# ![@DBLesky Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::18812587.png) @DBLesky David Lesky

David Lesky posts on X about india, kansas city, to the, staff the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
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"If you didnt listen to Mondays Kauffman Corner with @SorenPetro and @jazayerli you may have missed why theres no show today. Rany has decided to take a step back and Im moving to Sundays to try to fill his big shoes. So Soren & I will be with you on Sundays going forward"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2021968270715498986)  2026-02-12T15:22Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"I thought the #Royals might have some interest in Spence. More depth on that pitching staff now. We have acquired RHP Mitch Spence from the Athletics in exchange for RHP AJ Causey. In a corresponding move RHP Alec Marsh has been placed on the 60-day Injured List. We have acquired RHP Mitch Spence from the Athletics in exchange for RHP AJ Causey. In a corresponding move RHP Alec Marsh has been placed on the 60-day Injured List"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2022023916894748789)  2026-02-12T19:04Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Bobby Witt Jr. since the start of June: .322/.364/.548 [--] G [---] PA [--] 2B [--] 3B [--] HR [--] SB 17.9% K This is who we all thought hed be for the #Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1691290602451660800)  2023-08-15T03:27Z 11.4K followers, 58K engagements


"I dont know about you but I still cannot stop thinking about that #Royals win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1799438336496660800)  2024-06-08T13:48Z 11.4K followers, 12K engagements


"The #Royals went from [--] games under .500 to this in one year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844125820270588004)  2024-10-09T21:20Z 11.4K followers, 11.9K engagements


"The #Royals had a BIG problem at the leadoff spot in [----]. They improved by more than [--] points in [----] and now have to choose from a few candidates to take that top spot in the lineup in [----]. I dove into the four who make the most sense to me. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/leading-off-for-the-royals https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/leading-off-for-the-royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2016525253434835339)  2026-01-28T14:54Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Crown Jewels is as always unlocked for all. This week I put the #Royals NRIs into [--] categories I looked at the players going to the WBC and then pushed Sunday night's Kauffman Corner interview with Brian Sweeney that I thought was well worth a listen. http://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-royals-non-roster-invites http://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-royals-non-roster-invites"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2017251988656775566)  2026-01-30T15:02Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals are a file and trial team so if they dont agree before the deadline theyre going to a trialunless theres an extension. Even if its not a very long one or even covers all the arb years. NEWS: Vinnie Pasquantino and the #Royals are in agreement on a two-year contract to avoid arbitration sources tell https://t.co/Ivs9s9EIaV. It's worth more than $11 million guaranteed and can max out close to $16 million with incentives. NEWS: Vinnie Pasquantino and the #Royals are in agreement on a two-year contract to avoid arbitration sources tell https://t.co/Ivs9s9EIaV. It's worth more than $11"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2017367043012461040)  2026-01-30T22:39Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @Ourand_Puck: Sources: Six of the nine MLB teams with Main Street Sports are moving their media rights to the league. The Brewers Marli"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2018374509359685960)  2026-02-02T17:22Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The #Royals television plan mirrors the other teams who have shifted their rights to MLB. It'll be $99.99 per year through or the MLB App. Anyone in Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Iowa Arkansas and most of Missouri (St. Louis area is out) can subscribe. http://MLB.com http://MLB.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2018423748118872314)  2026-02-02T20:38Z 11.4K followers, 15.7K engagements


"This is the map. Way better than previous blackout issues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2018424039866310902)  2026-02-02T20:39Z 11.4K followers, 64.1K engagements


