#royals

#royals

The Athletics have won two of the five games they were the moneyline favorite this season, which is 40%. They rank 16th in MLB with 31 home runs, averaging 1.1 per game.

The Royals announced plans for a new ballpark in downtown Kansas City, specifically in the Crown Center neighborhood. A joint venture with Hallmark Cards, the project will also feature mixed-use elements, including new headquarters for both the club and the company.

The Royals are 4-7 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite, winning 36.4% of those games. Kansas City has entered the game as underdogs 13 times this season and won three, or 23.1%, of those games.

The Royals have a 3-6 record in games they were favored on the moneyline, winning 33.3% of those games.

Nico Hoerner is taking the leadoff duties today, with Michael Busch on the bench. In Busch's place on the field, Matt Shaw is getting his first reps at first base. I think that brings his spring training field experience up to: 3B, 2B, 1B, CF, and RF.

This week, President Donald Trump is living out his "What a Girl Wants" fantasy and visiting the UK. He's attended various events, the most glamorous of which - and likely his most anticipated - was a state While we'll have to wait for the 2035 season of "The Crown" to know what really went down over cognac and watercress panna cotta, the seating chart left much to the imagination.

Rookie Troy Melton allowed one hit in five innings, striking out six batters. Melton has allowed only one run in four appearances since his debut.

Jonathan Heasley returns to the Royals organization after signing a minor league contract. He last pitched in 2023, dealing with injuries and a challenging ERA.

In the top of the 10th, Kyle Isbell doubled to score Randale Grichuk, followed by a single from Tyler Tolbert, which increased the Royals' lead to 7-2.

Keuchel, 37, has pitched in parts of 13 big league seasons and was one of the top lefties in the sport at his peak.

"Shohei Ohtani showed promise in his rehab outing, hitting a new career-high fastball speed of 102 mph while showcasing his resilience on the mound."

Ragans had one of his own starts skipped a few weeks ago due to a groin strain, and he left during the sixth inning of yesterday's game with St. Louis due to a similar groin issue.