The Royals played their Spring Breakout game against the Diamondbacks on Friday and split-squad contests on Saturday against the Reds and Guardians, respectively. Thus, I thought it appropriate to award some pitching performance stars from those three games. First Star: Frank Mozzicato (2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K)-March 14th… Read More Royals Three-Star Pitch Plots: March 14-15
The Royals played their annual Spring Breakout contest against the Diamondbacks on Friday, March 14th, at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Kansas City lost 5-2 to Arizona’s top prospects, but the game was less about the team results and more about the progress of the Royals’ top prospects in this spring showcase. JJ Cooper… Read More Six “Spring Breakout” Royals Prospects to Watch in 2025
At the start of Spring Training at the end of February, I shared my initial predictions for the Royals’ Opening Day roster. Now that we are a couple of weeks into the Cactus League season (with 19 games of Spring Training game data), I figured it would be time to re-examine the roster and determine… Read More Predicting the Royals’ 2025 Opening Day Roster (Version 2.0)
The Royals have split their last two Cactus League contests in Surprise. On Sunday, it was all smiles for Royals fans as Kansas City beat the Brewers 5-2, and fans saw Jac Caglianone smash the ball at the plate. It was tougher on Monday afternoon as the rival Guardians kept the Royals bats in check… Read More Royals Three-Star Pitch Plots: March 9-10
Regarding the top of the Royals lineup, it seems things should be pretty easy to predict. Jonathan India should be the Royals’ regular leadoff hitter. Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Salvador Perez will be the batting order’s No. 2-4 hitters. However, after that, there are plenty of question marks, as it is likely that… Read More What is the Royals’ Plan With Hunter Renfroe?
The Royals continue to hum in Cactus League play, with another win against the Angels on Friday, though the game was cut short due to weather. A lot can happen in Spring Training that can change the roster outlook for Opening Day. I have made my initial roster projections, but my roster selection could likely… Read More Four Under-the-Radar Royals Players Sticking Out This Spring
When we think spring is here, we get rough weather on Wednesday, thus extending this brutal winter in Kansas City for one more day. Thankfully, baseball is coming to Kansas City soon, with Opening Day on March 27th at Kauffman Stadium. On this cold weather day, the Royals announced that their Fountain Pass is available… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Moose Retirement; Duvall Turns Down Royals; Fantasy Baseball PLV
One of the more intriguing stories this Spring Training has been the Royals’ decision to work Michael Massey and Maikel Garcia in the outfield. It appears that the Royals want to maximize the athleticism and ability of their two young infielders, and they are at a stage in their development where they are still open… Read More Can Massey and Garcia Make the Shift to the Outfield?
On Saturday night, the Royals had a tough one, as the Kansas City pitching staff allowed 11 runs to the Chicago Cubs (the game was entering the ninth at the time of this post and ended up being the final number in an 11-1 loss). Even though pessimistic Royals fans may be concerned about such… Read More Royals Three-Star Pitch Plot Analysis: March 1st