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
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