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The Royals announced a couple of roster moves today as both Nick Pratto (INF) and Drew Waters (OF) were called up from Omaha (AAA). As corresponding moves, Hunter Renfroe (OF) was placed on the 10-day injured list and Adam Frazier (INF) was placed on the bereavement list.  We knew a roster move was coming after…

Final Score NYY 4 | KCR 2 Overall Record 39-28  (2nd Place, 4.5 GB) Winning/Losing Pitcher  W: Carlos Rodon (9-2, 2.93 ERA) L: Seth Lugo (9-2, 2.36 ERA) SV: Michael Tonkin (1) Royals Player of the Game Bobby Witt, Jr.: 1-for-4, 2B, RBI There wasn’t a ton of offense from either team in this game.…

Image credit: Matt Kartozian, USA Today The Royals find themselves in new territory. After years of selling at the trade deadline, the Royals will likely be in the buyer’s market this summer. The club unquestionably has holes that need filling if a playoff push is in order. The farm system isn’t deep enough to grab…

This week, I’m kicking off a new weekly series that I’ll tentatively call the Monday Minutes. Each week on the Monday off-day, I’ll choose one or two prospects from the week prior and do a more detailed rundown of their week. The focus won’t be entirely on the box score but instead will look at…

There doesn’t seem to be any panic in the Storm Chaser locker room after back-to-back home losses for the first time all season. Not the vibe that Mike Jirschele was giving off when he walked into his pregame press conference before Sunday’s game against the Memphis Redbirds at Werner Park. “It’s always a good day…

Final Score: SEA 4 | KC 8 Overall Record: 39-26 Winning/Losing Pitcher: W: Alec Marsh (5-3, 4.05 ERA) L: Luis Castillo (5-7, 3.35 ERA) Kyle Isbel 1-for-2, 2B, 3 RBI It was a good day at the office for Kyle Isbel today. He supplied the go ahead runs in the bottom of the sixth with…

May was a very hot and cold month for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals but two players stood out amongst the rest throughout the month. One played so well that I won’t get to write about him as a Natural again. Our hitter raised his average by 60, his on-base percentage by 49, and his slugging…

Final Score: CLE 8 | KC 5 Overall Record: 36-26 Winning/Losing Pitcher: W: Cade Smith (3-0, 1.67 ERA) L: Sam Long (0-1, 0.00 ERA) S: Emmanuel Clase (19, 0.30 ERA) The Offense against Triston Mackenzie 5 runs, 3 HR’s, 9 Hits, 3 BB’s There would have been a more obvious star, but an error that…

In a somewhat expected move, the Kansas City Royals optioned outfielder Tyler Gentry to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. Gentry was added to the 40-man roster earlier this offseason to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. As recently as last summer, it looked as if Gentry would have a chance to crack the 2024 Opening…