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

37 MINS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carlos Estévez - Velocity down early Estevez's fastball has averaged just 89 mph in his first two appearances of spring training, Thomas Nestico of TJStats.ca reports.

Impact A pitcher showing reduced velocity early in camp is hardly unique, but the fact that Estevez's fastball is down nearly seven mph from his 2025 average is notable. The right-hander led MLB with a career-high 42 saves during the 2025 regular season while finishing with a 2.45 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 54:22 K:BB across 67 outings. There's been no indication of an injury to this point, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on Estevez's velocity as he continues to build up during spring training.

54 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals make outfield addition that should make Guardians fans scratch their head The Royals signed outfielder Starling Marte to a contract on Saturday. It should make every Guardians fan scratch their head.

15 HOURS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Tovar ready to put full season together in '26 - but first, the Classic SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar packed for Sunday’s trip to Miami to join Team Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic...

18 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Ragans flashes vintage form in 3-K spring outing SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – When the Royals acquired Cole Ragans in 2023, he had just introduced his slider and worked on it extensively at Triple-A...

19 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Spring Training: Rockies pitching falters in 16-3 loss to Royals Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen struggled with command today, issuing a leadoff walk to Bobby Witt Jr. in the first inning before...

20 HOURS AGO • ROXPILE.COM

Former NY Mets and 2x All-Star outfielder signs with Royals to join Bobby Witt Jr. The Kansas City Royals reinforced their outfield depth by bringing Bobby Witt Jr. a new teammate in the shape of a former New York Mets play...

20 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Royals Agree to Deal With MLB Active Steals Leader Starling Marte Starling Marte has reached a deal with the Royals after four seasons with the Mets.

22 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Denver-area author teams up with KC illustrator to capture culture of Negro Leagues DENVER – For Denny Dressman, it started three years ago as a gift from his wife, Melanie. But for the longtime author of 16 books, fate woul...

23 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Starling Marte - Signs with Royals Marte signed a contract with the Royals on Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Marte is coming off his most efficient season in three years, as he finished 2025 with a .270/.335/.410 slash line to go with nine homers, 34 RBI, 37 runs scored and seven steals in 329 plate appearances. That being said, the 37-year-old outfielder hasn't appeared in more than 100 games since 2022, and he likely isn't slated for a full-time role in Kansas City either. Instead, he'll presumably work in tandem with Jac Caglianone in right field and Carter Jensen at DH, filling in for one of the two against left-handed starters.

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Royals agree to deal with Starling Marte (source) The Royals have agreed to a deal with outfielder Starling Marte, which is pending a physical, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Satur...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

MLB Rumors: Former NY Mets All-Star reportedly advancing contract talks to join Royals A former New York Mets All‑Star is reportedly advancing in contract talks with the Kansas City Royals, a move that could add veteran leaders...

1 DAY AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Royals reportedly in contract talks with former Mets, Pirates 361 stolen base free agent | Sporting News This could be an interesting spring addition for the Royals.

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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.

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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...

1 DAY 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...

1 DAY 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...

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'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,...

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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...

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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.

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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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

2 DAYS 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

3 DAYS 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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