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• Scouting report: Bailey FalterPhoto by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images A breakout year and a reunion with an old coach make for a great late-rotation starter Just before the end of the trade deadline, the Royals made a final trade with the Pirates to acquire starting pitcher Bailey Falter. The 28-year-old southpaw is having the best season of his career, posting a 3.73 ERA over 113.1 innings in 22 games, and could be...2025Continue with Bailey Falter news and rumors -
• Weekend Rumblings - News for August 2, 2025Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Yaz! Mike Yastrzemski had quite a debut for the Royals. On Friday, Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, as the Royals secured a 9-3 victory. “It was the first time I was able to relax today just getting back on the field,” Yastrzemski told reporters postgame, via FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City...2025Continue with Mike Yastrzemski news -
• The Royals are counting on their pitching developmentPhoto by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The pitchers the Royals acquired at the trade deadline all have potential that they haven’t quite tapped into yet. Can the Royals pitching coaches help them take the next step? The Kansas City Royals this season have received great performances from most of their starting pitchers. Cole Ragans may have struggled, but Seth Lugo and Micha...2025See more articles Kansas City Royals breaking news -
• The Royals keep nailing trade deadlines by channeling classic MoneyballKansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo before game 4 of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals on October 10, 2024 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. | Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s the third productive deadline in a row The MLB trade deadline came and went yesterday, and it was a wild, wild day. The Kansas City Royals were...2025See also Kansas City Royals -
• The evolution of Angel ZerpaPhoto by Megan Briggs/Getty Images A young Royals project who has not been afraid to make the necessary changes While I was putting together my piece about the best individual pitches on the Royals, I was astonished to see the changes Angel Zerpa has made to his pitch arsenal. These adjustments have proven effective, and despite some early struggles, he is now having the best season of his...2025Check it out Angel Zerpa -
• Which Royals pitcher has the best individual offering?Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images With one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, who has the best individual offering Over the last few years, the Royals' new management has proven that they have one of the best pitching development staffs in baseball. Brian Sweeney, Paul Gibson, and other pitching coaches have had immense success adding new pitches to a player’s arsenal while also i...2025Check it out Michael Reaves headline news
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• Five prep pitchers to watch for the 2025 MLB draftPhoto by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Could Kansas City look to add even more pitching depth? There may be some built-up frustration among Royals fans surrounding the potential of drafting a prep arm at the top of the draft due to some struggles with pitching development in the past. But it is a new day in Kansas City, and due to some incredible work by Brian Sweeney, Paul Gibson, and many ...2025Visit the page Yunior Marte injury report -
• Royals even the series in a late night 3-2 thrillerPhoto by Alika Jenner/Getty Images On to Arizona In the last game of a four-game series in Seattle, the Royals took on the Mariners, hoping to come away with a split series. Kansas City needed a win, entering the game seven games behind .500 and fighting to stay in the playoff race. In a back-and-forth game that came down to the wire, the Royals were able to get away on a high note and cam...2025Check it out Jonathan India injury -
• Cole Ragans is battling his commandJeff Curry-Imagn Images Ragans has struggled with locating his pitches during his recent rough stretch The Kansas City Royals just took two of three games against the St Louis Cardinals thanks to some strong offensive showings, which we haven’t been able to say very much this year. It was good to see the hitters pick up the pitchers for a change; it’s a long season, and good teams will be ...2025Read about Cole Ragans injury -
