I was able to get in a post for today, right before we officially enter 2025, in less than 12 hours. In this post, I will re-share five of my favorite stories from the 2024 season. Some of the stories were among the most popular on the site in the past year. However, some of… Read More My Favorite Royals Articles From 2024
It’s December 23rd, officially the holiday of “Festivus ” for Seinfeld fans. For those unaware of the holiday (or those who watched “Friends” instead of “Seinfeld”), “Festivus” was a holiday made up by George’s dad, Frank, to be a secular “alternative” to Christmas. Of course, the “spirit” of “Festivus” is much different from Christmas or… Read More Celebrating a Royals-Themed “Festivus”
We’re in the MLB offseason, and as expected, the rumor mill is in full force regarding where specific free agents will land in 2025. After agreeing to an extension with Michael Wacha, JJ Picollo and the Royals front office have prioritized improving the hitting depth this offseason. Acquiring hitters who can get on base in… Read More Three Affordable Position Player Free Agents Who Could Be a Fit for the Royals
On Tuesday, Rawlings announced the finalists for the Gold Glove Awards at each position. The Royals fared pretty well, earning four nominations: two for pitcher, one for catcher, and one for shortstop. Based on most metrics, the Royals were one of the best defensive clubs in baseball, so it’s unsurprising that Kansas City was well-represented… Read More Royals Net Four Gold Glove Nominations, Cap Stellar Year Defensively
After dropping a disappointing first game in the Bronx, the Royals came out ready in game two. Despite striking out in order in the top of the first against Yankees game two starter Carlos Rodon (which Rodon rubbed in the faces of the Royals and fans) and Cole Ragans giving up a run in the… Read More The Three Unlikely Heroes from the Royals’ First Two Games of the ALDS
The Royals dropped game one of the ALDS to the Yankees on Saturday night, losing 6-5 in a game with five lead changes. It is the first postseason game in MLB history where that number of lead changes occurred. Unfortunately, Kansas City came up on the losing end of MLB Postseason history in this one… Read More “Reporter Jottings:” Game 1 A Sign of A Competitive Series? Or Did the Royals Give Momentum Away?
The Royals have lost seven straight games, including all six in their last homestand of the season. After getting swept by the Tigers and the Giants this week, the Royals sit tied with the Tigers in the AL Wild Card race. Detroit and Kansas City are also ahead of the Twins, who are one game… Read More Should the Royals Have Opted for A Different Approach After Vinnie’s Injury?
The Royals avoided the sweep on Wednesday afternoon, beating the Twins 4-1 in the series finale. Cole Ragans was sensational as he went seven innings, struck out eight, and only allowed one walk and one run. Ragans was the Royals’ star performer on the pitching end of things. When it came to hitting, Paul DeJong… Read More Should Paul DeJong Get Everyday At Bats With the Royals?
For the first couple of months of play, no Royals position player was more maligned by fans than Hunter Renfroe. One of the most significant free-agent acquisitions this offseason by Royals GM JJ Picollo, Renfroe got off to a brutal start in April and for the first half of May. On May 19th, after an… Read More Hunter Renfroe Is Mashing (But What Should His Future Be With the Royals?)
Going into the 2024 season, there was some hope that MJ Melendez could bounce back and be a vital part of the Royals’ outfield and lineup. According to Fangraphs splits, Melendez hit .273 with 10 home runs in 227 plate appearances in the second half of 2023. He also produced a 124 wRC+, .356 wOBA,… Read More Should the Royals Send Down MJ Melendez? (And Bring Up Drew Waters?)