If the Royals are going to make a move, it sure seems like now is the time. The offense is looking like it might be starting to awaken from its slumber after winning three of four from the Rays this past week. The question, of course, is whether it’s already too late and given that […]
Author: David Lesky
Soria’s Revenge
Joakim Soria is good again. At least he has been to this point. In 15 appearances spanning 15.2 innings, he’s given up five runs (four earned) on 12 hits. He’s struck out an excellent 24 and walked seven. He has a 2.30 ERA, a 1.74 DRA, a 1.28 FIP and a very good number for basically […]
Series Preview: Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, May 8-11
The last time the Royals hit the road, they returned home with the same win total they left with. Now they head to Tampa Bay to take on the Rays, who have hovered around and even at .500, but haven’t been able to get over the hump. The Rays have some pop and will work […]
Series Preview: Royals vs. Cleveland Indians, May 5-7
The Royals are no longer on a long losing streak, and that brings out a slight window for some optimism. If you believe the Indians are the team to beat in the Central and the Tigers are the other team to worry about, the Royals have been a little lucky. In their wretched start, they […]
Friday Notes
When your favorite team recently lost nine in a row and scored two runs or less in eight of the nine losses, you start to appreciate the little things. You know, things like a win or two. The Royals haven’t really struggled for wins over the last few seasons, so it’s easy to forget how […]
Hip Hip Jorge
Since the recall of Jorge Bonifacio during the Royals last road trip, the team has won just one game. I know what you’re thinking. When are they are going to send Bonifacio down? But wait, it’s not that simple. It turns out he’s done quite well for himself in the big leagues. After going 2 for 3 […]
Series Preview: Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, May 1-4
With the losing streak up to nine games, the Royals have to get something going and quickly. They’ll get their shot against one of the teams that is responsible for one-third of the losses in this stretch, the Chicago White Sox. The three wins against the Royals were part of a six-game winning streak that […]
Trading Places
After another tough weekend for the Royals, the question seems to be more of a when than an if they’ll be unloading their key free agents. Sitting at 7-16 and drifting farther out of the playoff picture at a far quicker rate than anyone expected, the organization will face some tough questions. As you know, Lorenzo […]
Series Preview: Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, April 28-April 30
The last time the Royals were at Kauffman Stadium, they were beating Madison Bumgarner and evening their record at .500. A lot has changed in the seven games since then and now the Royals have themselves quite a hole to dig out of. They’ll have revenge on their minds as they attempt that when they […]
Friday Notes
Hello darkness, my old friend. The Royals are seven games under .500 and even after an extended run of success, it almost feels right. That doesn’t mean I like it, but it feels like we’re back home again rooting for a bad team. Is this really a bad team? I don’t know. Maybe? They’re definitely […]