Using PLV to Evaluate Four Royals Hitters With Undetermined 2026 Outlooks

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

Should Bobby Witt Jr’s Recent Slump Be A Cause for Concern for the Royals?

The Royals are experiencing another cold spell on the offensive end, a common theme in 2025. According to Fangraphs, Kansas City ranks 26th in OBP and OPS, 27th in runs scored, and 30th in home runs hit. They are 1-4 in their last five games and will be looking to avoid a third-straight loss against… Read More Should Bobby Witt Jr’s Recent Slump Be A Cause for Concern for the Royals?

Examining Michael Massey’s Struggles This Season (And What Should the Royals Do?)

One of the more disappointing players this season has been Michael Massey, who was expected to take a step forward in 2025 after a promising 2024 campaign. In 356 plate appearances last season, the 27-year-old produced a slash of .259/.294/.449 with 14 home runs, 45 RBI, and a 102 wRC+. A lingering back injury limited… Read More Examining Michael Massey’s Struggles This Season (And What Should the Royals Do?)

Patience or Panic? Looking at Five Royals Hitters Off to Cold Starts Through Process+

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+

Is Jonathan India a Fit for the Royals (And Is Trading Brady Singer Worth It)?

After a “cold period” of Royals news after the GM Meetings, Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans broke some surprising trade chatter involving the Cincinnati Reds (whom Rosecrans covers) and the Royals. The news came out of nowhere, especially after JJ Picollo mentioned that Singer was a “lock” in the rotation in 2025 in Anne… Read More Is Jonathan India a Fit for the Royals (And Is Trading Brady Singer Worth It)?