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Learn from Seth Lugo and trade Michael Wacha
Last year, around the trade deadline, the Royals had a starting pitcher in his mid-30s on an expiring contract. Seth Lugo had a 3.03 ERA through his first 20 starts as the Royals approached the trade deadline under .500. Rather than trade him or extend him a Qualifying Offer at the end of the season, […]
Salvy Makes Royals History, Cameron Delivers, and the Trade Deadline Looms
Salvador Perez is now the Kansas City Royals’ all-time home run leader, and Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco give the record-breaking moment the full treatment it deserves. Perez’s sustained power, his ability to keep producing at this stage of his career, and the curious absence of recognition from MLB The Show all factor into a […]
This Week in the Minors: Gavin Cross crushes baseballs
This Week in the Minors is our weekly look at notable performances from all over the system, from big-name prospects and less-heralded guys alike. The mission is to answer this simple question: “Who had a good week?” Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers (48-53, 11.5 games back) The Storm Chasers won 5 of 6 against the Salt […]
Kansas City Royals News: The Royals are trying new things
With the off day, it’s a light news day. Anne Rogers talks with longtime Royals coach Miguel Garcia about Salvador Perez, who has known Salvy since he was signed by the Royals as a 16-year-old. More than anyone else, Perez says Garcia is the one who gets him ready to play every day with their […]
Get your Salvador Perez: Kansas City Home Run King t-shirt from BreakingT!
Salvador Perez is the new home run king of Royals baseball! All hail the king! Salvy smacked the 318th home run of his career over the weekend, passing George Brett for the most home runs ever hit by a Royals player. It is just the latest accolade in the long, storied career that has made […]
The Royals should be willing to trade Michael Massey
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey just had one of the better moments of a disappointing season on Sunday, hitting a go-ahead home run in the top of the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers. Here’s a clip in case you missed it: The 28-year-old has put together a really nice bounce-back season, hitting […]
The public should get a say in the new Royals stadium
If you’re anything like me, you have seen headlines like this one: Royals stadium vote effort moves forward after signatures verified, and wondered what the heck is going on there. After all, didn’t the Kansas City City Council already approve a new deal for a development at Crown Center? Certainly Mayor Quinton Lucas, members of […]
Kansas City Royals news: Hail to the new Royals home run king!
Michael Massey had the big home run late to win it for the Royals on Sunday, writes Jaylon Thompson. “Being down one and to give us the lead there, you know, felt really good,” Massey said. “Obviously, I don’t get a ton of ABs (off left-handed pitchers), but trying to stay ready. Trying to prepare […]
Massey’s late homer lifts Royals in Detroit
After blowing a three-run lead in the 5th inning, the Royals trailed 4-3 heading to the 8th. Michael Massey delivered, with a left on left, go-ahead two-run homer into the right field seats, putting the Royals up 5-4. They would hold that lead and earn a split in the Motor City. The Royals immediately jumped […]
Royals at Tigers, July 26 game discussion
The Royals play their fourth and final game in Detroit this afternoon, it’s also the seventh and final game they play up there this season. The first six games have all been one-run games, unfortunately the Royals have came out on the wrong side of it 5 times. However, yesterday they did not. Nick Loftin […]
Salvy hits 318 and leads team to first victory in Detroit this year
All season, Royals fans have been waiting for Salvador Perez to smash his 318th home run and take over the franchise record from team legend George Brett. On a warm summer day in late July, Salvy did it. There’s something poetic about this one, as there always was going to be with home number 318. […]
Salvador Perez becomes the all-time Royals home run leader
Salvador Perez has resume most baseball players would envy – All-Star appearances, Gold Gloves, Silver Slugger Awards, and a World Series MVP. Now he can add one more accomplishment to his list – all-time Royals home run champ. Salvy jumped on a hanging breaking ball from Kyle Finnegan and deposited it into the left field […]
Royals at Tigers, July 25 live discussion
It’s another day, so another game against the Tigers. Can the Royals win this one? Your guess is as good as mine, but if history proves accurate, I wouldn’t bet on it. Michael Wacha will take the mound for the Royals. It might be his final start for the boys in blue. I wouldn’t hold […]
Royals Reacts Results: Royals fans believe Wacha to the Cubs makes sense
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked how you felt about Jim Bowden’s proposed Michael Wacha trade. 80% of you […]
317 and Counting: Perez Makes History While the Royals Make Moves
Salvador Perez has tied George Brett with 317 career home runs as a Royal, and this episode of the Royals Rundown Podcast gives the milestone its moment before turning to a trade deadline that is now days away. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco open with the home run series against the Giants, Perez’s recent hot […]
Kansas City Royals news: Bobby Witt Jr. is one of the most valuable players in baseball
The Royals are impressed with Randy Dobnak through his first two starts, writes Anne Rogers. “I’m just here to pitch,” Dobnak said. “If they want me to start, if they want me in long relief, at the end of the day, I’ll do whatever the team needs. I’ve done both over my career over the […]
Cameron outduels Skubal, but Royals still drop second straight
The Royals dropped yet another one-run game to the Tigers, their fifth in a row. But at least they didn’t give fans any real hope in this one as the Tigers won 2-1. Here are two things that, had I said them two days ago, would not have made sense. The Tigers scored both of […]
Royals at Tigers, July 24 live game discussion
Even after last night’s disappointing loss, the Royals have still won five of seven coming out of the All-Star Break. That’s not nearly enough to get them back into contention, but at least potential trade pieces like Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, and Matt Strahm have performed well. One player who sadly hasn’t rebounded is tonight’s […]
The history of MVPs on losing teams
A strange thing is happening in the American League. Despite capturing the All-Star Game, the American League has struggled this year compared to its National League brethren. For example, nine National League teams enter the day with winning records compared to just six American League clubs. Four of the top five winning percentages belong to […]
Royals Reacts Survey – Let’s make a deal
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. In a recent Trade Deadline-focused piece for The Athletic, writer Jim Bowden proposed a trade between […]
Kansas City Royals news: Zion Rose and the KC Urban Youth Academy
As you saw last night, manager Matt Quatraro missed last night’s game. Per Jaylon Thompson: Quatraro is dealing with a personal matter, the Royals said. He is expected to return soon and continue his managerial duties. Paul Hoover will serve as acting manager. Additionally, Vance Wilson will be elevated to bench coach and Jose Alguacil […]
Royals winning streak ends as they fail to put away Tigers
Despite striking first, the Royals dropped the opening game of their four-game series against the Detroit Tigers, 4-3. The result drops Kansas City’s record to 43-61 while Detroit improves to 49-54. On the bright side for the Royals, starting pitcher Randy Dobnak threw a fine game. Looking for his first win since May 21, 2021, […]
Royals vs Tigers, July 24 gamethread
After winning five of six at home to begin the second half of the season, the Royals hit the road for a ten-game road trip with the first four taking place against the Detroit Tigers. Checking out the Tigers’ X page, it looks like they’re celebrating 125 years of baseball. This old-timey scorecard looks kind […]
Tigers series preview: The last time we see Tarik Skubal in Detroit?
Tarik Skubal has won the last two AL Cy Young Awards while also capturing consecutive ERA titles and leading baseball in strikeouts over that span. But when the Royals open a four-game series in Detroit this week, they may be seeing Skubal in a Tigers uniform for the final time. With Detroit well back in […]
The 2021 Royals draft class, five years later
The Royals recently added their newest draft picks to the organization, so it seems like a good time to look back and how their past draft classes have fared. Five years later, how are their 2021 draftees performing? Unlike drafts in the NFL and NBA, the MLB Draft isn’t simply a matter of taking the […]
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