The Royals were glad to snap a four-game losing streak on Sunday, writes Jaylon Thompson.
“We’ve lost these games recently, and it’s been really frustrating, but these guys are competing their butts off,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said.
“Every one of these games in this homestand was a tough game one way or the other. … “The way these guys are competing and the attitude they are taking out there, I’m proud of them for that.”
Vinnie Pasquantino is expected to miss six weeks with his hamate injury,
writes Anne Rogers.
“We’ll know a lot more as he starts the rehab process,” Quatraro said.
“I just told [Pasquantino] I was frustrated for him, especially because he’s got himself going. You never want to lose any of the guys to injury. It stinks because I know how hard he’s worked to get back and be productive. He’s gone through injuries before and it can be a real grind.”
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Latif Love at the Star writes about Carter Jensen coming through on Saturday and hitting from the leadoff spot.
“I love it,” Jensen said about his move to the front of the batting order.
“I had to learn how to hit the leadoff spot. I hadn’t done it a ton, but having some experience helped. Talking to Mikey (Massey) and even talking to Bobby (Witt Jr.) and just picking their brains helped.”
Kameron Misner has enjoyed playing again in the state of Missouri.
“Good things happen when I barrel the ball, like anybody,” Misner said. “Just wanted to barrel the ball more consistently. And just play, have fun, barrel some balls and enjoy the game. … I have a lot of confidence in my play right now.”
Preston Farr writes about how the Royals are failing in hitting development.
Back to the original point, the hitters in the Royals farm system aren’t performing especially well. As an organization, they’re below average in many key categories such as whiff rate, chase rate, and overall contact. The change in hitting development leadership before this season only seems to have compounded the issues plaguing the system’s development. The Royals have essentially doubled down on Alec Zumwalt. This, despite Zumwalt treading hot water to varying degrees over the last calendar year. If the Royals truly needed to change course in the farm system, promoting those who will bring “continuity from the Major Leagues to the Minor Leagues” isn’t the way to do it.
What’s happening in the Major Leagues isn’t working. Translating that to the Minor Leagues is also bound not to work.
Guardians All-Star Jose Ramirez is also out with a broken hamate bone.
Former Royals catcher Freddy Fermin lands on the 7-day concussion Injured List.
Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal loses in his return to the mound.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a perfect game ruined by a Mookie Betts error.
The White Sox rally against the Dodgers in front of their third straight sellout crowd.
Marlins pitcher Max Meyer outduels Paul Skenes and moves to 7-0.
Some Giants pitchers inscribe Bible verses on their cap on Pride Night.
Who could the Phillies target in a trade for their injured outfield?
Which MLB team could end their championship drought like the Knicks did?
Rick Sweet is approaching the record for most wins by a minor league manager.
Troy eliminates Ole Miss for its first ever Men’s College World Series win.
With the NBA season now over, here’s an mock draft.
Former Mizzou star Aldon Smith was doing charity work before he was found unresponsive.
Japanese World Cup fans are the tidiest.
Tyra Banks sues Netflix, alleging defamation over the America’s Next Top Model documentary.
The feds approve Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros.
Your song of the day is Jon Spencer Blues Explosion with Wail.
