There was some surprise, but no real shock, when the KC Royals added infielder Maikel García to their 40-man roster last November. They made the move to protect García from the December Rule 5 Draft that ultimately fell victim to the MLB lockout; had they not, and the draft been held, the club might still […] The Maikel Garcia mistake the KC Royals may be making - Kings of … [Read more...] about The Maikel Garcia mistake the KC Royals may be making
KC Royals Prospects: 7 selected for Fall League play
Two days before the KC Royals wind up their 2022 season Oct. 5 in Cleveland, seven of their prospects will open a few weeks of extra baseball. That’s when the Arizona Fall League, the game’s special bridge from the minor league campaign to the offseason, begins. Six recently announced AFL teams, each featuring minor leaguers […] KC Royals Prospects: 7 selected for Fall League … [Read more...] about KC Royals Prospects: 7 selected for Fall League play
Why the KC Royals should consider trading this player
Going into the 2023 season, the KC Royals don’t have many players signed to long term contracts. Salvador Perez has a four-year contract worth a minimum of $82 million that expires in 2026, Hunter Dozier’s four-year contract worth $25 million expires at the end of the 2025 season, and Michael A. Taylor has a two-year […] Why the KC Royals should consider trading this player - … [Read more...] about Why the KC Royals should consider trading this player
KC Royals: Pen ruins Jonathan Heasley’s big night
Just a week ago, KC Royals starter Jonathan Heasley pitched one of the worst games of his short major league career. Detroit, a team better than only Oakland in the American League, shelled him for seven runs on seven hits in four innings; only the seven runs and nine hits he allowed Texas over 3.2 […] KC Royals: Pen ruins Jonathan Heasley’s big night - Kings of Kauffman - … [Read more...] about KC Royals: Pen ruins Jonathan Heasley’s big night
KC Royals: Why demoting Nick Pratto isn’t an outrage
Talented KC Royals outfielder Edward Olivares, sidelined since late July with a quad strain, is finally back in the lineup. The club activated him from the Injured List before its Saturday afternoon game with the Red Sox and manager Mike Matheny wasted no time deploying him in right field. Returning Olivares to the roster didn’t […] KC Royals: Why demoting Nick Pratto isn’t an … [Read more...] about KC Royals: Why demoting Nick Pratto isn’t an outrage