Throwing one away The Royals commit four errors and drop one to Detroit. Plus, they've played the last few games with a short bench, which gives us plenty of roster intrigue. There's also a trade to discuss.
Halfway home: The hitting The improvements in hitting since changing hitting coaches is extreme. It can provide a blueprint for how to handle the pitching. If only the Royals would pay attention.
Halfway home: The pitching At the midpoint of the 2022 season, the Royals are making a strong case for having the worst pitching staff in the majors. But the attitude is good!
Royals bullpen fizzles on the Fourth The bullpen coughs away another one. Plus notes on Pasquantino's start, Singer's strikeouts and a swing and a miss from Peacock.
Lost in the sun Salvy hits the IL, Greinke returns, Santana stays hot, Bobby Witt Jr. stays awesome and Edward Olivares has a whirlwind 24 hours as the Royals drop two of three to the lowly A's.
Are you buying what Dayton Moore is selling? The Royals president acknowledges the frustration, but says the front office is working hard. But after five years of a rebuild, that hard work isn't translating to success.