"The #Royals need another bat. I'm not arguing that point. But it is a more difficult task in the outfield than it seems. People will probably scoff at that but that's why I wrote about it today https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-finding-a-bat-that-fits-is-harder-than-it-seems https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-finding-a-bat-that-fits-is-harder-than-it-seems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2018708199126216989)  2026-02-03T15:28Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @JonHeyman: Vinnie Pasquantino has HUGE awards escalators Base salary of $6.9M in [----] increases with [----] MVP awards votes like this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2018758980177109416)  2026-02-03T18:50Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"I did this last year and was so wrong that I wanted to do it again. Today I looked at how the #Royals stack up in the AL Central in five categories. It was fun to take a look at all of it but it'll be more fun if I was wrong again. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/how-the-2026-royals-match-up-in-the-al-central https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/how-the-2026-royals-match-up-in-the-al-central"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2019425860747685940)  2026-02-05T15:00Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @Royals: John Wathan: Catcher First-baseman Outfielder Coach Manager Broadcaster Scout Roving Instructor Special Assistant of Player Dev"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2019442274233417771)  2026-02-05T16:05Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"In today's Crown Jewels unlocked for all I wrote about John Wathan making the #Royals Hall of Fame the hunt for another reliever and how they make that fit and the versatility of the roster. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-duke-gets-the-call-royals-bullpen-versatility https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-duke-gets-the-call-royals-bullpen-versatility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2019783203435712628)  2026-02-06T14:40Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Friends baseball season is upon us. That means its time to start projecting the #Royals Opening Day roster. I start today with the position players. Plus a few words about Terrance Gore. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-roster-projection-1-the-position-players https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-roster-projection-1-the-position-players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2021234125252759593)  2026-02-10T14:45Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @SorenPetro: Click below for the latest Kauffman Corner Pod. @Jazayerli announces he's stepping back from the Pod we remember Terrence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2021261658148970770)  2026-02-10T16:35Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The Braves could really use some innings. Spencer Schwellenbach is dealing with right elbow inflammation. The Braves are hoping hes just dealing with bone spurs. But hell miss significant time. Hell begin the year on the 60-day IL Spencer Schwellenbach is dealing with right elbow inflammation. The Braves are hoping hes just dealing with bone spurs. But hell miss significant time. Hell begin the year on the 60-day IL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2021278472274952278)  2026-02-10T17:41Z 11.4K followers, 27.7K engagements


"Yesterday I did my first roster projection for #Royals hitters. Today I look at the pitchers. This is a decidedly deeper group with better players fighting for jobs which is sort of exactly what you want. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-roster-projection-1-the-pitchers-a51 https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-roster-projection-1-the-pitchers-a51"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2021594864173920417)  2026-02-11T14:39Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @Feinsand: Kris Bubic has won his arbitration hearing against the Royals per source. Bubic will earn $6.15 million in 2026; the club ha"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2021683707774476659)  2026-02-11T20:32Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"The first Crown Jewels of spring training is up for all to read. I wrote about Lugo's fastball the organizational pitching depth the #Royals are building and some of the "battles" we might see this spring. http://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-lugos-fastball-royals-pitching-depth-spring-battles http://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-lugos-fastball-royals-pitching-depth-spring-battles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2022328633604645233)  2026-02-13T15:14Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"I have heard a lot of noise about the #Royals and Mets talking about a deal. Brett Baty is the name Ive heard most but I wonder if Starling Martes name comes up now too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1866124965029740829)  2024-12-09T14:17Z 11.3K followers, 24.2K engagements


"It's Friday which means Crown Jewels is here and free for all to read. This week I wrote an argument for the #Royals adding pitching some injuries that have already popped up and tepid enthusiasm for extension candidates. The link is in the next post"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1890416177127535012)  2025-02-14T15:01Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"This week's Crown Jewels with a few quicker-hit #Royals items is available right here: https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-adding-to-a-strength-royals-injuries-extensions https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-adding-to-a-strength-royals-injuries-extensions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1890416178721386784)  2025-02-14T15:01Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements


"I'm excited to give away a couple of memberships to the @NLBMuseumKC I'm giving away two. One will go to a current paid Inside the Crown subscriber and the other will go to someone who becomes a paid subscriber before the giveaway next month Check the next post for the link"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1890419016478429672)  2025-02-14T15:13Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Get all my #Royals analysis be eligible for this great giveaway and many others throughout the season by becoming a paid Inside the Crown subscriber today http://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe http://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1890419018172875005)  2025-02-14T15:13Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements


