The Washington Nationals were the better team for 8 of the 9 innings today. Unfortunately, they were really bad that one inning. In the sixth inning, the Nationals allowed 8 runs in an embarrassing inning for an embarrassing bullpen. This game kind of summed up a lot of the key themes of the Nationals season. … Read more
With the game last night rained out, The Nats and Guardians are playing a double header this afternoon and evening. With only half an hour between games, we will only do one game thread today. We will make updates about the second game as we go along. The Nationals are going to have the same … Read more
The Washington Nationals wrapped up a successful series with the Reds, winning two out of three games. Now they will face another Ohio team in the Cleveland Guardians. This time the Nats will be at home. I like the look of the Nats lineup today. Alex Call will be in the two hole, playing left … Read more
Hey, Royals – where are the home runs indeed? In the bottom of the fourth, Kris Bubic walked Kyle Manzardo to lead off the inning. Jhonkensy Noel reached on a fielder’s choice (throwing error by Jonathan India, playing third base), and Manzardo was safe at second because of the throwing error. Sadly I was cooking … Read more
For the first time in their last ten home games, the Royals came out winners. Dating back to last season, the Royals had lost three games in a row, and their last nine games inside Kauffman Stadium. Saturday wasn’t looking to good as they fell behind 3-1 through five innings. But Salvador Perez hit his … Read more
After an off day, the Royals will look to get even with the Guardians after an extra innings Opening Day loss. The Royals have dropped their last nine home games dating back to last season. AL Cy Young runner up last year, Seth Lugo will get the start for the Royals. They have also already … Read more
After a long offseason wait, it’s finally time: Opening Day 2025. The Cleveland Guardians have traveled to play the Kansas City Royals at beautiful Kauffman Stadium. The Royals have a little bit of a chip on their shoulder, I imagine. Nobody thought they’d be good last year, and they were. Few people thought they would … Read more
The Guardians announced Wednesday that they’ve signed free-agent reliever Paul Sewald to a one-year contract with a mutual option for the 2026 season. He’s represented by ISE Baseball. The righty is reportedly guaranteed $7M on the deal, which will be paid out in the form of a $1M signing bonus, a $5M salary, and a $1M … Read more