Ragans (shoulder) has been playing catch out to 105 feet and is extended to extend his throwing distance during the upcoming week, MLB.com reports.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans didn’t know if his baseball career would continue. In 2019, Ragans was close to returning from Tommy John surgery. He had spent the last 14 months ...

American League pitcher Cole Ragans of the Kansas City Royals (55) pitches in the sixth inning during the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field on July 16, 2024. Kevin Jairaj USA TODAY Sports ...

Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans (55) pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on May 28, 2024.

Ragans saw his average fastball velocity increase from 92 mph to 96 mph during the 2023 season. From there, Ragans quickly ascended atop the rotation. He posted a 2.64 ERA in his first 12 starts.

The Royals announced today that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Cam Devanney. In a corresponding active roster move, outfielder Mark Canha has been placed on the 10-day injured ...

This time around, Ragans wasn’t so much the young wide-eyed kid that once spent a day shadowing Cole Hamels at spring training. He was another pitcher trying to hone his craft.

ARLINGTON — It took Cole Ragans seven long years to finally reach the major leagues last year. It took him just five pitches as a reliever to earn his first big league win.

It was 2018, near the end of spring training, and Rangers ’ 2016 first-round draft pick Cole Ragans and his fiance Tori — both from Tallahassee, Fla. — were excited for the season to begin.

Cole Ragans faced a long road back after two Tommy John surgeries. Here’s how the Royals rediscovered him, and how he became one of their most promising prospects.

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (55) and catcher Freddy Fermin (34) are doused by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) and outfielder MJ Melendez (1) after the win over the Detroit Tigers ...