Today the Royals took on the Brewers in Milwaukee with Kris Bubic taking the mound for the Royals for the first time this season. Today’s start was a big one for Kris Bubic as he looks to transition to the rotation after making his return out of the bullpen last season. Bubic had a great…

Second Half Record: 23-21 The winning team only scored less than five runs once this series. It was an odd series overall, with the second half of Friday’s game being delayed into Saturday. The impromptu ‘one-and-a-half-header” led to the only low-scoring affair of the week. It was an offensive explosion for the Naturals, with five…

Overall Record: 1-1 Winning/Losing Pitcher W: Daniel Lynch IV (1-0, 0.00 ERA) L: Paul Sewald (0-1, 10.80 ERA) S: Carlos Estévez (1) Salvador Perez 2 for 4, 2 RBI The Captain of the Royals took control of the game offensively and defensively today. Not only did he drive in a run on two separate occasions,…

Over the last five years, the MLB has seen a massive increase in splitter usage among pitchers, both starters and relievers. People have quickly begun to see the splitter as one of the most effective off-speed pitch offerings when used properly. Since 2021, the MLB has seen splitter usage increase immensely over the last few…

Final Score: KC 4 | CLE 7 Overall Record: 0-1 Winning/Losing Pitcher W: Emmanuel Clase (1-0 | 9.00 ERA) L: Sam Long (0-1 | 18.00 ERA) Vinnie Pasquantino 2 for 4, 2B, HR, 3 RBI Vinnie stepped to the plate with two on and two outs in the bottom of the 3rd inning, hitting an…

I like to think that expectations are a matter of seeing (or believing in) probability. We set goals and expectations based on what we think is most likely to happen. I try to consider as many angles and possibilities and outcomes that may exist, no matter how extreme or unlikely. This involves confronting some dark, sinister thoughts:…

The Royals have announced their opening day pitching roster with Daniel Lynch Iv taking the final spot as we head… As players begin to leave major league camp, the picture of the minor league rosters begins to develop. The Royals’… A year ago, the Quad Cities River Bandits opened the season with a handful of…

The Royals have announced their opening day pitching roster with Daniel Lynch Iv taking the final spot as we head into the start of the regular season. Several key names were not listed in the opening day group for a variety of reasons. Several key members of the Royals pitching staff will miss time with…

As players begin to leave major league camp, the picture of the minor league rosters begins to develop. The Royals’ AA affiliate in Springdale looks to have some turnover from 2024. Their biggest producers from last season have since moved up. A few big names enter the fray, looking to make their mark on the…

A year ago, the Quad Cities River Bandits opened the season with a handful of key Royals prospects. Frank Mozzicato, Ben Kudrna, Steven Zobac, and Ryan Ramsey headlined the key pitchers. The outfield was a fun group that included Jared Dickey, Carson Roccaforte, and Spencer Nivens. By midseason, many of those top prospects moved up…