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New MLB draft lottery costs the Royals, giving them the #8 pick
The ping pong balls were not in our favor.
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Royals Draft Coverage
Royals try to balance floor and ceiling with a college-heavy 2022 draft
The class is highlighted by two college hitters
MLB draft, day three open thread
Rounds 11-20 today, concluding the draft.
2022 MLB draft, day two open thread
Rounds 3-10 will be held today.
Reactions to day one of the Royals’ draft
Welcome to the Royals, Gavin Cross and Cayden Wallace!
Royals select Gavin Cross, OF from Virginia Tech, with the 9th overall selection in the 2022 draft
A big bat to add to the farm
2022 MLB draft, day one open thread
Who will be the newest Royal?
Your primer on the Royals and the 2022 draft
Who will the Royals select?
Better know a draft prospect: Brandon Barriera
If the Royals go prep arm, they can get the top lefty.
Better know a draft prospect: Zach Neto
The mid-major shortstop shot up draft boards this spring
Better know a draft prospect: Elijah Green
The prep outfielder has some serious star potential.
Looking to the NFL, NBA, and NHL for ways to improve the MLB Draft
The MLB Draft could be so much better with a little help from its friends.
Better know a draft prospect: Kevin Parada
One of the best hitters available at a premium position
Better know a draft prospect: Gavin Cross
The Virginia Tech outfielder has been linked to the Royals
Better know a draft prospect: Brock Porter
The Royals could get the top pitcher in the draft.
Better know a draft prospect: Cam Collier
The youngest hitter in the draft could have one of the highest ceilings.
The Royals’ 2017 draft class, five years later
Nick Pratto and MJ Melendez are the cream of this draft class.
Better know a draft prospect: Justin Crawford
Speed? Bloodlines? You’re talking the Royals’ language.
Better know a draft prospect: Jud Fabian
A toolsy college bat that could go under-slot
Better know a draft prospect: Jacob Berry
The switch hitter from LSU can really hit
Better know a draft prospect: Jace Jung
Josh’s brother might be an even better hitter
Five first-round draft scenarios for the Royals
The Royals hold the No. 9 pick in this year’s draft. Here are five options they could follow.
Better know a draft prospect: Ivan Melendez
This first baseman out of Texas hits nukes
The Royals will have the #9 pick in the 2022 draft....probably
Assuming we have a draft next year.
The Mets failed to sign Kumar Rocker, does that make the Royals’ draft look better?
Which risk are you willing to take on?
Royals sign draft picks, including top pick Frank Mozzicato
Welcome to our newest Royals!
The Royals go for ceiling and risk with high school pitching early in the draft
The Royals roll the dice.
2021 MLB draft day three open thread
Let’s wrap up the draft and get these kids signed!
Reviewing day two of the Royals’ draft
What if we looked at the draft the way NFL fans look at it?
2021 MLB draft day two open thread
Let’s see if the first round gamble pays off.
Reactions to the Royals’ first-round selection of Frank Mozzicato
The selection surprised many.
With the #7 pick, the Royals select pitcher Frank Mozzicato
The Royals go with an underslot sign.
2021 MLB draft day one open thread
Can the Royals add another prospect?