Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Salvy is almost certainly going to be a feature in the Royals lineup, whether he is hitting well or not. The Kansas City Royals’ offense showed signs of life this week, scoring 16 runs in three games against the Texas Rangers, which led to a three-game sweep of Texas. The lineup the Royals trotted out yesterday is, for my money, the strongest … [Read more...] about Salvador Perez has to be part of the Royals’ offensive solution
Padres series preview: Which Royals lineup will show up?
Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Was the offensive outburst in Texas a sign of things to come? The roller coaster Royals travel to sunny San Diego with fans uncertain of which team will show up - the limp lineup that went winless in the last homestand, or the home run-hitters that bashed their way to a sweep in Texas? Facing them is a Padres team that has made a lot of big … [Read more...] about Padres series preview: Which Royals lineup will show up?
Royals Review Player of the Week: Noah Cameron
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron (65) delivers a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning of the game at Kauffman Stadium. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images A great outing The trick about a Player of the Week post is that pitchers often get the short end of the stick. Most starting pitchers only get one game, and sometimes the team’s best … [Read more...] about Royals Review Player of the Week: Noah Cameron
Royals vs Padres Game 76 Gamethread
Jac Caglianone’s bat has woken up. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Some late-night, west coast baseball action. The 37-38 Royals bats have woken up. The Royals scored 6, 6, and 4 runs in their sweep of the Texas Rangers, but most importantly they started hitting home runs. Jac Caglianone finally got on the board with two home runs himself, including one on a pitch that was … [Read more...] about Royals vs Padres Game 76 Gamethread
Royals get back to .500 with 6-5 win over Padres
India hit a three-run homer. | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Bobby Witt Jr and Jonathan India both hit home runs. New city, same offense as in Texas. The Royals are hitting DINGERS NOW BABY! Bobby Witt Jr took some ill-advised swings at up-and-inside pitches to start off his game in the first inning, but he was gifted a middle-middle curveball that he blasted beyond the left … [Read more...] about Royals get back to .500 with 6-5 win over Padres