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Caglianone’s 4-for-4 fireworks spark Royals as MLB stars notch historic strikeouts
sports-baseball17 days ago

Caglianone’s 4-for-4 fireworks spark Royals as MLB stars notch historic strikeouts

Royals slugger Jac Caglianone went 4-for-4 with two homers, two doubles and four RBI to power Kansas City past the Cubs and reach 20 homers, a bright breakout in an otherwise tough season; elsewhere, a flurry of milestone Ks dominated the day as Max Scherzer passed Walter Johnson for 10th on the all-time list and Gerrit Cole became the fastest Yankee to 1,000 strikeouts, Aaron Nola joined the Phillies’ 2,000-K club before leaving with a bruised knee, Sandy Alcantara extended his scoreless-start streak and set the Marlins’ franchise innings record, and Oakland’s Gage Jump struck out 11 at Fenway to snap Boston’s nine-game win streak in a 7-3 loss.

Caglianone belts two homers as Royals crush Rays in 12-5 rout
sports2 months ago

Caglianone belts two homers as Royals crush Rays in 12-5 rout

Jac Caglianone led Kansas City with three hits, including two homers, as the Royals blew past the Rays 12-5. Loftin added a four-hit night with a homer, Avila worked five innings despite infield miscues by Salvador Perez, and the bullpen closed it out. The win showcased heavy offense across the lineup, but Kansas City remains near the bottom of the AL standings in a strangely competitive season where even the wild-card leaders aren’t thriving.

Five Breakout Targets for a 2026 Fantasy Baseball Boost
sports5 months ago

Five Breakout Targets for a 2026 Fantasy Baseball Boost

A fantasy baseball preview highlighting five players with breakout upside for 2026: Chase Burns (CIN SP), Emmet Sheehan (LAD SP), Ivan Herrera (STL DH/eligible catcher), Sal Stewart (CIN 1B), and Jac Caglianone (KC 1B/OF). The piece explains how Burns and Sheehan could push into larger workloads, Herrera could gain catcher eligibility and strong counting stats, and Stewart and Caglianone offer power upside; all come with caveats like innings limits, roster competition, or injury histories.

Four Sleeper Targets to Elevate Your 2026 Fantasy Baseball
sports5 months ago

Four Sleeper Targets to Elevate Your 2026 Fantasy Baseball

A fantasy baseball guide highlighting four upside picks—Zebby Matthews, Andrew Vaughn, Emmet Sheehan, and Jac Caglianone—priced below their ceiling for 2026. Matthews offers strikeout upside and a path to a mid-rotation role, Vaughn brings steady power in Milwaukee, Sheehan provides strikeouts with flexible innings on a Dodgers staff, and Caglianone represents a high-upside power swing in a middle-round spot. The core idea: target growth over last year’s results to beat ADP.

Jac Caglianone's MLB Debut Sparks Fantasy Baseball Interest
sports1 year ago

Jac Caglianone's MLB Debut Sparks Fantasy Baseball Interest

Jac Caglianone, a top prospect for the Kansas City Royals, has been promoted to the MLB to help improve the team's struggling offense. The article discusses potential spots for him in the batting order, with a suggested placement at the five-hole to provide power and protection, while maintaining a balanced and strategic lineup to maximize his impact and support his transition into the major leagues.

Royals' Prospect Jac Caglianone Showcases Power Potential
sports1 year ago

Royals' Prospect Jac Caglianone Showcases Power Potential

The Kansas City Royals are calling up prospect Jac Caglianone, who has shown promising hitting ability and growth in plate discipline in Triple-A, but will face challenges adjusting to major league pitching. Despite high expectations and pressure, Caglianone's grounded nature and recent improvements suggest he could adapt, though success is not guaranteed.