The Royals must stop trying to steal bases in 2026
For years now, decades even, the sacrifice bunt has been declining as a tool employed by Major League…
The 2025 Royals were the 2024 Royals with a bit less good luck
The 2024 Royals were a bit lucky. I mean sure, we all argued at various times that they…
The Royals are staring down an empty October.
Woe is the Royals fan right now. Nothing is going right for the Royals so far this month.…
Sunday has to be the last time the Royals use that lineup
Yesterday, facing Bailey Ober, the Royals put out this starting lineup: Frankly, it’s amazing the Royals got even…
Royals manager Matt Quatraro is an expert tactician
“If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight, even though the ruler forbid it;…
The narrow path to the playoffs
Much ado has been made about the Royals’ remaining strength of schedule – specifically about how weak it…
The Royals successfully took advantage of a buyer’s market
Two weeks ago, I came to you and insisted the Royals should be buyers at the trade deadline…
Bobby Witt Jr. is still a superstar
There’s been a lot of talk this year about how Bobby Witt Jr.’s 2024 was a fluke and…
Revisiting preseason Royals trade ideas as the trade season approaches
I know it seems obvious in hindsight, but the Royals badly needed some extra offense coming in to…
Advanced statistics tell old baseball stories in a new way
“Exit velocity” OK, now, I see you cowering under your desk. Oh. And you…you threw your phone into…
Noah Cameron should remain in the rotation
You don’t need me to tell you this, but I like saying it, so I’ll tell you anyway.…
The evolution of Royals starter Kris Bubic into a Cy Young contender
Kris Bubic has been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball this year. This is true by…