Tag: Collin Snider

“Reporter Jottings”: Royals Finish Road Trip, Can They Seal Things Against Detroit? (Also, McArthur)

The Royals lost the series finale against the Pirates on Sunday, 4-3, in a game in which the Kansas City pitching staff walked six batters. It was a disappointing end to what was an encouraging weekend in Pittsburgh. The Royals won the first two games by a combined score of 13-4. On Sunday, they had… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Finish Road Trip, Can They Seal Things Against Detroit? (Also, McArthur)

Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

“Reporter Jottings”: Royals Trade Heasley; New Podcast; and White Sox Fantasy Sleepers

I hope to get a more thorough post out on Wednesday before I leave for California for the holidays. However, I wanted to get in a quick “Jottings” post today, as there are a few things I wanted to highlight going on in the Royals and AL Central world. Here’s a look at this edition… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Trade Heasley; New Podcast; and White Sox Fantasy Sleepers

Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

Carlos Hernandez May Be the Royals’ Most Difficult Deadline Dilemma

At 29-73 going into Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Royals are expected to be a “seller” by the August 1st Trade Deadline. It makes sense, as the Royals need to re-stock their farm system and find talent who can contribute at the Major League level in the long term, even if they may… Read More Carlos Hernandez May Be the Royals’ Most Difficult Deadline Dilemma

Kevin O'Brien5 Comments

“Reporter Jottings”: Royals Add Three NRI Hitters; Bubic Makes Rotation; and Cuas to Fill Out Bullpen

Today was the last day of Spring Training for the Kansas City Royals, and as expected, there was a lot of news to break, especially from MLB.com Royals beat writer Anne Rogers. Nothing has been made official just yet, but it’s likely that we will see an official Opening Day roster announcement from the Royals… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Add Three NRI Hitters; Bubic Makes Rotation; and Cuas to Fill Out Bullpen

Kevin O'Brien3 Comments

Five Royals Position Battles Worth Paying Attention to in Spring Training

MLB Spring Training games begin in 13 days. Safe to say, I think Royals fans are ready for baseball after a long, weird offseason (though for Kansas City sports fans, it hasn’t been boring with the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and Kansas, Kansas State, and Missouri having solid men’s basketball seasons). We are seeing… Read More Five Royals Position Battles Worth Paying Attention to in Spring Training

Kevin O'Brien9 Comments

Can Jose Cuas or Collin Snider Provide Value to the Royals Bullpen Under the New Coaching Staff?

On Friday, the Royals formally unveiled their new coaching staff, with most of the moves already being announced earlier in the offseason both before and after manager Matt Quatraro’s hire. While the Royals have been more prudent on a player personnel end this winter, it’s been quite the opposite on a coaching end. The Royals… Read More Can Jose Cuas or Collin Snider Provide Value to the Royals Bullpen Under the New Coaching Staff?

Kevin O'Brien7 Comments

After Two Rough Months, What Should Be the Hopes for the Royals From Here On Out?

The Royals are tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the worst record in baseball at 16-31, as of Monday, May 31st. You read that correctly. And it’s not just the record that’s bad. The Royals’ run differential is actually the worst in baseball, as The Athletic’s Alec Lewis alluded on Twitter on Tuesday morning: After… Read More After Two Rough Months, What Should Be the Hopes for the Royals From Here On Out?

Kevin O'Brien2 Comments