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Looking at the Primary Pitchtype Cards of Three Royals Closer Candidates

The Royals roster construction is close to being done, especially with pitchers and catchers reporting to camp in Surprise, Arizona on Valentine’s Day. While there still are plenty of free agents remaining on the market, including relievers, it doesn’t feel likely that the Royals will go much over their projected $113 million payroll by that… Read More Looking at the Primary Pitchtype Cards of Three Royals Closer Candidates

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How Should Royals Fans View Carlos Hernandez’s Rough Second Half?

Back in July, it seemed like reliever Carlos Hernandez and his outlook was a difficult dilemma for JJ Picollo and the Royals front office. At the end of July, Hernandez was posting a 3.57 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and looking like the heir-apparent for the Royals’ closer position once Scott Barlow was traded away (he ended… Read More How Should Royals Fans View Carlos Hernandez’s Rough Second Half?

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Carlos Hernandez May Be the Royals’ Most Difficult Deadline Dilemma

At 29-73 going into Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Royals are expected to be a “seller” by the August 1st Trade Deadline. It makes sense, as the Royals need to re-stock their farm system and find talent who can contribute at the Major League level in the long term, even if they may… Read More Carlos Hernandez May Be the Royals’ Most Difficult Deadline Dilemma

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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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Taylor Clarke and the Collective Struggles of the Royals Bullpen in 2023

Going into 2023, there was hope that the Royals’ pitching staff would see some improvement under new manager Matt Quatraro and the pitching team of Brian Sweeney, Zach Bove, and Mitch Stetter. While many of the actual pitchers remained the same from the 2022 squad, there was hope that the new analytical approach of the… Read More Taylor Clarke and the Collective Struggles of the Royals Bullpen in 2023

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Three Questions Regarding the Royals Bullpen as the First Half of the Season Comes to a Close

With Aroldis Chapman officially a Texas Ranger now (the baseball team; not the Texas law enforcement agency), the Royals bullpen has gotten a little thinner in the late innings. While Chapman didn’t close out many games in his short tenure in Kansas City (only two saves in 33 appearances), he was utilized by manager Matt… Read More Three Questions Regarding the Royals Bullpen as the First Half of the Season Comes to a Close

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Royals Hit Low in Miami; Can They Rebound in Baltimore Before Returning Home? (With Trades Happening Soon As Well?)

The Royals’ series in Miami ended with a thud, as the Marlins not only beat Kansas City 6-1 on Wednesday but ended up sweeping the series, bringing the Royals’ record to 18-44 overall for the year. It’s been a tough start to the month of June for the Royals, as they have been 1-5 this… Read More Royals Hit Low in Miami; Can They Rebound in Baltimore Before Returning Home? (With Trades Happening Soon As Well?)

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“Reporter Jottings”: Barlow Trade Rumors; AG Hurt; Analysis on Guardians Offense

I am going to the game today, so I hope to have a more in-depth piece tomorrow. However, just wanted to share some quick thoughts through a short “Jottings” post before I headed out to the K this afternoon for game two of this series against the Colorado Rockies. Trade Rumors Already Starting for Scott… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Barlow Trade Rumors; AG Hurt; Analysis on Guardians Offense

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