Crown Talk’s Royals Three Star Awards: March 27th-30th (Cleveland)

As I did during Spring Training, I will continue to award “Three Stars” to the Royals after each series. This will allow me to share some quick thoughts and highlight key players and/or storylines after each 3-4 game stand. This Opening Weekend was tough for Royals fans, even with the immaculate weather on Thursday and… Read More Crown Talk’s Royals Three Star Awards: March 27th-30th (Cleveland)

Five Takeaways From the Royals’ Opening Day Against the Guardians

The Royals lost their 2025 opener 7-4 in extra innings to the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. That marks the third-straight Opening Day loss for Kansas City, as they lost to the Twins at Kauffman in the previous two seasons (2023 and 2024). Even though the result was disappointing, Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium remains an… Read More Five Takeaways From the Royals’ Opening Day Against the Guardians

Predicting the Royals’ 2025 Opening Day Roster (Final Edition)

The Royals have five Cactus League games remaining, including split-squad contests today against the Mariners and Athletics. At this point, GM JJ Picollo and manager Matt Quatraro seem to be in the final days of roster deliberation. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Opening Day roster announcements either Sunday or Monday, even though two Spring… Read More Predicting the Royals’ 2025 Opening Day Roster (Final Edition)

“Reporter Jottings”: Ragans Opening Day Starter; Jac Optioned; Gordo in Royals Hall of Fame

It’s been a busy week for Royals news, which makes sense with Opening Day only ten days away. The roster continues to get trimmed, and JJ Picollo will need to make tough roster decisions soon that could result in some Royals players leaving Kansas City in some capacity. Granted, we still have roughly a week… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Ragans Opening Day Starter; Jac Optioned; Gordo in Royals Hall of Fame

Predicting the Royals’ 2025 Opening Day Roster (Version 1.0)

On Friday, the Royals will have played a week of Cactus League games. Thus, Royals fans are getting an idea of who will be on this roster on Opening Day and non-roster invitees who will likely provide Minor League depth in Omaha or elsewhere in the Minors (Northwest Arkansas or Quad Cities). As of Thursday,… Read More Predicting the Royals’ 2025 Opening Day Roster (Version 1.0)

Will Matt Quatraro Be More Predictable With the Royals Lineup This Season?

When the Royals tabbed Matt Quatraro last season to replace former manager Mike Matheny, it was expected that the Royals would do things similar to the Tampa Bay Rays, Quatraro’s previous organization. Even though the Rays continuously sport one of the lowest payrolls in baseball (they rank 25th this year, according to Cot’s Contracts), they… Read More Will Matt Quatraro Be More Predictable With the Royals Lineup This Season?