Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images Is this the most important series of the year? The Royals are back to .500 and head to Boston before they have nine games in a row against teams with a losing record. The Red Sox are red hot right now, winning 20 of 27, the best record in the American League since the end of June (the Royals have the third-best record at 17-10). … [Read more...] about Red Sox series preview: Two of the hottest teams in the AL
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Royals Review and the SB Nation transition
Photo by Peter L. Gould/Images Press/Getty Images No recap tonight, here’s why! Royals Review is moving to a new platform that will lead to a cleaner front page, less annoying ads, and more promotion of Fanposts. This will require a new login system tomorrow on Tuesday, August 5, but it will also require all sites to go “dark” during the transition period. What does … [Read more...] about Royals Review and the SB Nation transition
Royals vs. Red Sox Monday gamethread
Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images This is a big series! Early game thread tonight due to the SB Nation transition, and unfortunately, we won’t be able to do a recap, so you’re on your own! The Royals take on the Red Sox at Fenway for a big three-game series that features two of the best AL teams over the past month. Brayan Bello (7-5, 3.19 ERA) takes … [Read more...] about Royals vs. Red Sox Monday gamethread
Twins Claim Thomas Hatch
The Twins claimed righty Thomas Hatch off waivers from the Royals, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Kansas City had designated him for assignment over the weekend. The Twins subsequently announced the claim and added that the corresponding active roster move will be announced when Hatch reports to the team tomorrow. Minnesota had two vacancies on the 40-man roster after last … [Read more...] about Twins Claim Thomas Hatch