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FOX's Derek Jeter Takes Unnecessary Shot at Kansas City on WBC Broadcast

The focus was supposed to be on Maikel Garcia's big moment for Team Venezuela, but for some reason, Derek Jeter couldn't help saying something negative about the Kansas City Royals.

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Nick Loftin Making His Case for Royals Opening Day Roster

The Kansas City Royals had a productive offseason after they missed the postseason in 2025. They added Isaac Collins, Nick Mears, Matt Strahm and Lane Thomas over the winter.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 17

Royals Review 2026 NCAA March Madness Bracket Challenge

Welcome, all, to the 13th annual Royals Review NCAA March Madness bracket challenge. Normally, as I have done for the last dozen years, I would start this off by listing the winners of the previous year’s bracket.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 17

Royals Manager Hints Kansas City Hit Jackpot in 2024 MLB Draft

The Kansas City Royals have found themselves in the national spotlight early this spring because of how their top stars have taken over the World Baseball Classic.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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Vinnie Pasquantino News / Total Pro Sports / March 17

Vinnie Pasquantino Drops Emotional Message After WBC Exit

Italy’s fairytale run, when it ended, left quite a mark. And right at the center of it all was Vinnie Pasquantino, who turned a semifinal exit into something way bigger than a final score. Monday night in Miami was the stuff of dreams.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 17

Kansas City Royals News: Maikel Garcia sent Venezuela to WBC final

Vinnie Pasquantino incorrectly noted which teams were in the WBC final four and apologized. Oops. It’s ok – he’s highly caffeinated and we all make mistakes when we’re W I R E D.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Vinnie Pasquantino sends powerful message after WBC loss

The World Baseball Classic delivered another defining moment as Vinnie Pasquantino’s leadership stood out following Italy’s semifinal loss. After the matchup against Venezuela, Pasquantino addressed Team Italy’s fans with a message that reflected pride and progress.

Maikel Garcia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Maikel Garcia felt like he was ‘playing in Venezuela’ during win over Italy

The 2026 World Baseball Classic delivered another defining moment as Venezuela advanced past Italy in a high-energy semifinal. The matchup showcased not only timely hitting but also an atmosphere that felt anything but neutral.

Bailey Falter News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 16

This Royals Player Has Everything to Prove in Last Week of Spring Training

The last week of spring training is the rare time of year in Major League Baseball when the attention is shifts away from the stars and onto the players at the fringes of the roster.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / March 16

Royals Have Major Rotation Decisions to Make Ahead of Opening Day

As Opening Day nears, the Kansas City Royals have a few roster decisions to make. For the most part, the roster appears set, but a handful of questions remain in the pitching department.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

'This Is Our Game' – Bobby Witt Jr. Holds Nothing Back After Strong Semifinal Performance

The margin was razor-thin, but the message from Bobby Witt Jr. was pretty clear. Team USA survived a tense 2-1 battle against the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic semifinal on March 15.