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• State of the Position, 2025: Outfield

Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post Doyle has center field locked down, but the corners are less certain. The Colorado Rockies are heading into the 2025 campaign with multiple question marks in the cavernous Coors Field outfield. They appear to have found their franchise center fielder in Brenton Doyle, but things are far less certain when it comes to the corner outfield spots. There ...2025
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• Royals interested in Mets outfielder Starling Marte, per report

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images The Royals made an effort to acquire the 36-year-old. The Royals have been searching under every rock to acquire an outfielder this off-season but to no success. The latest report of their efforts is from Joel Sherman of the New York Post, who writes this week that the Royals tried to acquire Mets outfielder Starling Marte, and that their efforts may not b...2025
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• State of the Position, 2025: Second Base

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The newly-signed second baseman will hold down the keystone for the Rockies Change is as natural a part of life as anything. Resist though we might, it comes for us all the same. All we can do is try to prepare for it and await its inevitable arrival. Still, some changes can take time to adjust to, and that will doubtless be the case for R...2025
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• Nationals News: Dylan Crews looks comfortable and ready to become a star

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Dylan Crews has been red hot this spring and is ready to challenge for Rookie of the Year Dylan Crews had a good first professional season, but he didn’t explode like some anticipated. He had a solid but not spectacular .792 OPS across two levels of the Minor Leagues before getting the call to the big leagues. In his 31 big league games, Crews showed flashes, but s...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025

Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images The best slugger in Northwest Arkansas Naturals history is back in Kansas City. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers and David Adler look at some of the intense work from Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. this spring at getting better on the basepaths. They’re incorporating audio components along with the visual technology on when to react, as well as ways to o...2025
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• Washington Nationals making fielding an emphasis this spring

David Banks-Imagn Images The Nats need to clean up what was a sloppy defense in 2024 During Spring Training, it is very common to see an emphasis on defense, and this is certainly the case for the Nats. In their time in West Palm Beach, Davey Martinez and the Nationals staff have been laser focused on defense. Last season, the Nationals were not a very good defensive team. Their 109 errors...2025
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• Nationals News: Jacob Young shows up to Spring Training jacked

The Nationals center fielder put on a lot of muscle this offseason. How will this effect his game? A photo of Nationals center fielder Jacob Young looking absolutely jacked made waves yesterday. Looking at the size of his arms, you would think he is a 30 home run hitter. However, despite the new look, speed and defense are the name of the game for Young. This added strength could either be a bless...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Monfort’s ‘best defense’ or just a better defense for the Rockies in 2025?

Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, February 14, 2025 On several occasions, the Rockies have been known to misjudge reality. From Dick Monfort saying the 2023 Rockies could be a .500 team to giving Kris Bryant a 7-year, $182 million deal in 2022 to failing to re-sign DJ LeMahieu and inking Daniel Murphy for the same price the Yankees gave LeMahi...2025
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• Should the Atlanta Braves extend Ozzie Albies’ contract?

Should the Braves considered extending Albies? | Brett Davis-Imagn Images Albies is on arguably the most team-friendly contract in MLB. Should the Braves consider extending him even further? It goes without saying that Ozzie Albies has become a clear fan favorite for the Atlanta Braves. He has had ups and downs, but has been a solid dugout presence for his entire career. It is obvious tha...2025
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• Remaining opportunities to help the outfield this off-season

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images Will the Royals add to this bunch? The Royals had a pretty good offense last year, finishing sixth in the American League in runs scored despite a September swoon. But that performance was largely carried on the strength of an MVP-season by Bobby Witt Jr. and solid hitting from catcher Salvador Perez and first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. Meanwhile, the o...2025
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• Michael Harris II catch named top defensive play of 2024 by MLB Network

Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images His leaping catch in Philadelphia topped all MLB plays last season. Michael Harris II, like many other members of the Atlanta Braves, dealt with injuries that caused him to miss 50 games during the 2024 season. While that combined with a low BAABIP led to a step back offensively, defensively, the 23-year-old centerfielder shined. Harris II was goo...2025
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Can Michael Toglia win the Gold Glove in 2025?

