Welp, that sure was another spring training game. Let’s hope that’s all it was. Cole Ragans got hit around pretty badly in 2.1 innings, giving up seven runs on seven hits, one walk, and two home runs. It was reminiscent of his start against the Orioles early last season in that he got his strikeouts, … Read more
Non-roster invitees Thomas Hatch and Ross Stripling combined to give up nine runs as the Royals fell to the Brewers 12-5 on Thursday afternoon in Phoenix. The top of the order did their job again in the first inning. Jonathan India led off with a double, followed by a Bobby Witt Jr. walk. Maikel Garcia … Read more
I have gotten word from our editors that I am supposed to provide a recap for today’s game. I was going to spend this afternoon putting together tomorrow’s rumblings and playing Avowed, but fine, I’ll write a recap. Full disclosure: I did not watch this game. I can’t remember the last time I watched a … Read more
MLB.com’s Anne Rogers and David Adler look at some of the intense work from Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. this spring at getting better on the basepaths. They’re incorporating audio components along with the visual technology on when to react, as well as ways to objectively measure the drill instead of just feeling … Read more
The Royals faced off against the Athletics and tied. Yes, they tied—a weird thing for baseball, but that’s Spring Training for you. It was a low-scoring 1-1 game with very little offense. Utilityman hopeful Cavan Biggio hit a home run for the Royals’ one run in the game. On the pitching side, Royals farmhand Steven … Read more
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. This edition of SB Nation Reacts is sponsored by FanDuel. A 30-game improvement, a … Read more
After an incredibly quick Cactus League opener yesterday, the Royals decided to give fans their money’s worth today, earning a come-from-behind win against the Dodgers in nearly twice as much time. You might be disappointed to hear about the Royals’ pitchers walking six and giving up three home runs, but they did strike out 13, … Read more
Tyler Gentry had the biggest knock of the day for the Kansas City Royals, with his first home run of the spring plating three. The second-most impactful hit came from Nick Loftin, with this two-RBI single up the middle. Royals pitching prospect Noah Cameron was pumping from the mound, tossing two shutout innings with only … Read more
With the Royals playing their first spring training game today, you could argue that the off-season is officially over. The Royals looked to capitalize off their 30-game improvement and post-season berth by keeping the band together and adding a few pieces to put them on top in the division. But did they do enough? What … Read more
The Kansas City Royals and the legendary 1985 World Series take center stage in this special episode of Royals Rundown! Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco welcome historian and author Marshall Garvey to discuss his upcoming book, Interstate 85: The Royals, the Cardinals, and the Show Me World Series, set to release on March 27, 2025. … Read more