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“Reporter Jottings”: What to Take Away From Royals’ Tough June Thus Far (Also Singer and Cross)

Royals fans knew June would be a tough slate, especially in the first half of the month. The Royals played the Padres, Guardians, Mariners, Yankees, and Dodgers in order, with San Diego, Seattle, and New York at the K, Cleveland, and Los Angeles on the road. All five teams are in playoff contention, with Cleveland,… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: What to Take Away From Royals’ Tough June Thus Far (Also Singer and Cross)

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When Do the Royals Make a Change in the Outfield? (And What Does It Look Like?)

The Royals lost the series finale to the Texas Rangers on Sunday by a 3-2 score. Kansas City held a 2-0 lead in the 8th inning. Still, the combination of not coming through with runners in scoring position (1-for-10) and relievers John Schreiber and James McArthur giving up big hits in the final few innings… Read More When Do the Royals Make a Change in the Outfield? (And What Does It Look Like?)

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What Could the Outlook Be For Hunter Renfroe After a Slow Start With the Royals?

The Royals begin a six-game road trip this evening. They will start with a three-game slate against the New York Mets over the weekend and then follow that up with a three-game set against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on the South Side. Most experts picked the Royals to finish fourth in the… Read More What Could the Outlook Be For Hunter Renfroe After a Slow Start With the Royals?

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Recapping the 2024 Royals Rally at Kauffman Stadium

The Royals held their second annual “Royals Rally” at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, February 3rd. The pre-season event basically takes the place of the former “FanFest” that used to take place at Bartle Hall (i.e. the Downtown Convention Center) in late January. The 2024 version of the Royals Rally was very similar structure-wise to the… Read More Recapping the 2024 Royals Rally at Kauffman Stadium

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Kyle Isbel Is Ready for His Breakout With the Royals in 2024

The Royals seem pretty set for the 2024 season in the corner outfield positions. In left field, the primary outfielder appears to be MJ Melendez, who will give up catching this season and be in the outfield full-time. In right field, Hunter Renfroe and Nelson Velazquez will rotate between the right field and the designated… Read More Kyle Isbel Is Ready for His Breakout With the Royals in 2024

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Can Dairon Blanco Find a Regular Role in the Royals Outfield in 2024?

The Royals outfield should have some considerable depth this spring, especially after the addition of free agent right fielder Hunter Renfroe. Even though the Royals did trade away Edward Olivares to the Pittsburgh Pirates (in a move to clear space for Renfroe on the 40-man roster), there’s solid power, speed, and defense in the Royals’… Read More Can Dairon Blanco Find a Regular Role in the Royals Outfield in 2024?

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