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A manifesto of Minor League catchers
Posted in Analysis

A manifesto of Minor League catchers

Estimated read time 6 min read
Posted on February 21, 2025February 21, 2025
by Preston Farr

It’s no secret by now the amount of backstop riches the Kansas City Royals currently have in the farm system.…

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

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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Royals’ Top 5 prospects: One way each can improve in 2025
Posted in Analysis Minor Leagues Top Prospects

Royals’ Top 5 prospects: One way each can improve in 2025

Estimated read time 6 min read
Posted on January 8, 2025January 8, 2025
by Zac Miller

It is the dead of winter: both literally and figuratively when it comes to baseball’s offseason. The excitement of free…

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Blake Mitchell or Carter Jensen? The long-term dilemma for the Royals’ two top catcher prospects
Posted in Analysis Minor Leagues Top Prospects

Blake Mitchell or Carter Jensen? The long-term dilemma for the Royals’ two top catcher prospects

Estimated read time 7 min read
Posted on November 13, 2024November 14, 2024
by Zac Miller

There is a strong argument to be made that the Royals’ deepest and strongest position throughout the system is catcher.…

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A look back at the Royals 2021 Draft
Posted in Analysis Minor Leagues MLB Draft

A look back at the Royals 2021 Draft

Estimated read time 6 min read
Posted on November 13, 2024November 12, 2024
by Preston Farr

The Kansas City Royals 2021 Draft class has had three full seasons to settle in. The class was headlined by…

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Naturals Avoid Being Swept After Rough Final Series
Posted in Northwest Arkansas Naturals Minor Leagues

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’ 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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Midseason Update: A look at players on the move
Posted in Fountains+ Analysis Top Prospects

Midseason Update: A look at players on the move

Estimated read time 6 min read
Posted on August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
by Preston Farr

Earlier this week, we updated our Royals Top 30 prospects. That update comes after the Rule 4 draft and this…

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Who are the most improved players in the Royals’ system?
Posted in Analysis Minor Leagues Top Prospects

Who are the most improved players in the Royals’ system?

Estimated read time 7 min read
Posted on August 8, 2024August 8, 2024
by Zac Miller

Every player has weaknesses in their game. Yes, even Bobby Witt Jr. But what Bobby and countless others who have…

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Naturals Split Rain Shortened Series
Posted in Minor Leagues Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Naturals Split Rain Shortened Series

Estimated read time 3 min read
Posted on July 23, 2024July 22, 2024
by Jackson Wilks

Record on the Season: 9-11 In a week where the Naturals already only had three games to play, a bout…

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YouTube Video VVVlVV9ibjZIVUdTaGZQeTZKa3R1YVZ3LlFJdmgtY2ZFcThZ 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 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.

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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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