Bronx bombed The hapless Royals are swept out of New York. They are 2-8 since the All-Star break. Staying the course is no longer an option. They have to do something big.
It would be weird to watch the Royals and not completely lose your mind The offense goes back into hibernation, the bullpen implodes again and the Royals waste a fine start from...Jordan Lyles? Madness, indeed.
Back to the basics for the Royals The starting pitching looked good all weekend, but it took until Sunday before the bats—led by Bobby Witt Jr.—and the bullpen—meaning Scott Barlow—came to life.
Rolling the draft dice There’s risk, there’s extreme risk and then there are high school catchers. Plus some thoughts on Amir Garrett, Ryan Yarbrough and one of the worst first halves in Royals’ franchise history.
The unraveling An eighth inning implosion leaves the Royals without that elusive three-game winning streak. Plus, thoughts on the Royals' lone All-Star representative
The midseason grades are in Overall, the grades reflect the dumpster fire we've seen through 81 games, but there are some positives, including a surprise at the head of the class.
Trade season is here and the Royals are open for business A month out from the trade deadline and the Royals have fired the opening salvo, sending Aroldis Chapman to Texas for a pair of players.