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Newest River Bandit Caglianone hits one into river

Royals 2024 first-rounder mashes first pro homer at High-A
@benweinrib
August 10, 2024

After setting the single-season (35) and career (75) home run records at Florida this year, it was a matter of time before Jac Caglianone brought his light-tower power to the Minors. He just didn't draw up his first professional home run looking like this. The sixth overall pick in July's

Caglianone to make pro debut with River Bandits

Royals first-rounder set to join High-A Quad Cities on Tuesday
August 5, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- Jac Caglianone, the Royals’ first-round Draft pick, will make his professional debut on Tuesday for High-A Quad Cities. After he was selected No. 6 overall in last month’s MLB Draft, Caglianone officially signed with the Royals on July 24 and headed to Arizona the next day to

Get au naturel with Ben in Northwest Arkansas

Taking in the sights and enjoying the views from Arvest Ballpark
@BensBiz
July 26, 2024

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. The following ballpark road trip recap is presented by Wyndham, proud sponsor of Minor League

Omaha, Sugar Land aim for MiLB history

Win records within reach for Triple-A clubs after strong first half
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 20, 2024

At the end of the first half, it seemed like two Triple-A clubs might challenge for the ever-elusive 100-win season.

These are the best ballpark promos in July

Sizzling Minor League promotions hit right at summer's peak
@BensBiz
July 8, 2024

Welcome to Promo Preview, a monthly roundup of Minor League Baseball promotions to look forward to. Incendiary Independence Day ballpark spectacles are now in the rearview mirror, but July has plenty more in store. Highlights include meaty aromas, computer-generated jerseys and taking it easy on the water. Jump in.

The weirdest MiLB stats, plays from May

The wild and the wacky during the last month in the Minors
@BensBiz
June 10, 2024

Welcome to Crooked Numbers, a monthly column dedicated to Minor League Baseball on-field oddities and absurdities. This edition, covering the month of May, features reptile cameos, offensive explosions, oppositional surnames and, of course, much more. Keeping track of this type of thing is a team effort, so get in touch

Mitchell squares up first pro homer for Columbia

No. 1 Royals prospect gets 'first one out of the way' at Single-A
@Jesus_Cano88
April 13, 2024

Blake Mitchell knew he just missed. In the bottom of the sixth inning in Single-A Columbia’s game against Myrtle Beach on Saturday night, the Royals’ 2023 first-round Draft pick saw back-to-back offerings in the sweet spot of the strike zone. Kansas City’s No. 1 prospect took a mighty swing, but

Check out these five MiLB alternate identities

Hype Hens, Beach Chickens, Grits and more for the new season
@BensBiz
March 29, 2024

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. The season is imminent and yet new alternate identities just keep on coming. Here are

Ben's Biz: Triple-A promotional night highlights

Cosmic showdown, legends night, mystery egg rolls and more
@BensBiz
March 15, 2024

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE.

These prospects rebounded in a big way in 2023

A dozen players got their careers back on track with big seasons
December 25, 2023

Some prospects never struggle on their way to the Major Leagues. For example, the first two guys on our Top 100 Prospects list, Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday and Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, have yet to taste failure in pro ball. They're the exceptions, however. Most prospects face adversity at some

See the ol' ballgame in a new way at these parks

These six Minor League teams offer up different sights and sounds
@BensBiz
December 20, 2023

Looking for a respite from the sameness of the seat and the banality of the berm? Then consider visiting these six Minor League ballparks. You can watch the game from a unique and memorable location at each one. - Ballpark Guides Presented by Wyndham for EVERY Minor League team -

Road to The Show™: Royals’ Loftin

Club’s No. 5 prospect hit the ground running in first MLB action
@Gerard_Gilberto
December 19, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at fifth-ranked Royals’ prospect Nick Loftin. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Nick Loftin made the most of his first Major

Minor League ballparks light up for holidays

Ben's Biz explores how six MiLB clubs are decking the halls
@BensBiz
December 15, 2023

This is an excerpt from the latest edition of the Ben's Biz Beat Newsletter, bringing Minor League Baseball business and culture news to your inbox each and every Thursday. Check out the full newsletter HERE. Subscribe HERE. At Minor League ballparks all over the country, peanuts and Cracker Jack have

Naturally, Northwest Arkansas finds fresh look

Royals Double-A club celebrates nature, community through design
@BensBiz
December 6, 2023

