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How Does The Royals Outfield Shape Up? Spring Training Questions After Underwhelming Off-Season.
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How Does The Royals Outfield Shape Up? Spring Training Questions After Underwhelming Off-Season.

Estimated read time 7 min read
Posted on February 19, 2025February 19, 2025
by Jackson Wilks

The outfield is full of questions, but there's plenty of names to throw around at each position.

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Evaluating Naturals’ Hitters: Standouts vs. Stragglers
Posted in Analysis Minor Leagues

Evaluating Naturals’ Hitters: Standouts vs. Stragglers

Estimated read time 13 min read
Posted on January 9, 2025January 9, 2025
by Jackson Wilks

The hitter edition of the Standouts and Stragglers is most definitely going to run shorter than the pitcher edition. Hitters…

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2024 Naturals’ Standouts and Stragglers – Pitchers
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2024 Naturals’ Standouts and Stragglers – Pitchers

Estimated read time 13 min read
Posted on December 3, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

Standout: Anthony Simonelli – 57.1 IP,  2.35 ERA, 74 K, 22 BB, 0.99 WHIP Simonelli wasn’t on many radars entering…

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2024 Report Cards: UTL Javier Vaz
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2024 Report Cards: UTL Javier Vaz

Estimated read time 6 min read
Posted on October 2, 2024October 2, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

Drafted in July of 2022, Javier Vaz has played in just two full seasons of professional ball. He was a…

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Naturals Avoid Being Swept After Rough Final Series
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Naturals Avoid Being Swept After Rough Final Series

Estimated read time 3 min read
Posted on September 18, 2024September 18, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

Second Half Record: 31-37 In the season’s final series, the Naturals went 1-5 following a combined lack of offense and…

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Naturals split sway series behind highlight performances
Posted in Minor Leagues Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Naturals split sway series behind highlight performances

Estimated read time 4 min read
Posted on September 9, 2024September 9, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

Second Half Record: 30-32 The Naturals went into Springdale to face off against the Cardinals and left with the satisfaction…

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Naturals’ Hitter and Pitcher of the Month – August
Posted in Minor Leagues Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Naturals’ Hitter and Pitcher of the Month – August

Estimated read time 3 min read
Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

It was a pretty inconsistent month of August for the Naturals, but a couple of guys still made an impression.…

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2024 Report Cards: OF Gavin Cross
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2024 Report Cards: OF Gavin Cross

Estimated read time 8 min read
Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

Gavin Cross entered 2024 with something to prove. After a blazing start to his professional career, Cross stumbled throughout the…

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Naturals’ pitching struggles, offense produces throughout 2-4 week
Posted in Minor Leagues Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Naturals’ pitching struggles, offense produces throughout 2-4 week

Estimated read time 3 min read
Posted on September 3, 2024September 3, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

Second Half Record: 27-29 The Naturals’ bats were able to plate some runs last week in a 180-degree switch from…

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The Naturals’ Offense Sputters in Series Loss
Posted in Minor Leagues Northwest Arkansas Naturals

The Naturals’ Offense Sputters in Series Loss

Estimated read time 3 min read
Posted on August 26, 2024August 26, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

Second Half Record: 25-25 The Naturals struggled to get the bats going this week. The squad only scored 11 total…

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YouTube Video VVVlVV9ibjZIVUdTaGZQeTZKa3R1YVZ3Li1hUE9lZDBuLTY0 After a flurry of moves in a busy week of baseball, Preston and Matt discuss how the latest roster shakeups impact the Royals roster. They take a look at what might come next, and what will the Royals do with Noah Cameron once the rotation is healthy again?

You can't talk about the Royals without mentioning Jac Caglianone, so of course there's talk about Jac with some word from Royals' GM J.J. Picollo. That all comes before our usual minor league update to wrap the show!
After a flurry of moves in a busy week of baseball, Preston and Matt discuss how the latest roster shakeups impact the Royals roster. They take a look at what might come next, and what will the Royals do with Noah Cameron once the rotation is healthy again?

You can't talk about the Royals without mentioning Jac Caglianone, so of course there's talk about Jac with some word from Royals' GM J.J. Picollo. That all comes before our usual minor league update to wrap the show!
The Fountain Cast: Jac Jacks and roster shakeups
The guys get together to discuss the latest bevy of injuries to hit the Royals. This time, they've reached the starting rotation — something we didn't see much at all last season. What comes next? Are there options in the system that could impact?

Plus, a closer look at the minor leagues with our usual spotlight segment. Yes, of course we mention Jac Caglianone.
The Fountain Cast: A rotation full of injuries, what's next?
The Fountain Cast returns on the heels of a nice seven-game winning streak for the Royals! Preston and Matt discuss the team's dominant pitching staff so far in 2025. They also give their one move to hopefully kick-start the offense. Of course, also a look at some minor league standouts while keeping tabs on Noah Cameron's phenomenal big league debut.
The Fountain Cast: Cold bats, great arms, and MiLB standouts
Matt and Preston are back to discuss the early season Royals results. They cover the team's first series win of the season, as well as strong performers and some disappointing players to open the 2025 season. Plus, maybe a Kansas City outfielder you shouldn't be as worried about. Finally, they look at some minor league hot starts from some key Royals prospects in opening weekend.
Fountain Cast: Minor League hot starts, recapping MLB week one
The Fountain Cast is back, covering the latest Royals news and notes. The team's Opening Day roster has come into focus. Plus, Royals' prospect AJ Causey joins the show! Learn more about the 2024 fifth-round pick as he gets set for his first full professional season. To wrap things up, Matt and Preston look closer at each level of the minors and which prospects should headline each affiliate roster.
The Fountain Cast: Opening Day rosters set, AJ Causey joins the show
In this episode, we're extremely honored to be joined by Royals outfield prospect Carson Roccaforte. We discuss his 2024 season and takeaways while diving into what 2025 might hold.

Afterward, we also look at some injury updates on a growing list for Kansas City. Plus, the Royals' outfield rumors continue, with no official moves yet. And, of course, we touch on yet another massive home run from Jac Caglianone.
The Fountain Cast welcomes Carson Roccaforte!
The guys welcome special guest Jack Johnson of Locked on Royals and Sports Radio 810, WHB. Jack gives detailed insights into his time at Spring Training. Hear about the impact Jac Caglianone has had in spring, as well as what difference Matt Quatraro has had on this young Royals roster.

Afterward, Matt and Preston look a little more closely at some depth options who have shined thus far in spring training for the Royals.

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Fountain Cast Ep. 5 - Jack Johnson joins the show!
The Fountain Cast is back! This time, Matt and Preston review their 2025 Royals predictions. They also dive into the news and notes, plus get a welcome interruption from Jac Caglianone.

Subscribe to stay up to date with all the latest Fountain Cast content! The guys are back with once-a-week episodes for the 2025 season and you won't want to miss a single show.
The Fountain Cast - 2025 Predictions
The guys run through the ENTIRE 2025 Top 30 Royals prospects, courtesy of Farm to Fountains. Hear about all 30 of the most notable prospects in the Royals farm system, as well as news on some recent minor league free agent signings by Kansas City that could factor in for next season. Featuring special guest from the Drop the Ball Podcast, Matthew Robison!


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