MiLM for 6/1/22: Vinnie homered…again

Please do us a big favor and download the most recent edition of the RFR Podcast. You don’t even have to listen to it! Just give it a download! In all seriousness, Josh and I were joined by Seth (@platinombrero), Derek (@Jsjide56), Jared (@JaredCP1), Jacob (@JMilTheHam), and Marcus (@RoyalsWeekly) to air out some frustrations about…

MiLM for 5/28/22: Ben Kudrna is for real

The sponsor of our Minor League Minute on the podcast, Drumm Farm Center for Children, has a farmer’s market with fresh veggies and cinnamon rolls every Saturday morning from 8-12 all summer! Be sure to stop by and support the kids and all the work they do. Speaking of the podcast, be sure to check…

MiLM for 5/25/22: Nick Pratto…the future in LF?

The 73rd episode of the RFR Podcast is up. Josh, Joel, and I relax a little bit with a game of Two Truths and A Lie, then revisit some preseason predictions to see how bad they were. Then we slowed down for the Minor League Minute where we covered Ben Kudrna, Frank Mozzicato, Eric Cerantola,…

MiLM for 5/23/22: It’s Time

I probably don’t need to recap the big league season for you. The inexplicable mediocrity that this organization continues to produce was on full display in the 8th and 9th innings yesterday and Royals Twitter had clearly had enough. It’s time for some things to be shaken up at the big league level. I wanted…

MiLM for 5/20/22: Pratto, Pasquantino go yard

Please be sure to check out the most recent edition of the RFR Podcast. St. Joe native Noah Cameron joined me and Josh to talk about all the success he’s having early on in his professional career. Apple Podcasts Spotify Here are 11 numbers I’m watching early on in the minor league season. Del Rosario…

MiLM for 5/19/22: Vinnie doubles twice in Omaha victory

The most recent edition of the RFR Podcast is up. Yesterday we ran a piece in collaboration with Down on the Farm regarding swing rates in MiLB. The reason we’ve talked about Michael Massey’s plate discipline in the past is pretty clear in the graph. He swings a LOT. This isn’t inherently negative. There are…

Minor League Minutes: 5/13/22

Here’s a quick update on the RFR Fantasy League: Team Alex 1B 2B 3B HR BB K SB RBI Total Brewer Hicklen 17 9 1 3 10 50 8 18 47 Michael Massey 23 8 6 10 25 3 28 88 Nick Loftin 22 5 1 3 9 14 6 20 77 Tyler Tolbert 19…

MiLM for 5/11/22: Vinnie homered again

Be sure to check out the most recent edition of the RFR Podcast. Alec Lewis came on the show to talk about the first base situation, the second tier of hitting prospects in the system, and the 2021 prep pitchers working out in Arizona. We ran an update on the college hitters were keying in…

Minor League Minutes: 5/6/22

Be sure to listen to the most recent edition of the RFR Podcast. We sat down with Royals infield prospect Robbie Glendinning to talk about growing up in Australia, playing at Mizzou, and his professional career. Apple Podcasts Spotify AAA Omaha (12-14): W 5-0 Box Score:– Clay Dungan: 1-4, K– Vinnie Pasquantino: 0-3, BB, K–…

MiLM for 5/4/22: MJ Melendez shines in debut

Be sure to check out the most recent edition of the RFR Podcast where Joel, Josh, and myself take a look at MJ Melendez’ call up. We also sit down with Australian native Robbie Glendinning and talk about his success with the Royals AA affiliate in Northwest Arkansas this year. Apple Podcasts Spotify Jared pumped…

Minor League Minutes: 5/2/22

AAA Omaha (11-12): W 7-4 The Storm Chasers offense came to life this weekend, scoring 19 runs in the final two games of their series against Toledo, after scoring just three runs in the first three games. On Sunday, Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Pratto each homered for the second game in a row. After Cam…

MiLM for 4/28/22: Someone help Jackson Kowar

Happy NFL Draft Day! Be sure to check out the most recent edition of the RFR Podcast where we had Kent Swanson on to preview the first round for tonight. Apple Podcasts Spotify Don’t miss our first 2022 MLB Draft Rankings. Elijah Green is the best prep power hitters to enter the MLB Draft since…