Junior offensive lineman John Pastore (78) finally saw some decent playing time in 2024 before the injury bug bit him again. It’s apparently bad enough the coaches felt compelled to bring in four different Power 4 transfers to bolster his spot. | Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In which BracketCat counts down the 78th day until the 2025 kickoff … [Read more...] about 78 DAYS TO 2025 KICKOFF: John Pastore
Royals Rumblings – News for June 6, 2025
It was a good series | Photo by Ali Overstreet/MLB Photos via Getty Images I know it was just a doubleheader split and the first game was a letdown, but it was really nice to take 2 of 3 After the games were over last night the Royals signed RHP Justin Dunn to a minor league deal, per Jaylon Thompson. Thompson also wrote about the other (perplexing?) roster moves … [Read more...] about Royals Rumblings – News for June 6, 2025
Cole Ragans is battling his command
Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Ragans has struggled with locating his pitches during his recent rough stretch The Kansas City Royals just took two of three games against the St Louis Cardinals thanks to some strong offensive showings, which we haven’t been able to say very much this year. It was good to see the hitters pick up the pitchers for a change; it’s a long season, and … [Read more...] about Cole Ragans is battling his command
Better know a draft prospect: Ethan Conrad
Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images The outfielder has a well-rounded skill set. With the calendar turning to June, we continue evaluating prospects that the Royals could target in the first round of this summer’s draft. Today we look at a position player prospect that burst onto the scene a year ago: Wake Forest’s Ethan Conrad. Conrad was born in Poughkeepsie, New … [Read more...] about Better know a draft prospect: Ethan Conrad
Player of the Week: Vinnie Pasquantino
Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals hits an RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals in the tenth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on June 5, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. | Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Pasquatch comes alive I know that there was no Player of the Week last week. I have no fancy reason why—I just forgot to do … [Read more...] about Player of the Week: Vinnie Pasquantino