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• Royals Roster Reckoning: Spring Standouts, Surprises, and Snubs

To all Detroit Tigers fans, may Javier Báez play 162 games for Detroit in 2025. Spring training is wrapping up, and the Kansas City Royals are making tough roster decisions! Join Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco as they break down the latest roster cuts, including the demotions of Steven Cruz and Jonathan Bowlan, and what these moves mean for the Opening Day lineup. Jacob is fired up about Jack Cagli...2025
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• The last(?) Royals Opening Day roster prediction of 2025 Spring Training

Jack Hurley #26 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Gavin Cross #8 and Carson Roccaforte #3 of the Kansas City Royals interact | Photo by Aryanna Frank/MLB Photos via Getty Images For a team with a lot of locked up positions, there sure are some drastic prediction changes in this final roster prediction Lineup Let’s do this vs lefties and righties because the Royals have some interesting platoon ...2025
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• Five winners and three losers from Royals Saturday split squad contests

Photo by Aryanna Frank/MLB Photos via Getty Images A win and a loss on the day, but the Royals had more positives than negatives. Opening Day is less than two weeks away! Spring Training games still matter as getting tuned up and ready for the upcoming season, but let’s dive into who did well today and who did not for Kansas City. Winners Nick Loftin After seeing some time on the team la...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025

Did you think you’d see Daniel Mengden today? | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Asia baseball previews begin today with the CPBL At Royals.com, Anne Rogers writes about how Hunter Renfroe is, say it with me everyone, in the best shape of his life! Renfroe came into camp this year leaner, thanks to offseason training that included going to a physical therapist and focusing on his diet a...2025
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• The Royals played baseball and a bad thing happened

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images All eyes on Bobby. So if you’re here, you’re probably aware that Bobby Witt Jr. exited today’s game in the fifth inning after being hit in the wrist by a pitch. No news as of right now how bad the injury is, but if he’s forced to miss significant time that would a devastating blow for what is already a shallow lineup. That shallow lin...2025
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• Four winners and five losers from today’s Royals split squad action

Jordan Groshans #76 of the Kansas City Royals in the field during the eighth inning of a spring training game | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Royals lost both games, but there were still a couple of positives to take away. Let’s not pretend the final scores matter at all in Spring Training, especially not on a Split Squad day. So, instead of telling you about ...2025
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• Royals Rundown: Rotation Race, Injuries, and Netflix Takes

It is business as usual for the spring boys in blue. Spring training is heating up, and so is the Kansas City Royals’ rotation battle! Join Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco as they break down why Kris Bubic looks like the clear frontrunner and what’s behind Cole Ragans’ recent struggles against the Cubs. The duo also provides key injury updates, including the latest on Carlos Estévez, Kyle Wright, an...2025
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• Swings, Steals, and Surprises: Spring Training Shake-Ups for the Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are in full swing at spring training, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are here to break it all down! This week, they dive into Jack Caglianone’s electric performance, the latest on Bobby Witt Jr.’s base-stealing improvements, and key injury updates from Arizona. The duo also discusses one prospect’s swing, the Royals’ decision to shift Jonathan Bowlan to the bullpen, and w...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 24, 2025

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Maikel Garcia is making adjustments. Jac Caglianone hit his first spring training home run on Sunday. “That was loud,” manager Matt Quatraro said. “And it didn’t look like a huge effort on his part, either. We know he’s got huge pop, but to be able to put that good of a swing on the ball in a game like that, close game, controlling his emotions like that...2025
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• Give us your Royals Opening Day roster predictions!

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Who do you have on the team by the March 27 opener? Royals pitchers and catchers have begun workouts in Arizona, and hitters will report on Monday. The Royals will spend the next six weeks preparing for the season and shaping the roster that will take on the Guardians in the season opener on March 27. That gives us some time to speculate on who might be o...2025
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• You’re the Royals GM - what is your offseason plan?

Photo by Evan Hurd/Sygma/Corbis via Getty Images Take the Royals to contention? The Royals surprised the baseball world, improving by 30 wins and reaching the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons. But as Bobby Witt Jr. put it “they didn’t get this far just to get this far”, and the team has designs on being a true contender for a title. Getting there may prove to be more difficult ...2024
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• Weekend Rumblings - News for November 1, 2024

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Royals players hit free agency. Craig Brown looks at the new Royals free agents and whether they could return. Maybe if you squint, you can see a reunion with a couple of these guys. Michael Lorenzen could slot into the rotation. He will be 33 next year and pitched to a 1.57 ERA once joining the Royals. Beware the small sample though as that was just 28.2 ...2024
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• What to know about the MLB off-season

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Let the Hot Stove season begin. Now that the World Series is complete, the off-season can begin in earnest. Here is what you need to know about the Royals’ off-season. Which players become free agents? The Royals have seven players that automatically become free agents now - Paul DeJong, Yuli Gurriel, Garrett Hampson, Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman, Michael Lor...2024
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• I wish the Royals could have moved Kris Bubic and Daniel Lynch IV to the pen earlier

Kris Bubic #50 of the Kansas City Royals throws in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images They’re doing well there. The 2018 Kansas City Royals MLB Draft was a huge opportunity to reshape the franchise. The Second Golden Age was officially over, as the core position player group was ...2024
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"Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong manufactured a run on his own in the fifth after singling off Royals reliever Jonathan Bowlan."

