Kansas City Royals pitching prospect David Shields continues to develop his craft following a successful 2026 campaign. The left-hander joined Jared Perkins on the latest episode of “Royals Pipeline” on KC Sports Network.
Several AL Central teams saw Minor League affiliates win championships in 2026, a good sign for the future. Plus, some strong performances from AFL-bound players.
David Lesky reviews a promising start from Daniel Lynch IV on Thursday. Since Lynch has been back in the rotation, this is the first game where he’s led with the changeup.
The Twins and White Sox were the fortunate teams to receive top-three picks via the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery last December. Because of that, both clubs were able to, hopefully, wind up with some premium talent that turns into Major League help.
This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” The Storm Chasers lost 4 of 6 last week to the Las Vegas Aviators.
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
Anne Rogers details the impressive first pro season for David Shields: With young pitchers, the Royals like to focus first on their delivery and attacking the zone.
The biggest riser in the Royals’ organization this year has been 17-year-old Kendry Chourio from Venezuela. Combined with 18-year-old David Shields, the Royals have an elite duo of teenage arms pitching for the Columbia Fireflies that have given fans a lot to be excited about.
Over the last two years, the Royals organization has undergone a complete transformation, largely thanks to one of the best pitching development staffs in baseball.
The Kansas City Royals finished the first half of the 2025 season at 47-50. They are 12 games back in the American League Central, but just 4 1/2 back in the Wild Card race.
The Kansas City Royals are struggling a bit, but at 28-24 they remain in the third American League Wild Card spot and just five games back of first place in the AL Central.