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The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis

It was no secret that the Kansas City Royals wanted to strengthen its bullpen and add a bat before the July 30 trade deadline. The Royals achieved one of those goals on Saturday night in acquiring reliever Hunter Harvey from the Washington Nationals. We have acquired RHP Hunter Harvey from the Washington Nationals for minor-league INF Cayden Wallace and our Competitive Balance … [Read more...] about Kansas City Royals Strengthen Bullpen in Deal with Nationals

Left-handed pitcher Austin Cox has turned down a minor league contract from the Kansas City Royals and will be a free agent. Free agency will be his calling, as Cox was not chosen to be on the 40-man roster for the Crowns. But with him being a free agent now, other teams should consider giving him a chance. Across 29 innings in Triple-A, he has recorded a WHIP of 1.62. LHP … [Read more...] about Royals Left-Hander Opts For Free Agency

As the Los Angeles Angels struggle through another disappointing season, general manager Perry Minasian should explore what he can get back in a Taylor Ward trade. The Angels are in fourth place in the AL West and nine games back for an AL Wild Card spot. Coupled with their long list of injuries, they will not be competitive in 2024. In light of this, the Angels should be … [Read more...] about A Taylor Ward Trade Must Happen For The Angels

Barring a complete collapse over the next few weeks, the Kansas City Royals are expected to buy at next month’s trade deadline. While it’s still too early for teams to cement their plans, it seems that the Royals have begun mapping out potential trades. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Royals have shown interest in Chicago White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham. MLB … [Read more...] about MLB Insider Links Kansas City Royals To Slugger