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The Kansas City Royals<\/a> have reached the season midpoint at 34-48, fourteen games below .500 and sitting in last place in the AL Central. It is not where anyone wanted to be, but Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco find more to talk about than the record alone would suggest.<\/p>\n The headline story continues to be Jac Caglianone<\/a>, who leads the team with 14 home runs and is flirting with franchise records for June production. We break down the adjustments that have fueled his recent surge, the mechanical changes that are translating into real power output, and the realistic conversation about a Home Run Derby bid.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Carter Jensen<\/a>\u2019s 16-game hitting streak is a remarkable run for a rookie catcher and a reminder that the development pipeline is producing players who can contribute at the major league level. We examine his progress alongside a broader conversation about the coaching staff\u2019s impact on hitting, with offensive metrics improving notably in June even as the overall record continues to disappoint.<\/p>\n Injury management remains a recurring concern. The decision-making around IL placements and strategic rest periods gets a candid evaluation, and we wonder whether the organization\u2019s approach is protecting players for the long term or simply creating more instability in the short term. Bobby Witt Jr.\u2019s All-Star candidacy and the latest voting updates are also covered, even as his health remains something fans are monitoring closely.<\/p>\n The episode rounds out with a look ahead to the upcoming series against the Chicago White Sox<\/a>, including pitching matchup breakdowns, a discussion of the Royals\u2019 draft prospects and the college-versus-high-school player development debate, and John Rave\u2019s recent stance change and what it could mean for his offensive ceiling.<\/p>\n MLB Network segment on Caglianone: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lyNuBoz-sZI<\/a><\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n View Link<\/a><\/p>\n Need your Royals fix? Head to royalsreview.com<\/a><\/strong> for news, analysis, and to engage with Royals fans around the world! Follow us online:<\/p>\n BlueSky<\/strong> Twitter \/ X<\/strong>
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\u2013 Jacob Milham: @jacobmilhkc.bsky.social<\/span><\/p>\n
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