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"Jonathan Bowlan looks pretty good in AAA, but everyone else has struggled to one degree or another."

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"com/ZFf3HMQXdE— Bally Sports Kansas City (@BallySportsKC) September 30, 2023 Tucker Davidson, James McArthur, and Jonathan Bowlan combined to throw three shutout innings to preserve the 12-5 win."

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"Making the move to the 40-man roster are some highly touted players, namely catcher MJ Melendez, first baseman Nick Pratto, shortstop Maikel Garcia, and right-handed pitchers Jonathan Bowlan, Collin Snider, and Nathan Webb."

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"Kansas City also outrighted left-hander Randy Rosario to the team’s alternate training site, while minor league righties Jonathan Bowlan and Jon Heasley have both been added to the 60-man player pool and will also report to…"

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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 28, 2025

Need another pitcher? I Noah guy. | Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Spring Training is in full swing! This is going to feel a little backwards as our OT is up at the top today, sort of. It’s been brought to my attention that a number of AI bots are harvesting our articles and either cutting-and-pasting them, slightly rewriting them and publishing them as their own, or, my favorite, turni...2025
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• You’re the Royals GM - what is your offseason plan?
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• Who should the Royals add to the 40-man roster this off-season?

Photo by Zac BonDurant/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Royals should have some roster flexibility. Regardless of how this season ends, the Royals will look to capitalize off their surprising turnaround with a smart off-season. Their decisions will be impacted by the 40-man roster, their active and reserve roster of players. This winter, they will need to decide whether or not to add certa...2024
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• Cubs vs. Royals at Mesa preview, Thursday 3/6, 7:05 CT

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images It’s the Cubs’ only home night game of spring 2025. Thursday notes... LOTS AND LOTS OF RUNS: The Cubs have scored at least 10 runs in four of their 14 spring games. They reached double digits in 12 of 162 during the regular season last year. They have scored 101 runs in their 14 games. In the regular season, since 1901, the Cubs have scored at least 101 runs in ...2025
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• Phillies phight back, Royals lose 11-2

Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a double in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images You can’t win them all and the Phillies are good, don’t let it get to you too much. We’re not going to get too deep into the details of this one. No one needs to dwell too har...2024
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• TWitM: Wyatt debuts in Low-A, Gentry stays red-hot

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Is Tyler Gentry the trade deadline addition the Royals need? This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” This Week in the Minors: Tuesday, July 23 to Sunday, July 28 AAA Omaha St...2024
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• TWitM: Waters wins Player of the Week, Chazz Martinez shines

Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images Plus, the Royals drafted a home run hitter somewhat ironically named Jac. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” This Week in the Minors: Tuesday, July 9 to Sunday, Ju...2024
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• TWitM: Dickey dominates, Murdock mows ‘em down

Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jared Dickey may be the most underrated prospect in the farm system. This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” This Week in the Minors: Tuesday, July 2 to Sunday, J...2024
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• TWitM: Vaz on a power surge, Peña earns honors

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Peña was named the Carolina League Player of the Week This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” This Week in the Minors: Tuesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 16 AAA Omaha ...2024
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• TWitM: Mitchell mashes, Squires slugs

Photo by Zac BonDurant/MLB Photos via Getty Images Plus, what moves might be on the way for Kansas City? This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Much of the talk about the Royals of late centers around their recent ...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 29, 2024

Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images Welcome to the big leagues, Jonathan Bowlan! Chris Stratton explains his struggles on Saturday. “I just left pitches over the middle of the plate,” Stratton said. “Those are big-league hitters, and they did exactly what they were supposed to do. I came in and just didn’t execute. And they made me pay for it.” Jonathan Bowlan will be called...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 1, 2024

I got 5 images when I put in “Probably Sucking”, my new motto for the 2024 Royals. This is my favorite image | Photo by CHOO YOUN-KONG/AFP via Getty Images I hope everyone survived Leap Day If you didn’t see yesterday, a former Royal passed away: Hector Ortiz, who spent the past 18 years as a manager and coach in the Texas Rangers organization, has died after a long cancer battle.https:...2024
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• A Royals geographical lesson

Photo by © Wally McNamee/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Who produces the best regional talent While snowed in recently, I got to thinking about states that seem to produce more professional athletes. Pennsylvania comes to mind immediately. Looking at the top football players who came out of Pennsylvania is like looking at a Hall of Fame roster. Same with baseball, as some of the biggest na...2024
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• Royals Review Roundtable: We evaluate the evaluation season

Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images How did the kids do? The season is over, and while the Royals didn’t expect to contend, they also probably didn’t expect to tie the club record of 106 losses. It was supposed to be an evaluation season, so with the season complete we brought together our writers to evaluate the team. J.J. Picollo said he didn’t feel like this was a 10...2023
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• Royals Rumblings - News for September 27, 2023

