Archive - Inside the Crown

What the Royals Are Getting with Jonathan India

He takes a lot of pitches and he gets on base, but is that it for the Royals new second baseman?

7 hrs ago •

Where the Royals Stand After the Singer for India Trade

The Royals got their leadoff man, but there is still work to do.

Nov 25 •

Crown Jewels: Royals Upgrades, Non-Tender Day and Hall of Fame Voting

It's a big day for small deals, but the Royals might make a big one soon.

Nov 22 •

2025 Top 25 Royals Prospects

I am not a prospect writer, but I do like to dabble in the best the Royals have to offer on the farm.

Nov 21 •

There'll Be *Some* Action This Week

Some events on the calendar guarantee we'll get some moves from all teams, including the Royals.

Nov 19 •

Crown Jewels: Royals Farm System Improvements, Freddy's Future and Lots of Awards

While there is some vague off-field news for the Royals, we're just waiting for something real to happen.

Nov 15 •

JJ For a Day: Free Agency Bonanza

Yesterday I dug into some trades for the Royals, today, I sign some guys.

Nov 14 •

JJ For a Day: Let's Make Some Deals

This right here is how I would fill out the roster for the Royals with three trades.

Nov 13 •

Crown Jewels: Non-Tenders, Evan Sisk and a First Royals Report

Now that the GM meetings are over, we might start to see some movement in either the trade or free agent market.

Nov 8 •

2024/2025 MLB Free Agency Predictions

I do this every year and, for some reason, I haven't stopped.

Nov 7 •

Michael Wacha's Deal Sets the Royals Up

Simply bringing back a big part of the 2024 team now allows the Royals to do basically whatever they want.

Nov 4 •

Crown Jewels: Internal Rotation Options, a Royals AFL Update and My (Hypothetical) Award Votes

It's a Free Friday, and I'll dig into what the Royals have internally for their rotation, how the AFL-goers are doing and how I'd have voted for awards.

Nov 1 •

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