Bad news from around several camps, as Blue Jays outfielder Ryan Patterson, Royals third baseman Alex Gordon and Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki all went down with injuries over the weekend. [...] Continue Reading »

TEMPE, Ariz.—For those who follow prospects, no player offers more mystery than the big money international free agent. Obviously the club that signs them believes in their ability or they would not give them big dollars, but we have no context to compare their previous level of competition to. [...] Continue Reading »

SURPRISE, Ariz.—Believe or not, Royals fans have hope. At least they are acting like it in Arizona. Though it is unlikely they can compete in 2007 in the vicious American League Central, the Dayton Moore regime has fans dreaming of the franchises glory years. In turn, the franchise is trying to make sure their young players are aware of those years. [...] Continue Reading »

SURPRISE, Ariz.–Though Surprise is a pain to get to, at least you get two teams to for the price of one drive on as the Royals share the complex with the Rangers. Texas ranked No. 28 in our recent organizational rankings, but farm director Scott Servais is confident that a lot of players who seemed overmatched last year will emerge in 2007. [...] Continue Reading »

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–Taking a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix in early March is a journey from one sports-obsessed culture to another. In Raleigh, all you see are hats and t-shirts representing the local college basketball teams knee deep in the ACC tournament. The Phoenix airport is cure for what ails any baseball fan; a sea of supporters that have flown in for the weekend to take in some Cactus League action. [...] Continue Reading »

Our in-depth spring training coverage begins tonight as Matt Meyers travels to Arizona, then Chris Kline will pick up things in the Grapefruit League beginning next week. Until then, we’ll hold you over with links to stories around both leagues as teams gear up for 2007 [...] Continue Reading »