After losing two of three in the I-70 Series at home at Kauffman Stadium in May, the Royals came back to win two of three at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Honestly, the Royals should have swept, but the bullpen failed to hold the lead on multiple occasions, which led to an extra-innings loss in… Read More Crown Talk’s Royals Three-Star Awards: June 3rd-5th (Cardinals)
The Royals and Cardinals didn’t play on Wednesday night. Storms from Kansas City last night carried over to the eastern side of Missouri, and it was determined that conditions wouldn’t be good or safe enough to play. A split doubleheader is scheduled for Thursday at Busch Stadium. Even though it was a bummer to see… Read More Was Tuesday’s Win Against the Cardinals A Step in Right Direction for Royals Offense?
I have missed the past two series in my “Three-Star” awards posts. Part of it was due to timing, as graduation weekend made things quite busy last week. Part of it was due to deflating series losses against Boston (at home) and Houston (on the road). Add that to a missed week of the podcast… Read More Crown Talk’s Royals Three-Star Awards: May 16th-18th (St. Louis)
There was a different anticipation for this weekend’s 2025 edition of the I-70 Series at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals were celebrating the anniversaries of the 1985 and 2015 World Series, with major ceremonies taking place before first pitch on Friday and Saturday. Furthermore, they were going into this weekend’s series against the Cardinals with a… Read More Three Questions After the Royals’ Loss to the Cardinals in Game 1 of the I-70 Series
I haven’t been able to write much on the blog since the start of teacher reporting. I am also starting a new position at a new school, which has left less time for posting on this site (and “Farm to Fountains”). I hope that in a couple of weeks, I’ll be more settled and thus… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Quick Reflections on the Cardinals Series (And Upcoming One In Minneapolis)
The Royals had one of their most successful road trips of the season, winning six of seven against the White Sox and Tigers over the past week. Their sixth win came on a go-ahead, pinch-hit three-run home run by MJ Melendez in the top of the ninth on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. As of… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: McArthur’s Struggles; Royals Hitter Contact Rates; Big Homestand Looming
The Royals were scheduled to begin the two-game “I-70 Series” against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium this evening. Unfortunately, Tuesday’s game was postponed due to the weather, and the series against the Cardinals will be a one-day doubleheader instead. The “I-70 Series” on Wednesday will be between two competitive teams with playoff aspirations.… Read More The Royals’ Performance In the I-70 Series Could Build Some Needed Momentum Into the Break
One of the challenges of being a Kansas City Royals fan is that the Royals really have no “true” rivalry in their division. Sure, battles against the Twins, White Sox, Tigers, and Indians can feel heated every now and then. But a rivalry with any of them? That seems tougher to justify, especially now with… Read More Why Royals-Cardinals “feels” like a rivalry (even if it may not be one)