The Kansas City Royals are activating first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino for the Wild Card Series against the Baltimore Orioles. Pasquantino broke his right thumb on August 29 and was expected to miss six to eight weeks, but he beat his recovery timeline by two weeks. At the time of his absence, the Royals were 75-60 and averaging 4.9 runs per game. However, Kansas City went … [Read more...] about Royals Get Postseason Boost with Return of Slugging First Baseman
Royals Starter Returns From Injured List Amid Postseason Push
The Kansas City Royals are getting a quality starting pitcher back with the return of Michael Lorenzen, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury in late August. The Royals have also optioned right-handed pitcher Steven Cruz to Triple-A Omaha. Lorenzen will start against the Washington Nationals this evening. When Lorenzen was undergoing his rehab assignments he was instructed … [Read more...] about Royals Starter Returns From Injured List Amid Postseason Push
Royals Star May Be Losing Any Shot at AL MVP
Nothing speaks stardom like the young Kansas City Royals Star Bobby Witt Jr. He already has notched the first-ever back-to-back 30/30 seasons as a shortstop. Witt will likely continue to signify his legacy as one of the best shortstops in MLB. However, as the season ends, the Royals have been abysmal, losing seven straight and falling victim to a Detroit Tigers surge. As a … [Read more...] about Royals Star May Be Losing Any Shot at AL MVP
Royals Claim Journeyman Outfielder Amid Flurry of Transactions
The Kansas City Royals claimed outfielder Tommy Pham off waivers on Saturday, the most notable among a flurry of roster moves. Pham was waived by the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this week, ending their brief reunion following a trade deadline deal. Kansas City also acquired defending World Series champ Robbie Grossman off waivers. In two corresponding moves, they designated … [Read more...] about Royals Claim Journeyman Outfielder Amid Flurry of Transactions
Key Royals Hitter to Miss Significant Time with Broken Thumb
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