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“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?

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Categorizing the Royals’ Projected Arbitration Salaries for 2026

One of the first signs of the offseason for any hardcore baseball fan is when MLB Trade Rumors publishes its projected salary amounts for arbitration-eligible players this offseason. That benchmark was met today, as MLBTR published their league-wide list and projections this afternoon. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Royals have 15 players who are… Read More Categorizing the Royals’ Projected Arbitration Salaries for 2026

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Maikel Garcia and the Royals Keep the Line Moving

The Royals avoided the sweep on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit, beating the Tigers 10-8 in a surprising Sunday slugfest. It was definitely a rollercoaster of a game, emotions-wise, for Royals fans. Things didn’t look good early on for Kansas City. In the second inning, Riley Greene launched his 31st home run of… Read More Maikel Garcia and the Royals Keep the Line Moving

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Crown Talk’s Royals Three-Star Awards: May 19th-21st (San Francisco)

After losing three straight series (Boston, Houston, and St. Louis), the Royals got back on the winning track in the Bay Area. On Wednesday afternoon, Kansas City beat Giants ace Logan Webb 8-4, which helped the Royals earn their first series win since the White Sox series at Kauffman Stadium in early May. With the… Read More Crown Talk’s Royals Three-Star Awards: May 19th-21st (San Francisco)

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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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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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