I meant to post this last night or this morning but could unable because I got caught up with some other personal items. Nonetheless, I’ve definitely been thinking a lot about John Sherman’s press conference which took place on Thursday afternoon a the Royals Hall of Fame at Kauffman Stadium. As expected, the new stadium… Read More Sherman Sticking to the “Evaluation” Plan With Royals; But for How Long?
The Royals’ pitching staff has been an adventure this season, and not in a promising way. The pitching as a whole ranks 28th in ERA and 26th in fWAR, according to Fangraphs, as of June 27th. While some growing pains were to be expected under new manager Matt Quatraro and pitching coach Brian Sweeney, the… Read More What Should Austin Cox’s Role Be On This Royals Pitching Staff?
After covering Gavin Cross in my last edition of the “Reporter Prospect Corner“, I move onto the pitching end of the Royals farm system, as I look at right-hander Jonathan Bowlan, who was part of a slew of promotions today, according to the Royals Player Development Twitter. The four other arms promoted today are also… Read More “Reporter Prospect Corner”: Jonathan Bowlan, RHP, Omaha (Triple-A)
It hasn’t been a great year for the Kansas City Royals, as they sit 19-52 going into a three-game road series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. As expected for a team that’s in last place in the AL Central, manager Matt Quatraro and the Royals coaching staff have been a target for many… Read More The Royals’ Infield Defense Has Taken a Huge Step Foward in 2023
I tend to be an optimistic Royals fan. Rarely do I get into a “ranting” mood, whether it’s on this blog, or on Twitter. Honestly, I am not going to tell anyone how to fan, because I know I find it annoying when people try to tell me how to fan. I understand people “fan”… Read More Three Things Royals Fans Should Keep in Mind During This Rough 2023 Season
A brutal season only got worse for the Royals on Wednesday. Not only did the Royals lose 7-4 to the Reds, their ninth-straight loss and third straight series where they got swept, but they also shared some depressing news regarding first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino. The loss is a huge one for a young club that… Read More Who Might Get Opportunities With Royals With Vinnie Pasquantino Out for the Season?
The Royals officially have the worst record in baseball today, as the Oakland Athletics officially passed them in the win column after their win on their “reverse boycott” night, which honestly was pretty cool and heart-warming for someone who still has lots of family in the East Bay Area. I am going to the series… Read More “Reporter Jottings:” Omaha Calls Up Young Trio; Royals Bring Back Beaty; Mozzicato Returns to Stellar Fireflies Staff
It hasn’t been a promising June for the Royals or Royals fans and that was particularly amplified in last week’s road trip where the Royals went 0-6 against the Marlins and Orioles, combined. While the Royals’ punchless offense stuck out (once again), a glaring story of the road trip perhaps was Brady Singer and his… Read More Looking at Brady Singer and His Issues With the Changeup
After a winless road trip in Miami and Baltimore, the Royals return to Kauffman Stadium on Monday for a weeklong homestand that includes games against the surging Reds and Angels. On Monday, the Royals organization made a big move by promoting Dairon Blanco from Omaha and designating Jackie Bradley, Jr. for assignment to make room… Read More Three Things Royals Fans Should Pay Attention to With Dairon Blanco
The season keeps on going and the losses keep piling up for the Kansas City Royals in 2023. After a 3-2 loss on Apple TV to the Baltimore Orioles, the Royals are now 18-45 for the season. The Royals will eventually get to 20 wins, but it seems hard to imagine when that will happen,… Read More Digging Into the Royals’ Recent Hitting Struggles (Especially From the Young Core)