Mike Courson

Joined: Mar 18, 2016

I have been covering high school sports in Central Kansas since 2008. I currently write for four small newspapers and a sports website for one of the larger TV stations in Central Kansas. I cover about 50 schools a week.In my down time, I really enjoy books, movies, and music. My two nephews keep me active with baseball and I like things with two wheels, either my motorcycle or bicycle.The MLB season is a big time for my friends and I. I really came aboard with the Royals in 2008 and have been pretty die-hard since, even through the lean years.

May 16, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Hammel (39) pitches against the New York Yankees in the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium. The Yankees won 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals’ Hammel beginning to flourish on mound

Jun 10, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas (8) hits an RBI double during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals continue to power display away from Kauffman

Jun 2, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield (15) connects for a one run double in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Merrifield extends hit streak to MLB-best 17 games

May 10, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost (3) reacts from the dugout during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Can Yost continue to rely on Soria?

Aug 20, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) throws his helmet on the ground after striking out with runners on base during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Beat the Streak Record Run Comes to An End

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; Kansas City Royals pinch hitter Christian Colon (24) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against the New York Mets in the 12th inning in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals designate Colon, O’Brien for assignment

May 1, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder Jorge Bonifacio (38) is doused with Gatorade by catcher Salvador Perez (13) after the win over the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals end losing streak; trending in right direction

Apr 13, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Jason Vargas (51) walks off the field after getting relived against the Oakland Athletics during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Vargas shines in first two starts of 2017

Oct 2, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (31) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Rotation Set and Danny Duffy Named Opening Day Starter

Feb 25, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; A general view of Kansas City Royals players in the dugout during a spring training baseball game against the Texas Ranger at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Former Royal, David DeJesus hangs up cleats after 13 years

Feb 25, 2017; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals vice president of communications & broadcasting Mike Swanson holds a sign honoring the memory of pitcher Yordano Ventura (30) as part of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Ranger at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Searching for final pieces of 25-man roster

Sep 6, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel throws a pitch in the first inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Hammel Signing Another Reason For Optimism

Jan 22, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Ten year old Damian and George Buenrstru of Kansas City, MO leave memorabilia and flowers in memory of starting pitcher Yordano Ventura (30) after his death from a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: Fans, players remember Ventura at 2017 FanFest

Aug 2, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura (30) on the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

KC Royals: So Many Yordano Ventura Memories In So Little Time

KC Royals: How To make The Most Of Fan Fest 2017

Aug 29, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) dumps the water cooler on shortstop Alcides Escobar (2) and TV broadcaster Joel Goldberg after the game against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium. Kansas City won 8-5. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

The Dugout Suite in KC: An Experience to Remember