That’s All for the Royals’ Playoff Hopes, Folks

It’s been a heck of a week for me at work, which explains the lack of posts in the past few days, despite it being a crucial series against the rival Guardians. In fact, I wasn’t able to watch one game in this four-game series, which is pretty rare for me, even when school is… Read More That’s All for the Royals’ Playoff Hopes, Folks

Breaking Down the Royals’ RISP Hitting Woes This Season (And Why to Be Optimistic)

Typically, when I travel back home to KCK from Kauffman Stadium after a game, I listen to Josh Vernier’s postgame show. I often enjoy the perspective Vern has on the game that day, as well as interactions with the fans who call in, which can range from positive to cranky. After the Royals’ eighth-straight loss… Read More Breaking Down the Royals’ RISP Hitting Woes This Season (And Why to Be Optimistic)

Freddy Fermin Is Breaking Out This Season for the Royals (But Is It Sustainable?)

The Royals won the first game of a four-game set against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman on Thursday evening. Even though it was a weekday night game, almost 24,000 attended the K, making it feel more like a late-season contest between two teams competing for a postseason berth. For a team that has hit a… Read More Freddy Fermin Is Breaking Out This Season for the Royals (But Is It Sustainable?)

Franco and Matheny show that there is a new analytical focus in Kansas City

Oftentimes, when it comes to talking about “analytical” baseball teams, the Royals are often not mentioned. The Tampa Bay Rays, the Oakland Athletics, and the Houston Astros have a reputation in baseball for being organizations that rely heavy on advanced data, and let it drive everything they do as an organization. Even across the state… Read More Franco and Matheny show that there is a new analytical focus in Kansas City