Royals ace Cole Ragans has a “very mild left groin strain,” per manager Matt Quatraro.

MLB Morning Lineup Podcast · Episode.

Jac Caglianone has gotten accustomed to hitting baseballs over the heads of outfielders.

The Royals came home from a long and disappointing road trip this week looking to get back on track and figure things out during this homestand.

The Royals survived an early exit from their starter and heavy reliance on their bullpen in their 7-4 win over the Rockies in Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader at Kauffman Stadium.

Although Mariners teenager Felnin Celesten and Red Sox slugger Marcelo Mayer flashed their potent offensive abilities with homers and multihit games, some of the best work of the day was done on the mound.

It’s been two weeks since our first Starting Pitcher Power Rankings of the regular season, and a lot can change in that time.