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“With the position that our team’s in right now, it’s a time for us to take advantage of opportunities to evaluate for 2027.” That’s what JJ Picollo, Royals general manager and overall head honcho of baseball operations, said in the dugout before Tuesday’s game when asked why Kansas City let John Schreiber go a few days earlier.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 31

Kansas City Royals OF Prospect Gavin Cross Playing His Way into September Call-up Discussions.

As it is the last day of August, September call-ups are right around the corner, and a former first-round pick of the Royals is eyeing a spot at the Major League level.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 29

Royals Prospect's Call-Up Could Be Near Amid Recent Home Run Surge

The Kansas City Royals have several promising prospects in their farm system, but one in particular has been turning heads with his recent power surge.

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Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / July 28

This Week in the Minors: Gavin Cross crushes baseballs

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 won 5 of 6 against the Salt Lake Bees on the road.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / March 20

Is this the year Gavin Cross breaks out?

In the 2022 MLB Draft, Gavin Cross was taken ninth overall by the Kansas City Royals. The Virginia Tech outfielder had just wrapped up an outstanding three-year career with the Hokies.

Kansas City Royals News / New Baseball Media / January 28

Royals’ 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Cross, Mitchell

The Royals announced their list of non-roster invitees on January 27 for 2026 Spring Training in Arizona. That list included several former first-round picks, including catcher Blake Mitchell.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / January 27

Blake Mitchell, Frank Mozzicato, Gavin Cross among 25 non-roster players invited to spring training

The Royals announced they have invited 25 non-roster players to spring training in Arizona, including former first-round picks Blake Mitchell, Frank Mozzicato and Gavin Cross.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 18

Royals Protect Two Righties From Rule 5 Draft, Expose Recent 1st-Round Picks

Tuesday was an important day for roster moves around Major League Baseball, and the moves the Kansas City Royals didn't make said at least as much as those they did.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / November 17

Royals' Former 1st-Round Pick Could Be Leaving Kansas City This Week

Every Major League Baseball team has some tough choices to make this week, and the Kansas City Royals are no exception. Tuesday is this year's deadline to add eligible prospects to the 40-man roster to protect them from being selected in the Rule 5 draft, which takes place next month at the winter meetings.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / September 2, 2025

This Week in the Minors: Gavin Cross is locked in

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

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / August 6, 2025

TWitM: Gavin Cross is heating up

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

Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / June 10, 2025

TWitM: Grand salami for Gavin Cross

The former first-round pick hits for some power this week 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.