Beau Eastes

Joined: Nov 11, 2016

I'm a big fan of print journalism, craft beer, bike lanes and NAIA athletics. Proud product of western Kansas, the KCAC, UO's Allen Hall and the mean streets of northwest Portland. If there's cured meats, I'm there.

Sep 30, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Paulo Orlando (16) makes a leaping attempt on a two RBI triple by Cleveland Indians batter Carlos Santana (not pictured)during the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: The week in review

Aug 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) in the third inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Royals reportedly sign Jason Hammel to two-year, $12 million deal

Sep 25, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) receives congratulations from right fielder Paulo Orlando (16) after hitting a two run home run in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Who makes the 25-man Opening Day roster?

May 17, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Paulo Orlando (16) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 8-4. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Key players off the bench

KC Royals: Thoughts on the bullpen

May 10, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) hits a three run home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Managerial decisions to watch in ’17

Sep 19, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura (30) celebrates after the last strike of his complete game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 8-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: The best stories of the week

Jun 22, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Danny Duffy (41) pitches against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Starting pitching plotlines

Jun 8, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Brandon Moss hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Moss signs with Kansas City

Oct 12, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) celebrates with third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in game four of the ALDS at Minute Maid Park. Royals won 9-6. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Offensive Storylines for 2017

Sep 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Five options to fill Ventura’s spot in the rotation

Aug 1, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (41) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Kansas City Royals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Best MLB offseason moves, Part III

Best MLB offseason moves, Part II

Sep 29, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Jarrod Dyson (1) celebrates after a one run single in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Minnesota won 7-6. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Best MLB offseason moves: Part I

KC Royals: Four outside-the-box ideas for Kansas City in ’17

Best fit for the Royals among remaining free agents