{"id":2494672,"date":"2026-07-09T08:54:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2494672"},"modified":"2026-07-09T08:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:54:06","slug":"patrick-mahomes-celebrates-royals-jac-caglianones-home-run-derby-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/patrick-mahomes-celebrates-royals-jac-caglianones-home-run-derby-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Royals&#8217; Jac Caglianone&#8217;s Home Run Derby Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City Chiefs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kansas City Chiefs&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> are preparing for a pivotal 2026 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NFL&quot;}\" class=\"link \">NFL<\/a> season while superstar quarterback <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/patrick-mahomes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Patrick Mahomes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Patrick Mahomes&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> continues working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in December.<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs dropped to a disappointing 6-8 record moments after Mahomes went down late in the fourth quarter of a loss to the division-rival <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/los-angeles-chargers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Los Angeles Chargers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Los Angeles Chargers&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>. They were eliminated from playoff contention and ended the season on five-game losing streak to finish 6-11.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Although Mahomes\u2019 focus remains on recovering for the 2026 season and hopefully returning in time for the Chiefs\u2019 Week 1 matchup with the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/denver-broncos\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Denver Broncos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Denver Broncos&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Denver Broncos<\/a>, Mahomes continues to keep a close eye on another <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/kansas-city\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kansas City&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Kansas City<\/a> franchise in which he has a personal investment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15).Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The two-time NFL MVP and three-time <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/super-bowl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Super Bowl;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Super Bowl&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Super Bowl<\/a> MVP has been a minority owner of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/kansas-city-royals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City Royals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kansas City Royals&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Kansas City Royals<\/a> since July 2020 and regularly shows his support for the club. On Wednesday, the Royals announced that slugger Jac Caglianone will participate in the 2026 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MLB;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;MLB&quot;}\" class=\"link \">MLB<\/a> Home Run Derby in <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/philadelphia\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Philadelphia;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Philadelphia&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Philadelphia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after the announcement, Mahomes reacted on X with a brief but enthusiastic two-word message.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Let&#8217;s goo!!! \ud83d\udca3\ud83d\udca3,&#8221; Mahomes posted.<\/p>\n<section class=\"consent\"\/>\n<p>Caglianone has quickly become one of baseball&#8217;s most exciting young power hitters and one of the biggest bright spots for the 38-54 Royals this season. Through 85 games, the 23-year-old is slashing .258\/.322\/.455 with 14 home runs and 33 RBIs.<\/p>\n<p>While Mahomes will undoubtedly be keeping an eye on the Home Run Derby, Chiefs fans also have plenty to look forward to as the NFL season approaches. Kansas City is scheduled to report for training camp starting on July 24, with their first preseason game on Aug. 15 against the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/los-angeles-rams\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Los Angeles Rams;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Los Angeles Rams&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Los Angeles Rams<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><i>This story was originally published by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\/patrick-mahomes-reacts-royals-jac-caglianone-home-run-derby\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Athlon Sports;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Athlon Sports&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Athlon Sports<\/a> on Jul 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NFL&quot;}\" class=\"link \">NFL<\/a> section. Add Athlon Sports as a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=athlonsports.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Preferred Source by clicking here.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Preferred Source by clicking here.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source sports.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for a pivotal 2026 NFL season while superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues working his way back from a torn ACL he suffered in December. The Chiefs dropped to a disappointing 6-8 record moments after Mahomes went down late in the fourth quarter of a loss to the division-rival Los [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2494673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[324820,279830,310650,21851,43627,339290,340430,304804,21852,305643],"class_list":["post-2494672","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty","tag-denver-broncos","tag-jac-caglianone","tag-kansas-city","tag-kansas-city-chiefs","tag-kansas-city-royals","tag-los-angeles-chargers","tag-los-angeles-rams","tag-nfl","tag-patrick-mahomes","tag-philadelphia"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Patrick-Mahomes-Celebrates-Royals-Jac-Caglianones-Home-Run-Derby-Selection.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494672","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2494672"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494672\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2494674,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494672\/revisions\/2494674"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2494673"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2494672"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2494672"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2494672"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}