Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images Astros sluggers haven’t quite slugged yet. The Astros have had a terrific run with playoff appearances in nine of the last ten seasons with two titles over that time. But last year they won 88 games, their fewest total in a full season since 2016. A change in management has led to a new direction and the core of the team that has had so … [Read more...] about Astros series preview: Houston, the offense has a problem
Royals vs Astros Game 27 Gamethread
Seth Lugo gets the start. | Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Fresh off a sweep of an inferior opponent, things get hard again. The 12-14 Royals open a three-game weekend series against the 13-11 Houston Astros tonight. You can see the series preview here. Game starts at 6:40pm Kauffman time. Seth Lugo takes the mound for the Royals. While his 3.90 ERA is respectable, … [Read more...] about Royals vs Astros Game 27 Gamethread
Lugo dominates, offense sacrifices in 2-0 win against Astros
Lugo with a masterful performance. | Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images Royals played some extreme small ball to get the victory. Well, that was quick. The Royals take a 2-0 victory in a game that came in just under two hours at 1 hour 58 minutes, Seth Lugo tossed eight scoreless innings on only 94 pitches. Heck, he had a no-hitter through 3 2⁄3 innings. The Astros never … [Read more...] about Lugo dominates, offense sacrifices in 2-0 win against Astros
Royals Rumblings – News for April 24, 2025
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Stormy nights in the Midwest. ICYMI, last night’s game was rained out and will be played today as part of a doubleheader. Anne Rogers took to Reddit for an AMA: Right now there is a lot of platooning and rotation, especially in the outfield. Is the plan to eventually settle on a group if/when the offense improves, or will there be … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for April 24, 2025
Remembering my father through baseball
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The changing soundtrack of summer Going into the game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, the Royals were 52-96 and on their way to finishing an abysmal 58-104, the first of the franchise’s consecutive 100-loss seasons since the team did it three times in a row from 2004 through 2006. The lean years were back, baby! Of course, the horrible finish … [Read more...] about Remembering my father through baseball