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“Reporter Jottings”: Royals Claim Shewmake; No Arbitration Cases; And Arenado to KC Back On?

There’s been a lot of minor Royals news over the past week. However, I didn’t think they were worth a full expansive article. Thus, I will break many of the Royals stories down this week via a “Reporter Jottings” post to end this snowy week in Kansas City. Let’s examine some key Royals news this… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Claim Shewmake; No Arbitration Cases; And Arenado to KC Back On?

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Three Questions Regarding the Royals’ Signing of Adam Frazier

In some surprising news on Saturday morning (like 7 a.m. early), Jon Heyman announced that the Royals had inked Adam Frazier to a one-year deal. Later that morning, MLB.com Royals beat writer Anne Rogers confirmed the deal with some updated financial information regarding Frazier’s contract. The deal initially came off as a head-scratcher, especially since… Read More Three Questions Regarding the Royals’ Signing of Adam Frazier

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“Reporter Jottings”: Royals Avoid Arbitration; Yankees Sign Stroman; Chat with Chandler Champlain

With the end of the week, I decided to post a quick “Jottings” post as I analyze a few Royals-based moves as well as share an important episode of the “KC Chase the Pennant” podcast that was hosted by Cristian and Preston Farr of “Farm to Fountains”. Royals Avoid Arbitration With Remaining Eligible Players Last… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Avoid Arbitration; Yankees Sign Stroman; Chat with Chandler Champlain

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Royals Fans Should Remain Optimistic About Maikel Garcia’s Outlook at the Plate

Maikel Garcia was one of the more promising Royals rookie stories in 2023, especially when it came to his glove and ability on the basepaths. In his first full season in the Majors (he only played in nine games in 2022, mostly due to the Royals’ COVID vaccine issues a season ago), his defense at… Read More Royals Fans Should Remain Optimistic About Maikel Garcia’s Outlook at the Plate

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Are the Royals Bad on the Basepaths? The Statcast Data Paints An Interesting Picture

Let’s not beat around the bush here. The Royals are one of the worst if not the worst, teams in baseball currently. Their record is 29-75, which is only a game better than the Oakland Athletics, as of Thursday. They rank 28th in the league in OPS and 30th in OBP on a hitting end,… Read More Are the Royals Bad on the Basepaths? The Statcast Data Paints An Interesting Picture

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Three Reasons Why This Trade Deadline May Be a Tame One for the Royals

We’re less than two weeks away from the MLB Trade Deadline, which is August 1st at 6 p.m. Last season, the Royals made a splash roster-wise leading up to the Trade Deadline. They not only traded away Andrew Benintendi and Whit Merrifield for a cadre of prospects from the Yankees and Blue Jays, respectively, but… Read More Three Reasons Why This Trade Deadline May Be a Tame One for the Royals

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Three Royals Lineup Developments From Dodgers Series That Could Help in Second Half

Baseball can be a funny game sometimes, especially when it comes to the Kansas City Royals. The Royals have been one of the worst teams in baseball this year, as they have only been slightly better than the Oakland Athletics, who have been actively tanking in a move to suppress attendance in Oakland and move… Read More Three Royals Lineup Developments From Dodgers Series That Could Help in Second Half

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