Craig Brown
@craigbrownkc.bsky.social
Veteran of the blogs. BBWAA. Currently writing about the Royals at Into the Fountains on Substack. https://intothefountains.substack.com
Happy Thanksgiving. Turn up your radio.
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Happy Thanksgiving. Turn up your radio.
Every analyst on TNT, no matter the sport, sounds like Jeff Francoeur.
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Every analyst on TNT, no matter the sport, sounds like Jeff Francoeur.
Royals announce the hire of Mike McFerran as assistant pitching coach. Spent the last two seasons in the A’s organization.
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Royals announce the hire of Mike McFerran as assistant pitching coach. Spent the last two seasons in the A’s organization.
Wrote today at ItF that I believed the Royals would non-tender India and Melendez. I am not accepting congratulations on only getting the Melendez call correct. A bit surprised they didn’t hang on to Clarke. Oh well. Subscribe anyway. I need the affirmation.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Wrote today at ItF that I believed the Royals would non-tender India and Melendez. I am not accepting congratulations on only getting the Melendez call correct. A bit surprised they didn’t hang on to Clarke. Oh well. Subscribe anyway. I need the affirmation.
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Sometimes, you can still be surprised.
We have agreed to terms with Jonathan India on a contract for 2026, avoiding arbitration.
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Sometimes, you can still be surprised.
Today is best spent refreshing MLB Trade Rumors while listening to The Replacements remastered box set of Let It Be. And reading what the Royals will do with their arbitration-eligible players at the tender deadline this afternoon.
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The tender deadline: Who gets a contract offer from the Royals?
The deadline to tender players contracts is Friday. Here's how I think it will go for the Royals.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today is best spent refreshing MLB Trade Rumors while listening to The Replacements remastered box set of Let It Be. And reading what the Royals will do with their arbitration-eligible players at the tender deadline this afternoon.
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Terrible news about Mani. Still remember the first time I heard The Stone Roses. That debut album is so powerful, it never fails to transport me back to that time. They became a gateway band that led to the discovery of a ton of artists that are in heavy rotation for me to this day. Damnit.
Can’t believe Mani died. Was listening to the Stone Roses a few weeks ago, and I never get tired of “I Wanna Be Adored.” That opening is cinema, desperation and optimism all rolled into one. youtu.be/kmAZWKdCvmI?...
The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored
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November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Terrible news about Mani. Still remember the first time I heard The Stone Roses. That debut album is so powerful, it never fails to transport me back to that time. They became a gateway band that led to the discovery of a ton of artists that are in heavy rotation for me to this day. Damnit.
My first thought: Finally Ward is traded!
My second thought: OriLOLes
My second thought: OriLOLes
Late-night trade:
The Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward.
The Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward.
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM
My first thought: Finally Ward is traded!
My second thought: OriLOLes
My second thought: OriLOLes
With Alex Gordon making his debut on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, I’m looking forward to another successful “Vote A1” campaign.
November 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
With Alex Gordon making his debut on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, I’m looking forward to another successful “Vote A1” campaign.
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The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot as announced moments ago by @baseballhall.org (baseballhall.org/news/2026-bb...). Results will be announced Jan. 20th. Game on!
November 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot as announced moments ago by @baseballhall.org (baseballhall.org/news/2026-bb...). Results will be announced Jan. 20th. Game on!
AL MVP:
Bobby Witt Jr. finishes 4th.
Maikel Garcia gets some down-ballot love.
Bobby Witt Jr. finishes 4th.
Maikel Garcia gets some down-ballot love.
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
AL MVP:
Bobby Witt Jr. finishes 4th.
Maikel Garcia gets some down-ballot love.
Bobby Witt Jr. finishes 4th.
Maikel Garcia gets some down-ballot love.
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On this day in 1911, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil was born in Carabelle, FL. It's hard to say whether I've ever seen a better ambassador for the game (especially the Negro Leagues) in my lifetime, though I doubt it. Here's a color study of the man with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1948.
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
On this day in 1911, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil was born in Carabelle, FL. It's hard to say whether I've ever seen a better ambassador for the game (especially the Negro Leagues) in my lifetime, though I doubt it. Here's a color study of the man with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1948.
I aspire to reach the level where I travel with my own interview backdrop.
Boras-a-palooza at the GM Meetings begins with a lengthy celebration of Top Gun in describing Cody Bellinger, an “urban maverick.” With no qualifying offer attached to Bellinger, Boras says, “That goose is gone.”
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I aspire to reach the level where I travel with my own interview backdrop.
Royals have hired Marcus Thames as a Hitting Coach. He will work with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and newly hired Hitting Coach Connor Dawson.
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Royals have hired Marcus Thames as a Hitting Coach. He will work with Alec Zumwalt, Kansas City’s Sr. Director of Hitting Performance and newly hired Hitting Coach Connor Dawson.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Did not end well.
The Current with the 96th minute goal to keep their playoff hopes alive. Whew. KC BABY!
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Did not end well.
The Current with the 96th minute goal to keep their playoff hopes alive. Whew. KC BABY!
November 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Current with the 96th minute goal to keep their playoff hopes alive. Whew. KC BABY!
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Seriously? He has no idea how insurance works or how to govern. I’ll never get over 77 million people thinking a man this incompetent belongs anywhere near the Oval Office.
November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Seriously? He has no idea how insurance works or how to govern. I’ll never get over 77 million people thinking a man this incompetent belongs anywhere near the Oval Office.
Bobby is:
SILVER Slugger
GOLD Glove
PLATINUM Glove
He’s made of precious metals.
SILVER Slugger
GOLD Glove
PLATINUM Glove
He’s made of precious metals.
November 8, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Bobby is:
SILVER Slugger
GOLD Glove
PLATINUM Glove
He’s made of precious metals.
SILVER Slugger
GOLD Glove
PLATINUM Glove
He’s made of precious metals.
It’s kind of funny, but I’ll just say you should subscribe. And I’m trying to figure out the best way to move off this stupid platform.
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The original Kansas City Royals Substack, featuring in-depth analysis and opinion. Click to read Into The Fountains, by Craig Brown, a Substack publication.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It’s kind of funny, but I’ll just say you should subscribe. And I’m trying to figure out the best way to move off this stupid platform.
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LHP Sam Long and RHP Kyle Wright have been Outrighted to the Omaha roster and have elected free agency.
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
LHP Sam Long and RHP Kyle Wright have been Outrighted to the Omaha roster and have elected free agency.
After a playoff hiatus, I’m back on the #Royals newsletter beat. Click!
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Salvy's back for two more years
The Royals ink The Captain to a two year deal. Plus, a Royals survey, the loss of a pitching coach and a few other notes.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
After a playoff hiatus, I’m back on the #Royals newsletter beat. Click!
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Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
Royals announce 2 year contract with Salvador Perez.
a baseball player is wearing a blue jersey with the number 13 on it
ALT: a baseball player is wearing a blue jersey with the number 13 on it
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November 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Royals announce 2 year contract with Salvador Perez.