A single plate appearance is like a teeter totter. | Peter Aiken-Imagn Images The neutral state of a plate appearance does not exist. During the May 24th game against the Twins, Ryan Lefebvre told a story about how former Royals VP Mike Swanson always used to say that 2-2 is not an even count and should not be considered as such. Even though the two numbers are the … [Read more...] about There is no such thing as an even count
Royals Rumblings – News for July 17, 2025
Jay Biggerstaff -Imagn Images One more day off before the “second half.” Anne Rogers discussed the deal for Adam Frazier with J.J. Picollo: “We’ve always had great admiration for Fraz,” general manager J.J. Picollo said Wednesday. “... He became kind of an easy target for us because of how much respect we have for him and where we are [with] our 13-man position player … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for July 17, 2025
The Adam Frazier trade makes sense but you do have to squint a little
Adam Frazier #26 and Hunter Renfroe #16 of the Kansas City Royals celebrate after the team wins against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 26, 2024 in Washington, DC. | Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images It’s not as bad as it may seem When news broke that the Kansas City Royals had traded infielder Cam Devanney to the Pittsburgh Pirates for veteran … [Read more...] about The Adam Frazier trade makes sense but you do have to squint a little
Royals Review Reacts – Royals took a Gamble in their draft. Will it pay off?
Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Jac Caglianone has already reached the big leagues; Drew Beam and David Shields have looked good early. Can this draft compare? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to … [Read more...] about Royals Review Reacts – Royals took a Gamble in their draft. Will it pay off?
Kris Bubic’s transformation into an All-Star
Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Kris Bubic has taken a bit of an unusual path, but it has ended with the Royals having a legit All-Star pitcher Kris Bubic was selected as the 40th overall pick in 2018. He does not throw particularly hard, nor have his strikeout rates ever been eye popping. And yet, Bubic is at the All-Star Game, to be played tonight. I’m not sure very many … [Read more...] about Kris Bubic’s transformation into an All-Star