• Royals Rumblings - News for May 23, 2025Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jac Caglianone hits his first Triple-A home run! David Lesky wonders if the team has been unlucky with runners in scoring position. Their .232 average with RISP since April 21 (that was an off day, but I went back to that) ranked ninth-worst in baseball. Their .265 xBA wanked 11th-best. Their .350 SLG ranked eighth-worst in baseball. Their .401 xSLG ranked 18...2025Check it out Jac Caglianone injury -
• Royals sign free agent pitcher John GantPhoto by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Can the former Cardinals pitcher provide some much-needed depth? After the Royals came away with a much-needed day game win in Kansas City against the Cardinals to end the I-70 series, they made a surprising move to add some pitching depth. Kansas City purchased the contract of former Twins starting pitcher John Gant from the independent Atlantic League w...2025Click for news about John Gant -
• Royals dearth of power shouldn’t be surprisingHome run? Nope. | Gary Rohman-Imagn Images Exactly who was supposed to power this team? Remind me - who was supposed to hit all of these home runs again? In 2024, the Royals homered 170 times, which was (a) 12 fewer than the Major League average and (b) tied for 21st most in the league. Then the Royals brought back just about the entirety of last year’s starting lineup, adding only Jonatha...2025Continue with Jonathan India availability report -
• Royals Rumblings - News for March 10, 2025Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images Free Drew Waters! Jaylon Thompson writes about Kyle Wright’s efforts to get back on the mound. “Shoulders are a little tough,” Wright said. “This is kind of around, I think I’m at 16 months (post operation) here soon. That’s kind of, for this surgery, when you really start to feel like yourself again. From everything that I’ve heard, it can take up to 14 ...2025See also Drew Waters injury -
• 2024 Season in Review: Seth Lugo has the deepest arsenal in baseballPhoto by Ed Zurga/Getty Images He was darn good. The 2023 Royals starting pitching staff had a 5.12 ERA, fourth-worst in baseball. It was a revolving door of starters - 29 different pitchers made a start, although to be fair many were “openers.” Only three starters tossed at least 100 innings, and only one starter with 10+ starts posted an ERA below four - mid-season pickup Cole Ragans. Ra...2024Check it out Seth Lugo injury -
• When you win games and spend money, players want to be on your teamPhoto by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Who knew? Kansas City was once the Siberia of baseball. Free agents only came here if they had nowhere else to go. The Royals got all sorts of veterans looking for one last chance to prove themselves after injuries and bad seasons. Chuck Knoblauch. Juan Gonzalez. Scott Elarton. You never got the feeling any of these guys wanted to be here, only that they stil...2024Click for news about Juan Gonzalez injury update
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 14, 2024Yesterday was fun. Ok, the 8th inning wasn’t. But the rest of the game was. | Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Yesterday was a big win in a young(-ish) season already full of nice wins Roster move yesterday: Lynch down, Veneziano up We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/gjxt4TeqDP— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 13, 2024 As part of his series about Kansas Ci...2024See also Kansas City Royals -
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Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Opening Day 2023! An Opening Day FAQ for Twins at Royals, courtesy of Anne Rogers and Do-Hyoung Park: Greinke ended his Cactus League season with a good tune-up against the Dodgers, allowing two runs in 5 2/3 innings, and best of all, he’s healthy and feeling good. Garrett didn’t allow a run scored all spring, while Barlow was his usual, efficient self. On ...2023See also Anne Rogers
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"Pitching coach Brian Sweeney and his staff have dramatically improved Royals' pitching." - 2024
"The pitching staff under Brian Sweeney and company has been an absolute delight." - 2023
"They’ve swapped out the scouting-focused minds of Dayton Moore, Mike Matheny, and Cal Eldred for the more analytical Matt Quatraro, Brian Sweeney, and Mitch Stetter." - 2022
"Brian Sweeney joins Royals as pitching coach; José Alguacil also hired as infield coach"
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• Scouting report: Bailey Falter
