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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 13

Kurtz, Caglianone Highlight K.C. Royals Weekend Series with A's

About 11 months ago, the Athletics had their choice of talent in the 2024 MLB Draft, and they went with first baseman Nick Kurtz out of Wake Forest at No.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 12

MLB Writers Declare Royals Need Bats At Trade Deadline

The Kansas City Royals are in the playoff hunt with weeks to spare before the trade deadline. Their pitching has held up its end of the bargain. However, the offense has let the team down, and it stands to reason why they aren't a few spots higher in the American League Wild Card race.

Jac Caglianone News / Royals Review / June 12

What to make of Jac Caglianone’s slow start

Guys... He will be fine Royals fans' dreams came true Sunday night when a report came out that Jac Caglianone was being called up to the major league team.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 11

Cardinals Could Cut Ties With 27-Year-Old Fan Favorite In Surprise Royals Trade

Just about any major league outfielder with a track record of success would be an upgrade for the Kansas City Royals. Though the Royals seem to be satisfied with rookie Jac Caglianone's defensive progress as an outfielder, they still need more bodies.

Jac Caglianone was left so star-struck by Patrick Mahomes at the Royals game that he embarrassed himself and even admitted it

The Kansas City Chiefs have a ton of star power. When you think of them nationally, it's really just Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. But locally, the entire team is pretty well known around Kansas City.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 10

Royals Rank Low On Latest MLB Power Rankings List

The Kansas City Royals are mired in mediocrity as the month of June rolls along. The team is 34-32 and in fourth place in the American League Central. They are alive in the Wild Card race, but they aren't quite the team they were last year when they won 86 games and clinched the second Wild Card spot.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 9

Royals Rise Two Spots In Latest MLB Power Rankings

The Kansas City Royals may be starting to play better baseball. They won a series in St. Louis and remain in the mix for the final American League Wild Card spot, even if they are buried in the AL Central.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 9

Royals' Jac Caglianone Has Perfect Response To Slump-Busting 4-Hit Game

The Kansas City Royals knew they had a good one in Jac Caglianone, but it took a few games for his impact to show up in the box scores. After the 22-year-old slugger put up just two hits in his first five major league games, his batting average stood at .095.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Jac Caglianone Shines During First Week in MLB

Former Florida Gators superstar Jac Caglianone has finally made his long awaited MLB debut for the Kansas City Royals after being the No. 6 overall pick in 2024.

Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / June 8

Kansas City Royals Top Prospect Jac Caglianone Matches Bo Jackson With 4-Hit Game

Contrary to all the hype that came along with his arrival to the big leagues, Jac Caglianone didn't get off to the hottest start with the Kansas City Royals.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 8

Caglianone’s 4 hit day, clutch hitting lifts Royals to 7-5 victory over White Sox

A much-needed win to wrap up the road trip The Royals were in desperate need of a win to avoid being swept by the White Sox, and after Michael Lorenzen gave up a 2-run homer in the first inning, things weren’t looking great.

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Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 6

MLB Analyst Breaks Down Royals' Jac Caglianone: 'Science Experiment'

Kansas City Royals rookie Jac Caglianone has jaw-dropping potential. At 6-foot-5, 250 pounds the powerhouse Caglianone wields a bat that delivers thunderous contact, but his tendency to chase pitches outside the zone has long been a point of concern for scouts.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / June 6

Royals' Jac Caglianone Combines Herculean Power With 'Astronomical' Chase Rate

Kansas City Royals phenom Jac Caglianone is the most exciting rookie in baseball right now. What’s intriguing about Caglianone is that he brings a dangerously powerful bat to the plate, but he also struggles with chase rate.

College Baseball News / Yardbarker / June 5

Five Super Regional draft prospects who could be next Caglianone

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Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / June 4

Can Jac Caglianone Spark the Royals Lineup?

Entering Jac Caglianone’s MLB debut, the Kansas City Royals sat 28th in MLB in runs per game. They also found themselves among the bottom five clubs in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, wOBA, OPS, and wRC+.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / June 3