Photo by Natalie Reid/MLB Photos via Getty Images A perfect homestand, a 7-game win streak, and a chance to get back over .500 hangs in the balance this afternoon Man, how much a week can change the outlook of things. Last Sunday, nothing was going right for the Royals, and they were finishing a miserable road trip taking on reigning Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal. … [Read more...] about Game Thread XXIX: Astros vs Royals
Three winners and three losers from Royals 7-3 loss in series finale to Astros
Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images A 5-1 home stand is still awesome, but work to be done on the upcoming road trip The Royals six game win streak came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Yordan Alvarez powered Houston to a 7-3 win, to avoid getting swept in Kansas City for the second consecutive season. The Royals also fall back under .500, now sitting at 14-15 heading into … [Read more...] about Three winners and three losers from Royals 7-3 loss in series finale to Astros
Royals Rumblings – News for April 28, 2025
Photo by Mikayla Schlosser/Getty Images Royals pitching continues to impress. Seth Lugo was sensational Friday against the Astros, writes Jackson Stone. “To me, that was probably the best game I’ve seen him pitch, to be honest,” manager Matt Quatraro said. “ ... Right from the get-go it looked like he was incredibly sharp. To go through that lineup three times, they … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for April 28, 2025
Bullpens are not as simple as you think they are
Manager Matt Quatraro #33 poses for a portrait | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images There’s a lot going on under the surface that you aren’t aware of There’s a constant debate around every MLB manager as to whether he’s actually good at his job. This is as true of Royals’ manager Matt Quatraro as it was about Bobby Cox in Atlanta during their 90s dominance and as it was … [Read more...] about Bullpens are not as simple as you think they are
KC Royals’ six-game surge, prospect buzz, and big tests ahead | Royals Rundown
Jac Caglianone and other 2024 draftees can prove how far colleges have come in baseball player development. The Kansas City Royals are riding the rollercoaster again, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco are here to break it all down in this week’s Royals Rundown! The duo dives into the Royals’ recent six-game winning streak (and the not-so-fun ending), analyzing Kris … [Read more...] about KC Royals’ six-game surge, prospect buzz, and big tests ahead | Royals Rundown