Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images A breakout year and a reunion with an old coach make for a great late-rotation starter Just before the end of the trade deadline, the Royals made a final trade with the Pirates to acquire starting pitcher Bailey Falter. The 28-year-old southpaw is having the best season of his career, posting a 3.73 ERA over 113.1 innings in 22 … [Read more...] about Scouting report: Bailey Falter
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Marlins Claim Joey Wiemer
The Marlins have claimed outfielder Joey Wiemer off waivers from the Royals and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville, reports Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald. He was designated for assignment by Kansas City last week. Wiemer, 26, once ranked among the game’s top 100 prospects during his time in the Brewers system. The 2020 fourth-rounder had a huge season between … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Joey Wiemer
A sweet reunion for Falter, Sweeney in KC
Former Royals outcast off to slow start with new team after massive deadline day deal
Former Kansas City Royals slugger Ryan O'Hearn is off to slow start after a major trade deadline day move to the San Diego Padres. … [Read more...] about Former Royals outcast off to slow start with new team after massive deadline day deal
Gamethread CXI – Royals at Blue Jays
Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images The Royals have yet to lose this month The Royals showed up in the first game after the deadline looking like a dominant force. An eight-inning outing from Michael Wacha, combined with four home runs,s led to one of the easier wins against what had been, until recently, one of the better teams in the AL. The Royals will attempt to duplicate the … [Read more...] about Gamethread CXI – Royals at Blue Jays