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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 Royals fans how the team should go about adding talent to the roster […]
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I know this isn’t the usual type of thing we start with, but it’s for a good cause: Denny Matthews is getting married! Matthews and three “best men” – his brothers Doug, Steve and Mike – will be in Royals jerseys with their names and favorite numbers on the back. Amy and her three best […]
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The Royals have never been a team to walk much, but they did improve their patience in the second half of the season. They had a 6.4 percent walk rate in the first half – dead last in baseball – and an 8.5 percent walk rate after the All-Star break, 13th-best in baseball. I wanted […]
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Jaylon Thompson gives an update on Royals prospects in the Arizona Fall League, like reliever A.J. Causey. Causey has an elevated 9.95 ERA but offers strong command of his pitches. He registered nine strikeouts in five appearances so far. The Royals consider him a potential quick mover through their system as a reliever. And for […]
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Tonight will feature the last game at Dodger Stadium this year, with the World Series tied 2-2. The Blue Jays will get rookie Trey Yesavage (1-0, 3.21 ERA) off his buddy’s couch to start tonight’s game. The Dodgers counter with lefty Blake Snell (5-4, 2.35 ERA). They also start Alex Call for the first time […]
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It was the Jac-est of times, it was the Caglianonest of times. What did we expect to happen? The Royals lucked—yes, lucked—into drafting Jac Caglianone with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. He’d been a star for the Florida Gators, and in a draft with no clear top pick, there was no […]
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In 1971 we had a small 18-inch color TV that sat on a stand in our front room. The television had a wire that ran through the wall to a pole located outside the west wall of our home. On top of the pole was an antenna. We received three channels on that antenna, CBS […]
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A lot has happened since John Sherman, principal owner of the Kansas City Royals franchise, first floated the idea of a new stadium in November of 2021. The road since then has been winding and frustrating, and four years and one failed vote later and we don’t know where the stadium is going or what […]
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Former Kansas City Royals pitcher Will Klein shone in World Series Game 3 with his back against the wall. On Monday, in the most dramatic of circumstances, Klein pitched one scoreless inning after another — with no end in sight, until Freeman launched a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 18th. When it was […]
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Look, I know Shane Bieber is really good. I know that the Blue Jays, in general, are a really good team. They won the American League East! The same division with the Yankees, the Red Sox, and the ever-pesky Rays! And yet, it sort of feels like the series is over. The Dodgers lead 2-1, […]
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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. We all know the Royals need to improve their roster for next season. Merely […]
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Major League Baseball is the only one of the Big Four North American sports leagues not to have a salary cap. As a result, a potential salary cap is constantly–and I do mean constantly–a topic of discussion. The whole salary cap issue does wax and wane with the seasons, so to speak, and it’s waxin’ […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Royals Rundown Podcast is back with offseason firepower! Hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy “Hokius” Greco take a hard look at the Kansas City Royals’ biggest needs heading into the offseason. From finding a real answer in center field, to shoring up the bullpen with left-handed help, the duo breaks down how KC can avoid […]
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The Royals name Cullen Maxey as president of business operations as Brooks Sherman transitions to real estate development with the club. John Sherman explained why Maxey’s hire was important. “Cullen’s proven leadership and relevant experience will fit the organization strategically, operationally and culturally,” John Sherman said. “This also allows Brooks to focus on our next […]
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The Royals’ High-A affiliate in the Midwest League had the most successful regular season in the farm system, finishing sixteen games over .500. The River Bandits stayed in the playoff hunt all year, finishing just short of a playoff spot in the first half, with a winning record in the second half. Their performance was […]
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The World Series heads to the West Coast all tied up 1-1. The Blue Jays start Max Scherzer (5-5, 5.19 ERA) while the Dodgers counter with Tyler Glasnow (4-3, 3.19 ERA)
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The Dodgers and Blue Jays are currently squaring off in the Fall Classic, each in the top five in MLB in payroll spending. The fiscal advantage enjoyed by certain clubs, particularly the Dodgers, is once again prominent. On the other hand, this postseason saw the Brewers – who play in a market smaller than Kansas […]
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Nick Deeds at MLB Trade Rumors writes that the Royals’ pitching depth is ripe for a trade. Bubic dominated this season with a 2.55 ERA and 2.90 FIP in 20 starts that earned him an All-Star nod, and while a rotator cuff strain ended his 2025 campaign early he’s expected to have a normal offseason […]
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Baseball, more than most sports, is a team game. In football, the best quarterbacks can (and often do) win games even when the rest of their team lets them down. In basketball, one shooter can account for half of his team’s score all by himself in a winning effort. But, at least in its modern […]
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Anne Rogers has an update from the Arizona Fall League on Royals prospects. The reason for intrigue? Langevin’s fastball. It’s funky and baffles hitters with ride and run. Two games is a small sample, even in the AFL, but Langevin hasn’t allowed a hit yet. He has walked three with three strikeouts and allowed an […]
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Well, we’ve made it. This is the final series of the season to determine the champs. The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 to begin the journey toward the trophy. You can view the series preview here. With the Blue Jays, the primary area of uncertainty was Bo Bichette. Well, […]
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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 Royals fans whether the Dodgers’ excessive spending or the Royals’ lack of spending […]
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After a thrilling win (or crushing defeat for Mariners fans), the Toronto Blue Jays earned the right to meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series. The Blue Jays will make their first appearance in the World Series since 1993, when they won 4-2 over the Phillies. For those counting at home, it’s […]
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The Royals Rundown Podcast returns with another high-energy, sharp-witted breakdown of baseball’s biggest storylines! Hosts Jeremy “Hokius” Greco and Jacob Milham kick off with a look ahead to the World Series, diving deep into key matchups and players to watch—yes, Shohei Ohtani gets a shoutout. The duo dissects the drama from ALCS Game Seven, calling […]
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I will admit that I’ve never been much of a Kyle Isbel guy. I’m generally not a huge fan of players who derive all of their value from fielding, which has been Isbel’s story in the majors. When I saw that I was writing about Isbel in our Season in Review series, however, I realized […]
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