Looking at Josh Staumont’s 2020 start…and what it could mean for the Royals in 2021

One of the more interesting reliever stories going into 2020 was Josh Staumont, a former second-round pick of the Royals in the 2015 MLB Draft who is known for his top-notch stuff, but has been plagued by wild control and command as a professional. The Royals’ top prospect according to Baseball America going into the… Read More Looking at Josh Staumont’s 2020 start…and what it could mean for the Royals in 2021

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

Matheny has decisions to make on Royals bullpen after Indians series

It’s hard to be optimistic about the 2020 outlook after the Royals lost their opening series to the Cleveland Indians two games to one. Yes, the Indians were the better and more favored team in the pre-season, so the idea that the Royals would win this series, on the road nonetheless, seemed like quite a… Read More Matheny has decisions to make on Royals bullpen after Indians series

July 26, 2020July 27, 2020 Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

Five questions to ask on Royals Opening Day

So it’s here…finally…the Kansas City Royals will be playing actual Major League Baseball! It feels like it has been forever since COVID shut down play back in March, but it’s exciting to see the Boys in Blue back on the field, even if they will be starting the season at Progressive Field in Cleveland rather… Read More Five questions to ask on Royals Opening Day

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 Kevin O'BrienLeave a comment

Four reasons why the Royals should move Kennedy back to the rotation in 2020

As I have regularly mentioned on this blog, the start of this MLB season looks hazy at best. While there are some signs that baseball could return, it is unlikely that a.) we will have a full season and b.) that will baseball return to home stadiums anytime soon. If baseball does return, then it… Read More Four reasons why the Royals should move Kennedy back to the rotation in 2020

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 Kevin O'Brien1 Comment

Does Josh Staumont have closer potential?

While it only Spring Training, baseball games officially begun, as the Royals and Rangers kicked things off in the Cactus League, Friday. While the Royals did lose 5-4, blowing a lead in the ninth, there were some positives from the game, with reliever Josh Staumont being the one that may have stood out the most… Read More Does Josh Staumont have closer potential?

February 22, 2020 Kevin O'Brien6 Comments

Was the Royals bullpen actually a strength in the second half of 2019?

Bullpens can always be unfairly evaluated by baseball fans. As fans, we are prone to recency bias, and tend to unfairly hone in one good or one bad stretch from a bullpen when it comes to judgment. A closer blows a save? He’s the worst closer of all time in the eyes of the fans… Read More Was the Royals bullpen actually a strength in the second half of 2019?

September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Kevin O'Brien1 Comment

The Royals Reporter

Baseball; Opinion; Sabermetrics; Fandom; Kansas City

Tag: Scott Barlow