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Royals May 11th Minors Recap

Omaha lost their series opener against Colorado Springs, 10-7. That was after the Storm Chasers had a 5-0 lead heading into the bottom of the fifth. After starter Chris Dwyer allowed four runs over 5.1…Read More

Ready For The Next Step: Yordano Ventura

Back-to-back double digit strikeout games catch my attention, so when Yordano Ventura finished up his outing on Monday night against the Arkansas Travelers with ten strikeouts in six innings (after dispatching…Read More

First Impressions 2013 Lexington Legends Pitchers-Part 1

After having seen and discussed (at some length) the bats on this year’s Legends, our first as a KC affiliate, it’s pretty clear that there’s a lot of potential here. But it’s not…Read More

An April Bubba Starling Update

The Lexington Legends are off today, so Bubba Starling‘s April is complete. It’s hard to call it a success. Starling opened the year by going 2 for his first 26, a stretch that included 11…Read More

First Impressions 2013 Lexington Legends Outfielders

Some of the best Legends bats are found in Lexington’s outfield, as well as some serious defense. With Bubba Starling, Terrance Gore, Fred Ford (moving back to RF when 1B Mark Threlkeld has his cast…Read More

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First Impressions 2013 Lexington Legends Catchers

Following up from my previous post on the infielders at The Bank, here’s a look at what’s…Read More

First Impressions: 2013 Lexington Legends Infielders

Media Day brings us the first look at each year’s newest edition of the Legends, and this year…Read More

Fun With Royals Prospects

Since the minor league baseball season is officially upon us now, how about one more turn around the…Read More

Kansas City Royals Set Organization Rosters

On Friday, the Royals made the last decision of spring training, choosing George Kottaras as Salvador…Read More

I’m Not Dead Yet

After signing Cheslor Cuthbert in 2009 Baseball America put him as the 17th ranked Royals’ prospect…Read More

Draft Stock And Who To Keep A Watchful Eye On

The Royals have had a busy offseason, and will continue to have a busy spring  leading up to the MLB…Read More

The Second Wave Approaches

Back in 2010, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals won 86 games and the Texas League Championship. By the…Read More

More Prospect Recognition As Royals Trio Makes MLB.com’s Top 100

Spring training can’t get here quickly enough, but in the meantime, there’s a flurry of prospect…Read More

Who Should be the Royals Top Prospect?

Ever since the Kansas City Royals traded top prospect Wil Myers to the Tampa Bay Rays, I have been trying…Read More

Has Marks Opened Enough Eyes?

It was a tough overall year to be a starting pitcher in the Kansas City Royals organization. There were…Read More

Kansas City Baseball Vault: Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus on the Royals

Jason Parks of Baseball Prospectus recently released his top ten prospects report for the Royals…Read More

A Look Back at the Royals Top 31 Prospects: #1 Mike Montgomery

Oh how the mighty have fallen. One year after being named the Kansas City Royals top prospect according…Read More

A Look Back at the Royals Top 31 Prospects: #2 Bubba Starling

Even without playing a professional game, outfielder Bubba Starling was ranked as the Kansas City Royals…Read More

A Look Back at the Royals Top 31 Prospects: #3 Wil Myers

After a disappointing 2011 season (though he rebounded in the Arizona Fall League), Baseball America…Read More

A Look Back at the Royals Top 31 Prospects: #4 Jake Odorizzi

After his first season in the Kansas City Royals organization, Baseball America ranked right-hander Jake…Read More