Hunter Patteson pitches for the Quad Cities River Bandits | Chris Sheppard Who were the best Royals minor leaguers in the first half? 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?” The minor leagues had … [Read more...] about TWitM: First-half heroes
Gamethread 100: Royals at Marlins
Photo by Jared Lennon/Getty Images A frustrating and disappointing series concludes this afternoon The Royals went into the All-Star Break at 47-50. They had clawed back and finally started winning more than they were losing for the first time in a while. They were hoping to start the second half of the season hot out the gates in Miami, against a team that’s better … [Read more...] about Gamethread 100: Royals at Marlins
Royals salvage series by beating Marlins 7-4
Photo by Jared Lennon/Getty Images A good day all around, until the bottom of the 9th. But we survived! Exhales The Royals were in desperate need of a win, and Janson Junk had not allowed a hit in the first 3 1⁄3 innings pitched. Outside of Jonathan India being hit by an 0-2 fastball to lead off the game, the Royals had nothing. But Bobby Witt Jr. lined his MLB leading … [Read more...] about Royals salvage series by beating Marlins 7-4
Royals Rumblings – News for July 21, 2025
Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Every action has a reaction. Salvador Perez picked up the Royals in their Sunday win to salvage the series. “Salvy is incredible,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro told local reporters in Miami. “What he has done for his career and what he is doing right now, he is a Hall of Famer. And when he gets going in the middle of our order, that’s an … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for July 21, 2025
The Royals should be deadline buyers
Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Lottery tickets are no way to get rich. As we enter the final stretch before the deadline, the Royals are four games below .500 and five games out of a playoff spot. For weeks, fans and analysts have been banging the table for the Royals to sell. “It’s a seller’s market!” they scream. “There are too many teams between the Royals and the … [Read more...] about The Royals should be deadline buyers





