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• Royals set rotation to start the season

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The rotation features two All-Stars! Manager Matt Quatraro has set his rotation to begin the season beginning with Opening Day starter Cole Ragans. After Ragans goes on Thursday against Cleveland, Seth Lugo will follow up on Saturday, and Michael Wacha on Sunday. Kris Bubic will start the road opener on Monday in Milwaukee with Mi...2025
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• Carlos Hernández claimed off waivers, Royals roster comes into focus

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Royals send Nick Pratto and Nelson Velázquez to Omaha The Royals announced today that pitcher Carlos Hernández has been claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies and that first baseman Nick Pratto and outfielder Nelson Velázquez have cleared waivers and have been outrighted to Triple-A Omaha. The Royals also released veteran catcher Lu...2025
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• Five winners and six losers in the Royals’ 9-5 win over the Rangers

Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals gets ready in the batters box | Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images So much for that outfield help. For the first five innings, you could almost fool yourself into thinking this was a Major League Baseball game. Then guys like Jack Pineda, Carson Scott, and Diego Hernandez started getting into the game. The Royals won it, so I guess they own the ...2025
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• Spring Training finale gamethread

Mark Canha #21 of the Milwaukee Brewers bats | Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Royals will show off their new outfielder at the last possible moment. Well, it took the Royals until literally the last day of Spring Training, but they finally added some help to their outfield in the form of right-hander Mark Canha. Canha is 36 years old and if he finishes the season on the team, either...2025
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• Royals split the split-squad game, beat Mariners and lose

Cole Ragans. | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Cole Ragans got shelled by the A’s. Well…. Let’s hope that does not happen to Cole Ragans during the season, shall we? In the Athletics game, Ragans got shelled for 8 runs in 4 2⁄3 innings of work. Former Royal Brent Rooker socked a dinger, and so did Shea Langeliers. The Royals mustered enough offense to score one run, but the game was pretty out o...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 21, 2025

Almost time to say farewell to Surprise | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images By next Friday’s Rumblings, we’ll have seen real baseball Bobby Baseball days away.— Kansas City Royals (@royals.com) 2025-03-20T16:30:15.121Z At the Star, Vahe Gregorian profiles Seth Lugo: For instance, an aunt likes to tell the story of taking him to a Texas Rangers game when he was 4...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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• Spring training battles: The rotation

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images It’s a solid rotation either way, but who will be the fifth? The Royals improved by 30 games last year based largely on the strength of their starting rotation. Royals starters improved from a 5.12 ERA in 2023 (fourth-worst in baseball) to 3.55 in 2024 (second-best). The days of Jordan Lyles in the rotation are long gone. Instead, the Royals have high-en...2025
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• Royals Rumblings—News for March 5, 2025

Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images Which will come first, the end of Kansas City’s winter or Opening Day? David Lesky at Inside the Crown stacks up the Kansas City Royals pitching room ahead of Opening Day. The change started at the end of June that year when the Royals acquired Cole Ragans, but to their credit, they didn’t stop. We know about them adding Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha, but th...2025
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• Stephen Kolek making case for starter role

Stephen Kolek | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Padres rotation competition heating up San Diego Padres pitcher Stephen Kolek turned in three scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Kolek came on in relief in the third inning and recorded a strikeout, while not allowing a hit or a walk in his second Cactus League outing. Stephen Kolek discussed his three scoreless innings a...2025
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• This year’s Royals are better on paper but will that translate to more wins?

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The Royals look better on paper, but they might not win as many games as the 2024 version. The roster that the Royals having heading into the 2025 regular season is just better than what they started with last season. That does not mean they will win more games than the 2024 Royals, but I do like that this front office seems to improve the roster yearly. Let’...2025
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• Royals vs. Rangers Tuesday spring training thread

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images It’s Seth Lugo Day! Even with a tie yesterady, the Royals are still one of two teams still undefeated in Cactus League play (with the Cubs). They’ll look to keep that going this afternoon against their facility-mates, the Texas Rangers. Seth Lugo makes his first start of the spring with his deep arsenal of pitches. Could he add to his bag of tricks? What ...2025
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• Ruben Niebla and the Padres’ not-so-secret weapon

