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February 26, 2026

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Stephen Kolek's left side tightness puts a damper on his potential this spring, highlighting the fragility of pitcher health as the Royals continue to experiment with new pitches and grips across the mound. With roster decisions looming, Josh Rojas is making a case for himself with another impressive spring training performance, adding pressure on the front office to finalize the Opening Day lineup. Meanwhile, Bobby Witt Jr. continues to shine off the field, earning the Lou Gehrig Award, while fans are eager to see how newcomers like Noah Cameron perform in their Cactus League debuts against the Seattle Mariners today. This spring training is all about finding the right mix and unearthing hidden gems, but the stakes are high as players vie for spots on a roster that desperately needs to turn the corner.

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These Royals pitchers are working on new things this Spring Training

These Royals pitchers are working on new things this Spring Training

SURPRISE, Ariz. – New pitch? New grip? Those are the first questions asked to every pitcher in Spring Training, essentially asking what’s different about them than what we saw last year. There are no shortage of changes in Royals camp this spring, some big and some subtle. Cactus League games

Kolek (left side tightness) scratched from 2nd spring outing

Kolek (left side tightness) scratched from 2nd spring outing

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Stephen Kolek was warming up in the bullpen for his scheduled outing on Wednesday at Surprise Stadium, but when he felt tightness in his left side, the Royals shut him down. Kolek stopped throwing and left the bullpen after a moment of talking to coaches and trainers,

Royals News: Bobby Witt Jr. earns Lou Gehrig Award, Caglianone moonshot, KC playoffs

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Royals News: Bobby Witt Jr. earns Lou Gehrig Award, Caglianone moonshot, KC playoffs

The Royals are in the thick of spring training now and there's plenty of storylines fans ought to know both on the field and off as February comes to a close.

Overlooked Royals addition sparks roster debate with second spring training smash

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Overlooked Royals addition sparks roster debate with second spring training smash

The Royals have decisions to make when it comes to their Opening Day roster, and a strong to spring training for Josh Rojas is giving them an intriguing option.

Royals vs. Mariners Wednesday spring training game thread

Royals vs. Mariners Wednesday spring training game thread

The Royals take on their biggest rivals in baseball today – the Seattle Mariners. Noah Cameron makes his Cactus League debut. Does he actually have to “win” a rotation spot? Kameron Misner is in the lineup – he’s been up five times this spring and has yet to put the ball in play with two […]

Who is the most underrated player on this team?

Who is the most underrated player on this team?

Baseball is a team game, with everyone on the roster contributing in their own way. Some players get the accolades, the awards, the Whataburger endorsement opportunities. But there are other players that grind, that do the “little things” that help the team win ballgames. Today’s question of the day is “who is the most underrated […]