Pete Grathoff

Kansas City

I write about baseball and the Royals for The Kansas City Star (@KCStar). My blog about the quirky side of sports was ranked No. 1 in the world by my mom.

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Jac Caglianone on how Salvador Perez provided his 'full circle moment' in MLB debut

2 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

This is not an attempt to make Royals catcher Salvador Perez feel old. But when Perez delivered the game-winning hit in the epic 2014 American League Wild Card Game that Royals fans will long remember, his newest teammate was just 11 years old. Jac Caglianone, who was the Royals' first round pick in last year's Major League Baseball Draft, ascended to the big leagues less than a year after he was playing college ball with the Florida Gators.
Jason Kelce reveals how he stole Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' thunder at Big Slick

2 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

Cleveland natives Travis, right, and Jason Kelce celebrate after the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 5, 2024. USA TODAY Sports Former Eagles center turned ESPN analyst Jason Kelce was a late addition to the Big Slick celebrity list, as organizers announced his participation on Saturday. We found out Wednesday why that was the case. Kelce technically wasn't invited. "There's a lot of people there.
On New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce and Shaq bonded over a Taylor Swift song

3 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

Shaquille O'Neal holds up the sign of the horns during a DJ performance ahead of the College Football Playoff semifinal game between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on Friday, Jan. 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Austin American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The legion of Taylor Swift fans is hardly limited to young female supporters.
Jac Caglianone's rise to the Royals has seen him play for six teams in one year

3 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

The Florida Gators baseball team beat Oklahoma State in the Stillwater Regional championship game on June 3, 2024. That's noteworthy because Gators star Jac Caglianone had two hits that day and improved his on-base streak to 46 straight games. While celebrating Florida's berth in the College World Series, Caglianone couldn't have known at the time that exactly one year later, he would make his major-league debut.
Inside the 48 hours after Jac Caglianone got his MLB call-up from the KC Royals

3 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

Shortly after his promotion to Triple-A Omaha on May 18, Jac Caglianone began working with outfield guru Rusty Kuntz, who had a message for the Royals' top prospect. "It could be coming quicker than you think," Kuntz said of Caglianone's promotion to the major leagues. Kuntz was right. On Sunday, Caglianone was called into Omaha manager Mike Jirschele's office, and the former Royals third-base coach delivered the good news of the promotion.
Oddsmakers already bullish on Rookie of Year chances for Royals' Jac Caglianone

3 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

Oakland A's shortstop Jacob Wilson appears to have the edge for the American League Rookie of the Year award. But if you're in the mood to place a wager on the Royals' Jac Caglianone, he will make his Major League Baseball debut Tuesday in St. Louis. Not that you'll have to wait for him to step in to the batter's box for the first time at Busch Stadium. Oddsmakers already saw the potential in Caglianone, who was the Royals' first-round pick in last year's Major League Baseball Draft.
Paul Rudd & Jason Sudeikis on KC sports from Comets to George Brett Vegas story

3 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

The Chiefs bandwagon has grown exponentially since Patrick Mahomes became the starting quarterback. But there are plenty of hardcore supportes in Kansas City who remember the lean years. That didn't just apply to the Chiefs. The Royals had their troubles, too, as they went three decades between World Series titles. For kids who grew up in the 1980s, there were still plenty of fun sports memories in Kansas City. And two of those people just happen to be actors Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis.
Royals fans shared hopeful, wild and funny expectations for Jac Caglianone

4 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

Tuesday isn't Christmas Day, of course, but for a whole bunch of KC fans, it'll be even better than the yuletide. Top prospect Jac Caglianone will play in his first game with the Royals Tuesday night when they take on the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. As the Royals' offense has scuffled this season, fans have been dreaming of the team added Caglianone's bat, even though he was drafted less than a year ago.
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's 1587 Prime steakhouse plans two hiring events

4 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

The 1587 Prime steakhouse from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and teammate Travis Kelce is looking to fill a number of positions ahead of the restaurant's opening later this summer. The steakhouse is planning two four-day hiring events as they seek people to work in the following positions:The 1587 Prime steakhouse, which will be at the Loews Kansas City Hotel at 1500 Baltimore Ave., will have an understated football theme in the nearly 10,000 square feet space that will be on two floors.
Kansas City 2026 World Cup organizers announce kickoff event for the public

4 days ago | kansascity.com | Pete Grathoff

FIFA, soccer's world governing body, unveiled localized branding for the 2026 World Cup and its hosts cities on Thursday. This is one of the images for Kansas City. FIFA Life in Kansas City is going to change dramatically in just over a year. In a little more than 365 days, the 2026 World Cup will begin, and Kansas City will play host to six matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (which will be known as Kansas City Stadium during the tournament).