WAR (Wins above Replacement) has become one of the most revered statistics in the baseball sabermetrics movement. For many baseball fans, WAR tries to capture everything a player does — hitting, fielding, baserunning, and pitching — and translates it into wins. A WAR of 0 = you’re as good as a random minor leaguer. 2 WAR = solid starter. 5 WAR = All-Star. 8+ WAR = … [Read more...] about WAR Tells Us the Royals Are Largely Failing
2025 MLB All-Star Frontrunners: Third Base Edition
The best time in all of sports has officially arrived: the summer of baseball. What does that mean exactly? Every other league takes a backseat while Major League Baseball drives through the warm months as the only professional sport with competitive games. And with that comes one of the game’s most beloved traditions: the MLB All-Star Game. Each year, fans vote for who they … [Read more...] about 2025 MLB All-Star Frontrunners: Third Base Edition
The 2025 Royals: Trade Deadline Drama – Promise, Problems, and Possibilities
The Kansas City Royals are heading toward a crucial moment: the July 31st trade deadline. After a fantastic 2024 season where they jumped up by 30 wins (ending at 86-76) and made it back to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, expectations were sky-high. But 2025 hasn’t been quite as smooth. As we hit mid-June, they’re sitting at 34-38, which puts them three games … [Read more...] about The 2025 Royals: Trade Deadline Drama – Promise, Problems, and Possibilities
Report: Royals to Call Up Jac Caglianone to Boost Struggling Offense
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals are calling up their top prospect, Jac Caglianone, to the majors, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Sunday night. The 22-year-old slugger, drafted just last year, is set to join the big-league club as the Royals aim to revitalize their underperforming offense. The Kansas City Royals are calling up slugger Jac Caglianone, one of the top … [Read more...] about Report: Royals to Call Up Jac Caglianone to Boost Struggling Offense
When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines
The minor leagues are a pressure cooker, where dreams of The Show simmer and occasionally boil over. Right now, four prospects—Roman Anthony, Bubba Chandler, Jac Caglianone, and Kyle Teel—are knocking on the door, their bats and arms screaming, and seemingly ready for a big-league shot. But when will their lifelong dream come true? Through the latest rumors, stats, and thoughts … [Read more...] about When Will MLB’s Next Stars Arrive? Four Top Prospects’ Call-Up Timelines