Month: September 2024

“Reporter Jottings”: Pitching Carries Royals to Sweep; Salvy’s Framing; Shaking the Yankees?

The Royals had a winning homestand this week, going 4-2 against the Guardians and Twins, both division foes. How Kansas City got to that winning homestand was atypical, especially considering they were coming off getting swept in a four-game series last weekend in Houston. The Royals started the homestand poorly, losing the series’ first two… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Pitching Carries Royals to Sweep; Salvy’s Framing; Shaking the Yankees?

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Cole Ragans Hits Royals Strikeout Mark, Continues to Be “Ace-Like”

In a big series-opening game on Friday night against the Minnesota Twins, Cole Ragans put on a masterful performance on national TV (Apple TV, to be specific). Ragans was masterful in six innings of shutout ball. He only allowed four hits and one walk while striking out seven on 95 pitches. His performance lowered his… Read More Cole Ragans Hits Royals Strikeout Mark, Continues to Be “Ace-Like”

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Pham and Grossman Can Be the Leadoff Solution The Royals Need in September

It’s been a rough stretch for the Kansas City Royals since Vinnie Pasquantino’s thumb injury. The Royals have lost six in a row after beating the Guardians on August 27th to move into a tie with Cleveland for first in the AL Central (they are on their way to losing seven in a row as… Read More Pham and Grossman Can Be the Leadoff Solution The Royals Need in September

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