Last night’s loss was Kansas City’s 48th blown-lead loss of 2023, per Jake Eisenberg on the radio broadcast. Following Anthony Veneziano’s debut out of the ‘pen last night, Jonathan Bowlan will make his Major League debut tonight: Jonathan Bowlan will open tomorrow for the #Royals. It’ll be his MLB debut.— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) September 27, 2023 I’m not ready to let go of the Storm Ch...2023
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• Royals Rumblings - News for September 20, 2023

Another week, another Wednesday. Just days after collecting his first Triple-A hit, catcher Tyler Cropley has his first Major League hit: Tyler Cropley collects his first major league RBI! #RoyalsTV: Bally Sports Kansas CityStream: Bally Sports app pic.twitter.com/AO6HnqxnV4— Bally Sports Kansas City (@BallySportsKC) September 20, 2023 Baseball America selected RHP Mason Barnett as the player...2023
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• For a once promising crop of Royals pitchers, it’s now or never
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports At least we made some friends along the way I’m not one to give up easily on a player. Player development isn’t linear across the span of a professional career. We’ve seen the Alex Gordon story unfold in Kansas City. Not long thereafter, we saw something similar with Mike Moustakas. Players with potential can struggle for quite some time before ultimately p...2023
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• Big first inning is all Royals need in 12-5 win over Yankees

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Bobby Witt Jr. joins the 30/30 club. The Royals piled on nine runs in the first inning off Yankees lefty Carlos Rodón on their way to a 12-5 win over the Yankees on Friday evening. Rodón faced eight hitters and failed to retire any of them before exiting the game. Bobby Witt Jr. also hit his 30th home run, joining the 30/30 club. Rodón signed a $162 million d...2023
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• Royals blast off against Astros early, hang on late, complete sweep 6-5

Kansas City Royals right fielder Nelson Velazquez (17) celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports It sure looked like the scores could be astronomical after the first few innings of this one Let’s keep this brief because we all know ther...2023
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• For a once promising crop of Royals pitchers, it’s now or never
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• Nitpicking the Royals

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Will Smith (31) throws the ball in the sixth inning during game one of a double header against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. | Melissa Tamez-USA TODAY Sports The team isn’t perfect. Let’s examine the flaws. The Royals made it as high as sixth on the MLB Power Rankings this week. They’re still projected to 32.5% playoff odds per FanGraphs ...2024
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• Intriguing developments are happening with Royals minor league pitching
Jonathan Bowlan #62 of the Kansas City Royals poses for a photo on media day at Surprise Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Surprise, Arizona. | Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images It’s a good start The best outcome for a pitcher is a strikeout. The worst outcome for a pitcher—other than a home run—is a walk. A strikeout avoids the possibility that a ball in play becomes a hit. A walk, on th...2023
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• Royals bullpen stinks as Tigers sweep doubleheader

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Carlos Hernández continues his struggles. Royals relievers gave up ten runs in 7 2⁄3 innings as the Tigers swept a doubleheader on Thursday, wasting a solid starting effort by Cole Ragans in the second game. The Royals mustered little offense on the day as well, managing just ten hits and three runs in the two games. Jonathan Bowlan made his MLB debut ...2023
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• Royals call up Anthony Veneziano, Jonathan Bowlan; Singer, Keller out for the year

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Matt Beaty is designated for assignment. The Royals announced they have called up pitchers Anthony Veneziano and Jonathan Bowlan from Triple-A Omaha and have placed pitchers Brad Keller and Brady Singer on the Injured List. To make room on the 40-man roster for Veneziano, first baseman Matt Beaty was designated for assignment. Veneziano was originally a...2023
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• Royals Roster Reckoning: Spring Standouts, Surprises, and Snubs
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• Cole Ragans sharp, Jac Caglianone homers in 9-3 Royals win

Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Royals top the Cubs in a night game. Cole Ragans tossed three shutout innings and Jac Caglianone homered as the Royals pounded 12 hits in a 9-3 win over the Cubs Thursday night. Ragans had struggled through two spring training outings, but he was sharp tonight. He mowed down nine of the ten Cubs hitters he faced, many of which we...2025
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• Royals vs. Cubs Thursday night game thread

Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images Tonight under the lights! The Royals are on the road for another evening matchup under the desert lights. It’s Cole Ragans’ day. He hasn’t pitched particularly well this spring allowing seven runs in less than five innings, but these games don’t count so who cares? You can also expect to see Carlos Hernández, Jonathan Bowlan, Thomas Hatc...2025
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• Royals snap 4 game losing skid with 10-4 win over Padres

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images 5 run second, 4 run third did the damage in Royals win After putting up just a single run the day before, and only four hits in each of the last two contests, the Royals offense exploded for a 10-4 win over the Padres on Sunday afternoon. A five-run 2nd inning, followed by a four-run 3rd inning was enough for the Royals. Maikel Garcia go...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 15, 2024

Photo by LG Patterson/MLB Photos via Getty Images Did you go to the parade yesterday? Craig Brown at Into the Fountains recaps the stadium site announcement: There are several buzzy words in just that portion of his statement that I want to point out. “A neighborhood ballpark” is one of them. Small business owners currently located on the site may disagree, but the Crossroads is doing jus...2024
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