Anne Rogers

Ragans flashes vintage form in 3-K spring outing SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – When the Royals acquired Cole Ragans in 2023, he had just introduced his slider and worked on it extensively at Triple-A Omaha before bringing it to the big leagues that August. Th...

Health is paramount for #Royals ace Cole Ragans, but he also worked extensively this offseason on finding the slider he had so much success with in 2023. Here's how: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

'You want 2, 3, 4': One Gold Glove isn't enough for Garcia SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Now that Maikel Garcia wears gold on his glove after winning his first career Gold Glove Award at third base last season, he’s even more motivated to win another … and another … and...

"If you win a Gold Glove, you don’t want one, you want two, three, four. That’s the goal."

#Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia and infield coach José Alguacil take us through a day of defensive work: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Royals' southpaws bringing out each other's competitive spirit This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

"If anyone else won, I wouldn’t say anything at all, but of course it’s him."

"It's just really fun to mess with him."

Noah Cameron and Cole Ragans love to push each other's buttons. On the competitiveness and love between the two southpaws: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Stephen Kolek has a Grade 1+ oblique strain. Not really much to update beyond that. He'll be shut down for the next week or so for sure, and then the timeline will be dependent on how he responds to rest and recovery. #Royals grateful they have as much depth as they do right now.

#Royals starter Stephen Kolek has a left oblique strain and is getting another scan today to determine severity. He’ll be shut down for at least 5-7 days, but could be more depending on what the scan reveals.

Collins knows 'rent’s due every day,' and is ready to prove himself in KC GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- In their fifth Cactus League game, the Royals finally debuted one of their key additions of the offseason by slotting Isaac Collins in left field and at the leadoff spot on Tuesday....

Isaac Collins made his spring debut and is fully ready to get going now after easing into games. This spring might be different for a lot of reasons, but his mindset hasn't changed:

"Rent’s due every day. I have something to prove every single day." www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

460 feet?! Yeah, Caglianone made 1st spring homer count GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Jac Caglianone left no doubts with his first homer of the spring. The Royals’ right fielder obliterated a baseball in the fourth inning of the club’s 5-4 loss to the Reds on Tuesday...

Jac Caglianone made an impact with his first spring homer going 460 feet (video within), but process leading to it was a win, too: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Witt receives Gehrig Award amid special company SURPRISE, Ariz. – In front of his teammates, coaches and Royals superfan Sarah Nauser, Bobby Witt Jr. was presented with the 2025 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award on Tuesday morning, given annually to an MLB...

"Spring Training is kind of groundhog’s day, so when she shows up, it’s kind of like another burst of energy." --Bobby Witt Jr. on @SarahNauser, whose visit was even more special because Witt is the 2025 Lou Gehrig Award winner www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

New(born) perspective motivating Falter PHOENIX -- Bailey Falter is carrying himself around with a different kind of demeanor, confidence and perspective this spring, and everyone is noticing the turnaround.

Bailey Falter became a dad this offseason and everything changed for him. Here's why he feels and looks different around #Royals camp and what he's trying to accomplish this spring: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

US victory sparks debate over best hockey player in Royals’ clubhouse PHOENIX -- When Jack Hughes slapped the puck into the net to give the United States its first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980 and beat rival Canada, the Royals' clubhouse in Surprise, Ar...

Notes: #Royals players rally around Team USA hockey win + Isaac Collins upcoming playing schedule www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Who should lead off for Royals? Here are 5 options SURPRISE, Ariz. – Who takes over the Royals’ leadoff spot is a question that will follow the club until Opening Day and beyond. Manager Matt Quatraro doesn’t have an answer yet, but he likes the optio...

Maikel Garcia is leading off the Cactus League opener today, and he really makes a lot of sense for the majority of leadoff ABs this year. But the #Royals have other options, too. Let's examine: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

India ditches locks, returns to his roots in offseason reset SURPRISE, Ariz. – One morning in December, Jonathan India woke up and decided it was time for a new look. The signature, shoulder-length locks that flowed out of his batting helmet or baseball cap thr...

New year new look? Jonathan India chopped his locks and reset this offseason, getting back to what he knows and who he is. And now...

"I’m excited about [this season] and ready to get after it." www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Royals get sneak peek at ABS system; Vinnie goes 2-for-3! SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Cactus League games haven’t even started, but the Royals got their first look at the new Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System on Tuesday. Surprise Stadium, the Spring Training hom...

#Royals calibrate ABS in Surprise Stadium, get first look at the system they'll study extensively this spring.

"We don’t really get opportunities to do that, so I was like, ‘Why not?'" www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Assistant hitting coach Dawson feels right at home in new role SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Connor Dawson can rattle off names of Royals players from almost every decade, and one of his dogs is named Chief. His Kansas City Chiefs season tickets are on the 30-yard line, but...

Connor Dawson, in his own words, "grew up on Chiefs football, Royals baseball, barbeque and Boulevard Wheat."

Now he's the assistant hitting coach for his hometown team and ready to get to work to make this offense flow: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Royals' leaders set tone with player-led spring meeting SURPRISE, Ariz. – Spring Training exists for pitchers to build up workloads and hitters to get their timing back. It’s a time for teams to harp on the fundamentals of good baseball. It’s preseason pre...

