I started this particular Spring-Training-focused series a couple of games ago and decided to create another “three-star” pitch plot analysis for the Royals’ last two Spring Training games. After beating the Rangers on Tuesday for their third Cactus League game of the season, the Royals finally dropped their first contest in Arizona this spring. Even… Read More Royals Three-Star Pitch Plot Analysis: Feb. 25-26
Spring Training is less about individual or team success and more about observing players’ adjustments at the plate or on the mound before Opening Day. Cactus or Grapefruit League games are often the initial test ground for changes that players had been working on in the offseason, hoping that those differences will translate to success… Read More Early Adjustments From Royals Players to Pay Attention to This Spring
I want to incorporate daily, or at least regular, content on this blog for the upcoming 2025 season. I thought about recaps, but I feel like Royals fans are likelier to go elsewhere for those (such as Royals Review, Farm to Fountains, or the team site). Two years back, I introduced a “Three-Star” system for… Read More Royals Three-Star Pitch Plot Analysis: Feb. 22nd- 23rd
After a brutal week weather-wise in Kansas City, things are finally looking rosier when transitioning to Spring. February will be over by this time next week; the weather will hit the 60s next week in Kansas City (yes, I know), and the Royals kicked off Cactus League play on Friday. For those who look forward… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: First Cactus League Win; Royals Sign Stripling; Arenado Spurns KC
The Royals will officially kick off their 2025 campaign with their first Spring Training game on Friday against the Texas Rangers (whose complex is also based out of Surprise). While Royals fans are certainly pumped for the game (and the start of this season), the team and players are also ready for live games to… Read More Five Royals Pitchers at a Crossroads This Spring
Royals pitchers and catchers participated in their first throwing workouts in Surprise yesterday, an exciting sign that the MLB season is nearly upon us. The Royals will have their first team workout on Monday, February 17th, and participate in their first Cactus League game on February 21st against the Texas Rangers, their fellow Surprise complex… Read More Four Royals Stories to Pay Attention to in Spring Training
Royals pitchers and catchers finally reported to camp in Surprise, a sign that Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium will be here before we know it (yay). On Tuesday, the Royals, via social media, not only revealed their team “motto” for the year (#FountainsUp) but also some key dates on the Spring Training schedule. According to… Read More Royals Pitchers and Catchers Report; And Already There Are Injury Concerns
Going into the offseason, it seemed like the Royals had three primary goals: acquire a leadoff hitter, improve the bullpen, and acquire a middle-of-the-order hitter. Early in the offseason, GM JJ Picollo accomplished goal number one by trading pitcher Brady Singer to Cincinnati for second baseman and projected leadoff hitter Jonathan India. On Wednesday, he… Read More Last Chance in KC? Three Royals Outfielders Who Need to Bounce Back in 2025
We are 16 days away from Opening Day, and as I talked about in my most recent post, some recent transactions are starting to make the 2024 Opening Day roster a little more transparent. I will release my roster predictions over the next few weeks, with separate posts focusing on the pitching staff and position… Read More Royals Opening Day Pitching Staff Predictions (Volume 1)
This week, the Royals’ projected Opening Day roster is becoming clearer. On Thursday, the Royals announced the optioning of right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha. On Friday, shortly after the Royals’ afternoon game against the Rangers, the Royals announced two more moves: right-handers Steven Cruz and Will Klein were optioned to Omaha as well.… Read More Three Questions Regarding the Royals Options of Bowlan, Cruz, and Klein