Cole Ragans<\/a> will get the ball as the Kansas City Royals’ Opening Day starter. In this video, we discuss Ragans’ ridiculous strikeout rate in ’25, the ride on his fastball, the rest of his pitch arsenal, and how he can elevate his play even more for the 2026 season. Enjoy!\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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