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March 11, 2026

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Bobby Witt Jr. continues to steal the spotlight, showcasing his electrifying talent at the World Baseball Classic with two doubles, a stolen base, and jaw-dropping defensive plays that have his teammates raving about him being the best defender in MLB. Meanwhile, in a surprising upset, Team Italy knocked off the USA, with Royals prospect Jac Caglianone making headlines by hitting a homer that surely left scouts buzzing. Back at spring training, competition is heating up for the final roster spot, and Nick Loftin is making a strong case for himself. As the Royals gear up for their matchup against the struggling Mariners, they sit at 6-9 in spring training, but with talent like Witt and the promise of newcomers, there's plenty to be excited about in Kansas City.

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Caglianone homers in Italy's shocking win over Team USA

Caglianone homers in Italy's shocking win over Team USA

HOUSTON – They came here singing canzones. Not Dominic Canzone (though he was there) but Italian “canzones.” As in, songs. The members of Team Italy, instantly bonded by their short exhibition experience in Arizona and headed off to Pool B play here, stood in the aisle of the charter flight,

Witt's teammates in awe -- not surprised -- by superstar plays at Classic

Witt's teammates in awe -- not surprised -- by superstar plays at Classic

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Bobby Witt Jr. had one of those games on Monday night. You know the one. Two doubles, one of which had you thinking, ‘How did he get to second base that fast?’ A stolen base. And two jaw-dropping defensive plays that had even the best pitcher in

Royals Bobby Witt Jr.'s sensational WBC defense only proves he's best defender in MLB

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Royals Bobby Witt Jr.'s sensational WBC defense only proves he's best defender in MLB

Royals fans know just how good Bobby Witt Jr. is with the glove at shortstop and on Monday, the world caught a glimpse of it during the World Baseball Classic.

Royals Opening Day roster hopeful is passing spring training test with flying colors

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Royals Opening Day roster hopeful is passing spring training test with flying colors

The Royals have a bit of roster competition on their hands this spring for their final bench spot, and Nick Loftin may very well be the front runner to nab it.

26 oddly specific predictions for the 2026 Kansas City Royals

26 oddly specific predictions for the 2026 Kansas City Royals

Last weekend, my youngest son did something that amazed me so much that I decided to write this column. In our kitchen, we have this block calendar—it has two numbered block that you can use to count down to some event. It has options for months, weeks, and days, too. We don’t always use it, […]

Royals vs. Mariners Spring Training thread

Royals vs. Mariners Spring Training thread

With their best players playing elsewhere, the Kansas City Royals are 6-9 (nice). And in today’s contest, they’ll face a team with a worse Spring Training record: the 4-12 Seattle Mariners. It’s the Battle for Grass Creek, in other words, but a preseason version. The Royals will send Cole Ragans to the mound. As a […]