"@MattMaisch They might go into the season without adding a bat. They tried for some free agents and missed. Theyve talked trades and asking prices have been stupid. Should they have gone beyond where they wanted for someone Maybe. Its debatable. But this is the reality right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1891561255028011118)  2025-02-17T18:52Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Put your hands to the radio and warm up with some baseball talk. It's time for me to start talking #Royals with @SorenPetro @KSeaboldt and @ADrovetta on @SportsRadio810 which means it's time for you to start listening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1891630156373979437)  2025-02-17T23:25Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"You know what I haven't done in AGES A mailbag Ask your #Royals questions for the #ItCMailbag and I'll answer them in a newsletter sometime in the next few days. Make sure to use the hashtag so I can at least attempt to make sure I all of them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1891907080635695156)  2025-02-18T17:46Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Its time for the first #ItCMailbag in way too long I answered questions about new acquisitions whats left on the market the #Royals rotation and a lot more today. The link is in the next post"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1892585150489190487)  2025-02-20T14:40Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Hey theres a #Royals game today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1892926365550145544)  2025-02-21T13:16Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"#Royals lineup vs. Nathan Eovaldi: India LF Witt Jr. SS Pasquantino 1B Renfroe DH Massey 2B Velazquez RF Isbel CF Loftin 3B OKeefe C Lynch IV P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1892944444099277033)  2025-02-21T14:28Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Crown Jewels is free for all to read on a #Royals game day. What could be better This week I wrote about Nelson Velazquez a pitching staff comparison that blew my mind and what I'm watching for as the games get started this afternoon. Link up next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1892954669367869811)  2025-02-21T15:08Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Read today's Crown Jewels for all my #Royals thoughts right here: https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-nelson-velazquez-pitching-differences-royals-play-today https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-nelson-velazquez-pitching-differences-royals-play-today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1892954670991098247)  2025-02-21T15:08Z 11.1K followers, [---] engagements


"#Royals lineup vs. Nick Frasso: Garcia 3B Melendez LF Fermin C Pratto RF Biggio 2B Wiemer DH Castro 1B Waters CF Devanney SS Champlain P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1893325934096216257)  2025-02-22T15:44Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Five runs on two hits for the #Royals in the second. Thats tough to do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1893403124154429730)  2025-02-22T20:50Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"What can we learn from three early spring games Not much But that didn't stop me from writing about the early stories from the first few #Royals games in the Cactus League. Check the next post for the link"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1894041354142982506)  2025-02-24T15:07Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"The first weekend in Arizona was (mostly) a success for the #Royals. Read about it here. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/one-weekend-of-royals-spring-training-baseball https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/one-weekend-of-royals-spring-training-baseball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1894041356017779196)  2025-02-24T15:07Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"Super late but here's the #Royals lineup vs. Osvaldo Bido today: Biggio 1B Renfroe DH Melendez LF Loftin 3B Castro 2B Fermin C Velazquez RF Blanco CF Devanney SS Ragans P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1894063596528689291)  2025-02-24T16:35Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"#Royals lineup vs. Kumar Rocker: India 3B Witt Jr. DH Pasquantino 1B Massey LF Garcia SS Isbel CF Pratto RF Maile C Tolbert 2B Lugo P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1894394265905561837)  2025-02-25T14:29Z 11.1K followers, [----] engagements


"#HEYHEYHEYHEY Seth Lugo was OUTSTANDING going eight shutout innings. Two sacrifice flies drove in the only runs of the game Lucas Erceg handled the ninth with ease and the #Royals have now won five in a row"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1915943519362883979)  2025-04-26T01:38Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#Royals lineup vs. Framber Valdez: India 3B Witt Jr. SS Perez 1B Canha LF Garcia 2B Renfroe RF Pasquantino DH Fermin C Waters CF Wacha P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1916201198123630593)  2025-04-26T18:42Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals do NOT respect Altuves arm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1916270806272815210)  2025-04-26T23:18Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#HEYHEYHEYHEY Michael Wacha gave the #Royals six shutout innings and the bullpen did their thing to give them their second straight shutout and sixth win in a row overall Theyre now 6-6 in their last [--] which is kind of wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1916301023913673202)  2025-04-27T01:19Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Jac's first series preview is here. Check out my #Royals vs. Cardinals video preview. https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Twi6hQIGLF0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Twi6hQIGLF0&feature=youtu.be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1929921955752181993)  2025-06-03T15:23Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#Royals lineup vs. Andre Pallante: India 2B Witt Jr. SS Garcia 3B Pasquantino 1B Perez C Caglianone DH Loftin LF Waters RF Isbel CF Lorenzen P"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1929992298969911517)  2025-06-03T20:03Z 11.4K followers, 11.6K engagements


"The #Royals have scored more runs this inning than theyve scored in [--] other full games this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1930073572778627300)  2025-06-04T01:26Z 11.4K followers, 22K engagements


