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The Royals and Cubs have their rubber match on Sunday afternoon. Jac Caglianone got it going last night with a two-homer game. Randy Dobnak tries to keep his hot start going. Bobby Witt Jr. gets a half day off, in the DH spot today. The Cubs go with Matthew Boyd on the mound. I got […]
No big leaguer had a more impressive outing on Saturday night than Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone. The second-year rising star finished 4-4 with four extra-base hits, including two moonshot home runs in a huge win against the Chicago Cubs. Jac Caglianone clobbered 868 feet worth of home runs last night 😳 (MLB x @GoogleCloud) pic.twitter.com/hT9TXFM2dJ […] The post Jac Caglianone makes Royals history after monster outing vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sunday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Randy Dobnak, RHP Matthew Boyd has pitched at ace level since his return from the injured list. Eight starts since his June 25 return: 2.40 ERA, 1.192 WHIP. Some of the peripherals are a bit concerning, but the Cubs are 7-1 in those eight starts […]
The Cubs and Royals split the first two games, with the former using two pitchers who had never suited up for them before. Now Craig Counsell‘s crew will try to win the series behind their de facto ace in what could be something like a preview of a playoff series. Matthew Boyd has been excellent … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/9/26): Boyd Bump Day for Series appeared first on .
It is prudent by starting out with a big thank you to Al for filling in for me for the last week plus while I vacationed with my family. Midseason vacations are never optimal, but with one of my adult children and her significant other both deriving employment from Penn State University, summer was the […]
The Cubs and Royals got together for the second game of their series on another beautiful night at Kauffman Stadium. The road squad had another newly acquired starting pitcher make his debut on Saturday, but unlike Friday, it would be much more of a struggle as the home team won to even things up. Clay … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/8/26): Royals 6, Cubs 3 – Holmes Can’t Handle the Jac Attack appeared first on .
Royals slugger Jac Caglianone put together the signature performance of his young career in a 6-3 win over the Cubs on Saturday. In going 4-for-4 with two home runs, a pair of doubles and four RBI, the 23-year-old helped spoil newly acquired right-hander Clay Holmes‘ Cubs debut. Along with reaching the 20-HR mark for the […]
One day after Kevin Gausman had a strong debut in a Cubs uniform, Clay Holmes hoped to match that effort against the Royals. Welp. Back to the drawing board. Holmes allowed four runs in four innings, including a home run by Jac Caglianone, and the Royals evened up the series by defeating the Cubs 6-3, […]
The Colorado Rockies started their week on a high note by completing their sweep of the Kansas city Royals. Unfortunately, they were then promptly swept themselves by one of the best teams in baseball in the Tampa Bay Rays. Now the Rockies are on the road for a nine game road trip, starting with a […]
The sound was down because Thom had a room full of visitors. But everyone’s attention turned to the TV when Blaze Alexander was struck on the left hand by a pitch from Kansas City’s Lucas Erceg, heated words were exchanged, and dugouts and bullpens emptied for some spirited discussion. Talk in Thom’s room touched on […]
Veteran infielder Andrew Velazquez has rejected an outright assignment and chosen free agency, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The Royals designated him for assignment earlier this week when Bobby Witt Jr. returned from the IL. Velazquez appeared in six games with Kansas City. He went 1-for-15 with a stolen base as a part-timer at shortstop […]
Jac Caglianone was the first Royal to get 12 or more total bases in a game since Lorenzo Cain had his three-home run game against the Yankees on May 10, 2016 and the Royals won 6-3. It was also the first time a Royal had hit four extra-base hits in a game since Kendrys Morales’ […]
Go get ‘em, Clay.
The Royals fell to the Cubs in the opener thanks to a terrific start from the Cubs’ newest acquisition, Kevin Gausman, but they get a chance at revenge against the Cubs’ newest acquisition, Clay Holmes, tonight. I wrote about Holmes a bit last week when I pondered how the Royals could try to replace Michael […]
Today’s roster move: Here Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Seth Lugo, RHP Clay Holmes was having a fine year with the Mets when he suffered a fractured fibula on this play against the Yankees May 15: He has made three rehab starts. In the most recent one, Aug. 2, he […]
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With the Chicago Cubs clashing with the Kansas City Royals this weekend, Friday’s 6-4 win displayed the debut of starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who was traded to the team from the Toronto Blue Jays. As fans were hoping the best is yet to come for Gausman on the Cubs, he had a standout debut, as […] The post Kevin Gausman drops high praise for Cubs after stellar debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 you to grade how Royals General Manager J.J. Picollo’s trade deadline went: Honestly, […]
The Kansas City Royals took a series from the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Twins, and the bullpen usage and managerial decisions behind the win challenge some conventional wisdom about how this coaching staff operates. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down what actually worked. Noah Cameron’s recent streak adds another bright spot, and the hosts assess what […]
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
The Cubs began a road trip against the Royals on a beautiful Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. They got an outstanding effort from their newest starting pitcher and the bullpen held on late to get the series started on a winning note. It was a bit of an inauspicious beginning for Kevin Gausman as he … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/7/26): Cubs 6, Royals 4 – Gausman Shines in Debut appeared first on .
Pete Grathoff writes that the decision not to be aggressive sellers was a vote of confidence to the team. Many fans clamored for the team to tear it down, trading most everyone and starting anew to build around Witt. But Picollo gave the team a vote of confidence, and they appreciate it. “I think he’s […]
The Cubs made a flurry of deals before Monday’s Trade Deadline, and one of Jed Hoyer’s primary aims was to add quality starting pitching to the team. And in acquiring Kevin Gausman, he appears to have done so. Gausman was as advertised (after a bit of a shaky first inning), throwing seven strong innings and […]
The Chicago Cubs received updates on two injured players Friday before opening a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, with Edward Cabrera nearing a potential return and Matt Shaw still facing a longer recovery. Cabrera, who is on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring issue, has made two Minor League rehab starts. His […] The post Cubs’ Edward Cabrera, Matt Shaw get injury updates before Royals clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevin Gausman was lights out in his Cubs debut, holding the Royals to two runs in seven innings of work. The post Gausman Deals in Debut as Cubs Take Series Opener Over Royals appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .