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Royals’ Stephen Kolek Diagnosed With Oblique Strain

Royals righty Stephen Kolek has been diagnosed with a “Grade 1+” strain of his oblique, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Kolek’s original diagnosis of a strain came yesterday, but the Royals sent him for additional testing — the results of which they’ve now received.

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What was the first Royals team you really followed?

I didn’t care for baseball as a young child. I knew the Royals were in the World Series, but I was more enamored with the guy in the red uniform doing backflips when he ran on the field than I was with any Royals players.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 27

Royals Going Extra Mile in Attempt to Master ABS System: Report

Major League Baseball as a whole is going to have a learning curve this year when it comes to the automated ball-strike system. ABS isn't just a way to get more calls right, at least not the way the league's 30 teams are looking at it.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 27

Young Royals Sluggers Making Early Impact During Spring Training

The Kansas City Royals used the offseason to try to bolster their lineup in an effort to improve offensively. They made notable moves, including trading for Isaac Collins and signing Lane Thomas in free agency, but did not make the blockbuster addition many fans were hoping for.

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How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 27

Royals Camp Report: Caglianone Rising, Estevez Questions

Spring training always brings optimism — and tough questions. In this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast, Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco break down the latest developments from Kansas City Royals camp, starting with standout performances from non-roster invitees like Jac Caglianone, who continues to turn heads.

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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 / Total Pro Sports / February 27

Kansas City Royals Roster Unleashed: A Look Into The Team’s 2026 Game Plan

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing exit in 2025. They failed to make the playoffs, but they look forward to having a strong run in 20226. The Royals finished just two games ahead of the .500 mark in the AL Central last year.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 27

Kansas City Royals news: Stephen Kolek diagnosed with left oblique strain

Stephen Kolek’s injury from Wednesday was diagnosed as a left oblique strain: Kolek will be shut down for the next five to seven days, but it could be more depending on what the scan shows.

Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 26

Royals' Jac Caglianone Flashing Superstar Potential With Spring Breakout

The Kansas City Royals desperately need their top young prospect, Jac Caglianone, to take a big step forward this year. While he was one of the more hyped up prospects in baseball last year, the production didn't match.

Stephen Kolek News / Field Level Media / February 26

Royals RHP Stephen Kolek dealing with left oblique strain

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will miss at least five to seven days and possibly longer after sustaining a left oblique strain. Kolek felt tightness in his left side while warming up for a relief appearance during Wednesday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 26

Royals Hit Jackpot With Offseason Trade for Phillies All-Star Pitcher

The Kansas City Royals have made a lot of big moves over the course of the offseason, though some of the fans might not be happy with the lack of big moves.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 26

Royals Shut Down Young Right-Hander Following Recent Injury Scare

The Kansas City Royals are coming into 2026 looking a lot better than they did at the end of 2025. They added Isaac Collins, Nick Mears, Matt Strahm and Lane Thomas over the winter.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 26

What Royals prospect were you dead wrong about?

Prospects are fun because you can dream big on them, but oftentimes they’ll break your heart. The bust rate is high because (1) it’s very difficult to project how an 18-year-old kid will play when he’s 24 years old; and (2) playing in the big leagues is very, very difficult!

Kansas City Royals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 26

Royals pitcher suffers oblique strain, severity still being determined

Spring training has opened for all 30 MLB teams as they prepare for their 2026 campaigns. The Kansas City Royals have worked to bolster their roster, but their roster just took a minor hit.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 26

Royals have valuable trade chips in catching depth

For years, Salvador Perez has been the Royals’ mainstay behind the plate. If he’s been healthy, he wants to catch, and catch he has. But the past several years have seen an aging, albeit still productive Perez shift more to first base and designated hitter.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 26

The 2023 WBC should not be a looming specter for the Royals

When you speak of the World Baseball Classic to Royals fans, their most vivid memories will be how two of their most important players heading into the 2023 season – Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / February 26

Kansas City Royals news: Will Royals broadcasts feature drones?

Anne Rogers writes about the pitchers working on new pitches this spring. Add Schreiber to the list of pitchers working on a kick-changeup, a pitch he introduced last season but then worked on consistently the entire offseason.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 25

Royals All-Star Pitcher Quietly Turning Heads in Spring Training

The Kansas City Royals have been through quite a roller coaster ride over the last five years. In the early 2020's, they were one of the worst teams in the league.

Jac Caglianone News / Kansas City Royals on SI / February 25

Royals 23-Year-Old Hints He's Ready for Breakout Season

Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone sure has been through a lot in the last year. Last February, Caglianone was hitting jaw-dropping home runs in big-league spring training, and fans could hardly be more ecstatic for his eventual debut.

Bobby Witt Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Bobby Witt. Jr.'s Personal 2025 Review Means Monster Season is Incoming

Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 2025 season -- for most players' standards. For Witt, though, he referred to it as a "down year" while recently speaking with MLB Network.

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20

Royals Sign Elias Díaz To Minor League Deal

The Royals have signed catcher Elias Díaz to a minor league contract, per a club announcement. The ACES client is expected to report to major league camp next week, the team added.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / February 18

Royals counting on many hopes and ifs to improve offensive production

The Royals did little this offseason to improve an offensive lineup that lacks depth and quality.

The '2024 MLB home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Just Baseball / February 18

Which Royals Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?

The Kansas City Royals are looking to return to the postseason after missing out in 2025 with an 82-80 record. This offseason, the Royals have improved in many areas that were weak spots last season.