Where would the Royals be without Danny Duffy? I imagine they’d be farther out of first place than they are right now and not hovering around .500. Rather, they’d probably be in the midst of their worst season since 2012 without any hope for the postseason. You may think they don’t have much hope as is, […]
Author: David Lesky
Trade Candidates: The Position Players
Yesterday, I took a look at the starting pitchers on the trade market who the Royals could look to acquire. I think that’s a bigger need than an outfielder or any other position player, but given that they’re reportedly in the market for both, it’s a good idea to take a look at both sides […]
Trade Candidates: The Starting Pitchers
For years, when discussing the Royals at the trade deadline, the question asked was who it was the Royals could trade to help improve their future. After winning back-to-back AL pennants and a World Series title, the question is now who the Royals can acquire to help their current team. I have to say that […]
Series Preview: Royals vs. Cleveland Indians, July 18-20
The Royals return home for their first series since the break and get a chance to put a dent in the Cleveland Indians division lead. After getting swept by the Royals in Kansas City in June, the Royals and Indians were tied for first in the American League Central. The Indians promptly won their next […]
Series Preview: Royals at Detroit Tigers, July 15-17
The Royals start their second half in a place they haven’t been yet this year, Detroit. No, that’s not a mistake. They haven’t visited Comerica Park and the Tigers yet, which means they have plenty of games in Detroit over the season’s final 74 games. I was worried about the Tigers as a threat in the […]
Friday Notes
When the All-Star break started, I was kind of happy to get a couple days off from Royals baseball. It’s not that I don’t love the Royals. I really do. Trust me, I’m not writing here because it’s making me rich. But the season is long, and it’s nice to have a break. By Tuesday […]
Home Runs Are Back; Royals Pitchers Suffer
Offense, and the home run, probably saved baseball. After the strike in 1994, a few things allowed baseball to come back and eventually thrive. Cal Ripken, Jr. breaking the consecutive games streak was the first, but the biggest was undoubtedly offense. Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa chasing the home run record previously held by Roger […]
A Much Needed Break
Is anyone else completely exhausted by the Royals this season? You may have heard that a baseball season is a marathon and not a sprint. Sorry for the spoiler if you didn’t know that already. When that’s talked about so much early in the year, it’s easy to roll your eyes knowingly and look ahead […]
RECAP: Mariners 8, Royals 5; Big Comeback Falls Short
At the beginning of this game, it looked like nobody told the Royals the All-Star break didn’t start until after the game was over. Facing one of their former top prospects, the Royals were able to muster just one run on five hits as Mike Montgomery ran his scoreless streak against his former organization to 16.1 […]
Friday Notes
Another week, another injury to a star Royals player. This is getting really old. This time, as you know, Wade Davis was placed on the disabled list with a forearm strain. The Royals say it has nothing to do with the ligament and that he should be back quickly. If that’s the case, great. If […]