Kansas City Royals Celebrate Father's Day with Custom Gear

The Kansas City Royals will celebrate Father's Day on Sunday with a special tribute to dads, wearing custom gear and blue ribbons on their jerseys during their afternoon series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. Michael Wacha, the Royals starter, shared his thoughts on fatherhood, saying it's one of the most special things in his life. Several Royals players, including first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and pitcher Cole Ragans, are expecting their first child this year. Lucas Erceg, a Royals reliever, welcomed a newborn in December and is among a host of players with young children. The team allows kids in the clubhouse to celebrate with their dads after home wins, a tradition that Wacha thinks is cool. And as the players balance their baseball careers with family life, they lean on each other and their fathers for advice. Lane Thomas, an outfielder, credits his dad for being ignorantly confident, which has rubbed off on him. Jac Caglianone, a teammate, regularly calls his dad to discuss his performance on the field and values his advice. The best advice Caglianone received from his father is to simplify the game and have fun. The Royals' celebration of Father's Day also coincides with Major League Baseball's campaign against prostate disease, with stations set up at The K to encourage early detection. As the team takes the field on Sunday, they will be thinking of their dads and the importance of family. The game is scheduled to start at 1:10 PM CT, with the Royals looking to win their series finale against the Cardinals. With a win, the Royals would improve their record and gain momentum heading into their next series.