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Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino exits Athletics showdown with back injury

A brutal beginning to the season somehow just got even worse for Vinnie Pasquantino. The Kansas City Royals first baseman exited Tuesday’s 4-1 extra-innings road victory against the Athletics with low back tightness, according to the team. Fans are already waiting for him to ignite, and a potential injury could delay a Pasquatch breakthrough even […] The post Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino exits Athletics showdown with back injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Jonathan India to miss rest of season after undergoing surgery

The Kansas City Royals were dealt gut-wrenching news on Tuesday when it was announced that Jonathan India would miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. “Jonathan India had labral repair surgery today. He’ll be out for the rest of the season.” The Royals put India on the 10-day IL last week, and […] The post Royals’ Jonathan India to miss rest of season after undergoing surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Assessing the Stolen-Base Market After the First Month

Chasing stolen bases in April fantasy baseball often leads fantasy baseball managers astray, as raw speed rarely predicts sustained volume. The first month of the 2026 fantasy baseball 2026 stolen base market reveals clear separation between true burners and opportunity plays, with players from ...

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Pirates’ Konnor Griffin already has himself on a wild Mount Rushmore

When you look at the payday for Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, it’s no surprise the predictions are bold in 2026. And Griffin took it one step further, putting himself on a wild Mount Rushmore, according to a post on X by Talkin’ Baseball. “Konnor Griffin’s Mount Rushmore of shortstops he watched: Derek Jeter Bobby […] The post Pirates’ Konnor Griffin already has himself on a wild Mount Rushmore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Team-wide Offensive Boosts and Barrel Rate Surges

Let’s be honest: April baseball is a minefield of lies. We’ve all been burned by the "best shape of his life" narrative or that guy who hits four homers in a week and then disappears into the witness protection program. But if you view MLB from afar — like a drone over the landscape — you can ...

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Royals’ difficult season gets even worse with Maikel Garcia injury

The Kansas City Royals are getting some tough injury news. Infielder Maikel Garcia is hobbled with an elbow injury. It is the latest development in what has been a very difficult start to the season for the Royals. “Maikel Garcia left today’s game with right elbow soreness, the Royals said,” MLB.com reported on X, formerly […] The post Royals’ difficult season gets even worse with Maikel Garcia injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. get brutally honest on getting booed after Orioles loss

Kansas City Royals fans are frustrated with their team right now. The Royals dropped yet another game on Monday, to the Baltimore Orioles at home. Some Kansas City fans rained down boos on the team, as the Royals dropped the contest 7-5 in extras. Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. is opening up about hearing that […] The post Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. get brutally honest on getting booed after Orioles loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Bad Luck Hitters: Who Is Due for a Correction?

Nobody should use “bad luck” as a crutch for poor performances in fantasy baseball. Not even in the first few weeks of the 2026 season, when the early-going has been a nightmare for several high-ADP hitters. However, some advanced stats tell us a different story. Our current list of “Bad Luck ...

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Bobby Witt Jr. Reacts to Team Being Booed at Home: ‘It Sucks’

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. reacted to the team being booed at home, admitting that “it sucks.” The Royals lost their eighth game in a row on Monday night when they were defeated 7-5 at home by the Baltimore Orioles in extra innings. The Royals took a 1-0 lead into the ninth inning, […] The post Bobby Witt Jr. Reacts to Team Being Booed at Home: ‘It Sucks’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Royals Share Jonathan India Injury Update After Placing Him on IL

The Kansas City Royalsplaced infielder Jonathan India on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder subluxation on Monday, the team announced. The move is retroactive to April 19. Versatile infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The team later shared an ...

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Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. sends brutally honest message to team after loss to White Sox

The Kansas City Royals’ latest loss to the Chicago White dropped them 7-9 on the season. Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. knows that’s below the standard Kansas City is trying to set. The Royals managed to split their four-game series with the White Sox. But it still isn’t enough for Witt. He is imploring his […] The post Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. sends brutally honest message to team after loss to White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Kansas City Royals really thought they could make the playoffs in 2026. After finishing 82-80 in 2025 and just missing the playoffs, GM J.J. Picollo changed the bullpen, fixed the outfield, and hoped that the team’s core players would take the next step. Vinnie Pasquantino, the 28-year-old first baseman who hit.264 with 32 home […] The post Royals’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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This Bobby Witt Jr. stat is hard to believe

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is coming off back-to-back All-Star seasons, and he is hoping to make it three straight this year. Through 16 games, Witt is hitting .271 with 7 RBIs and 8 stolen bases. However, Witt has scored just once all season long despite reaching base 30 times. That means Witt … The post This Bobby Witt Jr. stat is hard to believe appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Good, Bad & Ugly Lessons from 2026 Spring Training Hype After Week 1

Fantasy managers know all too well that the spring training hype train doesn’t always coast into the regular season. Sometimes, that front car veers right off the tracks and does a number on your fantasy baseball roster. The 2026 fantasy baseball spring training lessons are already coming into ...

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What Royals’ Cole Ragans said about making next start after 92.4 mph rocket to thumb

The Kansas City Royals lost to the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 on Wednesday, dropping the three-game set. Kansas City is 5-7 on the season and is dealing with an injury scare that could have shaken up their rotation. Royals starter Cole Ragans left the game in the first inning after taking a line drive off his […] The post What Royals’ Cole Ragans said about making next start after 92.4 mph rocket to thumb appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Royals will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series

The Kansas City Royals have a true MVP candidate, and that makes them a contender. But they will need to stay healthy. And here is why the Royals will shock Major League Baseball and win the 2026 World Series. The Royals never found a great groove in 2025. They stayed middle of the road and […] The post Why Royals will shock MLB world and win 2026 World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Bobby Witt Jr. bold predictions for 2026 season

Bobby Witt Jr. is already one of the most exciting players in the majors, but the 2026 season could be the one that makes him a permanent part of the all-time great conversation. The Kansas City Royals’ star shortstop is under contract until 2037, so his only goal this year is to win. The Royals […] The post 2 Bobby Witt Jr. bold predictions for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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