On this date last year, the Kansas City Royals were 28-16. Even though they were just two games ahead of Minnesota (my goodness that has been a fall, hasn’t it?), life was easy last year. With the exception of an Alex Gordon injury that occurred after the Royals had run away and hid, the team […]
Day: May 26, 2016
Slumps and Surges and Whit’s a Hit (BP Kansas City Episode 10)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/05/26/slumps-and-surges-and-whits-a-hit-bp-kansas-city-episode-10.mp3 A few weeks ago, the pattern was that most of the Royals lineup struggled and one or two players would be productive at a time. Now, though, some of those early struggling players are heating up in a big way and others have stepped up as well. As a result, the starting rotation has […]
Series Preview: Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, May 26-29
The Kansas City Royals welcome the Chicago White Sox to town for a fourthree-game series that looks like a pretty big one. It’s at least as big as a series can be in late May. As you know, the Royals took two of three from the White Sox last weekend in Chicago, but failed to […]
The Royals’ Coming Roster Crunch
How many players would you say are listed on the Royals’ 40-man roster right now? Obvious guess: 40. Maybe you suspect a trick question and think the answer is 39 or 41. Nope. Through the magic of roster rules, the Royals actually have 43 players on their 40-man roster. But changes are coming soon. Players […]
Diamonds in the Rough 5-25-16
1-3 for the affiliates on Wednesday, with the only win in Wilmington. HR Roll Call: Jorge Bonifacio 2(8), Balbino Fuenmayor (2), Wander Franco (3), Brandon Downes (3) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Jorge Bonifacio 2-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 2 BB BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Ashton Gouedeau 6 IP, 3 H, […]