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Vinnie Pasquantino is stealing the spotlight this spring, but not just for his play with the Royals, his grandfather can't help but rave about Team Italy and the World Baseball Classic. Meanwhile, Jonathan India's inconsistent performance has left fans scratching their heads as he tries to carve out his future in Kansas City. On the upside, the emergence of non-roster invitee Andrew Pérez is a refreshing surprise, showcasing the hidden gems that spring training often reveals. Today’s exhibition against Cuba adds an exciting twist, even with stars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Pasquantino absent from the lineup. As the Royals juggle their roster ambitions and evaluate potential fits, the mix of international competition and player development makes for an intriguing early season narrative.

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Team Italy’s lineup so intriguing Pasquantino’s grandpa can’t stop talking about it
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Team Italy’s lineup so intriguing Pasquantino’s grandpa can’t stop talking about it
MESA, Ariz. -- Vinnie Pasquantino has jokingly reminded his grandfather, Denny, that he has been playing games regularly for the Royals this Spring Training. Old news. His grandpa wants to hear all about Team Italy and the World Baseball Classic. “My grandfather won’t shut up asking me about Italy,” Pasquantino
 Spring training has only made Royals' Jonathan India commitment look more confusing
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Spring training has only made Royals' Jonathan India commitment look more confusing
It hasn't been bad, but Jonathan India's spring training performance so far has been confusing-looking and likely not what the team had in mind entering 2026.
 Overlooked Royals signing suddenly looks like stroke of genius in spring training
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Overlooked Royals signing suddenly looks like stroke of genius in spring training
There are plenty of non-roster invitees performing well in the early stages of Royals spring training, but arguably none better than pitcher Andrew Pérez.
 World Baseball Classic preview: Cuba vs. Royals
Royals Review
World Baseball Classic preview: Cuba vs. Royals
Is it Spring Training? Is it the World Baseball Classic? It’s both! Today’s Royals game is an exhibition against Cuba. Which is fun! I like these contests; it’s not everyday that you get exhibitions against an entire country’s national team. You’ll also notice who’s not in the lineup: Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Jac […]
 What former Royals player would fit perfectly on this roster?
Royals Review
What former Royals player would fit perfectly on this roster?
The Royals made some improvements to the roster in the offseason, but did not make the big move that fans may have wanted. Maybe that one big player wasn’t really available. But let’s imagine we aren’t just limited to players in the game right now. What if we could add a player to the roster […]
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