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I think we all should agree. Bobby Witt Jr. should get an invite to the 2025 HR Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA.
Incredible showing for the
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star tonight.
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1B Vinnie Pasquantino on winning 57 games to eclipse 2023 win total.
"The book is closed. We have 57 wins and 2023 is no longer a thing in this clubhouse. We are on to 2024. We are here and we are 57 wins into it. And we are excited to get some more."
It won't go down in the stat books, but Bobby Witt Jr. just made a incredible stop to prevent the go-ahead run from scoring in the 10th inning.
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The
#Royals
are slated to start Jonathan Bowlan on Monday.
He is expected to be called up from Triple-A Omaha in advance of the series opener vs the
#BlueJays
.
Bowlan is 3-1 with a 2.57 ERA in Triple-A this season. He has 21 strikeouts and allowed just 6 runs in 21 innings.
Bobby Witt Jr., who is a single from the cycle, gets plunked by
#Dbacks
reliever Humberto Castellanos and it infuriated several
#Royals
and all of Kauffman Stadium.
Loud boos reigning down from the crowd.
In the third inning,
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reliever Austin Cox set the MLB record for most batters faced without allowing a hit to begin his career (since 1961).
He broke the record by getting Randy Arozarena to fly out to left field.
Bobby Witt Jr. is the fifth
#Royals
player to appear in the Home Run Derby since its inception in 1985.
The last Royal to do it was Salvador Perez, who will be on hand as a 2024
#MLB
All-Star as well.
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held an introductory press conference for first-round pick Jac Caglianone on Wednesday.
He is officially signed with the organization and will report to Arizona tomorrow.
The
#Royals
select Florida Gators 1B/LHP Jac Caglianone with the sixth pick in the 2024
#MLB
Draft.
The two-way prospect has legit power to all fields with 35 home runs and 72 RBIs. As a pitcher, he was 4-2 with a 4.76 ERA this season.
Bobby Witt Jr. hits his 30th home run of the season in the 7th inning off Keynan Middleton. He becomes the first
#Royals
player to achieve a 30-30 season.
Bobby Witt Jr. is officially on 30-30 watch.
He just hit a solo home run into the left-field seats. It's his second HR in consecutive days.
This season, Witt has 16 homers and 27 stolen bases.
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A big note from
#Royals
draftee Jac Caglianone introductory presser with the KC media.
He will get the chance to be a two-way player with the organization.
"I'm very thankful that they are giving me the opportunity to do both. And I won't let them down."
First look at
#MLB
All-Star voting:
— Salvador Perez sits in 2nd place (588,952 votes) behind Adley Rutschman (792,857).
— Bobby Witt Jr. (541,261) is 2nd behind Gunnar Henderson (740,436).
— Michael Massey (341,510) is 3rd in voting at second base.
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Vinnie Pasquantino denies any dirty play involving
#MNTwins
star Byron Buxton:
"First off, Byron is a good dude. I have played against him for a while, not a crazy long time, but enough to get to know him a little bit. He’s not a dirty player by any means."
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Bobby Witt Jr. hits solo home run in the 7th inning. Next batter, Vinnie Pasquantino gets hit by a pitch.
Both teams get warnings as a result. KC leads it 7-1.
I predicted earlier this offseason that Cole Ragans could reach 200 strikeouts. His first spring outing didn't change my mind.
Final line: 2 IP, 3 H, 5 Ks, 0 BBs.
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prospect Tyler Tolbert taking swings during batting practice.
Tolbert, who was the George Brett Hitter of the Year last season, has shown fluidity at shortstop in camp.
He can also play the outfield. Has a plus arm and great batter’s eye at the plate.
#BeforeTheCrown
The
#Royals
signed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to a 14-year contract agreement that includes 11-years guaranteed.
KC will keep their biggest young phenom in town for the long haul.
Bobby Witt Jr. continues his torrid streak at the plate. He blasted his 20th home run against
#Phillies
star Aaron Nola to tie the game.
Witt became the first MLB player to have at least 20 home runs and 30 steals in each of his first two big-league seasons.
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manager Matt Quatraro has informed us that Nick Loftin, Dairon Blanco and Matt Sauer have all made the team.
Meanwhile, Michael Massey is expected to begin the 2024 season on the injured list with lower back tightness.
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got good news regarding Hunter Renfroe. An MRI revealed he didn’t have a fracture in his left big toe.
He will not need surgery and has a shorter timeline to return. The injury is more in line with a bone bruise and stress reaction.
Zack Greinke gets a standing ovation as he walks off the mound at Kauffman Stadium. He gives a curtain call to the
#Royals
faithful.
Greinke is in line for the victory for perhaps the final time in his
#MLB
career with the Royals.
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have big moment in sixth inning with the bases loaded and down a run.
MJ Melendez wins 12-pitch at-bat against
#Dodgers
reliever Blake Treinen as he hits a Grand Slam to give KC a 5-2 lead.
Bobby Witt Jr. is headed to the final round of the
#HRDerby
.
He defeated Jose Ramirez in the semifinals and will await the winner of Alec Bohm and Teoscar Hernandez at Globe Life Field.
I truly think Bobby Witt Jr. believes every pitch he sees is a beach ball at this point. He triples in the first inning to continue his absurd hot streak.
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The
#Royals
have made a decision on the 5th starter competition. KC named Alec Marsh for the role.
