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Cole Ragans turned heads with a vintage performance, striking out three in his latest spring outing, showcasing the slider that could make him a valuable asset in the Royals' rotation. Meanwhile, the signing of Starling Marte adds a right-handed spark to the outfield, marking a low-risk, high-reward move that makes sense for a team looking to bolster its lineup. On the lineup experimentation front, Bobby Witt Jr. is getting a shot at the leadoff spot, a decision that could set an intriguing tone for the season. With a week of Cactus League play behind us, there are signs of optimism as the Royals fine-tune their roster, and fans can’t help but feel the excitement building as they prepare for today’s matchup against the Rockies.
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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. The newfound upper-90s fastball he was throwing certainly helped establish himself, but the slider was somewhat
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Royals agree to deal with Starling Marte (source)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Royals are in agreement on a one-year Major League deal with outfielder Starling Marte, sources told MLB.com on Saturday, adding depth and a right-handed option to their outfield for 2026.
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Royals' low-risk free agent gamble on All-Star outfielder makes too much sense
The Royals made a spring training free agent splash on Saturday, signing veteran Starling Marte. And while not flashy, the deal makes a ton of sense for them.
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4 Royals who've been pleasant surprises after first week of spring training action
One week into Cactus League play, these four Royals have made early statements—offering fans real reasons for optimism heading into 2026.
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Spring Training Game Thread IX – Royals at Rockies
Spring Training is now more than a week old. Are we sick of it yet? Probably not, but we’re getting there. Fortunately, we’ve got the WBC starting up next week, so that should be fun. In the meantime, we do have a little bit of bonus excitement for Royals fans in Scottsdale, Arizona. Presumptive number […]
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Kansas City Royals news: Is Bobby Witt Jr. a leadoff hitter?
Matt Quatraro is having Bobby Witt Jr. leadoff in spring training a bit. “We talked about it earlier in the spring,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters in Surprise, Arizona. “We talked and toyed with the idea of all different lineups. But this, specifically, was to give him a chance (to bat leadoff), because I’m […]