Jaylon Thompson has a listicle at the Star about the big comeback win that appears to be partially generated by AI?
Here are key takeaways:
• Thomas hit a walk-off three-run homer in the 10th inning off Angels lefty Joey Lucchesi — his first home run since joining the Royals this offseason. Manager Matt Quatraro called it “kind of the signature moment for him so far.”
He also covers the change in vibes around the team after the weekend. I too had this thought during Thomas’ at-bat. It’s like Cags and
I think the same!
“(I was like), ‘Be a great time for your first right now,’” Caglianone said in reference to Thomas’ critical at-bat in extra innings.
Pete Grathoff covers a funky thing Seth Lugo did during Sunday’s win.
He also covers the death of Ellie Rodríguez, the Royals’ first All-Star. Bradford Lee also wrote about it here.
Kevin O’Brien at Royals Keep wonders if Cole Ragans is back.
In six innings of work, Ragans struck out 11, allowed only five hits, one run, and had no walks. The lone hit was a home run by Jo Adell. However, beyond the Adell home run, the Angels struggled against Ragans, as evidenced by not just the strikeouts, but the 27 whiffs Ragans induced, which tied a career-high.
Jacob Milham at Kings of Kauffman writes about how Lane Thomas hitting near the top of the lineup against lefties finally paid off.
Also at KoK, Caleb Moody writes about four guys who may be playing themselves off the roster.
FanGraphs covers the Red Sox cleaning house.
The Guardians are bringing up 2024 first overall pick Travis Bazzana.
Max Scherzer hits the IL.
How have the free agents been doing for their new teams this season?
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby seeks treatment for a gambling addiction.
Cooper Flagg won NBA Rookie of the Year for the Dallas Mavericks.
A thoroughbred trainer attending the Kentucky Derby said Younghoe Koo’s whiffed field goal attempt with the New York Giants on Monday Night Football saved his life.
The Dallas Cowboys continue to jerk around with George Pickens.
Here’s a roundup of national media grades for the Chiefs draft.
Chad Smith at KC Soccer Journal thinks the KC Current should trade Ally Sentnor.
Megan Thee Stallion will leave Moulin Rouge! The Musical early. In other news, I learned Megan Thee Stallion is in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Your song of the day is Bear Ghost with Necromancin Dancin