Call it a Natural progression: On Wednesday afternoon, the Minor League Baseball team in Springdale, Ark., unveiled new logos and uniforms. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the Double-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, are named for the natural beauty of the region in which they compete. The Texas League franchise,

Loftin leads Kansas City's next wave, All-Stars

Club's No. 5 prospect headlines the Royals' youth movement
@RobTnova24
November 15, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Kansas City Royals. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Omaha: 68-77

College buddies Cerantola, Jordan spark to rivalry

Royals hurler, Mets prospect battle for bragging rights in Arizona
@JesseABorek
October 5, 2023

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Royals pitcher Eric Cerantola and Mets infielder/outfielder Rowdey Jordan faced one another more than 20 times on the practice fields of Starkville, Miss. But on Wednesday night at Camelback Ranch, the two stood across from one another during Arizona Fall League action, looking for bragging rights between

Copa celebrations bring la Diversión

Modesto, Columbia celebrate Latin culture with ballpark festivities
@Gerard_Gilberto
September 8, 2023

Each month, MiLB.com spotlights an aspect of Copa de la Diversión, Minor League Baseball's Hispanic fan engagement initiative sponsored by Nationwide, the program's official insurance partner. This edition celebrates the unique ballpark entertainment that lives up to the spirit of the Copa program. Check out our look at the similar

Rave makes juggling snag for Storm Chasers

Royals prospect covers a lot of ground in center and hauls it in
August 9, 2023

Two outs. Two strikes. Two runners on. Maybe it was only fitting that John Rave had to catch this baseball twice. On Tuesday, the outfielder for Triple-A Omaha in the Royals’ organization made a snag you’re going to want to watch again. Tracking a deep fly ball from Cubs prospect

MiLB Player of the Week Spotlight: Champlain

No. 24 Royals prospect was unhittable for Northwest Arkansas
@RobTnova24
August 1, 2023

Chandler Champlain doesn't back down from a challenge. In fact, when asked which current Major League player he'd like to face, the right-hander didn't flinch in his response: Shohei Ohtani. "In my opinion, I feel that I’d want to face the greatest hitters that I can. Hitters that you know

Omaha has a Bahl with returning softball star

Storm Chasers welcome local legend Jordy back to Nebraska
@benweinrib
July 2, 2023

Jordy Bahl was one of the most decorated players in college softball when she announced her transfer to Nebraska in mid-June after winning back-to-back national championships at Oklahoma. The reason was simple enough -- she wanted to return home for her final two years of college. So it was fitting

Draft Picks: Chase an Ale Storm in Omaha

Royals affiliate, Nebraska Brewing Co. collaborate on special suds
@brendan_samson
June 27, 2023

This is the fifth in a series of MiLB.com Draft Picks articles about clubs crafting unique and interesting beers for their respective fan bases. Already profiled: Gwinnett's 6-4-3 Pilsner, Spokane's Redband Tangerine Wheat Beer, Fayetteville's Birdy Brew and Kannapolis' Baller Beer.

Omaha hosts 'Take Meow't to the Ballgame' Night

Storm Chasers fans have a purrfect time bringing cats to game
@Steph_Sheehan
May 7, 2023

Take meow’t to the ballgame, take meow't with the crowd -- wait, those aren’t the words! Are they? For one night in Omaha, they were. On Saturday, the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate catered to the cat lovers with the club’s third annual “Take Meow’t to the Ballgame” Night, which is like

Homecoming king: Hollie mashes in Augusta

Royals OF prospect goes yard four times in twin bill for Fireflies
April 30, 2023

It was easy for Single-A Columbia's David Hollie to make himself at home during Sunday's doubleheader in Augusta, because he was very close to his old stomping grounds. The Royals' outfield prospect went yard four times in the double dip as the Fireflies swept the GreenJackets, 13-4 and 9-3. In

Here's the best of the Royals' Minor League parks

A Royal trip around the Minors awaits in the Kansas City system
@MavalloneMiLB
February 23, 2023

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series brings all the most fun features of Minors ballparks across America (and one in Canada!) onto your desktop, tablet or mobile device, whether you're interested in taking a virtual tour from where you sit or planning a trip to catch some games. Here, we

Garcia, Gentry wore crowns for Kansas City

Following graduations, next Royals wave made gains in 2022
@SamDykstraMiLB
November 9, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Kansas City Royals. 2022 Organization Summary