A 1-2 day for the affiliates with a win at Triple-A and an extra inning loss at High-A. HR Roll Call: Jorge Bonifacio (2), Ryan O’Hearn (2) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Ryan O’Hearn 2-4, 2b, HR, 2 RBI BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Foster Griffin 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 […]
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Diamonds in the Rough 4-11-17
The affiliates went 3-1 with large margins of victory at Double-A and Triple-A on Tuesday. HR Roll Call: Whit Merrifield (3), Ramon Torres (2), Logan Moon (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Logan Moon 3-4, 3R, 2b, HR, 3 RBI, BB BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Zach Lovvorn 6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 4-10-17
A 1-2 night on Monday with a big win by Lexington over a 1st round pick. HR Roll Call: Manny Olloque (2) BPKC Hitter of the Day: Kort Peterson 4-4, 3R, 2 RBI, BB, SB BPKC Pitcher of the Day: Andre Davis 6 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 2 HR, 2-5 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 4-8-17
Sorry for the lack of Diamonds on Saturday morning. Back in action now, the Royals affiliates had a rough Saturday night, going 0-4 with some rough pitching at three spots. HR Roll Call Ramon Torres (1), Donnie Dewees (1), Colton Frabasilio (1) BPKC Hitter of the Day Colton Frabasilio 2-3 HR, RBI, BB BPKC Pitcher […]
When the Twins Beat Your Team Up (BP Kansas City Episode 51)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2017/04/07/when-the-twins-beat-your-team-up-bp-kansas-city-episode-51.mp3 Hey! The Royals opened their season in Minnesota, ready to start their last year in The Window and get back to the playoffs! Then the Twins – the Twins! – mopped the floor with them. We did our best to pick out a couple of bright spots, but we did have to cover the […]
Diamonds in the Rough 4-6-17
The Royals affiliates started their season 1-2 with three games after Wilmington’s debut was rained out. HR Roll Call: Khalil Lee (1) BP-KC Hitter of the Day: Khalil Lee 3-4 HR, 2R, RBI, BB, SB BP-KC Pitcher of the Day: Zach Lovvorn 6 IP 1 H 1 R 1 ER 0 BB […]
Almost Go Time (BP Kansas City Episode 50)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2017/03/31/almost-go-time-bp-kansas-city-episode-50.mp3 It’s been an active winter for the Royals, full of difficult decisions and even more difficult emotions. On Monday, however, it’s time for another baseball season and Opening Day. We discussed the sneaky potential in the starting rotation, the depth of the lineup, and the makeup of the bullpen and what the season may […]
It’s Never Too Early to Discuss the Draft, Jordon Adell Edition
One of the draft prospects this season who could be in the Royals vicinity with the 14th pick also has the loudest set of tools in the draft. He is Jordon Adell of Louisville, Kentucky. At 6’3 200 lbs there likely isn’t more than one or two prospects in this draft that will bring a similar […]
Surprises From Surprise (BP Kansas City Episode 48)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2017/03/16/surprises-from-surprise-bp-kansas-city-episode-48.mp3 This week, a look at some surprising performers in Royals spring training. From Raul Mondesi to Jorge Bonifacio and Scott Alexander to Yender Caramo. These guys are putting themselves on the radar for opening day, or at least another look later in the year. We also talked about the injury to Salvador Perez in […]
It’s Never Too Early to Discuss the Draft, Garrett Mitchell Edition
During the Royals playoff run in 2014, they needed to supplement their major league roster with a college player to help lengthen their bullpen. The draft of Brandon Finnegan did just that while also simultaneously giving them some product to flip the next year for an eventual trade which would help them close the deal […]