The Royals six game win streak came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Yordan Alvarez powered Houston to a 7-3 win, to avoid getting swept in Kansas City for the second consecutive season. The Royals also fall back under .500, now sitting at 14-15 heading into an off day tomorrow before playing the Rays Tuesday-Thursday. … Read more
MJ Melendez, as it turns out, was not the sole cause of the Royals’ early-season offensive ineptitude. First, let’s highlight a couple of good days we saw at the plate today. Remember, we’re judging on a bit of a curve. Winners Jonathan India had a three-hit game, including a lead-off double in the eighth inning. … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today the individual team winners of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year awards, selected by their respective clubs for their outstanding contributions to the local community and charitable organizations during the 2024-25 season. From this list of finalists, representatives from IOA/American Specialty and the AHL will … Read more
*Using heights listed in the players’ bios at pickleball.co Have you noticed a recent trend on the PPA Tour, where you have to look up to see the Men’s Doubles champions hoisting the trophy? It’s been like that this year. In the 32 Men’s Doubles finals at PPA tournaments since the start of 2024, eleven have been won by teammates both over six feet … Read more
For the first five innings, you could almost fool yourself into thinking this was a Major League Baseball game. Then guys like Jack Pineda, Carson Scott, and Diego Hernandez started getting into the game. The Royals won it, so I guess they own the Surprise Sports Complex until next spring. Hooray for them. Winners Mark … Read more
The Royals won the game 10-2, but let’s not pretend this bore much resemblance to big league baseball. Starting pitchers Cole Ragans and Kyle Freeland were each relieved mid-inning twice, only to return at the top of the next inning, thanks to a Spring Training rule that allows a pitcher to re-enter a game if … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to get much going lately, now 1-4-1 in their last six games despite ponying up for a couple of big additions at the deadline. Between numerous blown leads along that stretch along with their biggest strength in goaltending coming back to earth, the Leafs haven’t inspired much hope as … Read more
Opening Day is less than two weeks away! Spring Training games still matter as getting tuned up and ready for the upcoming season, but let’s dive into who did well today and who did not for Kansas City. Winners Nick Loftin After seeing some time on the team last season and providing some nice depth … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that San Diego Gulls forward Ryan Carpenter, Coachella Valley Firebirds forward Jani Nyman and Rochester Americans goaltender Devon Levi have been selected as the league’s award winners for February. Carpenter, the AHL Player of the Month, recorded six goals, 10 assists and a plus-12 rating in … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that San Diego Gulls forward Sasha Pastujov, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Ville Koivunen and Laval Rocket goaltender Cayden Primeau have been selected as the league’s award winners for January. Pastujov, the AHL Player of the Month, recorded six goals and 13 assists for 19 points in 12 … Read more