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Insider Pours Cold Water On Fast MLB Promotion For Royals' No. 1 Prospect

Kansas City Royals fans are clamoring for number-one prospect Jac Caglianone, and for good reason. The Royals are off to a brutal start on offense, ranking dead last in both team home runs and home runs by outfielders.

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Royals and Cardinals Top Draft Picks Set for Double-A Duel

Kansas City Royals No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone and St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt were selected with consecutive picks in the 2024

Jac Caglianone News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 25

Kansas City Royals Top Prospect Jac Caglianone Makes Major Move, Starts in Outfield

When the Kansas City Royals scooped up Jac Caglianone in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft, his future as a two-way player was a major question. Now, another wrinkle has been added to the slugger's path to the big leagues.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 24

Royals No. 1 Prospect Jac Caglianone Gets MLB Debut Projection From MLB Insider

As the Kansas City Royals' offense continues to struggle, every impressive feat by top prospect Jac Caglianone will be met with equal parts excitement and restlessness.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Jac Caglianone Records 2 Hits off MLB Legend Clayton Kershaw

In a thrilling display of talent, top prospect Jac Caglianone made headlines after recording two hits, including a double, off Los Angeles Dodgers’ legend

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / April 23

Royals Legend Urges Team To Call Up Top Prospect

The Kansas City Royals are off to a bit of a slow start in 2025. They are 10-14 in their first 24 games and have fallen to third place in the American League Central division, 4 1/2 games behind the first place Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / Florida Gators on SI / April 23

Watch: Jac Caglianone Doubles Off Clayton Kershaw

SPRINGDALE, Ark.-- Former Florida Gators star Jac Caglianone continues to show he's the future of Major League Baseball in his first year in the minor leagues, and his latest highlight came against one of baseball's recognizable faces and a future hall-of-famer.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 23

Kansas City Royals' Top Prospect Gets Two Hits Off of Future Hall of Fame Member

Jac Caglianone, the top prospect of the Kansas City Royals, continues to add to his list of achievements in just his first three weeks of Double-A baseball.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 20

Kansas City Royals Top Prospect Hits Extra-Inning Slam, a Hopeful Sign Slump Is Over

A day like Saturday just might be what Jac Caglianone, the top prospect of the Kansas City Royals, needed to shake off his slump. Caglianone, the first baseman at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, entered the game Saturday against the San Antonio Missions (San Diego Padres affiliate) riding 0-for-17 and 1-for-24 streaks at the plate.

MLB News / Florida Gators on SI / April 17

Gators Baseball Legend, Royals Top Prospect Joins Elite Company

Former Florida Gators two-way star and Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone found another way to make history in his your pro ball career. According to Topps, he became just the fifth player to ever hit a ball with an exit velocity of 121 mph.

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

Royals, Jac Caglianone Earn Disappointing Spot In Recent MLB Farm System Rankings

The Kansas City Royals are hoping the 2024 season was the start of a sustained run as playoff contenders. But the future is a somewhat cloudy picture. As long as the Royals have Bobby Witt Jr.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 14

Another Day, Another Massive Home Run For Kansas City Royals Top Prospect

Sunday was another big day for Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone, who hit another home run for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. His third of the season, this one traveled 110 MPH off the bat.

Kansas City Royals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 11

Kansas City Royals' Top Prospect Goes Viral Again, This Time for 120.9 mph Exit Velocity

Jac Caglianone, the Kansas City Royals’ first-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, is becoming a household name even before his first major league at-bat.

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

Royals Writer Pours Cold Water On Aggressive Promotion Timeline For Jac Caglianone

As the Kansas City Royals struggle to find offense, calls for top prospect Jac Caglianone to be promoted are already starting to amplify. Caglianone, the Royals' first-round draft pick in July, is perhaps the most powerful prospect in all of Minor League Baseball.

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

Royals No. 1 Prospect Jac Caglianone Hints At Torpedo Bat Switch, Causes Stir

Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone could probably get in the box with a piece of plywood and hit home runs. Instead, he might soon be using the hottest piece of equipment in baseball.

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

Royals Legend Praises Team's Top Prospect After Torrid Start To 2025

The Kansas City Royals have picked up some momentum after a slow start to the 2025 season. They have now won three consecutive games and own a record of 6-5, which has brought them to within one game of the American League Central leading Detroit Tigers.

Kansas City Royals News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Royals' No. 1 Prospect Jac Caglianone Crushed Another Tape Measure Home Run on Saturday

On a day when Florida Gators basketball fans were rejoicing, former Gators standout and Kansas City Royals No. 1 Prospect was turning heads in Tulsa.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / March 25

Five bold Royals predictions not involving Bobby Witt Jr.

In 2024, the Kansas City Royals made a historic turnaround, improving by 30 wins over their dismal 2023 campaign. Here are five bold predictions for the 2025 season.

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Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / March 7

The Royals Will Soon Need to Find Their Next Great Catcher

The thought of a Kansas City Royals team without Salvador Pérez is a jarring one, but it may soon be a reality. Having signed with the organization as a 16-year-old in 2006 before making his MLB debut in 2011, Pérez is going into his 14th season in a Royals uniform, and it’s impossible to deny his status as a fan favorite star on the roster.

Kansas City Royals News / 5 GOATs / March 7

Jac Caglianone crushes towering two-run home run in Royals spring training game vs. Cubs

Kansas City is fresh off its first playoff appearance in eight seasons, advancing to the ALDS. The hopes of returning to the postseason and maybe even finding even more success are quite high.

Kansas City Royals News / 5 GOATs / March 6

MLB insider hints at 2025 debut for Jac Caglianone with Kansas City Royals

Spring training allows for a few prospects to produce some buzz, especially if they are on the verge of making their Major League debut. Jac Caglianone is no different as he enters his second full season inside the Kansas City Royals organization.

Kansas City Royals News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Royals Top Prospect Jac Caglianone Homers in Spring Debut

Jac Caglianone the top prospect for the Kansas City Royals has opened some eyes early in spring training. Caglianone was the sixth overall pick by the Royals in 2024.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker / February 23

Watch: Royals' 2024 first-round pick showcases power on massive HR

Kansas City Royals first baseman Jac Caglianone's power is as advertised.

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Kansas City Royals News / Fastball on SI / January 10

Kansas City Royals Top Prospect Jac Caglianone Earns MLB Spring Training Invite

The Kansas City Royals have invited top prospect Jac Caglianone to their major league Spring Training camp, MLB.com's Anne Rogers reported Friday. Caglianone was the Royals' first pick pick last summer, going No.

Kansas City Royals News / Just Baseball / October 21

Arizona Fall League Notes: Are Jac Caglianone’s Struggles a Concern?

Here come another batch of Arizona Fall League notes, and it is very power-hitter heavy! As expected, offense has been plentiful through the first two weeks of the season, making it even more important to dive into the finer things; whether that be data, mechanics, or other relevant areas of improvement.