MLBTR continues our division by division look at next year’s team/mutual option class with the AL Central. Virtually all of the mutual options will be bought out by one side. Generally, if the team is willing to retain the player at the option price, the player will decline his end in search of a better free agent deal. Previous installments: player options/opt-outs, NL West, … [Read more...] about Looking Ahead To Club Options: AL Central
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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
Kansas City Royals, Sandwiches, and Strikes: Bubic Balls Out While Bats Go Cold
Plus a long look at action down on the farm. The Kansas City Royals may not be lighting up the scoreboard, but there’s plenty to break down in this week’s episode of Royals Rundown! Hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco dig into the Royals’ recent resilient performance against the Rockies, where they showed fight—and finally, some fun. From Kris Bubic’s strong start and … [Read more...] about Kansas City Royals, Sandwiches, and Strikes: Bubic Balls Out While Bats Go Cold