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6 days ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

Is this emerging catcher poised to claim top spot in the organization's prospect ranks? When it comes to top prospects, the No. 1 spot is often a revolving door. Even elite talents eventually graduate and become just another face in the ever-changing pool of big leaguers. For the Royals, that transition is approaching fast with Jac Caglianone.

1 week ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Jacob Milham

39 years ago today, the Royals made history. On June 21, 1986, two-sport star Bo Jackson shocked the sports world when he chose to sign with the Kansas City Royals instead of pursuing an NFL career. At a time when most athletes were lucky to dominate one sport, Jackson was already redefining what was possible with his once-in-a-generation talent. His decision wasn’t just surprising, it was a statement.

1 week ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Mike Gillespie

There's plenty to pay attention to at Triple-A Omaha. Bringing minor league phenom Jac Caglianone to the majors thrust the Kansas City Royals into baseball's center ring, where they're bound to remain while their No. 1 prospect proves whether he's truly ready for big league pitching. Thanks to Caglianone, and the team's bounce back after a dismal week, the game's eyes are glued to the Royals.

1 week ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Mike Gillespie

Key Kansas City hurler's return date remains unknown. Cole Ragans wasted little time becoming a key component of the Kansas City Royals' rotation after they traded Aroldis Chapman to Texas to get him two summers ago. Despite pitching only 12 times for the Royals that year, Ragans earned the Bruce Rice Pitcher of the Year award as the club's top 2023 hurler with a 5-2, 2.64 record, then went 11-9 with a 3.14 ERA and made the American League All-Star team last season.

1 week ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Oliver VanDervoort

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Buster Olney says Royals GM J.J. Picollo is under major pressure to make a move that actually works. Now that the action has officially started ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, one reality faces KC Royals GM J.J. Picollo more than any other. He’s under some serious pressure to get it right. In fact, according to ESPN's Buster Olney, Piccolo is among the front office execs under the most pressure to make a move that will make the Royals better.