That was embarrassing. Is there any other adjective we can use? I’m open to suggestions. Embarrassing may not be strong enough to described what we just watched. From the flaccid offensive performance, to Yordano Ventura’s lack of command, to his confrontations with Manny Machado. This game, like this road trip, has been dreadful. My colleague […]
Day: June 7, 2016
Frozen
Swings and roundabouts. Baseball can be such a cruel game to follow. One week, your team is coming back from deficits in three consecutive games, dealing a division rival crushing losses in rapid succession. Then, your team follows that up with a thorough curb-stomping against good competition. Six wins in six games. You’re not necessarily […]
How to Steal a Base Against Salvador Perez
If you watched any of the Royals’ games over the past five days, you probably need to see something positive. So here you go: No team in the American League has gotten more production from the catcher position than the Royals this year. Salvador Perez has provided most of the value, but Drew Butera filled in […]
Diamonds in the Rough 6-6-16
The full season affiliates went 0-3 while the Dominican Summer League club won their first game of the season. HR Roll Call Angel Medina (1) BP KC Hitter of the Day – DJ Burt 3-4 3R, BB, RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Franco Terrero 3.1 IP 3 H 1 R 0 ER […]