Royals Review

The Columbia Fireflies finished the season 52-79 ‘This Week in the Minors’ is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” However, the Minor League Season is over. So it is time to pull away a bit further from the calendar and … [Read more...] about This Year in the Minors: the Columbia Fireflies

Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Was that Zack Greinke’s last start in a Royals uniform? Lynn Worthy writes how Brady Singer turned his career around. That’s when the combination analyzing the metrics, mechanical tweaks suggested by pitching coach Cal Eldred and Singer’s ability to make adjustments turned his season around. “I knew the ball … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for October 4, 2022

Photo by Colin Braley/MLB Photos via Getty Images Wins were lacking, but some interesting things happened Another season of Royals baseball is coming to a close and, such as in the previous six seasons, the Royals will be watching the postseason from home. But even in non-competitive seasons, there are always things to remember. Jorge Soler leading the AL in home runs; … [Read more...] about What will you remember most about the 2022 Royals?

First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals forces out Gabriel Arias #8 of the Cleveland Guardians to end the fourth inning at Progressive Field on October 03, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. | Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The season is at an end This has been quite the year, hasn’t it? As the dates on our computers and phones changed from 2021 to 2022, … [Read more...] about Ninth inning rally fizzles as Royals lose 5-3 to the Guardians

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) throws to first base in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. | David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Game 161 Here we are: October baseball! Ok, fine, it’s because of the offseason’s tumult and not because the Royals have played great and are in the postseason. But play October baseball they … [Read more...] about The Penultimate Game: Royals vs. Guardians

Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports The Royals fell behind 7-0 after two innings on Sunday, and despite some late signs of life by the offense, they couldn’t make up for the entirety of the deficit. The result was a 7-5 loss in Cleveland, dropping Kansas City to 64-95 with three games left. Max Castillo only needed a few weeks around Cal Eldred to turn into Kyle Davies. … [Read more...] about Royals lose to Guardians, 7-5

Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports One final time on Sunday. Max Castillo’s final start of the year. One final Sunday game. 12:40 first pitch. … [Read more...] about Sunday Thread: Royals at Guardians

California dreaming Over the years, the Royals have been blessed with an abundance of outstanding centerfielders. The first was Amos Otis, who was arguably the best in the game at the position in the 1970s and early 1980s. Eventually, Father time caught up with Amos and he was supplanted by Willie Wilson, who was also a fantastic player. Willie had center to himself until … [Read more...] about Remembering the career of Jim Wohlford

Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images The last week of Royals baseball. Drew Waters talks to Anne Rogers about his power outburst this season. The pull-side approach is something Waters has worked on in the cage and in batting practice with the Royals’ hitting coaches, hoping to see it translate into games. “The biggest thing we’ve been talking about is just contact … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for October 3, 2022