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Royals still flush with prospects

Looking for a sleeper prospect this season in the Royals’ system? How about outfielder Brett Eibner, a second-round pick in 2010 who is now little more than an afterthought in the various rankings.

Hosmer says Royals will benefit from his time in WBC

The guy who looms as the lynchpin to the Royals’ lineup, first baseman Eric Hosmer, is convinced he’ll reap long-term benefits from his recent struggles in the World Baseball Classic. “I saw a lot more breaking pitches in the Classic,” he said. “That’s a big help. I think it’s an adjustment as a hitter to get your eye trained to those pitches."

Joseph makes push for spot with Royals

Lefty reliever Donnie Joseph was just a few pitches into his first spring bullpen workout when the reason for his frustrating command issues became apparent to Royals pitching coach Dave Eiland.

Inventory a key factor in Royals’ roster decisions

It’s that time of year. The Royals have less than two weeks left before they break camp. The tougher roster cuts are fast approaching. Remember one word.

Younger Royals have playoff experience in minors

As abundant sunshine bathed the Royals spring-training facility one morning earlier this month, Dayton Moore stood near a cluster of practice fields and pointed toward the batting cages adjacent to Surprise Stadium.

Hochevar alters Royals bullpen competition

The decision earlier this week to turn right-hander Luke Hochevar into a reliever allows the Royals to recalibrate their approach to constructing their bullpen.

Royals shift pitcher Luke Hochevar to bullpen duty

Right-hander Luke Hochevar, eternally inconsistent as a starter, is shifting, at least temporarily, to the Royals’ bullpen. Manager Ned Yost announced the move Wednesday morning. The decision leaves Bruce Chen and Luis Mendoza as the primary competitors for the fifth spot in the rotation.

Royals don’t want to rush Lamb’s comeback

If it wasn’t clear before, the Royals left no doubt Tuesday that they view this year as one for left-handed pitcher John Lamb to reestablish himself as a potential cornerstone for future rotations.

David Lough’s strong spring gets Royals’ attention

It starts with the obvious. Outfielder David Lough is a long shot to be part of the Royals’ 25-man roster when they break camp. But he is having the sort of spring that is forcing the Royals to take a hard look at him.

Mike Moustakas’ bat is vital to Royals’ success

The question to Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas was pedestrian — a mumbled request for a retrospective view of last season — but the answer was absolutely illustrative.

Holland settles in as Royals closer

In a way, Greg Holland’s dashed dream may have prepared him to be a closer.

Royals’ Hosmer excited to join U.S. team for WBC

Eric Hosmer didn’t think twice when the opportunity came to join the United States national team for the World Baseball Classic as a replacement for injured Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira.

All early signs are encouraging for Royals’ rotation

It isn’t just the numbers from the Royals’ retooled rotation that offer encouragement 10 games into the Cactus League schedule — though they’ve certainly been impressive (for whatever that’s worth).

Royals’ Jarrod Dyson looks for ways to get in the game

Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson made a request recently; he wants to be known as Mr. Zoombiya, which is his twitter handle. The request came accompanied by his distinctive cackle.

Royals’ Herrera looks to add curveball to power pitches

Perhaps you saw the Harlem Shake video that Royals pitcher Luis Mendoza recently posted to Twitter.

Shields sharp is short Royals debut

As debuts go, this didn’t mean much in any meaningful sense — just one inning in a spring-training game on the last day of February in front of a sparse crowd on a cool Thursday afternoon.

Joseph, Moore among early surprises in Royals camp

Is there an early surprise brewing in Royals’ camp?

Yost not ready to solve Royals’ spring mysteries

Jostle your way past the mute guys with cameras on the Royals’ conditioning field for one of manager Ned Yost’s pre-workout news briefings. You’ve got questions regarding the roster and competition in camp for jobs.

For better or for worse, Francoeur back in right for Royals

This might surprise you.

Royals begin Cactus League play with rotation on hold

The earliest spring opener in Royals history Friday provided no glimpse of the club’s rebuilt rotation.

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