The Royals were on the lookout for a starting pitcher and one or two bullpen arms to help round out their pitching staff at the trade deadline. They handled it all in one move, acquiring starting pitcher Trevor Cahill and relievers Brandon Maurer and Ryan Buchter from the Padres in exchange for Travis Wood, Matt […]
Day: July 24, 2017
Series Preview: Royals at Detroit Tigers, July 24-26
The suddenly red-hot Royals travel to Detroit to take on the Tigers, who were on the receiving end of the Royals biggest beatdown of the season in Kansas City last week. Having just faced the Tigers for four games, the two teams are potentially more familiar with each other than they are usually, which should […]
Griffin is Getting There
On Saturday night, I had a chance to check out Foster Griffin live for the second time since he’s joined the organization. When I saw the lefty a couple of seasons ago in Lexington, to say I left unimpressed would be a slight understatement. At that time Griffin was 86-90 mph with a firm fastball, a […]
Whit’s World
The Royals have now won five in a row, just one off their season-best winning streak. The agony that filled the Kansas City baseball ether immediately following the All-Star Break has been replaced with euphoria. They’re losing! Sell! No. Wait… They’re winning! Buy! There have been so many new experiences as a Royals fan the […]
Diamonds in the Rough 7-23-17
A 3-4 day with late wins at Double-A and Triple-A for the Royals affiliates. HR Roll Call: Frank Schwindel (14), Dean Anna (5), Chris DeVito (19), Freddy Fermin (1), Seuly Matias (5) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Seuly Matias 3-5, 2R, HR, 5 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: A.J. Puckett 6 IP, 1 H, 1 […]