Ragans gets Opening Day nod for 2nd straight year: 'I love it here'

Cole Ragans helped lead the Royals to the postseason in 2024 and emerged as one of the best starters in baseball.
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Lynch's entrance from 'pen could be clue to '25 role
Instead of making another start or piggybacking on Wednesday, six days after his last spring start, Daniel Lynch IV jogged out of the bullpen for the ninth inning of the Royals’ 3-1 loss to the Giants at Surprise Stadium.
Wed, Mar 19
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Big league bartenders? MLB players pour drinks for charity
Rece Hinds can build a nice career in the Cincinnati Reds’ outfield by showing the ability to adjust.
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Tue, Mar 18
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Watch FREE on MLB.TV, Thursday 5 p.m. CT: Paddack takes the mound against Red Sox
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Royals Opening Day starting pitcher: Cole Ragans
The journey for an American League Central title begins on March 27.
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Mon, Mar 17
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Caglianone to start '25 in Double-A after impressive big league spring
Jac Caglianone did everything he could this spring to show the Royals the impact he could bring to the big leagues, but it won’t be on Opening Day.
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Watch live, Wed. at 6:30 p.m. ET: Schwellenbach faces off vs. the Yanks
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1 player from each team making the biggest impression
There will be regular-season baseball games played this week, which means it’s almost time to bid adieu to Spring Training.