The Royals were off Monday as they prepare for their final homestand of the season against the Mariners (Tuesday through Thursday) and Blue Jays (Friday through Sunday). It won’t be an easy stretch, especially with both Seattle and Toronto at the top of their respective divisions. On this off day, I wanted to dive into… Read More Using PLV to Evaluate Four Royals Hitters With Undetermined 2026 Outlooks
I went to the Royals game today, hoping to see a Sunday sweep of Minnesota. Unfortunately, the Kansas City offense was unable to come through, as they lost 5-1 to Bailey Ober and the Twins. The Royals have a big series this week in Cleveland, as they face the 72-70 Guardians, who won their third… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Batter’s Box on Pitcher List; Three Key Royals on Just Baseball; Looking at Lynch IV
It’s been a rollercoaster of a season thus far for the Kansas City Royals. On one hand, the Royals are 7-7, 1.5 games behind the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. Conversely, they have a -7 run differential and an xW-L of 6-8. That said, they have been shut out three times this year,… Read More Patience or Panic? Looking at Five Royals Hitters Off to Cold Starts Through Process+
When we think spring is here, we get rough weather on Wednesday, thus extending this brutal winter in Kansas City for one more day. Thankfully, baseball is coming to Kansas City soon, with Opening Day on March 27th at Kauffman Stadium. On this cold weather day, the Royals announced that their Fountain Pass is available… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Moose Retirement; Duvall Turns Down Royals; Fantasy Baseball PLV
The Royals lost to the rival Twins for a second-straight night at Target Field, this time by a score of 13-3. This isn’t very reassuring, especially considering the Royals and Twins entered this series neck and neck in the AL Central division. The Royals’ starting pitching has imploded in the first two games in Minneapolis,… Read More Are the Royals’ Starting Pitchers Hitting a Wall?
This week, Pitcher List Director of Data Analytics and Research Kyle Bland revealed a new PLV rolling chart called “Process+.” It is the latest form of data that can help baseball fans and hardcore fantasy baseball players better understand the performance and outlook of their favorite players. PLV data tries to quantify and measure specific… Read More Examining Five Royals Hitters by Process+
Royals GM JJ Picollo emphasized the importance of improving the starting pitching this offseason. His first move was acquiring free agent Seth Lugo, who previously pitched for the San Diego Padres and New York Mets. The Royals inked Lugo to a three-year deal worth $45 million, with the first two years guaranteed and the final… Read More Seth Lugo Is Succeeding With the Royals…But How Long Will It Last?
It’s been another busy first couple of days of work, which explains why I haven’t been able to do much posting or Tweeting regarding Royals Spring Training. I hope to share some thoughts about what we have seen in Royals Cactus League games at the end of the week, as a lot is going on… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Fantasy Draft; Fantasy Shortstop Sleepers; Farm to Fountains Announcement
Almost all the major projections are out, with ZiPS and PECOTA being the primary ones that have captured the most attention of baseball fans looking forward to pitchers and catchers reporting next week. Regarding the Royals, it seems like most major projection systems foresee a more positive season for Kansas City in the win column… Read More Are the Projections Underestimating New Royals Starter Michael Wacha?
The Royals bullpen has seen a big upgrade this offseason, much to the relief of frustrated Royals fans. After struggling down the stretch in 2023 following the trades of Scott Barlow and Ryan Yarbrough at the Trade Deadline, general manager JJ Picollo made sure to not just upgrade the bullpen via free agency, but also… Read More Steven Cruz Could Be a Sneaky Reliever for the Royals in 2024 (And Beyond)