On Day 1 of full-squad workouts, expectations for what it means to be a Royal and what this team wants the 2026 season to be was very clear: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Cameron looks to mix it up in Year 2 after breakout season SURPRISE, Ariz. – It’s hard to overstate just how different this Spring Training is for Noah Cameron, but a quick chat with his Minor League buddies reinforces the idea. “They’re nervous and just tryi...

It was a stellar rookie season for #Royals starter Noah Cameron but the challenge now turns to how he backs it up in Year 2: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Steep MLB learning curve prompts studious offseason for Caglianone SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It was early September last season when Jac Caglianone sat back in his clubhouse chair and took a deep breath. “I’ve already got a list going,” Caglianone said then. He was talking ...

The #Royals are going to give Jac Caglianone plenty of opportunity to play this season, but he knows to keep that opportunity, he has to be better than last year. His offseason reflected all that he learned from 2025: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Placing high value on pitching depth, Royals acquire Spence from A's SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Reliever A.J. Causey was just beginning to stretch and prepare for his first live bullpen session at his first big league camp on Thursday when he was pulled to the side and told th...

The #Royals want depth, depth, depth. And roster flexibility. And options.

Enter Mitch Spence, a pitcher who brings all those things and Major League experience: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Ragans, Bubic prioritizing health as Royals open camp SURPRISE, Ariz. -- A familiar and welcome sight greeted those watching the bullpen mound at the Royals’ Spring Training facility on Wednesday, the first official workout for pitchers and catchers this...

On the first official day of workouts for pitchers and catchers, a welcome sight greeted the #Royals -- Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic throwing off the mound. The two have no restrictions to begin the spring, and they're both focused on keeping it that way: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Hello from Surprise. Some notes:
--LHP Chazz Martinez (NRI) shut down for a week with left elbow soreness
--C Jorge Alfaro (NRI) will report once visa issues are sorted out
--C Luke Maile is not on the camp roster anymore. Dealing with a personal issue but Royals are open to return if the time comes

The Royals moved in the fences. How many more homers are coming? Last month, the Royals announced a most unexpected change for the 2026 season: After years of having the second-most spacious park in the Majors – and first among those that aren’t located a mile high...

So much good stuff in this piece from @mikepetriello.bsky.social looking at Statcast data analysis to see just how much change the new outfield dimensions might bring this year and beyond... www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

NEWS: Vinnie Pasquantino and the #Royals are in agreement on a two-year contract to avoid arbitration, sources tell MLB.com. It's worth more than $11 million guaranteed and can max out close to $16 million with incentives.

Royals' new hitting coordinators focusing on seamless transitions for young players KANSAS CITY -- Along with two new hitting coaches at the big league level in Connor Dawson and Marcus Thames this year, the club will have a different look on the hitting side of player development. A...

The #Royals will have two hitting coordinators leading the Minor League system this year: Nic Jackson and Abrahan Núñez.

Here's why the club thought that was the best path and what both coordinators bring to this role: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Happy arb day. #Royals have several eligible players that will be negotiating salaries for the 2026 season today.

Source tells me that Michael Massey agreed to a $1.57 million contract (as @AriA1exander first said).

Also, Daniel Lynch IV agrees to a $1.025 million deal.

Royals 'in a better spot' with Spring Training on horizon KANSAS CITY -- Isn’t it funny how baseball can feel so far away in December but as soon as the new year hits, we’re closer than ever to the season ramping back up? Well, we’re at that point. It’s 2026...

The #Royals have done a good bit of work this offseason addressing their roster. But there's reason to believe they're not done yet. What's next? www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

Royals officials have contacted their players in Venezuela, which includes three MLB players and several Minor Leaguers. Coach José Alguacil is in Venezuela, too, and has talked with players.

Picollo: "Everybody’s healthy, not harmed, and families are fine. They’re all safe."

With eye on stability, Royals extend Quatraro through '29 KANSAS CITY -- Emphasizing stability in leadership and the growth they’ve seen over the past three seasons, the Royals signed manager Matt Quatraro to a three-year contract extension, the club announc...

#Royals GM JJ Picollo on Matt Quatraro: "I’ve never worked with somebody in that position that’s as interested in hearing what other people have to say as he is, and I think that allows him to continue to grow and is why he continues to grow as a manager." www.mlb.com/royals/news/...

#Royals announced a three-year contract extension with manager Matt Quatraro. He is heading into the final year of his current contract, so this new one will begin in 2027 with a club option for the 2030 season.

Jensen, Cameron help make holidays unforgettable for KC youngsters KANSAS CITY -- Carter Jensen and Noah Cameron weren’t wearing red outfits or carrying around big sacks of presents, but the two Royals players might as well have been Santa Claus for 12 Kansas City-ar...

Carter Jensen and Noah Cameron (with some help from two #Royals teammates) made this holiday season unforgettable with a shopping spree for 12 Urban Youth Academy teens: “I had no idea they were going to do this.”
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Royals acquire All-Star lefty Strahm in trade with Phillies KANSAS CITY -- Following the trade that sent reliever Angel Zerpa to Milwaukee for outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears, the Royals turned up their search for left-handed relief help this ...

"This is exactly what our bullpen needed right now."

#Royals reunite with Matt Strahm, add high-leverage lefty to the bullpen: www.mlb.com/royals/news/...