Ruben Niebla | Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images The Pitching Whisperer and his bio-mechanics advantage Pitching coach Ruben Niebla joined the San Diego Padres staff in 2021, even before the team hired manager Bob Melvin. It is an unusual move to hire the coach before the manager, but with Niebla’s reputation, it was warranted. Our own Ben Fadden addressed the hiring of Niebla in a post here on...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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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 20, 2025

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images One week until Opening Day. Daniel Lynch IV’s last Spring Training outing could hint at his role this season: Lynch will get a few appearances out of the bullpen this week as the Cactus League schedule wraps up, with an inning Wednesday and two scheduled on Friday, while Kris Bubic remains in the rotation and is scheduled for his sixth spring game (fifth st...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025

Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images The best slugger in Northwest Arkansas Naturals history is back in Kansas City. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers and David Adler look at some of the intense work from Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. this spring at getting better on the basepaths. They’re incorporating audio components along with the visual technology on when to react, as well as ways to o...2025
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"The Royals traded away Brady Singer, but re-signed Wacha to join a rotation with Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans."

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"On the pitching side of things, Seth Lugo was pristine, sharp, and every bit of he quintessential veteran rotation anchor the Royals wanted him to be."

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"Wacha joins a rotation that includes former Padres teammate Seth Lugo, Cole Ragans, Brady Singer, and Jordan Lyles."

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"Right-hander Seth Lugo has been drawing interest as a starting pitcher and Jon Heyman of The New York Post reports that working as a starter is Lugo’s preference as well, with the Padres one of several teams interested in him."

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"Syndergaard and Seth Lugo will begin minor-league rehab assignments this week"

2020
"The Mets have moved left-hander Steven Matz to the bullpen and will shift setup man Seth Lugo back into a starting role, manager Luis Rojas revealed after last night’s game (Twitter link via Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News)."

2019
"It’s unclear who else would be in the trade, but Andy Martino of SNY tweets that it wouldn’t feature Mets right-hander Seth Lugo, whom the Astros have shown interest in this offseason."

2018
"Seth Lugo allowed five runs in five innings as the Mets fell to the D-backs 7-3 on Friday for their fourth straight loss."

2017
"Gavin Cecchini and Michael Conforto homered for the Mets, while Seth Lugo and two other New York pitchers held Boston hitless for six innings of Friday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox at JetBlue Park."

2016
"Mets pitcher Seth Lugo and Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario have committed to play for Puerto Rico in the 2017 tournament, sources told MLB."

2015
"The Mets added Nimmo as well as right-handers Seth Lugo, Jeff Walters and Robert Gsellman before Friday's 8 p."

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• Seven winners and four losers from the Royals’ 10-2 Spring Training win over the Rockies

Hunter Renfroe #16 of the Kansas City Royals gets ready in the batters box | Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The Jac Wagon keeps growing! The Royals won the game 10-2, but let’s not pretend this bore much resemblance to big league baseball. Starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Kyle Freeland were each relieved mid-inning twice, only to return at the top of the next inning, thanks to a Spring T...2025
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• Is 2025 Salvy’s swan song with the Royals?

Brad Penner-Imagn Images With only a club option left on his contract, 2025 could be Perez’s last as a Royal. Salvador Perez’s time in Kansas City may be winding down. Perusing Spotrac the other evening, I noticed that this upcoming season is Salvy’s final guaranteed year on his contract. Now that wasn’t a secret, and I probably knew this already but I had forgotten that fact. Still, that’...2025
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• Stephen Kolek making case for starter role
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• Royals Opening Day roster prediction one week into Spring Training

John Rave #96 of the Kansas City Royals cannot catch a ball hit by Josh Smith #47 of the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning at Globe Life Field on March 27, 2023 | Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images No trade = blander projection Can you believe the Royals have already played more than a week of Spring Training? Regular season baseball will be on us in less than a month, and while many rost...2025
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• This year’s Royals are better on paper but will that translate to more wins?
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 20, 2025

Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Is MJ about to turn a corner? J.J. Picollo talks about the strengths and weaknesses of the club with Jaylon Thompson. Still, Picollo believes there is room to grow. It’s the sweet spot in having a young core that is learning to win at the big-league level. “I think from an offensive standpoint, I think we produced well last year,” Picollo said. “There is...2025
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• Royals continue spring spiral, lose to Cubs 11-1

Please enjoy this photo of spring darling Cavan Biggio fielding a groundball instead of anything from tonight’s action | Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images Ragans got hit around and the offense continued its recent silence Welp, that sure was another spring training game. Let’s hope that’s all it was. Cole Ragans got hit around pretty badly in 2.1 innings, giving up seven runs on seven hits, ...2025
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• Five questions for the Royals to answer this spring training

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The roster may not be quite set. Royals pitchers and catchers will assemble in Arizona tomorrow to officially report to spring training. The team is flying high after improving by 30 games last year and making their first playoff appearance in nine years, but they’ll have to prove their performance was no fluke. The team retained free agent pitchers Michael ...2025
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• Pitching rotation candidates for Padres

Matt Waldron | Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images A look at five players who could win a job The current pitching rotation for San Diego consists of Yu Darvish, Dylan Cease and Michael King. The fourth and fifth spots in the rotation are vacant and need to be filled prior to Opening Day. The Padres have several options on their 40-man roster and each has potential to make an impact as a sta...2025
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• Evaluating Royals relief options

Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images What will the bullpen look like in 2025? Two seasons ago, the Kansas City Royals had one of the worst bullpens in franchise history. Not looking to repeat that, the front office made it a point to improve the relief pitching that offseason. They signed free agents and made trades to that end. Not every move they made worked out, but the bullpen was consider...2025
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• When you win games and spend money, players want to be on your team

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Who knew? Kansas City was once the Siberia of baseball. Free agents only came here if they had nowhere else to go. The Royals got all sorts of veterans looking for one last chance to prove themselves after injuries and bad seasons. Chuck Knoblauch. Juan Gonzalez. Scott Elarton. You never got the feeling any of these guys wanted to be here, only that they stil...2024
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• Royals to target more offense, says Picollo in end-of-the-year press conference

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images A leadoff hitter is the top priority The Royals stunned the baseball world by becoming just the second team to make the playoffs after losing 100+ games the previous season. But their offense fell short in the American League Divisional Series against the Yankees, making it the priority for Royals GM J.J. Picollo as he begins the off-season. “The runs-per-gam...2024
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• Spring Training finale gamethread
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 21, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 7, 2025

I was just searching for random stuff and came across a grinning Salvy from 2021 | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Pitchers and catchers report next week! Guys (and gals), we’re to this point of the offseason: Here’s three minutes and twenty-seven seconds of Vinnie Pasquantino hitting sacrifice flies.Because why not? pic.twitter.com/c9WhyjG0mh— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) February 6, 202...2025
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• Royals Rally to be held this Saturday

Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Rally for the Royals! Before the trucks Kauffman Stadium for the warm climate in Arizona, the Royals will host their third annual Royals Rally this Saturday, Febuary 1 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fans can purchase general admission tickets for $25 that gives them access to one player autograph session per two-hour period and a roundtable discussion with play...2025
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• The Royals have overtaken the Cardinals as Missouri’s better baseball team

The Royals host the Cardinals. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Vibes around Kansas City are much more positive than around St. Louis For years, despite living in the suburbs of Kansas City, I rooted for the St. Louis Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals. The reason is simple: my family all rooted for the Cardinals. Of the seven people in my immediate family, I arrived last, but more import...2025
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• Nobody deserves playoff baseball more than Salvador Perez

