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
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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Into The Fountains | Craig Brown | Substack
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
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Royals announce 2 year contract with Salvador Perez.
Good.
(AP) — Kansas’ Republican House leader on Tuesday dropped efforts to force a redraw of U.S. House districts that would have thrust the state into a widening national battle for partisan advantage in the 2026 elections
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Good.
If you own a deli and don’t have a sandwich on the menu named “Heavy Ordinance” by the end of the day, you have failed.
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
If you own a deli and don’t have a sandwich on the menu named “Heavy Ordinance” by the end of the day, you have failed.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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These baserunning decisions are all predicated on Lucas Duda throwing terribly that one time
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 AM
These baserunning decisions are all predicated on Lucas Duda throwing terribly that one time
Wishful baserunning.
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Wishful baserunning.
Can’t get him out at the plate, so let’s get him out on the bases is 4D chess-baseball. Buck Showalter would be proud.
October 28, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Can’t get him out at the plate, so let’s get him out on the bases is 4D chess-baseball. Buck Showalter would be proud.
This October 27 is the 40th anniversary of the Royals first World Series title. An unforgettable night and a perfect cap to a fantastic 10-year stretch of baseball.
October 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
This October 27 is the 40th anniversary of the Royals first World Series title. An unforgettable night and a perfect cap to a fantastic 10-year stretch of baseball.
Bless the Dodger bullpen hearts.
October 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Bless the Dodger bullpen hearts.
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