There’s no question that manager Matt Quatraro has been a key part in turning around the Royals’ fortunes since taking over as manager in 2023. After a 56-106 debut season, he led the Royals to an 86-76 season in 2024. That included not just making the postseason, but also a Wild Card series victory over… Read More Do Managers Affect An Umpire’s Strike Zone? (And How Does Matt Quatraro Rank?)
This week, we have had some Royals-related news, and I decided that it would be appropriate to have a “Jottings” article recapping and sharing some thoughts on those items. It’s been a much more positive offseason so far for the Royals, which is to be expected for a team coming off an 86-76 season and… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Salvy and Witt Earn Silver Sluggers; Predicting the Cy Young, Manager of Year, and MVP Races
It was a great start to the road trip for the Royals, much needed after brutally losing a series to the Phillies at Kauffman over the weekend. Kansas City swept the Monday doubleheader in Cleveland, winning 4-3 in the first game and 9-4 in the evening slate. The pair of victories on Monday improved the… Read More This Royals Squad Truly Feels Like Matt Quatraro’s Bunch
The Royals took three of four from the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians this weekend at Kauffman Stadium. It was a nice finish to a month that was frustrating for Royals fans. Initially, it looked like the Royals would have their hands complete with the Guardians, especially after a lackluster series against the Marlins to begin… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Are the Royals and Guardians Becoming Rivals?
I am leaving for California to spend Christmas time with my family. Thus, I won’t be as active on the blog or on X until the 26th or so. Thus, I wanted to get a quick post before I began my long journey west. In this post, based on the offseason moves thus far, I… Read More Way Too Early AL Central Predictions (Volume 1)