To put it frankly, the Kansas City Royals farm system needs can be described in one word: everything. Kansas City will have the 18th pick in this year’s MLB draft. The team will also have the 33rd and 34th picks as compensation for Lorenzo Cain and Eric Hosmer signing elsewhere as free agents. Alec Bohm, a third baseman out of Wichita State, possesses the tools to one day be a … [Read more...] about Kansas City Royals 2018 MLB Draft Profile: Alec Bohm, 3B/1B
Royals “Anticipate” Several Roster Moves for September Expansion
As the calendar turns to September and MLB clubs prepare for roster expansion, the Kansas City Royals officially teased several moves they “anticipate” they will make on Monday. Perhaps most notably, catching prospect Carter Jensen will get the call to the majors. They will also recall right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha. Meanwhile, Jac Caglianone, himself a top … [Read more...] about Royals “Anticipate” Several Roster Moves for September Expansion
MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
Royals Acquire Left-Hander Falter in Deal with Pirates
The Kansas City Royals have acquired left-handed starting pitcher Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Multiple sources had the news, but it appears Jon Heyman of the New York Post was first by a gnat’s eyelash, to borrow an expression from legendary former Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince. The Pirates are getting two prospects, left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk and first … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Left-Hander Falter in Deal with Pirates
Royals Acquire Outfield Help from Diamondbacks
The Kansas City Royals were in search of outfield help, and they have found some in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Diamondbacks are shipping outfielder Randal Grichuk to Kansas City. The DBacks will receive right-hander Andrew Hoffmann from the Royals. The Grichuk trade is the second significant deal Arizona has struck ahead of the … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Outfield Help from Diamondbacks