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Royals Acquire Outfield Help from Diamondbacks
The Kansas City Royals were in search of outfield help, and they have found some in a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Diamondbacks are shipping outfielder Randal Grichuk to Kansas City. The DBacks will receive right-hander Andrew Hoffmann from the Royals. The Grichuk trade is the second significant deal Arizona has struck ahead of the … [Read more...] about Royals Acquire Outfield Help from Diamondbacks
Royals facing major injury problems at the worst possible time
The Kansas City Royals’ deadline plans were rocked by a double injury gut-punch on Saturday to two of their key key figures on the roster. … [Read more...] about Royals facing major injury problems at the worst possible time
The two-seam fastball is the most undervalued pitch in baseball. And the Royals know it
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Even in an era where everyone wants to throw hard and get strikeouts, the two seamer is making its return For nearly every pitcher in baseball, establishing a quality fastball is one of the most essential steps for someone to find success. Fastball pitches (4-seam, 2-seam, sinker, cutter) make up just shy of 50% of all pitches thrown … [Read more...] about The two-seam fastball is the most undervalued pitch in baseball. And the Royals know it
Guardians series preview: Are these teams buyers or sellers?
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images This is an important series for two AL Central teams on the bubble. The Royals and Guardians face each other this weekend with both teams on the bubble of a post-season race. The Guadians are three games back of a Wild Card spot, while the Royals sit another 1.5 games behind them. Both teams are playing well as of late - the Guardians … [Read more...] about Guardians series preview: Are these teams buyers or sellers?