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“KC Chase to the Pennant”: Hitting Struggles; Pitching Development; When Do Royals Look to Trade?

Cristian and I were able to tape another episode of “KC Chase to the Pennant” on Monday during the Royals’ win over the Brewers. We also included a new intro with a pretty awesome 80s retro vibe. Here’s a look at the episode, in which we discuss the Royals’ hitting struggles, the success of the… Read More “KC Chase to the Pennant”: Hitting Struggles; Pitching Development; When Do Royals Look to Trade?

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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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Four “Under-the-Radar” Royals Position Prospects to Watch This Season

I have released my Top-30 Royals Prospects to watch out for in the upcoming 2024 Minor League season. As with any prospect list, there are always some intriguing players in the Minor Leagues who just missed the cut. In this post, I am going to look at four prospects in the Royals’ farm system who… Read More Four “Under-the-Radar” Royals Position Prospects to Watch This Season

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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?

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“Reporter Jottings”: Royals Sign Will Smith; Rule 5 Position Player Selections; And Thoughts on Ohtani’s Signing

Sundays in Kansas City are typically devoted to the Chiefs, especially from September to January/February. However, the Royals made some big news on Sunday morning, not too long after Shohei Ohtani commanded the baseball world, announcing his record-breaking, 10-year $700-million deal with the Dodgers. With so much to discuss, I decided it would be good… Read More “Reporter Jottings”: Royals Sign Will Smith; Rule 5 Position Player Selections; And Thoughts on Ohtani’s Signing

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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

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Chris Getz; Salvy; and What Happens Between the White Sox and Royals This Offseason?

After a 106-loss season in 2023, the Royals are looking to improve in any way they can for the upcoming 2024 season. That usually means that not many players are off the table this offseason when it comes to a possible trade. If the return is projected to be “acceptable” in the eyes of JJ… Read More Chris Getz; Salvy; and What Happens Between the White Sox and Royals This Offseason?

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Can Cole Ragans Anchor This Royals Rotation in 2024?

When the Royals received Cole Ragans (along with outfielder Roni Cabrera) from the Texas Rangers in the Aroldis Chapman trade, there was initially some skepticism among Royals fans. After all, the Royals have not had a great history of pitching development, whether with arms they have drafted/signed or acquired through trade (Jorge Lopez was an… Read More Can Cole Ragans Anchor This Royals Rotation in 2024?

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