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• Pitching Prospect Profile: Drew BeamDrew Beam, pitching for the Quad Cities River Bandits | Chris Shepard Could we see him in the rotation before long? The Kansas City Royals struggled to develop pitchers for years before they tabbed J.J. Picollo to lead the organization and hired new pitching coach Brian Sweeney. The team was determined to flip the script and change their reputation when it came to developing young arms. Th...2025Read about Quad Cities salary -
• It’s time for Alec Zumwalt to goPhoto by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Royals offense is failing, and something needs to be done. The Royals have long been an offensively-challenged club, thanks in part to the stadium they play in. But they have taken their offensive ineptitude to new depths this year. They are dead last in baseball in runs scored per-game at 3.30. They have been shut out ten times this ...2025See more articles Alec Zumwalt salary rumors -
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• Once they get to Kansas City, Royals hitters do not walkPhoto by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It is unbelievable that no matter what almost all Kansas City Royals have a lower walk rate at the pro level. Nick Loftin made it to the pro level this year by getting on base. He was leading all of the majors and minors for a while and sported a 21.2% walk rate in Omaha this year. The offense at the pro level has struggled mightily,...2025See more articles Kansas City Royals scores -
• Cole Ragans is battling his command
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 31, 2025Superb Owls indeed! | Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images Superb Owls, one week early Like baseball and have musical talent? We are now accepting auditions for National Anthem and God Bless America performances for the 2025 season!— Kansas City Royals (@royals.com) 2025-01-30T18:00:51.567Z Raising Royals, the Royals player development account, put out two videos with highli...2025Visit the page Kansas City Royals scores -
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• Royals Rumblings - News for September 6, 2024I think we’re required by law to use a Mahomes and Witt picture today | Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images Six games left in The Gauntlet (TM) Manager Matt Quatraro missed some games earlier this week due his mother’s death. At the Star, Vahe Gregorian talked to the skipper about how her lessons influenced his managerial style: The last few days away from the team, he said, were “maddenin...2024See also Matt Quatraro -
• Royals Rumblings - News for August 23, 2024Salvy and Shin-Soo Choo | Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports I’m doing my part: Royals on a 7-week Thursday unbeaten streak! I was going to jump straight into the links but I think it’s time to stop and smell the context. The Royals are about to enter their 20-game gauntlet against some of the best teams in baseball: 3v PHI, 4@ CLE, 4@ HOU, 3v CLE, 3v MIN, and 3@ NYY. After that stretch, the r...2024See more articles Denny Medley -
• Royals Rumblings - News for July 16, 2024Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Bobby hits some dingers! Bobby Witt Jr. fell just short to Teoscar Hernandez in the Home Run Derby finals. “Texas-sized crowd — it was just a lot of fun to be able to do that and experience that with my brother-in-law, with my family in the stands, and being able to make it to the finals,” Witt said. “It was awesome. Teoscar put on a great show. It was so...2024Click for news about Bobby Witt -
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 10, 2024I have no idea what year this is from. The only caption we have is “Diablos Rojos v Tecolotes Of Nuevo Laredo” These Rumblings were completed long before last night’s game Jeremy Guthrie is still pitching! Well, sort of. A few years ago, Max documented his baseball work in Nigeria. At MLB.com, David Venn writes about his travels to Spain: “I feel passionately about it because I lived ...2024Click for news about Jeremy Guthrie -
• Royals Rumblings - News for May 3, 2024I don’t think we’ve used this James McArthur picture before | Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood Anne Rogers profiled how James McArthur got to where he is now as the Royals closer: “There’s a reason he’s on the waiver wire, but is there something we can do to help?” pitching coach Brian Sweeney said. “We saw some reliever mentality. Seeing his breakin...2024Read about James McArthur
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• Kansas City’s pitching development is changing - is it enough?
