The Kansas City Royals suffered two blows on Thursday. Right-hander Lucas Erceg (hand) was unable to field a groundball and he rushed a throw to first base, causing first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino to move into the path of the baserunner. The aftermath of that incident left the Royals to announce that Pasquantino is out with a broken right thumb. He is scheduled for further … [Read more...] about Key Royals Hitter to Miss Significant Time with Broken Thumb
Two Shortstops On Pace To Make History
Throughout history, many great shortstops have played the game of baseball, including stars like Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., and Alex Rodriguez. Yet, no Shortstop has ever had back-to-back 30/30 seasons. Bobby Witt Jr. and Francisco Lindor are on pace to break history by being the first shortstops ever to put together back-to-back 30/30 seasons. Two Shortstops On Pace To Make … [Read more...] about Two Shortstops On Pace To Make History
Royals Acquire Breakout Reliever from Athletics
The Kansas City Royals reportedly acquired right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He is just in his second MLB season after debuting at 28. Erceg is the third pitcher the Royals have traded for this season. Kansas City grabbed Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday and Hunter Harvey from the … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Breakout Reliever from Athletics
Royals Add Infield Depth in Trade with White Sox
The Kansas City Royals reportedly acquired shortstop Paul DeJong from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Both teams are playing each other in Chicago, so DeJong won’t have to get on a plane to join his new organization. The Royals are the infielder’s fifth team in the last two seasons. The move is Kansas City’s third in the last 24 hours, with the … [Read more...] about Royals Add Infield Depth in Trade with White Sox
Royals Trade for Right-Hander to Bolster Their Already Good Pitching Staff
The Kansas City Royals are adding some depth to their pitching staff. Kansas City announced on Monday that have have acquired Texas Rangers right-hander Michael Lorenzen in exchange for left-hander Walter Pennington. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported before the announcement that the Royals were showing interest in Lorenzen. The trade comes a day after the Rangers dealt a … [Read more...] about Royals Trade for Right-Hander to Bolster Their Already Good Pitching Staff