Tag: Surprise Arizona

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)

Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

“Reporter Jottings”: Moose Retirement Ceremony; Loftin Surging; Lopez Hits for Cycle in ACL

The odds were certainly against the Royals on Saturday as they faced Detroit ace Tarik Skubal. Unsurprisingly, the reigning AL Cy Young award winner was masterful at Kaffuman yesterday afternoon. One would think that with that kind of line, the Royals lost. Thankfully, Michael Wacha was just as masterful, carrying a no-hitter into the seventh… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Moose Retirement Ceremony; Loftin Surging; Lopez Hits for Cycle in ACL

Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

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

Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

“Reporter Jottings”: Sharp Staying With Royals; Drop the Ball Podcast; Cags in the AFL

We will know a World Series matchup by Tuesday at the latest, as the Mets and Dodgers finalize their NLCS matchup in Los Angeles today and possibly tomorrow. At this moment*, the Dodgers lead the Mets 2-1. If the Dodgers win tonight, they will punch their ticket to the World Series for a matchup with… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Sharp Staying With Royals; Drop the Ball Podcast; Cags in the AFL

Kevin O'Brien1 Comment

Four Royals Non-Roster Invitee Storylines to Pay Attention to in Spring Training

In some unexpected news, the Royals on X today announced their 23 non-roster invitees to Spring Training in Surprise. Every year the Royals compile a NRI list that includes some intriguing prospects as well as veterans who are looking to earn a spot on the Royals’ Opening Day roster in Spring Training. Last year, Franmil… Read More Four Royals Non-Roster Invitee Storylines to Pay Attention to in Spring Training

Kevin O'Brien5 Comments

Three Pitchers Royals Fans Should Be Concerned About This Season

If you are a Royals fan, and you haven’t subscribed to David Lesky’s “Inside the Crown” substack, that needs to change pronto. Because today, Lesky wrote a great piece about the starting pitching being a real concern of this squad for the upcoming 2023 season, even with the positive moves being implemented by the new… Read More Three Pitchers Royals Fans Should Be Concerned About This Season

Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

Could Brooks Kriske and His Splitter Find a Place in the Royals Bullpen?

The Royals finally lost their first Cactus League game, as the Brewers lineup got to the Royals’ bullpen in Milwaukee’s 10-4 victory in Surprise. While Zack Greinke did throw two scoreless innings in his first outing of the 2023 Cactus League campaign, the Royals relievers gave up a total of 10 runs on 11 hits… Read More Could Brooks Kriske and His Splitter Find a Place in the Royals Bullpen?

Kevin O'Brien5 Comments