Cole Ragans named Kansas City Royals opening day starting pitcher

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Cole Ragans named Kansas City Royals opening day starting pitcher

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City's ace will be back on the mound for the Royals' 2025 opening day game against the Cleveland Guardians. Ragans was the opening day starter last year as well, after establishing himself as a true ace in Kansas City. Alex Gordon elected into Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame After a rough start in today's Spring Training game in Surprise, Arizona, Ragans now has some good news. Ragans was pulled three separate ti…

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