Jun 4, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) on the mound during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Kauffman Stadium. | William Purnell-USA TODAY Sports Reclaiming the currency of baseball. “Some of it’s a little bit different. Some of it’s the same.” That was Zack Greinke’s response—delivered in his trademark laconic, unhur...2023Visit the page Brady Singer
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• J.J. Picollo says pitching needs to be addressed as he looks to off-seasonLucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports Picollo and owner John Sherman talk to Josh Vernier of 610 Sports. One year ago, the Royals fired longtime executive Dayton Moore and handed the reins to general manager J.J. Picollo. This week, Picollo talked to Josh Vernier of 610 Sports about the direction of the franchise in a discussion that also included Royals owner John Sherman. Sherman stated that t...2023Visit the page John Sherman -
• It’s time for Alec Zumwalt to go
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• Royals Hire Brian Sweeney As Pitching Coach
The Royals announced two additions to their coaching staff today, with Brian Sweeney being named pitching coach and José Alguacil named infield coach. Sweeney, 48, is a former big league pitcher, having thrown for the Mariners and Padres over 2003-2006. He went to Japan for three seasons from 2007 to 2009 and came back to…...2022
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• Nitpicking the RoyalsKansas City Royals relief pitcher Will Smith (31) throws the ball in the sixth inning during game one of a double header against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. | Melissa Tamez-USA TODAY Sports The team isn’t perfect. Let’s examine the flaws. The Royals made it as high as sixth on the MLB Power Rankings this week. They’re still projected to 32.5% playoff odds per FanGraphs ...2024Visit the page Kansas City Royals -
• Daniel Lynch to start Cactus League opener on Friday
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Baseball returns tomorrow! The Royals will open their Cactus League schedule on Friday against the Rangers, and they announced left-hander Daniel Lynch will get the ball to start. Jose Cuas and Josh Staumont are also expected to get some work in. #Royals LHP Daniel Lynch will start the Cactus League opener on Friday against the Rangers. Jose Cuas, Jos...2023See more Daniel Lynch
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• “We’re going to push forward,” says J.J. Picollo after 106-loss evaluation seasonJ.J. Picollo looks to the future after wrapping up the season The Royals ended the 2023 season last week with 106 losses, tying a club record for losses in a year, and finishing with the second-worst record in baseball. It was not a season they had expected to contend, with the focus on developing young players. Still, the rough season was “an eye-opener”, according to General Manager J.J. Picollo...2023Visit the page Matt Quatraro
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• Royals Review Roundtable: The 2023 season begins
Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images What do our writers think of the upcoming season? The Royals made some big changes in the front office and the dugout, with general manager J.J. Picollo now in charge, and Matt Quatraro coming over from the Rays to lead the field staff. But aside from that and some other coaching changes, it was a quiet off-season for the Royals. They have staked their fut...2023See more Royals Review
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 26, 2023
Hey, I lucked out. Getty has a Millennium Force image in the archives | Photo by Tricia Spaulding/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Not a lot of baseball today, but lots of OT No game last night and, generally, well, not a lot going for a team that’s barrelling towards Memorial Day with a sub .300 winning percentage. Fortunately, OT will be a bit long. A littl...2023Visit the page Nate Eaton buzz
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• What do we think of Matt Quatraro so far?
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The first-year skipper hasn’t produced many wins, but is that how he should be judged? After three losing seasons and a .430 winning percentage, the Royals dismissed manager Mike Matheny last season. There were whispers of a tense clubhouse vibe, and it was clear that owner John Sherman was frustrated with a failure of data analytics being absorbed by on-fie...2023See more Matt Quatraro scandals
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• Let the adjustments commence
Kyle Isbel slams into the wall after making a catch | Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Royals are trying a lot of new things. It’s time to start fixing that which is broke The Royals made their first post-Opening Day roster move Thursday by demoting Dylan Coleman to AAA Omaha. Coleman was an excellent reliever in a beleaguered bullpen last season, posting a 2.78 ER...2023See also Kyle Isbel scandals
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 24, 2023
Cardboard fans and robot drummers. 2020 was wild, guys. I don’t think we fully appreciate just how wild it was. | Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images Asian Baseball Preview, Part I: CPBL Daniel Lynch exited yesterday’s game with an injury: Lynch was pitching his third inning during Thursday’s game at Peoria Stadium when he felt discomfort in his left shoulder. By the time the next pitch lande...2023Visit the page Gene Wang whispers
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