Mike Gillespie

1 month ago | computerweekly.com | Mike Gillespie |Ellie Hurst

DeepSeek, the Chinese chatbot launched in January 2025, has made waves across the tech and security world. With over 10 million downloads, its rapid adoption raises an important question: How much of this was driven by genuine interest, and how much was simply curiosity, without fully understanding the implications? Could this widespread use be quietly introducing Chinese source code into corporate networks?

1 month ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Mike Gillespie

This versatile player has the tools, but is the time right? By now, Tyler Tolbert knows the major league spring training drill. He ought to — this year's non-roster invitation to the Kansas City Royals' camp gave him his fourth consecutive trip to Surprise, Arizona, and another chance to display his wares against big leaguers and prospects alike. Never, though, has he cracked the Opening Day roster, and never has he played in the majors.

1 month ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Mike Gillespie

Erceg finished last season as Kansas City's closer, but is his spotty spring cause for concern? Lucas Erceg pitched well against the San Francisco Giants on March 19.

1 month ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Mike Gillespie

Almost eight full years ago, amid a mistake-riddled season 2017 season that slammed the door shut on their most recent window of contention, the Kansas City Royals chose prep first baseman Nick Pratto with the 14th overall selection of that summer's amateur draft. Using that first pick on Pratto seemed to be paying off handsomely when in 2021 he slammed 36 homers, drove in 98 runs, slashed .265/.385/.602, and won a Gold Globe in the minors.

1 month ago | kingsofkauffman.com | Mike Gillespie

Pitching well doesn't necessarily mean Taylor Clarke should make the Opening Day roster. The Kansas City Royals chalked up their 16th victory of the Cactus League season by beating the split-squad Arizona Diamondbacks, 12-1, on March 17. Their 11-run margin of victory suggests the contest was a cakewalk, and the big days some Royals had prove it. Jonathan India went 3-for-3 and drove in four runs. Bobby Witt Jr. also went 3-for-3 and added a home run and two RBI.