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 The 2024 seemed to indicate a turning point at first base for the Colorado Rockies. After Elehuris Montero failed to produce offensively and Kris Bryant could not stay healthy enough to play the field, Michael Toglia finally got a shot to prove his mettle at first base. While...2025
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• Nationals third base dilemma

Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images After patching up other holes in the lineup, third base is the only glaring spot that needs massive improvement The Nationals have made a couple signings to bolster their lineup. They brought back former fan favorite Josh Bell in free agency, and traded for Nathaniel Lowe. However, one big hole remains, and that is third base. The two current potential occupan...2025
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• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Ramon Laureano

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images Laureano was a scrapheap addition who did wonders for the Braves’ battered outfield and even wrested a starting role from others in the process. In a season where so many things went wrong for the Atlanta Braves, there may not have been a more pleasant and unexpected surprise on the offensive side of the ball than Ramon Laureano. It’s prob...2024
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• 2024 Season in Review: Orlando Arcia

Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images After Orlando Arcia’s 2024 season, shortstop remains a question moving forward for the Braves. The shortstop plan for the 2024 Atlanta Braves was pretty simple. Orlando Arcia was going to be their defensive-first shortstop, who could bat at the bottom of the lineup while the remaining eight hitters in the deepest lineup in baseball did what they do...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025
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"He was one of the worst outfielders in baseball in Outs Above Average last season and he had a Defensive Runs Saved of -6."

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"Here are Outs Above Average leaders so far: Baseball Savant | OAA As you can see, Arcia has graded out as the top defensive shortstop in baseball to this point, which passes the sniff test, as he’s made a number tremendous plays at short."

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"right now is leading the Royals in home runs, runs, RBI, slugging percentage, baserunning runs, Defensive Runs Above Average, Outs Above Average and basically anything that doesn’t involve taking a walk."

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"But outs above average (OAA) do not lie and Nico Hoerner had more of them than every other shortstop in MLB in 2022 except one: Statcast Outs Above Average Leaderboard — SS There are a lot of interesting things going on in that chart, and please forgive me for just screenshotting the whole thing and including it, but first, it’s notable just how good Nico was in 2022."

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"Mets’ Kevin Pillar isn’t buying his defense may be regressing"

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"The 25-year-old is coming off a solid rookie season that saw him perform well at the plate (95 wRC+, 96 OPS+) and very well with the glove in 698 2/3 innings in center field — plus-6 Outs Above Average, -plus5."

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"5 Ultimate Zone Rating and -6 Outs Above Average in just 607 2/3 innings of corner outfield work last season between the Jays and the Brewers."

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"Meanwhile, Statcast’s Outs Above Average metric has Cain tied for third among MLB outfielders, trailing only Delino DeShields Jr."

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"Twins, Red Sox are top out-making outfields"

• State of the Position, 2025: Outfield
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• Royals interested in Mets outfielder Starling Marte, per report
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• State of the Position, 2025: Second Base
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• Nationals News: Dylan Crews looks comfortable and ready to become a star
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 26, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 21, 2025

PHOTO DAY PICTURES ARE HERE!!!!! I’ll leave the best ones for whoever is doing our Photo Day story, but I figured the “Vinnie with a Pasquatch necklace” is good for today. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images SPRING TRAINING GAMES START TODAY! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Royals have their first Spring Training game today! The squad faces off against the Rangers at 2:05 PM Royals time. No TV t...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Monfort’s ‘best defense’ or just a better defense for the Rockies in 2025?
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• Should the Atlanta Braves extend Ozzie Albies’ contract?
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• What is Jacob Young’s ceiling?

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Jacob Young is a Gold Glove level defender, but can he hit enough to lock down the center field spot long term? We know that Jacob Young is one of the best defensive outfielders in the sport. He was robbed of a Gold Glove last season, and should be a perennial contender for the award going forward. However, his offensive potential is much less certain. In 202...2025
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• State of the Position, 2025: Outfield
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• State of the Position, 2025: Second Base
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• Washington Nationals making fielding an emphasis this spring
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 21, 2025
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• Friday Rockpile: Monfort’s ‘best defense’ or just a better defense for the Rockies in 2025?
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• Michael Harris II catch named top defensive play of 2024 by MLB Network
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• Wednesday Rockpile: Can Michael Toglia win the Gold Glove in 2025?
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• The best hitter at Kauffman Stadium the past five years is a free agent - should the Royals sign him?

Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Should the Royals pursue Joey Gallo? When I started exploring potential free agents the Kansas City Royals might target with less than a month until pitchers and catchers report, the usual suspects came to mind. Outfielder Anthony Santander seemed like a great fit, especially with reports suggesting he might settle for a short-term deal this offseason. Thir...2025
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• Can Luis Garcia Jr. build off of his breakout 2024 season

Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images In 2024, Luis Garcia Jr. finally showed why he was so highly touted A year ago, Luis Garcia’s Nationals future was up in the air. His 2023 season was a massive disappointment, which was highlighted by a shock demotion to Triple-A in August. His demotion was an attempt by the organization to whip Garcia back into shape, and help improve his work ethic. At that tim...2025
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• The five signature Royals players of the 2024 MLB season

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This past season exceeded all expectations, but these players had a larger role than most. When you think back on the Kansas City Royals’ 2023 season, what stands out more—the moments or the overall result? For me, it’s the moments. I think of Jake Eisenberg’s electrifying call of the walk-off grand slam against the Minnesota Twins. I...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for February 21, 2025
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• Remaining opportunities to help the outfield this off-season
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 10, 2025

Sadly, there is no picture of the Royals Spring Training truck so we’re stuck with nonsense from Boston | Photo by MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images Pitchers and Catchers report in a little over a month The Royals tweeted out some gorgeous pictures of Kauffman Stadium in the snow. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/5fDgNwVQbQ— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) January 9, 2025 Max covered t...2025
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• 2024 Braves Season in Review: Ramon Laureano
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• 2024 Season in Review: Orlando Arcia
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• MLB Playoffs: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals looking to make their mark on the postseason

Bobby Witt Jr’s MVP-like performance helped push the Royals back to the postseason. Kauffman Stadium was built for speed. Ironically, that wasn’t the intent. When the stadium was constructed for the 1973 season, the team anticipated home runs would go up since the dimensions were actually smaller than their previous home at Municipal Stadium, where hitters had to smack a ball 360 feet down the le...2024
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• 2024 Cubs final season grades

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Obviously, we wish this year’s Cubs would have done better. But there were still some performances to celebrate. As they did in 2023, the Cubs dug themselves a deep hole early on this year, went on a pretty good run and were briefly in a wild-card spot, then couldn’t hold on to it in September. They did finish 83-79, the same record as last y...2024
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• Your weekly moment of baseball Zen: Pete Crow-Armstrong edition

One of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s exceptional catches against the Dodgers | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The rookie centerfielder put on a show in LA The Cubs continued their winning ways on the road taking two games of three from the National League West juggernaut Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. There were a lot of memorable performances. Former Dodgers came to play with Cody Bellinger unleash...2024
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• The greatest Royals shortstop seasons of all-time

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Bobby Witt Jr. is among the best already, but that is not saying very much Shortstop has been a pain point for the Royals since the beginning of the organization. When Freddie Patek has your only run of more than three seasons over 2 WAR in over half a century, you can tell just how rough filling the position has been for this organization. That dearth of t...2023
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• Is Bobby Witt Jr. becoming a superstar before our eyes?

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images The kid is coming into his own. The expectations have been high for Bobby Witt Jr., perhaps his entire life. The son of a former big leaguer, Witt had a leg up, but he also combined his advantage with hard work to become Gatorade High School Player of the Year and the #2 overall pick in the 2019 draft. Jim Callis at MLB Pipeline called him the “second-best sh...2023
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• Five reasons I am thankful for the 2022 Cubs
Willson Contreras celebrates a walkoff single against the Brewers on August 20 | Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports There were some really joyous moments amidst a middling baseball season. I’ve been a Cubs fan for the vast majority of my conscious life. My first major league baseball memory is the Sandberg Game, and that was really it for me. I was in love with the ivy, the bleachers and the blu...2022
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• Just like everyone predicted, Orlando Arcia and Marcell Ozuna are leading the way for the Braves

Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images The dynamic duo everyone saw coming. If you don’t know, here’s the current fWAR leaderboard for the Braves: FanGraphs | Leaderboards Yes, the best two players on the team to this point of the season have been Orlando Arcia and Marcell Ozuna. You would’ve gotten some decent odds on that before the season. Ozuna is the least surprisin...2024
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• Royals trade Edward Olivares to the Pirates

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The outfielder hit .265/.315/.432 in parts of four seasons with KC. The Royals have traded outfielder Edward Olivares to the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to reporter Anne Rogers. In return, the Royals receive infielder Deivis Nadal, a 21-year-old infielder who hit .212/.344/.377 with 8 home runs and steal in 318 plate appearances in Low-A ball. The move open...2023
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• It’s okay to believe once again

Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Maybe this year is different. Blind optimism isn’t easy to find for fans of the Kansas City Royals. The team hasn’t finished above .500 since 2015 when they won the World Series. Although the losses have far outweighed the win total, there has still been some reason for hope to close out nearly every season in that span. Just as the Royals have an uncanny a...2023
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• All-Star shortstops Orlando Arcia and Dansby Swanson face off in Chicago

Former teammates Orlanda Arcia and Dansby Swanson have had All-Star season for their respective clubs this season. | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images In their first season as starting shortstops for their current teams, Orlando Arcia and Dansby Swanson are having remarkably similar and successful seasons. This time last year, Atlanta had an All-Star shortstop, who was providing elite d...2023
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• Three hitters the Braves could look to acquire before the deadline
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves have one of the strongest offenses in the league that features Ronald Acuna Jr., Matt Olsen, Austin Riley, Sean Murphy and Ozzie Albies. But, like every great lineup, this Braves team does have a couple of holes in it. The first is the DH spot, which is currently occupied by Marcell Ozuna and the other is left field where Eddie Rosario plays. T...2023
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• State of the Position, 2025: Outfield
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• Royals interested in Mets outfielder Starling Marte, per report
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• Michael Harris II catch named top defensive play of 2024 by MLB Network
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• The best hitter at Kauffman Stadium the past five years is a free agent - should the Royals sign him?
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• How Dylan Crews can win Rookie of the Year

Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images A look at what is next in the development of Dylan Crews Dylan Crews enters 2025 as the Nationals starting right fielder, and a favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year. However, for a guy that is still the number one prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, it has felt like there has not been a ton of buzz around him. That could due to the towering presen...2025
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• 2024 Season Preview: New York Mets

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Things can’t get worse after a disastrous 2023 season... right? Everything went wrong for the Mets in 2023. Really, it’s been a downward spiral since the club lost a 10.5 game divisional lead to the Braves in the summer months of 2022 and then quickly bowed out in the Wild Card round against the Padres. A real shame. Objectively speaking, there was no reason ...2024
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• A Cubsmas Advent Calendar: Christopher Morel rakes

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Will he continue to hit for the Cubs in 2024? This is Day Three of a Cubsmas Advent Calendar. You can read the explanation for the project and Day One here. One of the best moments of the Cubs’ 2023 season was the Christopher Morel walk off home run against the White Sox in August. You could hear the celebration throughout the neighborhood before Marquee Sports ...2023
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• The greatest Royals shortstop seasons of all-time
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• Should the Atlanta Braves target this bullpen arm?
Should the Braves make a move for this bullpen arm? | Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports The Braves bullpen has been elite, but could they target a solid arm to upgrade? The All-Star week festivities have begun, which means that trade deadline season is quickly approaching us. The Atlanta Braves are in the fortunate position to where they do not really have any “needs”. However, teams could al...2023
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• Pollock ... declines his 2023 option!
The seemingly-impossible has arrived, as 0.4 rWAR AJ Pollock declined his option to return to the White Sox for $13 million in 2023. | David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Anderson’s club option exercised; Harrison’s declined; AJ give the White Sox an early holiday gift by accepting his $5 million buyout Two days to go until the five-day post-World Series signing moratorium ends, and the White Sox...2022
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