When the top third of the lineup goes 1-for-13, as MJ Melendez, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino did for the KC Royals against Cleveland Monday evening, someone has to step up. Someone did. Batting at the opposite end of the order, eighth-place hitter Drew Waters, who MLB Pipeline ranked as Atlanta’s No. 1 prospect before Kansas City […] Drew Waters’ big night strengthens … [Read more...] about Drew Waters’ big night strengthens his KC Royals case
KC Royals News: Salvy’s thumb, last place, and more
This long, distressing season that began for the KC Royals with a four-game series split with Cleveland in early April ends this week against those same Guardians. Cleveland hosts Kansas City for evening contests tonight and Tuesday, and a midafternoon tilt Wednesday, before the American League Central champion Guardians head for the playoffs and the […] KC Royals News: Salvy’s … [Read more...] about KC Royals News: Salvy’s thumb, last place, and more
KC Royals: Why final start matters little for Kris Bubic
Brady Singer had nothing to prove when he took the mound against Cleveland Friday night. At 10-4 with a stingy 2.99 ERA, he’d already demonstrated this season that he’s finally worth the first round pick the KC Royals spent on him in the 2018 draft. Giving his team a chance to win and finishing the […] KC Royals: Why final start matters little for Kris Bubic - Kings of Kauffman … [Read more...] about KC Royals: Why final start matters little for Kris Bubic
KC Royals: 3 players who need to be on the bubble
It’s no shock longtime KC Royals baseball executive J.J. Picollo hasn’t made any major moves since taking the reins last week from Dayton Moore. Seismic change makes little sense this late in the season and Picollo needs time to determine who, and who won’t, return next year. Some decisions will be more complicated than others. […] KC Royals: 3 players who need to be on the … [Read more...] about KC Royals: 3 players who need to be on the bubble
KC Royals: Battle with bat continues for Nick Pratto
After he slammed 36 homers, drove in 98 runs and slashed .265/.385/.602 in the minors last year, KC Royals fans begged for Nick Pratto’s major league debut, rejoiced when the club called him up as one of the substitutes for 10 players disqualified from a July series in Toronto, and celebrated when it recalled him […] KC Royals: Battle with bat continues for Nick Pratto - Kings … [Read more...] about KC Royals: Battle with bat continues for Nick Pratto