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Royals MiLB Musings: Hoffmann Promoted; Nelly Released; Hill to Omaha; Ricardo Rising in Arizona

We’ve nearly finished the month of May, and so far, it’s been a solid, though unspectacular, season for Royals Minor League affiliates. Here’s how their records are looking through May 29th, according to Baseball Reference. As Royals fans can see, three of the Royals’ five affiliates have winning records, with Omaha being the lone full-season… Read More Royals MiLB Musings: Hoffmann Promoted; Nelly Released; Hill to Omaha; Ricardo Rising in Arizona

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What Can Royals Fans Expect from Walter Pennington?

The Royals begin their road trip with some big news. This afternoon, they announced a couple of roster moves before their weekend series in Denver against the Colorado Rockies. The move was disappointing for Alexander, who failed to do much in his call-up last week, and Hernandez, who still struggles with control and command despite… Read More What Can Royals Fans Expect from Walter Pennington?

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Six Rule 5-Eligible Royals Position Players Worth Watching This Winter

The Rule 5 Draft is still roughly a month away. That said, over the next 30 days, the Royals will need to make some roster moves to protect certain players in their farm system from the December draft that occurs during the Winter Meetings. Sometimes it can be difficult to gauge who is worth protecting… Read More Six Rule 5-Eligible Royals Position Players Worth Watching This Winter

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Who Might Get Opportunities With Royals With Vinnie Pasquantino Out for the Season?

A brutal season only got worse for the Royals on Wednesday. Not only did the Royals lose 7-4 to the Reds, their ninth-straight loss and third straight series where they got swept, but they also shared some depressing news regarding first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. The loss is a huge one for a young club that… Read More Who Might Get Opportunities With Royals With Vinnie Pasquantino Out for the Season?

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An Intro to the “Royals Rule 5 Radar” Series (A Look at Seven Intriguing Rule 5-Eligible Prospects)

After a two-year hiatus, the MLB Rule 5 draft will return this Winter after it was canceled a year ago due to the lockout (though the Minor League portion did still occur, as the Royals lost four players, including local prospect Grant Gavin). Typically, the Rule 5 draft is one of the major events of… Read More An Intro to the “Royals Rule 5 Radar” Series (A Look at Seven Intriguing Rule 5-Eligible Prospects)

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Drew Waters Should Make Michael A. Taylor Expendable for the Royals This Offseason

When the Royals acquired Drew Waters from the Atlanta Braves (along with infielder CJ Alexander and pitcher Andrew Hoffmann), it was a deal that went under the radar by most outside of Royals circles. After all, Waters, once a top prospect in the Braves system back in 2020, had regressed a lot in terms of… Read More Drew Waters Should Make Michael A. Taylor Expendable for the Royals This Offseason

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The Royals’ Hitting Development Will Be Key to Trade With Braves

It started off as a bit of a somber Monday for Royals fans, as the Royals announced that Whit Merrifield and his consecutive games played streak would officially end today after he suffered a toe injury in Sunday’s contest. And yet, that news quickly changed to excitement, as Jeff Passan broke hot stove news on… Read More The Royals’ Hitting Development Will Be Key to Trade With Braves

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