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Kansas City Royals Continue Struggling; Billy Butler, Eric Hosmer, Lorenzo Cain Show Frustration

Rock bottom: are we there yet? I think it’s safe to say the die-hard fans are there…judging from the postgame reactions seen on message boards and via Twitter. And if the franchise isn’t there…Read More

Royals Notes: Brett’s New Job, Duffy During Rehab, and Decisions

I’d guess that within seconds of the Royals announcing that George Brett was taking over as hitting coach, the next step was to consider him as a manager. With Ned Yost seemingly having few answers,…Read More

Royals Name George Brett, Pedro Grifol Interim Hitting Coaches; Jack Maloof and Andre David Reassigned

One day after Royals hitting coach Jack Maloof made some confusing statements regarding the Royals hitting approach, he and Andre David, assistant hitting coach were reassigned to the minor leagues. The…Read More

Celebrate George Brett’s Birthday With George Brett Birthday Trivia

I, like many a Royals fan, grew up with George Brett in mind as the quintessential ballplayer. I remember reading a quote from before his playing days were over about how he envisioned his last at bat…Read More

George Brett Spins Baseball Yarns at Event [Guest Post]

The following is a guest post from Chris Kamler, who attended this event which was hosted by the Kansas City Baseball Historical Society. Everyone in Kansas City has heard stories of the two George Bretts.…Read More

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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…Read More

Top Royals All-Star Performers: George Brett, 1978 and 1983

Of course, everybody knows George Brett. He was named an All-Star 13 times in his career, and every season…Read More

A Quick Guide to Kauffman Stadium for 2012 All-Star Game Visitors

Welcome welcome! For many of you national types who are coming to Kansas City this weekend for the 83rdmidseason…Read More

All-Star Edition of the Kansas City Baseball Vault with George Brett, Toby Cook, Bob Kendrick and Bud Daley

Download the full mp3 here or listen in the embedded player above. We’re all gearing up for the…Read More

Bob Kendrick, 1960 All-Star Bud Daley and Clips of George Brett at a FanFest Sneak Peek

Tonight we continue an exciting new venture for Kings of Kauffman and its podcast, the Royalman Report. Jeff…Read More

Who Will Be the Royals Best Player in 2013?

I waste an inordinate amount of time staring down the statistical columns of the Baseball Reference web…Read More

Kansas City Baseball Vault: Rene Lachemann Reflects on KC; Royals Mount Rushmore Revealed

Download the Full mp3 here or listen in the embedded player above. We had a pretty fun show on Thursday,…Read More

Selecting a Royals Mount Rushmore

Baseball, and all sports fans, can’t help but try to compare players and judge who’s better.…Read More

Jeff Francoeur, the Greatest Outfield Arm of Our Generation

There are thousands of different statistics in baseball.  Some statistics get lots of press – home…Read More

Billy Butler’s Greatest Hits

April 18 is Billy Butler‘s birthday. As of today, he’s 26 years old. He’s hitting…Read More

Why Does 2012 Feel Different in Kansas City?

Ever since the Royals took a perpetual downturn following the strike-shortened 1994 season, Royals fans…Read More

Spring Training Highlights

My friend Mark surprised and spoiled me, taking me for a two-day vacation to Surprise,Arizona.  From…Read More

Is Alex Gordon the Royals Best Option to Leadoff?

What is the job of a leadoff hitter?  His job is to get on base and score runs by any means possible. …Read More

KC’s Crown Prince

One player that keeps getting attention by the fans, front office, and the media, is Eric Hosmer,…Read More

Craig Counsell’s Batting Stance Makes Me Weep (In a Bad Way)

As promised, here are 5 batting stances and swings that antagonize me. Read | Share