Anthony Gruppuso-Imagn Images Salvy stayed with Kansas City through the wilderness and made it to the other side On a brisk October night in 2010, Citizens Bank Park buzzed with anticipation and nervous energy. The back-to-back National League champs entered the seventh inning down a run against the Cincinnati Reds, facing rookie phenom Aroldis Chapman. They rallied. Chase Utley hustled P...2024
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• Cecchini, Conforto homer; Mets 2-hit Red Sox
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• Hanley has 1 of Sox's 2 hits, Owens scuffles vs. Mets
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• Reyes homers twice to back solid Lugo in win
Seth Lugo may not have completely quieted criticisms of his ability to pitch deep into games, but he took a notable step forward Friday in the Mets' 5-1 win over the Reds at Citi Field....2017
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• Reyes homers twice to back solid Lugo in win
Seth Lugo may not have completely quieted criticisms of his ability to pitch deep into games, but he took a notable step forward Friday in the Mets' 5-1 win over the Reds at Citi Field....2017
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• Lugo hurts cause, allows 3 homers against Nats
Max Scherzer struck out seven in five scoreless innings and was backed by a pair of Bryce Harper home runs (his seventh and eighth of the spring) and two solo shots by Trea Turner in the Nationals' 6-0 win over Seth Lugo and the Mets on Monday....2017
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• Harper, Turner homer twice; Scherzer stifles Mets
Max Scherzer struck out seven in five scoreless innings and was backed by a pair of Bryce Harper home runs (his seventh and eighth of the spring) and two solo shots by Trea Turner in the Nationals' 6-0 win over Seth Lugo and the Mets on Monday....2017
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• Lugo spins stellar debut as Mets edge Braves
Michael Conforto provided the early spark and Seth Lugo showed no rust on the mound or at the plate as his successful season debut helped the Mets claim a four-game series victory with Sunday afternoon's 2-1 win over the Braves at SunTrust Park....2017
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• Kansas City Royals Fantasy Outlook with Eric Cross: Witt Jr., Garcia, and Pitching Prospects

The award-winning fantasy mind joins the podcast as fantasy baseball season chugs along. Fantasy baseball season is here, and we’re diving deep into the Kansas City Royals! With Jeremy out due to technical issues, Jacob Milham is joined by fantasy baseball expert Eric Cross from RotoBaller for an insightful breakdown of the Royals’ top fantasy prospects and sleepers for 2025. The duo discusses Bob...2025
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• Carlos Hernández claimed off waivers, Royals roster comes into focus
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• Spring Training finale gamethread
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• Royals steamroll Diamondbacks 12-1

Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals throws to first base during the second inning of a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners at Surprise Stadium on March 05, 2025 in Surprise, Arizona. | Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Nice work, boys in blue This just in: Bobby Witt Jr. is good at baseball. Ok, it’s not “just in,” but nevertheless. In today’s Ro...2025
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• Spring Training Game 27 Thread: Royals vs. Diamondbacks

Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the first inning of the spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium on March 02, 2025 in Peoria, Arizona. | Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images Lugo lobbin’ baseballs Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone—or as I like to call it, the day before my birthday. I’ll accept any gifts or praise, thank you. In any case, it’s...2025
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• Cubs vs. Royals at Surprise preview, Monday 2/26, 2:05 CT

Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports Another away game for the boys in blue. There have been a few questions raised about when Cody Bellinger might play in a spring game. First, we only know about the signing through Jeff Passan and some Cubs reporters who confirmed it via a source. The team has not officially announced the signing, though it was reported that Bellinger was in Cubs camp Sunday tak...2024
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• The 2024 Royals roster looks immensely better, but what about beyond?

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images After 2024, many of the recent free agent deals include opt-outs. Let’s get it out of the way early: the 2024 Kansas City Royals — as the roster stands right now — aren’t likely to make the playoffs. The recent flurry of free-agent additions has sparked the fanbase in ways we haven’t seen in quite some time. Fans are optimistic and whisper...2023
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• A look at this year’s starting pitching free agent class

Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Who wants some arms? The Royals will seek to improve on this year’s last place disaster, and the area they will most look to address is the pitching. The Royals got a 5.12 ERA from their starting pitchers, fourth-worst in baseball with the third-worst strikeout rate. General Manager J.J. Picollo has stated that he expects next year’s rotation to feature Cole...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Twist of fate! Carlos Correa to the Mets
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Carlos Correa spurns the Giants for the Mets. The second-tier free agents start to sign. And other news from around MLB. This shocking news that Carlos Correa has just signed with the Mets broke after midnight on the West Coast last night. I assume this is for real, although Heyman was the man who reported that Aaron Judge signed with the Giants. This does seem...2022
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