Typically, when I travel back home to KCK from Kauffman Stadium after a game, I listen to Josh Vernier’s postgame show. I often enjoy the perspective Vern has on the game that day, as well as interactions with the fans who call in, which can range from positive to cranky. After the Royals’ eighth-straight loss… Read More Breaking Down the Royals’ RISP Hitting Woes This Season (And Why to Be Optimistic)
The Royals need offense in a big way if they want to stay in the AL Wild Card race. That much is clear, especially with the Royals now 34-34, the first time they have been .500 since they were 15-15 on April 29th. Furthermore, they will need more hitting to make up for the loss… Read More Four Hitters Who Could Be Interesting Trade Targets for the Royals
It was bad enough that the Royals lost by eight runs on Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 30,017 at Kauffman Stadium. On Wednesday, the gut punches continued to roll in as the Royals announced that Cole Ragans would be returning to the IL due to a rotator cuff injury. The Royals are… Read More Cole Ragans’ Injury Is A Harsh Reality Check on Royals’ Outlook
The Royals have lost six straight games to the Yankees since the 2024 postseason. Their last win against the Yankees was on October 7th in the ALDS when they beat New York in the Bronx 4-2 to even their series 1-1. Since that game two victory, the Royals lost two straight at home in the… Read More Royals Struggles Against Yankees Continue But In A Different Fashion
The Royals avoided the sweep against the White Sox in Chicago this weekend and now have an off day on Monday before they begin a six-game homestand. This stretch at Kauffman starts on Tuesday against the New York Yankees, who are in first place in the AL East division with a 39-25 record. Although the… Read More Four Royals Questions Leading Up to This Week’s Yankees Series at Kauffman
The weekend started pretty poorly for the Royals as they lost two of three to the last-place White Sox. However, on Sunday, the Royals avoided the sweep, beating Chicago 7-5 (though relievers Trevor Richards and Carlos Estevez gave up three runs in the bottom of the ninth). Kansas City is 34-32 and is 8.5 games… Read More Crown Talk’s Royals Three-Star Awards: June 6th-8th (White Sox) (Plus Underdog Fantasy Picks)
The Royals lost a brutal game on Friday night against the Chicago White Sox in front of a sold-out crowd at the Rate Field that was celebrating Mexican Heritage Night. The Royals and White Sox were tied at two going into the 8th inning. Furthermore, Kansas City looked to be primed to take the lead… Read More Royals Fans Shouldn’t Adjust Expectations With This Team Just Yet (But It’s Getting Close)
In last week’s Three Stars, I discussed things to do in St. Louis when the Royals visited the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. In this edition, I’ve decided to dedicate an entire post to that series, with a focus on Chicago and what to do if you’re visiting The Rate Field for the White Sox series.… Read More Royals Fan Guide Road Trip: Chicago and Rate Field
After losing two of three in the I-70 Series at home at Kauffman Stadium in May, the Royals came back to win two of three at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Honestly, the Royals should have swept, but the bullpen failed to hold the lead on multiple occasions, which led to an extra-innings loss in… Read More Crown Talk’s Royals Three-Star Awards: June 3rd-5th (Cardinals)
The Royals and Cardinals didn’t play on Wednesday night. Storms from Kansas City last night carried over to the eastern side of Missouri, and it was determined that conditions wouldn’t be good or safe enough to play. A split doubleheader is scheduled for Thursday at Busch Stadium. Even though it was a bummer to see… Read More Was Tuesday’s Win Against the Cardinals A Step in Right Direction for Royals Offense?