The Kansas City Royals are heading toward a crucial moment: the July 31st trade deadline. After a fantastic 2024 season where they jumped up by 30 wins (ending at 86-76) and made it back to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, expectations were sky-high. But 2025 hasn’t been quite as smooth. As we hit mid-June, they’re sitting at 34-38, which puts them three games … [Read more...] about The 2025 Royals: Trade Deadline Drama – Promise, Problems, and Possibilities
Report: Royals to Call Up Jac Caglianone to Boost Struggling Offense
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals are calling up their top prospect, Jac Caglianone, to the majors, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Sunday night. The 22-year-old slugger, drafted just last year, is set to join the big-league club as the Royals aim to revitalize their underperforming offense. The Kansas City Royals are calling up slugger Jac Caglianone, one of the top … [Read more...] about Report: Royals to Call Up Jac Caglianone to Boost Struggling Offense
When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines
The minor leagues are a pressure cooker, where dreams of The Show simmer and occasionally boil over. Right now, four prospects—Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler, Jac Caglianone, and Kyle Teel—are knocking on the door, their bats and arms screaming, and seemingly ready for a big-league shot. But when will their lifelong dream come true? Through the latest rumors, stats, and thoughts … [Read more...] about When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines
Royals’ Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo Sidelined on 15-Day IL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals placed starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list Saturday. It’s a significant setback for a team holding a respectable 25-20 record, good for third in the AL Central. Ragans is out with a groin injury for the second time this season, while Lugo is managing a sprained finger. The Royals’ rotation is now … [Read more...] about Royals’ Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo Sidelined on 15-Day IL
Bobby Witt Jr. Has Elbow Contusion After Being Hit by Pitch
Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. was hit on the left forearm by a pitch today but will avoid a long absence, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Royals later announced that Witt has a forearm contusion, and X-rays showed no fracture. The timetable for Witt‘s return is currently unknown, but it looks like the worst-case scenario was avoided, which is great news for … [Read more...] about Bobby Witt Jr. Has Elbow Contusion After Being Hit by Pitch