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The Top Age 26 Seasons In Royals History

In Royals history age 26 appears to be the sweet spot. Seasons of an OPS+ at or greater than 120 have been achieved at that age more than any other in team history. As you can see from the chart below…Read More

Kansas City Baseball Vault Episode 14: Freddie Patek, Johnny Giavotella and David Lough

Download the full mp3 here or listen in the embedded player above. Freddie Patek was a fixture in the middle of the infield during some of the most successful days in Royals history. The diminutive shortstop…Read More

Freddie Patek, Johnny Giavotella and David Lough – Tonight’s Kansas City Baseball Vault Guests – 6pm CST

Tonight we continue an exciting new venture for Kings of Kauffman and its podcast, the Royalman Report. Jeff Logan of the Kansas City Baseball Historical Society joins forces with us to form the Kansas…Read More

Today in Royals History: May 9, 1969 – Final Victory Before THE Streak

We’ve heard a lot about losing streaks this season.  In April, the Royals lost 12 straight games, including 10 in a row at home.  You’ve heard on the news that this was the third longest streak in…Read More