http://www.blogtalkradio.com/kansascitybaseballvault/2016/08/11/working-through-it-bp-kansas-city-episode-21.mp3 So the Royals aren’t doing well this year for various reasons. What to do as a fan? The intensity is down, the games matter less, and while a Mantis-fueled hot streak might be out there, it’s unlikely. We talked about the disappointing season to this point and offered some perspectives on what this season […]
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RECAP: Royals 5, White Sox 7; That Familiar Feeling
Another one of those AL Central nights. The Royals jumped to an early lead against Chris Sale, then put the bats away for middle innings. They fell behind in the fifth and looked good for the loss before they staged a ninth inning rally against David Robertson. They always seem to stage a ninth inning […]
Friday Notes
We’ve reached the point where every edition of Friday Notes is one edition closer to putting this season behind us and never talking about it again. I mean what more can you say? After a year where so much went right, it’s almost difficult at times to pick out the good things from the 2016 […]
Royals Can Make the Most of Dim Opportunity
I’m sure there are some dreamers out there who think the Royals can put it all together and make a crazy run to a Wild Card or even a division title this season. As of this date, with the Royals under .500 with less than two months to go and so far out of either […]
RECAP: Royals 3, Rays 2; Salvador Salvation
Death, taxes and wins against the Rays. The Royals came from behind with a two-run Salvador Perez bomb to win their second consecutive game for the first time in a month. It was the Royals 12th victory in the last 13 games against Tampa. After the dreadful July, this series has come at exactly the […]
Diamonds in the Rough 7-29-16
4-5 record for the affiliates on Friday. HR Roll Call Jorge Bonifacio (15), Tony Cruz (7), Ramon Torres (2), Frank Schwindel (17), Austin Bailey (1), Jonathan McCray (5) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Ramon Torres 3-4 2R, HR, 2-2b, 3 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Cristian Castillo 9 IP […]
Minor Happenings
Relief Corps Coming With the likelihood of losing Luke Hochevar this offseason combined by the possibility of trading Wade Davis the Royals will suddenly have spots open in their bullpen. With that knowledge who are the guys that could fill those spots as soon as next year? Well obviously they don’t have a closer in the minors […]
Diamonds in the Rough 7-23-16
A 5-3 day for the affiliates with outstanding starts at Triple-A and Double-A. HR Roll Call Alfredo Escalera (4), Xavier Fernandez (7), Marten Gasparini (7), Tanner Stanley (2), Emmanuel Rivera (2), Seuly Matias (6), Dusty Coleman (3) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Seuly Matias 2-4 2 R, HR, 3b, 3 RBI BP KC Pitcher […]
Diamonds in the Rough 7-5-16
Three affiliates scored double digit runs while compiling a 4-3 record Tuesday. HR Roll Call Orlando Calixte (6), Mauricio Ramos (4), Anderson Miller (3) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Orlando Calixte 4-6 3R, 2-2b, HR, 2 RBI BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Matt Strahm 5.1 IP 5 H 2 R 0 […]
Diamonds in the Rough 6-23-16
A late loss at Double-A pushed the Royals minor league record to 3-4 on Thursday. HR Roll Call: Jorge Bonifacio (11), Bubba Starling (5), Jonathan McCray (1) BP KC Hitter of the Day – Colton Frabasilio 4-4, 3R 3-2b, 2 RBI, BB BP KC Pitcher of the Day – Andres Sotillet 6 IP, 1 H, […]