Marsh beat out Jordan Lyles for the rotation spot. Lyles will operate in the bullpen.
Taps mic🎤: This week, I began a new career path as the Atlanta Legends (
@AafLegends
) team reporter in the Alliance of American Football League. I am so thankful for the opportunity. Here is my first story with the Legends.
#DBacks
manager Torey Lovullo tossed after catcher Gabriel Moreno was hit by
#Royals
reliever John Schreiber and both teams were warned.
Lovullo came out and was heated with the HP umpire Jordan Baker. KC captain Salvador Perez was chirping back and forth.
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pitcher Kris Bubic is expected to make a rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday.
Bubic is working back from Tommy John surgery. He produced a 2.70 ERA in three starts with the Surprise Royals.
Now, he will take the next step in his rehab assignment.
You may have heard of the new “Taste of The K” taco at Kauffman Stadium.
Well, I decided to try it and see why
#Royals
fans and others are talking about it.
Here is my 🌮 review ….
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star Bobby Witt Jr. named American League Player of the Month for July.
He is the first Royal to earn the award since Billy Butler in September 2009.
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letting out a lot of frustration tonight against the
#WhiteSox
. Nick Pratto continues the hit parade with a three-run double.
Kansas City not missing tonight. 12-4 here at Kauffman Stadium.
The future looks bright for the
@Braves
. Top prospects Austin Riley and Kolby Allard present memorable Mother's Day gifts as the
@GoStripers
beat the Norfolk Tide 10-0.
Some numbers on the MJ Melendez blast:
HR distance: 431 feet
Exit Velo: 105 mph
Launch angle: 28 degrees
Statcast says it would've been HR in all 30 ballparks.
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#Royals
GM J.J. Picollo said the team pursued Austin Nola earlier this offseason.
The team remains confident in backup Freddy Fermin.
“I would expect you know, he'll (Fermin) break with the club but you know, there's a chance we could break with three catchers.”
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win the series opener 12-5 over the
#WhiteSox
. The offense was the story tonight as MJ Melendez drove in four RBIs. Nick Pratto had three RBIs and Jackie Bradley Jr. went 3-for-4.
Royals win consecutive games and improve to 10-26 overall.
Reminder that Michael Massey will begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A Omaha tonight.
Also, Michael Wacha pitched four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and striking out six in Surprise last night.
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RHP Michael Wacha will begin a rehab assignment tonight with our Surprise ACL club.
INF Michael Massey will begin a rehab assignment tomorrow night with Omaha (AAA).
Bobby Witt Jr. hits inside-the-park home run.
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lead it 4-0.
It was his 22nd HR of the season. Also, his first inside-the park homer of his career.
Bobby Witt Jr. does it again. He hits a three-run homer and is now a single shy of the cycle.
Loud "Bobby" chants at The K! Oh, Witt also has his fourth consecutive three-hit game.
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up 8-3 on the
#Diamondbacks
#Royals
starter Brady Singer takes a no-hit bid into the 7th inning before Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone breaks it up.
Royals faithful give Singer a resounding ovation after a stellar display.
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manager Matt Quatraro postgame on Kyle Isbel's facial lacerations:
"Yeah, I think we are extremely lucky. ... It got him on the bridge of the nose. Just a cut and he is getting further testing to make sure everything is okay.”
I headed over to the Pasquantino’s located in Section 208 at Kauffman Stadium for the latest food invention.
“Vinnie’s Italian Beef Pasqwich” is available now.
My review is coming soon. 👀
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We have passed the four-hour mark in the weather delay from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The tarp has been removed from the infield. A major development to say the least.
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#Orioles
An update on
#Royals
starters:
-- Cole Ragans will start on Sunday afternoon.
-- Brady Singer is on track to start possibly Wednesday as he recovers from an illness.
-- Michael Wacha continues to get testing as team waits on the results.
The Pasqwich consists of shaved Italian beef topped with two slices of provolone cheese, two strips of bacon, crispy golden-brown hashbrown patties, and Giardiniera Aioli all served on a buttered and grilled Brioche Bun.
Starting on Friday, July 26, through the remainder of the
#Royals
pitcher Daniel Lynch IV is throwing live BP and facing batters MJ Melendez and Nate Eaton.
Here is a sequence of Lynch throwing to Eaton off the mound.
The
#Royals
have broke this game open. Every starter has scored a run and it took the
#Yankees
11 batters faced before an out was recorded.
KC has a 9-0 lead.
#Royals
have four representatives headed to the 2024
#MLB
All-Star Game.
The Royals will send Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans to represent the organization in the 94th Midsummer Classic.
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have made the Lucas Erceg trade official. Big-time addition for a club that has postseason aspirations.
Erceg joins Hunter Harvey and potentially Michael Lorenzen as bullpen upgrades.
Bobby Witt Jr. continues to marvel, even on his 24th birthday. He just generated a key double play in the 7th inning with a dazzling defensive play.
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Zack Greinke received a lot of love in the dugout after striking out his 1,000th different batter.
Quite a list to join alongside Nolan Ryan, Randy Johnson, Greg Maddux and Roger Clemens.
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#Royals
fans!! How are you guys feeling after a six-game winning streak?
I want to hear from you. Any reactions or questions? It will be featured in tomorrow’s newsletter.
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manager Matt Quatraro confirms Daniel Lynch will return from the injured list and start Sunday’s series finale against the Washington Nationals.