Should the Royals Keep Randal Grichuk Around in 2026?

Royals GM JJ Picollo had a solid second half overall, with in-season trades helping the Royals finish with not just an 82-80 record, but also a 35-30 record in the second half. Adam Frazier and Mike Yastrzemski had an immediate impact at the plate and on the field. Trading Freddy Fermin away hurt the team… Read More Should the Royals Keep Randal Grichuk Around in 2026?

“Reporter Jottings”: Royals Gold Glove Finalists; Vazquez On Fire in Arizona; Bregman in KC?

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for me, which explains the infrequency of posts recently. I hope to change that, especially once the postseason nears completion. I have been rooting for a Brewers-Mariners World Series, but that has gone out the window, especially with the Dodgers sweeping the Brewers thanks to a Herculean effort… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Gold Glove Finalists; Vazquez On Fire in Arizona; Bregman in KC?

Using PLV to Evaluate Four Royals Hitters With Undetermined 2026 Outlooks

The Royals were off Monday as they prepare for their final homestand of the season against the Mariners (Tuesday through Thursday) and Blue Jays (Friday through Sunday). It won’t be an easy stretch, especially with both Seattle and Toronto at the top of their respective divisions. On this off day, I wanted to dive into… Read More Using PLV to Evaluate Four Royals Hitters With Undetermined 2026 Outlooks

“Reporter Jottings”: Moose Retirement; Duvall Turns Down Royals; Fantasy Baseball PLV

When we think spring is here, we get rough weather on Wednesday, thus extending this brutal winter in Kansas City for one more day. Thankfully, baseball is coming to Kansas City soon, with Opening Day on March 27th at Kauffman Stadium. On this cold weather day, the Royals announced that their Fountain Pass is available… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Moose Retirement; Duvall Turns Down Royals; Fantasy Baseball PLV

Last Chance in KC? Three Royals Outfielders Who Need to Bounce Back in 2025

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

Should the Royals Explore An Extension for Cole Ragans?

We are 75 days away from Opening Day, so it’s probably time for me to shift from hockey “mode” to baseball “mode” regarding my fan and writing focus. With pitchers and catchers reporting next month, I wanted to focus on one Royals starting pitcher who’s mainly stuck out from the past two seasons: Cole Ragans.… Read More Should the Royals Explore An Extension for Cole Ragans?

Royals Bring Back Lorenzen; What Does He Offer? (And Which Pitchers Are Affected?)

After acquiring “super” utility man Cavan Biggio on a Minor League deal, MLB Insider Jeff Passan announced that the Royals signed Michael Lorenzen on a one-year contract with a mutual option for the 2026 season. MLB.com writer Anne Rogers broke the deal via Twitter after Passan’s breaking Tweet. Not only did she confirm that an… Read More Royals Bring Back Lorenzen; What Does He Offer? (And Which Pitchers Are Affected?)

Cavan Biggio and Understanding the Royals’ Minor League Signings So Far

Even though a blizzard was engulfing Kansas City on Sunday, that didn’t stop the Royals from making some hot stove news on Sunday afternoon during the Chiefs season finale in Denver. Biggio is a big name, the son of Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and a former top prospect in the Blue Jays system. He… Read More Cavan Biggio and Understanding the Royals’ Minor League Signings So Far

Four Affordable Outfield Free Agents Who Could Make Sense for the Royals

Happy New Year to all those, and apologies for the delay in publishing some posts on this blog. I have been taking care of some things with work starting next week, though who knows what that will look like with pending inclement weather coming in the Kansas City area over the weekend (including today). The… Read More Four Affordable Outfield Free Agents Who Could Make Sense for the Royals