What Makes Gavin Cross Such a Good Hitter?

Recently, a follower of the Royals Farm Report twitter account named “Ryan Heffernon” expressed concern after watching a clip of a Gavin Cross home run. He quote tweeted the clip with the comment “I cannot unsee Ryan O’Hearn’s in his swing and that terrifies me.” Understandable. Royals fans are conditioned to expect the worst. Years…

The Heart (and Shadow) of the Matter

Hear more from Marcus on the Royals Weekly Podcast and follow him on Twitter and Facebook @RoyalsWeekly The Royals offense looks like egg salad that’s been sitting in a flaming dumpster for 3 weeks … very bad. They have the lowest BB% in baseball and the second lowest wRC+.  There are plenty of simple explanations…

Royals Add Four to 40-man

The Royals have added Carlos Hernandez, Nick Heath, Foster Griffin, and Jeison Guzman to the teams 40-man roster. The Royals also dropped Arnaldo Hernandez, Jorge Bonifacio, Nick Dini, and Conner Greene from the 40-man roster. The Royals have added Nick Heath, Carlos Hernandez, Jeison Guzman and Foster Griffin to the 40-man roster to protect them…

Minor League Minutes: 7/15/19 – Royals make a trade

MLB Debut: Bubba Starling Bubba Starling finally made his MLB Debut for the Royals. Starling was drafted in 2011 from Gardner-Edgerton High School in Gardner, Kansas. His road to the majors was a long and tough one but many Royals fans can now celebrate his arrival. Royals Trade Bailey for Kevin Merrell The Royals made…

Blue Rock Report: Week 5 (5/10-5/17)

  Welcome to this week’s edition of the Blue Rock report.  Another Wet Weekend The Blue Rocks returned home to face Potomac in what was expected to be a 3 game set. However, they got two unexpected days off on Sunday and Monday as a result of the rainy weather. It was hopeful to think…

Royals call up Ryan O’Hearn

Without a corresponding move announced, there was this Royals nugget announced in the middle in a flurry of other major baseball news. #Royals calling up prospect 1B Ryan O’Hearn, sources tell The Athletic. — Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 31, 2018 The first speculation that comes to mind is this either has to do with a…

Scouting Royals trade acquisition Brett Phillips

I’m trying my best to get these up as fast as possible, but 30 minutes have passed by now and I’m sure you’ve seen the news. Source confirms: Mike Moustakas to #Brewers, #Royals get OF Brett Phillips and RHP Jorge Lopez. First reported: @FlannyMLB. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 28, 2018 Travel back a couple…

Scouting Royals trade acquisition Jorge Lopez

When news started to get out that the Royals and Brewers were in fact in intense trade talks for Mike Moustakas, most of the talk on the Royals side had rightfully do with the possible main piece in outfielder Brett Phillips. For the most part, it sounded like there could be secondary pieces likely involved,…

Royals make another trade with the Nationals

The Royals have made their second trade with the Washington Nationals this trade deadline, flipping minor league reliever Jacob Condra-Bogan for major league outfielder Brian Goodwin. #Nats have traded Brian Goodwin to the #Royals for minor league pitcher Jacob Condra-Bogan. They've also recalled Sammy Solis from AAA, giving them a 7-man bullpen again. — Mark…

Royals ink first round pick Brady Singer

In a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that the Royals first round selection Brady Singer will sign with the team. Singer’s deal is worth $4.25 million. For the 18th overall pick, the slot money is $3,349,300. Singer now joins his teammate Jackson Kowar, who signed the organization yesterday. Singer posted a 2.27…

Royals Draft Pick Signing Tracker

Pick Player Position School Scouting Report Link Slot Value Signed? Signed For 1.18 Brady Singer RHP Florida Link $3,349,300 1.33 Jackson Kowar RHP Florida Link $2,118,700 1.34 Daniel Lynch LHP Virginia Link $2,066,700 Yes $1,700,000 1.4 Kris Bubic LHP Stanford Link $1,786,300 2 Jonathan Bowlan RHP Memphis Link $1,168,300 Yes — 3 Kyle Isbel OF…

Royals Trade Jon Jay to Diamondbacks for Two Minor League Pitchers

According to MLBTradeRumors.com, the Royals have traded Jon Jay to the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitchers Gabe Speier (LHP) and Elvis Luciano (RHP). Speier was a 19th round selection of the Red Sox in 2013. He’s a 23-year-old reliever currently pitching at AA. In 29.2 innings of work, he’s got a 3.03 ERA, 26…