“Reporter Jottings”: McArthur’s Struggles; Royals Hitter Contact Rates; Big Homestand Looming

The Royals had one of their most successful road trips of the season, winning six of seven against the White Sox and Tigers over the past week. Their sixth win came on a go-ahead, pinch-hit three-run home run by MJ Melendez in the top of the ninth on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. As of… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: McArthur’s Struggles; Royals Hitter Contact Rates; Big Homestand Looming

The Royals’ Performance In the I-70 Series Could Build Some Needed Momentum Into the Break

The Royals were scheduled to begin the two-game “I-70 Series” against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium this evening. Unfortunately, Tuesday’s game was postponed due to the weather, and the series against the Cardinals will be a one-day doubleheader instead. The “I-70 Series” on Wednesday will be between two competitive teams with playoff aspirations.… Read More The Royals’ Performance In the I-70 Series Could Build Some Needed Momentum Into the Break

Bobby Witt, Jr.’s Extension And Why the Future of the Royals Feels Different

After an overall solid Royals Rally event on Saturday, the Royals made sure to continue to be in the news on Monday, even with the Chiefs settling in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl week festivities. Around noon on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN dropped an enormous bomb that captured the attention of not just… Read More Bobby Witt, Jr.’s Extension And Why the Future of the Royals Feels Different

Royals Add Lugo and Stratton; Could Greinke Also Be in the Mix?

I think it’s safe to say that JJ Picollo isn’t messing around in his second full offseason as Royals general manager. On Sunday, the Royals acquired Will Smith, a proven late-innings reliever who brings instant production and credibility to the bullpen. On Tuesday, Picollo demonstrated that Smith was just the tip of the iceberg, as… Read More Royals Add Lugo and Stratton; Could Greinke Also Be in the Mix?

The Diamondbacks Should Be A Model for the Royals’ Rebuild

When it comes to watching this postseason as a Royals fan, two teams are easy to gravitate to and root for, albeit for different reasons. The first team is the Texas Rangers, who are up 2-0 against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros after winning both games in Houston. The Rangers’ front office is… Read More The Diamondbacks Should Be A Model for the Royals’ Rebuild

Is Mike Mayers A Rare Royals Success Story During A Rebuilding Season?

Without a doubt, Mike Mayers has been one of the Royals’ most unpredictable pitching success stories within the first couple of months of the season. This past offseason, Mayers was signed to a Minor League deal by the Royals after he was non-tendered by the Los Angeles Angels this offseason. In his final season with… Read More Is Mike Mayers A Rare Royals Success Story During A Rebuilding Season?

“Reporter Jottings”: Royals “Playing Pepper” on Cards Conclave; Was World Baseball Classic Worth It for Witt and Singer?

In this quick edition of the Jottings, I share a slew of season preview questions I answered for Cards Conclave, a St. Louis Cardinals-centered blog, and look at Bobby Witt, Jr, and Brady Singer and their participation with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, which wraps up with the championship this evening. Let’s get… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals “Playing Pepper” on Cards Conclave; Was World Baseball Classic Worth It for Witt and Singer?

Four Royals Non-Roster Invitees to Pay Close Attention to This Spring

Baseball fans have 29 days until Spring Training, and safe to say, it couldn’t come soon enough, especially with most of the country going through a cold spell (including here in Kansas City). The Royals have had a busy week transactions-wise, as they traded Michael A. Taylor and Adalberto Mondesi to the Twins and Red… Read More Four Royals Non-Roster Invitees to Pay Close Attention to This Spring