CT)

March 18, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals’ farm system is filled with prospects in both the upper and lower levels of the Minor Leagues. There are different positions, backgrounds, ages and skill levels. But for one day, the top prospects are coming together to field a team that represents the Royals in

Prospects we're excited to watch in Spring Breakout -- one from each team

March 18, 2026

Fifty-four members from MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 are scheduled to play in the third edition of Spring Breakout, including shortstops Konnor Griffin (Pirates, No. 1), Jesús Made (Brewers, No. 3), Leo De Vries (Athletics, No. 4), JJ Wetherholt (Cardinals, No. 5), Colt Emerson (Mariners, No. 9) and outfielder Max Clark

At long last, Salvy adds World Baseball Classic title to his trophy case

March 18, 2026

MIAMI – For 17 years, Venezuela, one of the best countries at producing big league ballplayers, had failed to even reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals. That meant Salvador Perez hadn’t either. The Royals catcher has lined up for his country at every WBC since 2013, when he was just

Latest Royals injuries & transactions

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This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Royals injury news and transactions.

Maikel Garcia bursts onto world stage with Classic MVP Award

March 18, 2026

MIAMI -- With a breakout season for the Royals last year, Maikel Garcia made his name known around MLB. Now his name is resonating on the world stage. The 26-year-old infielder was named MVP of the World Baseball Classic after Venezuela defeated the tournament favorite USA with a thrilling 3-2

These players have the best tools in Spring Breakout

March 18, 2026

The first two years of Spring Breakout showcased several players who quickly became big league stars, including reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, 2025 Rookies of the Year Drake Baldwin and Nick Kurtz, and postseason sensation Trey Yesavage. It also put an assortment of stunning tools on

Resilient Ragans named Royals' Opening Day starter for 3rd straight year

March 17, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The text from Cole Ragans to his wife Tori on Tuesday afternoon was short and simple, but the excitement was in the exclamation points. "I get to start Opening Day!!!!!” "Like five exclamation points,” Ragans explained later. “It never gets old. It’s always exciting.”

Latest moves bring Royals' Opening Day roster into focus

March 18, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday as the Opening Day roster begins to take shape, most notably optioning right-hander Ryan Bergert to Triple-A Omaha. Bergert was one of the main competitors for a rotation spot this spring, but the Royals opted instead to

Why Mears' arrival may be golden for Kansas City's bullpen

March 17, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Maikel helps Venezuela rally past Italy in semifinal

March 17, 2026

MIAMI -- Outside, it was one of those relentless South Florida rains. But still, the hundreds of Venezuelan baseball fans who remained long after the last pitch of the World Baseball Classic semifinals had been thrown were in ecstasy. Thoroughly soaked but swept up in the moment, they sang, danced,

Why Caglianone looks like he's ready to break out

March 16, 2026

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 a hurry this spring. Blasting three balls over 115 mph -- including one at 120.2 mph -- in less than a week will do that.

The prospects with the most interesting Statcast data this spring

March 17, 2026

You're about to see the most exciting prospects in baseball take the field during Spring Breakout this week -- but a lot of those prospects have already been putting on a showcase this spring. And with Statcast tracking now available for all 30 teams' Spring Training ballparks, it's easier than

Witt turns pivotal double play in USA's semifinal win over Dominican Republic

@Theo_DeRosa
March 16, 2026

Baseball is a game of inches, and that was evident throughout Team USA’s thrilling 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinals on Sunday night in Miami. Yes, the classic contest ended with a disputed called third strike against Dominican Republic shortstop Geraldo Perdomo -- but

Royals will be part of World Baseball Classic title regardless of winner

March 15, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. – A new World Baseball Classic champion will be crowned Tuesday in Miami. As far as the Royals are concerned, they’re already winners no matter the outcome.

1 player who has made a big impression in each camp

March 15, 2026

Spring Training is arguably the best time for a player to make a good impression on his team. When a hitter or pitcher turns heads in the lead-up to Opening Day, it can set the tone for his entire season, offer a preview of what's to come, and make for

A sixth starter? All options in play for Royals to begin season

March 14, 2026

MESA, Ariz. -- Entering Spring Training, the Royals’ rotation looked fairly set, with Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic returning from injury, Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo returning as the veteran starters and Noah Cameron returning following a standout rookie season. The only question was what the Royals were going to

At the 'Wittz-Carlton,' life is good for Royals teammates-turned-roomies

March 13, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Ever wonder what a Spring Training day is like for two big leaguers who are also roommates and best buds? Welcome to the Wittz-Carlton.

Italy reaches semifinals with captain Vinnie, Caglianone coming through once again

March 14, 2026

HOUSTON -- The afternoon start time at Daikin Park was conducive to a new, beautifully bizarre reality out in Italy. There, the locals could gather in the evening hours Saturday and converse not just about “calcio,” or soccer, while sipping on their espressos and digestivi but also lock in on

Royals being cautious with Collins (back/left side tightness) in lead up to Opening Day

March 14, 2026

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals outfielder Isaac Collins is dealing with mild back/left side tightness and won’t be appearing in Cactus League games for the next few days, the Royals said on Friday.

Could grind of Royals' season include ... coffee grinds?

March 13, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.