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February 27, 2026

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With just a month until Opening Day, the Kansas City Royals are already feeling the pressure of injuries, as Stephen Kolek heads to the injured list with an oblique strain, putting their starting pitching depth to the test. This comes at a time when the team is trying to shake off a two-game losing skid in spring training, facing the Arizona Diamondbacks with a lineup featuring young hitters like Jac Caglianone and Lane Thomas at DH. Meanwhile, Randal Grichuk, once a trade deadline gamble for the Royals, is now looking for redemption after signing with the Yankees, reminding us of the volatility surrounding prospects and trades in this unpredictable game. As camp continues, the Royals are left to ponder not only their immediate challenges but also their long-term future amidst rising expectations.

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Inside the AL Central's early spring storylines a month from first pitch

Inside the AL Central's early spring storylines a month from first pitch

It’s exactly one month until Opening Day, and MLB.com’s beat writers have been in camp for a couple of weeks now. So we decided to go around the division and ask some questions of the five American League Central beat writers about what they’ve seen in camp to this point.

Royals' starting pitching depth is already being tested after latest injury update

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Royals' starting pitching depth is already being tested after latest injury update

The Royals suffered their first real major injury blow on Thursday, with promising depth starter Stephen Kolek set to hit the shelf with an oblique strain.

Former Royals trade deadline disaster signs with Yankees in free agent gamble

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Former Royals trade deadline disaster signs with Yankees in free agent gamble

The Royals took a chance on Randal Grichuk at the trade deadline last year. The Yankees now seem to be doing the same, signing him to a minor league contract.

Royals vs. Diamondbacks Thursday game thread

Royals vs. Diamondbacks Thursday game thread

The Royals will try to end their two-game losing skid this afternoon against the local Arizona Diamondbacks. Ryan Bergert pitches in his second game, after throwing a scoreless inning in his first time out. The royals won’t start many regulars today, with Lane Thomas at DH, and a good look at young hitters Jac Caglianon […]

What Royals prospect were you dead wrong about?

What Royals prospect were you dead wrong about?

Prospects are fun because you can dream big on them, but oftentimes they’ll break your heart. The bust rate is high because (1) it’s very difficult to project how an 18-year-old kid will play when he’s 24 years old; and (2) playing in the big leagues is very, very difficult! A lot of fans try […]

Around the League in 90 Games: The Royals

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Around the League in 90 Games: The Royals

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