Brewers-Royals Spring Breakout FAQ
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- On Sunday, March 17, the Royals hosted the Brewers in Spring Breakout, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. Here’s everything to know about the game and this exciting new event.
Werner shows off power as KC wraps Breakout with wild win
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Enticed by his 90 mph-plus fastball and big power potential with the bat, the Royals originally drafted Trevor Werner in the seventh round of last year’s MLB Draft as a two-way player out of Texas A&M. When he signed, they asked him what he’d like to pursue:
Cross 'more than ready' for breakout season in 2024
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- A first full professional season brings plenty of challenges and learning experiences, but Gavin Cross’ journey in 2023 was more unique than most. Cross, the Royals’ No. 8 prospect, along with No. 1 prospect Blake Mitchell got their first Cactus League start of the spring in Friday’s
Ben's Biz: 2024 Triple-A promotional night highlights
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Best of Spring Breakout: Catchers, pitchers, infielders, outfielders
Spring Breakout is here, and if you can’t tell, we’re just a little excited. It all started on Thursday, when No. 7 Reds prospect Cam Collier hit the first homer in a 4-1 victory over the Rangers' prospects, and the showdown of the night saw MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall
3 key storylines for Royals Spring Breakout
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Here's the Royals' Spring Breakout roster
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals’ future will be on display all over the field on March 17, when a roster full of their prospects take on the Brewers’ prospects during Spring Breakout at Surprise Stadium. In fact, this game specifically features the two teams sending the most Top 30 prospects,
Though McMillon optioned, Royals know future is bright
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- With a little over two weeks to go to Opening Day, the Royals' bullpen is starting to take shape. The Royals optioned John McMillon on Tuesday afternoon in a move that was significant but not surprising based on what has been observed in camp over the past
'They're phenomenal talents': Young Royals backstops beginning to catch on
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- There is a prevailing thought these days that developing young catchers might be the toughest thing a team can do. The high school catching segment of every Draft population is often considered to be as risky a pool to wade in as high school pitching. The Kansas
'Tired of being a prospect': Klein ready for big leagues soon
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals added several pieces to a revamped bullpen this past offseason, bolstering the back end with a quartet of high-leverage veteran arms while maintaining a promising group of depth options. One such depth reliever won't be breaking camp with Kansas City -- but don't count out
Wolters turning heads on Kansas City's backfields
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Here are the Royals’ 2024 Top 30 prospects
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Royals only have one Top 100 prospect, but their system has increased its depth considerably the past couple years after graduating their homegrown core. While the Royals are looking to make a competitive push at the Major League level, they’ve needed to retool their farm system.
Loftin embracing utility role with Royals
This story was excerpted from Anne Rogers’ Royals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Nick Loftin learned very quickly last year that playing first base wasn’t going to be as easy of a transition as
This catching prospect is living his hometown dreams with KC
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Royals agree to terms with Dominican infield prospect
The Royals are expected to add a heralded prospect to their system after agreeing to a deal with Yandel Ricardo, MLB.com's No. 16 international prospect, upon Monday's opening of the 2024 signing period, according to industry sources. The club has not yet confirmed the agreement. Kansas City is one of
Gordon, Darling highlight '23 College Baseball HOF
The College Baseball Foundation announced the 12 new members of the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday. The 16th induction class will be honored at the Night of Champions presented by Prairiefire on Feb. 15, 2024, in Overland Park, Kan. The class is comprised of players, coaches, umpires and
MLB honors 2023 Scouts of the Year, more
Good scouting is the bedrock of any successful organization. Yet another reminder will come this week at the Winter Meetings when the Scout of the Year program honors four longtime evaluators as well as an administrator -- all of whom contributed significantly to World Series clubs. This year's domestic winners
Here are the 2023 Royals Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Kansas City Royals. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Omaha: 68-77
Royals add 2 prospects to 40-man roster, expose Lacy to Rule 5 Draft
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals protected outfielder Tyler Gentry, their No. 8 prospect, and right-hander Will Klein, their No. 25 prospect, before Tuesday’s deadline to add eligible players to the 40-man roster. In corresponding moves, the Royals designated reliever Josh Staumont and catcher Logan Porter for assignment. Among the prospects