They’re teammates now | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Pencils down. The trade deadline is over! Let’s talk about where the Royals are right now. They’re 54-55, a game under .500 with only 53 to play. Not great. They’re also 9th in the league - they’re closer to the bottom of the league than the top. Again, not good. If you look at the teams ahead of them, … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for August 1, 2025
The Royals keep nailing trade deadlines by channeling classic Moneyball
Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo before game 4 of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals on October 10, 2024 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. | Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s the third productive deadline in a row The MLB trade deadline came and went yesterday, and it was a wild, wild day. The … [Read more...] about The Royals keep nailing trade deadlines by channeling classic Moneyball
The Royals are counting on their pitching development
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The pitchers the Royals acquired at the trade deadline all have potential that they haven’t quite tapped into yet. Can the Royals pitching coaches help them take the next step? The Kansas City Royals this season have received great performances from most of their starting pitchers. Cole Ragans may have struggled, but … [Read more...] about The Royals are counting on their pitching development
The evolution of Angel Zerpa
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images A young Royals project who has not been afraid to make the necessary changes While I was putting together my piece about the best individual pitches on the Royals, I was astonished to see the changes Angel Zerpa has made to his pitch arsenal. These adjustments have proven effective, and despite some early struggles, he is now having … [Read more...] about The evolution of Angel Zerpa
Royals vs. Braves Wednesday game thread
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Take the series! The Royasl have a chance to take the series from the Braves this week heading into the trade deadline. It’s a bullpen day! Angel Zerpa will start, but expect him to go just one inning with Thomas Hatch likely the bulk innings guy. Jonathan India is available, but is nursing a sore shoulder. Last one of the homestand. … [Read more...] about Royals vs. Braves Wednesday game thread