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Royals AFL Pitcher Update: A.J. Causey Shining in Surprise (And Other Arms of Note)

When looking at Royals pitching prospects with strong AFL campaigns this past week, right-hander A.J. Causey, a fifth-round pick by Kansas City in the 2024 MLB Draft, seems to stick out the most. The University of Tennessee product pitched 3.2 innings for Surprise since Sunday, October 19th. In that sample, he posted a 2.45 ERA,… Read More Royals AFL Pitcher Update: A.J. Causey Shining in Surprise (And Other Arms of Note)

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“Reporter Jottings”: Six Takeaways at Just Baseball; Mitchell Goes Yard in AFL; Former Royal Makes World Series Debut

The World Series is tied up at one apiece, with the Dodgers winning 5-1 on Saturday night. After scoring 11 runs in game one, the Blue Jays’ offense was silenced by Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamato, who allowed only one run in a complete game effort. Now, the series heads to Los Angeles for three games.… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Six Takeaways at Just Baseball; Mitchell Goes Yard in AFL; Former Royal Makes World Series Debut

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“Reporter Jottings”: Royals Gold Glove Finalists; Vazquez On Fire in Arizona; Bregman in KC?

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for me, which explains the infrequency of posts recently. I hope to change that, especially once the postseason nears completion. I have been rooting for a Brewers-Mariners World Series, but that has gone out the window, especially with the Dodgers sweeping the Brewers thanks to a Herculean effort… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Gold Glove Finalists; Vazquez On Fire in Arizona; Bregman in KC?

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Five Royals MiLB Hitters To Pay Attention To This Offseason

The postseason is still going on, so while the Royals are in “offseason” mode, the rest of the league isn’t quite there just yet. That won’t happen until after the World Series, when the baseball world transitions from “postseason” mode to “hot stove” mode. Thus, there is still time for moves and speculation to develop,… Read More Five Royals MiLB Hitters To Pay Attention To This Offseason

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Struggles in the Lower Minors Likely Sparked Hitting Changes in Royals Organization

Much has been made on Royals Twitter about the Royals’ parting ways with assistant hitting coaches Keoni DeRenne and Joe Dillon this week. While Kansas City retained Alec Zumwalt as lead hitting coach, the changes with DeRenne and Dillon demonstrate that Royals GM JJ Picollo is committed to making changes in the hitting department, as… Read More Struggles in the Lower Minors Likely Sparked Hitting Changes in Royals Organization

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Categorizing the Royals’ Projected Arbitration Salaries for 2026

One of the first signs of the offseason for any hardcore baseball fan is when MLB Trade Rumors publishes its projected salary amounts for arbitration-eligible players this offseason. That benchmark was met today, as MLBTR published their league-wide list and projections this afternoon. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Royals have 15 players who are… Read More Categorizing the Royals’ Projected Arbitration Salaries for 2026

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