The Royals were swept in Anaheim earlier this week. It did not feel good, not good at all. The games against the Angels were not particularly well played by the boys in blue, and, while it is not reason for panic, it is certainly a reason to be annoyed. After all, those three losses caused […]
Day: April 29, 2016
Series Preview: Royals at Seattle Mariners, April 29-May 1
The Kansas City Royals will try to bounce back from a very disappointing series as they head to Seattle to take on the Mariners in a three-game set this weekend. The Mariners have started the season decently and sit within striking distance of the top of the American League West with an 11-10 record. The […]
Time To Move Alcides Escobar Out Of The Leadoff Spot
Alcides Escobar has no business hitting at the top of the order for a major league baseball team. Whew. Felt good to get that off my chest. Like ripping the Band-Aid off, right there. Just grab it, pull and get it over with. Through the season’s first 21 games, Escobar is hitting .220/.250/.275 with a […]
Friday Notes
It’s been a long week for the Royals. Good thing they were able to take care of business at home because that trip to Anaheim was a stinker that we’d be best served to pretend like it didn’t happen and just go about our days. The offense is going through a rough stretch, but in […]
Diamonds In The Rough 4-28-16
A full slate of games was scheduled, although Wilmington was rained out. Royals affiliates went 3-0 on the night. HR Roll Call — Jorge Bonifacio (4), Hunter Dozier (5), Samir Duenez 2 (3), Brett Eibner (1), Chase Vallot (5) BP Kansas City Hitter of the Day — Samir Duenez: 4-5, 2 HR, 3 R, 2 […]