11:46am: The Royals have announced that Bubic is being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left rotator cuff strain. Rogers reports that the lefty will undergo further testing to determine next steps. In the meantime, the Royals have recalled right-hander Jonathan Bowlan to replace Bubic on the active roster. 10:12am: The Royals appear to be inching more closely to buying … [Read more...] about Royals Place Kris Bubic On IL With Rotator Cuff Strain
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Royals add veteran OF Grichuk in deal with D-backs
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