Cory Sparks
-
Posts
40 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Blogs
Events
Kansas City Royals News, Rumors & Analysis
2026 Kansas City Royals Top Prospect Rankings
Kansas City Royals Videos
Kansas City Royals Trade & Free Agent Rumors
Kansas City Royals Fan Guides & Resources
2026 Kansas City Royals Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses
Store
Downloads
Gallery
Everything posted by Cory Sparks
-
Let the Royals Keep top 20 prospects breakdowns begin! In this video, we break down the 20th down to the 16th ranked prospect in the Royals system, based on our writers' votes. Watch along to learn about the strengths, weaknesses, and overall projections of Frank Mozzicato, Warren Calcaño, Michael Lombardi, Blake Wolters, and Carson Roccaforte. View full video
-
The Kansas City Royals have signed 14-year MLB veteran Starling Marte. Does the 37-year-old have anything left in the tank, and what are realistic expectations for his role in 2026? We dive into Marte's strengths, weaknesses, and expected contributions to the team this season. Enjoy!
-
The Kansas City Royals have signed 14-year MLB veteran Starling Marte. Does the 37-year-old have anything left in the tank, and what are realistic expectations for his role in 2026? We dive into Marte's strengths, weaknesses, and expected contributions to the team this season. Enjoy! View full video
-
One of the Royals' best pitching prospects, Drew Beam, is quietly one of the more reliable arms in all of Minor League Baseball. After logging over 130 innings in High-A Quad Cities, the former Tennessee Volunteer showed the baseball world what he's capable of from the get-go. This video breaks down Beam's strengths, his shortcomings, and his projected big league debut date. View full video
-
One of the Royals' best pitching prospects, Drew Beam, is quietly one of the more reliable arms in all of Minor League Baseball. After logging over 130 innings in High-A Quad Cities, the former Tennessee Volunteer showed the baseball world what he's capable of from the get-go. This video breaks down Beam's strengths, his shortcomings, and his projected big league debut date.
-
After a career-best season in 2025, Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is showing signs that he could elevate his play a step further this upcoming summer. In this video, we break down Pasquantino's rise throughout last season, his increased slug, and how the talent around him this year could lead to an MVP-like season for the Old Dominion alum. Enjoy!
-
After a career-best season in 2025, Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is showing signs that he could elevate his play a step further this upcoming summer. In this video, we break down Pasquantino's rise throughout last season, his increased slug, and how the talent around him this year could lead to an MVP-like season for the Old Dominion alum. Enjoy! View full video
-
Which Royals non-roster invitees could make break out or return to a previous form? In this video, we discuss the upside and contributions of Blake Mitchell, former Royal Jose Cuas, Brandon Drury (who hit over 20 home runs in the big leagues just a couple of years ago), and Eli Morgan. If you enjoy breakdowns like this, make sure to subscribe to Royals Keep on YouTube! View full video
-
Which Royals non-roster invitees could make break out or return to a previous form? In this video, we discuss the upside and contributions of Blake Mitchell, former Royal Jose Cuas, Brandon Drury (who hit over 20 home runs in the big leagues just a couple of years ago), and Eli Morgan. If you enjoy breakdowns like this, make sure to subscribe to Royals Keep on YouTube!
-
We know the Kansas City Royals brought in Isaac Collins and Nick Mears for Angel Zerpa at the tail end of the 2025 calendar year. What we don't know is what Collins will truly bring to the table... until now. Here's a deep dive into Collins' strengths, weaknesses, and just how much of an impact he can make in the Royals' clubhouse after a meteoric rise in the last two seasons.
-
We know the Kansas City Royals brought in Isaac Collins and Nick Mears for Angel Zerpa at the tail end of the 2025 calendar year. What we don't know is what Collins will truly bring to the table... until now. Here's a deep dive into Collins' strengths, weaknesses, and just how much of an impact he can make in the Royals' clubhouse after a meteoric rise in the last two seasons. View full video
-
36-year-old righty Seth Lugo doesn't have the eye-popping stats most of today's top pitchers have. In fact, we found out that he's below average in nearly every advanced metric that sites like Baseball Savant have to offer. How did this grizzled veteran defy baseball analytics and put together a career year just a season ago? We break it all down here, and newsflash, a 10-pitch mix has a lot to do with his success.
-
36-year-old righty Seth Lugo doesn't have the eye-popping stats most of today's top pitchers have. In fact, we found out that he's below average in nearly every advanced metric that sites like Baseball Savant have to offer. How did this grizzled veteran defy baseball analytics and put together a career year just a season ago? We break it all down here, and newsflash, a 10-pitch mix has a lot to do with his success. View full video
-
Here are five fast facts about Royals' top prospect Carter Jensen. The Kansas City native impressed in his brief big league stint last year. With Salvador Perez hitting age-35 and his contract expiring in 2027, Jensen has made sizable progress towards becoming the Royals' backstop of the future. Learn all about his strong attributes, what he needs to work on, and the likelihood that he shares reps at the position with fellow pipeline talent Blake Mitchell.
-
Here are five fast facts about Royals' top prospect Carter Jensen. The Kansas City native impressed in his brief big league stint last year. With Salvador Perez hitting age-35 and his contract expiring in 2027, Jensen has made sizable progress towards becoming the Royals' backstop of the future. Learn all about his strong attributes, what he needs to work on, and the likelihood that he shares reps at the position with fellow pipeline talent Blake Mitchell. View full video
