The season is over for the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, and it was a tough season, to say the least. After winning an International League title in 2024 with an 89-59 record, the Storm Chasers went 62-86, tied for last in the IL West Division with the St. Paul Saints (the Twins’ affiliate). Granted, Triple-A… Read More Five Omaha Pitchers Worth Paying Attention to This Offseason
The MLB Winter Meetings came and went this week without much action from the Kansas City Royals. Not only did the Royals not sign any free agents or make any trades during the weeklong executive and media frenzy in Dallas, but they also didn’t draft anyone in the MLB portion of the Rule 5 Draft.… Read More Three Royals Takeaways From the MLB Winter Meetings
The MLB Winter Meetings begin tonight. The four-day event in Dallas will kick off with the Hall of Fame announcement at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday and will continue until Wednesday, concluding with the Rule 5 Draft. The Royals have had an active offseason, though they have seen a lull recently after extending starter Michael Wacha… Read More Three Royals Questions That Could Get Answered During the MLB Winter Meetings
On Tuesday, the Royals added three arms to the 40-man roster. MLB teams had until 6 p.m. to protect eligible prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. With the addition of Evan Sisk earlier in November, the Royals have added four new arms to the 40-man roster this offseason, bringing their 40-man roster total to 37.… Read More Three Takeaways From the Royals’ Latest 40-Man Roster Moves
On Friday afternoon, the Royals selected the contract of Minor League reliever Evan Sisk. Sisk has pitched the last two seasons in Omaha and was acquired from the Twins, along with Steven Cruz, in the Michael A. Taylor trade after the 2022 season. Sisk had a solid season last year in Omaha after a subpar… Read More Royals Select Sisk; What Other Arms Could Be Added?
During the December Winter Meetings, the Royals selected right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer from the New York Yankees in the Rule 5 Draft. After being selected, Sauer was listed as the 23rd-best prospect in the Royals system, according to Baseball America, and this is what was said about Sauer in their 2024 scouting report. Scouting Report: Sauer… Read More How Long Will Matt Sauer Last With the Royals?
Sundays in Kansas City are typically devoted to the Chiefs, especially from September to January/February. However, the Royals made some big news on Sunday morning, not too long after Shohei Ohtani commanded the baseball world, announcing his record-breaking, 10-year $700-million deal with the Dodgers. With so much to discuss, I decided it would be good… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Sign Will Smith; Rule 5 Position Player Selections; And Thoughts on Ohtani’s Signing
One clear message from JJ Picollo and manager Matt Quatraro this offseason has been the desire to improve the Royals’ pitching in 2024. After ranking 28th in ERA, 25th in FIP, and 27th in staff fWAR last season, it makes sense that the Royals want to upgrade in all pitching areas this winter to improve… Read More Royals Add Pitching During Winter Meetings…Is There More to Come?
The MLB Winter Meetings begin today and it is expected that the moves will heat up once all the MLB front executives converge in Nashville. While the Royals have made a couple of minor acquisitions with the Atlanta Braves (acquiring reliever Nick Anderson and starter Kyle Wright) and signed utility player Garrett Hampson to a… Read More Three Developments to Watch From the Royals at the Winter Meetings
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