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sports2 years ago

"Kansas City Royals Make Bold Moves in 2023 MLB Draft"

The Kansas City Royals have had mixed success with their first-round draft picks, with only 5.7 wins above replacement from 14 players. Pitcher Brady Singer has been the standout performer at 5.9 wins. Ryan Yarbrough impressed in his return from a head injury, while the Royals parted ways with reliever Amir Garrett. Bobby Witt Jr. narrowly missed hitting for the cycle, and Nick Pratto was ejected for arguing balls and strikes. Royals players offer advice to this year's draftees, and owner John Sherman will serve on MLB's relocation committee.

sports2 years ago

Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino out for season after shoulder surgery.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino will miss the rest of the 2023 season due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Pasquantino had been hitting well before his injury, but his numbers dropped off considerably after May 10. Nick Pratto is expected to take over at first base, but there is no clear alternative to him currently on the 40-man roster. The Royals are currently struggling offensively and need to find some offense to avoid the ignominious title of most losses in a season in franchise history.

sports2 years ago

Kansas City Royals stun Chicago White Sox with walk-off bunt.

Backup catcher Freddy Fermin executed a safety squeeze walk-off bunt to score Nick Pratto and give the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the White Sox. The bunt play was called by manager Matt Quatraro to avoid extra innings against hard-throwing Reynaldo López. The win gave the Royals their first series win in over a month and ended a homestand highlighted by home runs. Brady Singer had a solid start, allowing just one run over six innings. The Royals will now head out on a nine-game road trip with renewed momentum.

sports2 years ago

"Royals dominate Orioles, extend series streak"

The Kansas City Royals shut out the Baltimore Orioles 6-0 in a fast-paced game at Kauffman Stadium. Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Pratto each had three hits, while Zack Greinke pitched five scoreless innings. The game lasted just one hour and 59 minutes, making it one of only eight nine-inning games finished in under two hours in the past ten seasons. The victory snapped a ten-game home losing streak for the Royals.