Jesse Borek at MLB.com writes about the Royals’ international signing period, led by Angeibel Gomez.
But the star is undoubtedly Gomez. Equipped with SEC football-like physicality, one talent evaluator
said watching Gomez hit his top speed is like “watching a bronco run.” He’s ripped off 60-yard-dash times as fast as 6.2 seconds and plays an excellent center field, with the likelihood of remaining there in the long run.
Known for top-of-the-scale baseball acumen and as a tremendous individual off the field, Gomez also stars on it. He won MVP of the Amateur Scouting League in 2024, routinely delivering hard contact from the right side of the plate. He trained with Alexis Quiroz of AQ Sport Agency, a member of MLB’s Trainer Partnership Program.
David Lesky looks at how the new ballpark dimensions could affect the Royals’ pitching staff.
I think something else interesting about the pitching staff was mentioned in their press conference. The Royals felt that the current pitching staff was positioned to handle this change better than maybe previous ones. It could be because they don’t give up an inordinate number of fly balls. They ranked 17th in baseball in fly ball percentage. But they do sort of pitch to the park. In 2025, 37.2 percent of fly balls or line drives at home were hit to center. In 2024, it was 35 percent. Obviously, that’s not a majority, but remove the stadium caveat and Royals pitchers ranked eighth in fly balls and line drives hit to center field in 2025. With the dimensions not changing in center field, that helps. They also were 11th in average fly ball/line drive distance. And remember, the dimensions aren’t changing drastically. I found that interesting.
Jaylon Thompson writes about the Royals ranked on MLB Network’s top 100 list.
Now, Garcia is officially recognized as being among the best players in the majors. On Wednesday, Garcia was ranked at No. 65 on MLB Network’s top 100 list. He joins two KC teammates — first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (No. 93) and pitcher Cole Ragans (No. 89) — in the rankings … so far.
Kevin O’Brien at Royals Keep wonders if the Royals could target Cubs infielder Matt Shaw.
The Diamondbacks sign former Royals reliever Taylor Clarke.
The Rays, Angels, and Reds complete a trade that sends Josh Lowe to Anaheim and Gavin Lux to Tampa Bay.
The Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million deal.
The Rockies sign utility player Willi Castro to a two-year, $12.8 million deal.
The Mariners acquire reliever Yosver Zulueta from the Reds and designate former Royals infielder Samad Taylor for assignment.
Pitcher Takahiro Norimoto turns down an MLB offer to stay in Japan.
What does the remaining free agent starting pitching market look like?
The Red Sox may miss out on all the top free agent infielders, but they can still make it work.
Who is the true ace of this generation?
Retired pitcher Clayton Kershaw will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
What does the National League West race look like?
MLB will regulate access and usage of technology and data in amateur scouting and amateur player evaluation
Twenty people are charged in a significant college basketball point-shaving scandal.
A judge denies an injunction requested by five college football players to play a fifth year.
How prediction markets are turning life into a gambling dystopia.
The Defense Department has a device some believe could be causing the mysterious “Havana Syndrome.“
Wikipedia’s 25 most-popular entries of all time.
HBO is reportedly in early development on reviving Jon Snow in a Game of Thrones sequel.
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