""Yay @PatStrathman is back." -Nobody. Ever. And yet here I go to talk to him about the #Royals and presumably baseball in general on @ESPNWichita"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1978557873698296072)  2025-10-15T20:25Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"For the second time in three weeks @PatStrathman has been afraid to talk to me. So Im lucky that I get to talk #Royals with @ChanceLiebau today on @ESPNWichita. Join me in calling out Pats cowardice and tune in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1981441468028911843)  2025-10-23T19:23Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"It's about that time for me to talk #Royals with @PatStrathman on @ESPNWichita. Please keep me in your thoughts during this difficult time. And listen to us"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1983631150942765071)  2025-10-29T20:24Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Haven't shared a ton on here in awhile but I did finish my JJ for a Day series on Inside the Crown this week so thought I might show how I built the [----] #Royals with the initial decisions free agent signings and trades. First the decisions. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/jj-for-a-day-part-1-who-stays-who-goes-royals https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/jj-for-a-day-part-1-who-stays-who-goes-royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1986112397916934388)  2025-11-05T16:44Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Then it was time to sign some free agents for the #Royals. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/jj-for-a-day-part-2-free-agents-royals https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/jj-for-a-day-part-2-free-agents-royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1986112400571982107)  2025-11-05T16:44Z 11.3K followers, [---] engagements


"And I finished up by making a few trades to boost the #Royals offense and the bullpen. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/jj-for-a-day-part-3-royals-trade-time https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/jj-for-a-day-part-3-royals-trade-time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1986112402757185641)  2025-11-05T16:44Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Heading on with @PatStrathman on @ESPNWichita to talk #Royals. Think of it as performance art where one man tries to stay professional while the other is Pat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1986183710891286547)  2025-11-05T21:27Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Hearing the #Royals are adding Connor Dawson to their staff as a hitting coach. Not sure if therell be more than him as part of the hitting team but thats a fun name. Dawson went to Olathe North and has been on the Brewers staff since [--] after being in the Ms org for a bit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1986193272109212092)  2025-11-05T22:05Z 11.3K followers, 59.7K engagements


"There's A LOT in today's ItC. I looked at the top [--] free agents and predicted homes for them since players can sign anywhere starting this afternoon. Bigger than that I looked at Connor Dawson and what he can bring to the #Royals as hitting coach. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/top-25-free-agents-with-predictions-plus-new-royals-hitting-coach https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/top-25-free-agents-with-predictions-plus-new-royals-hitting-coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1986445863523115408)  2025-11-06T14:49Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Sam Long is no longer on the #Royals 40-man roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1986630282900852846)  2025-11-07T03:02Z 11.3K followers, 13.1K engagements


"Fridays are free for Crown Jewels This week I look at the Salvy extension losing Zach Bove the #Royals uneven defense and a new player in the content game in town. Check it out and subscribe if you haven't already https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-salvys-deal-coach-poach-royals-defense https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-salvys-deal-coach-poach-royals-defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1986811462065783079)  2025-11-07T15:02Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Did NOT see this one coming. Guessing we see the name Id heard take over the lead role for a team pretty soon. News: The #Royals are hiring Marcus Thames as a hitting coach according to sources. Thames is a former big leaguer who has also coached for several organizations including NYY MIA LAA and most recently CWS. He joins the KC staff alongside Connor Dawson. News: The #Royals are hiring Marcus Thames as a hitting coach according to sources. Thames is a former big leaguer who has also coached for several organizations including NYY MIA LAA and most recently CWS. He joins the KC staff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1987975455262093557)  2025-11-10T20:07Z 11.3K followers, 17.9K engagements


"This is from The Athletic when Thames was the Angels hitting coach. Our mindset is going to be being on the attack early Thames said. Dont let them steal strike one. Lets go. Be ready to go. The #Royals took [--] more called strike ones than any other team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1987976475912626176)  2025-11-10T20:11Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I had a really big free agent guide newsletter I was working on for tomorrow but after talking to a couple of people Im instead going to have something on Thames and how his philosophies can work with Dawsons and how they can all work together with the overarching plan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1988013636049052004)  2025-11-10T22:39Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals made a move I didn't expect in hiring Marcus Thames. I don't love it but I wanted to dig into what he brings to the table. I did some research talked to some people smarter than me and wrote about adding Thames to the staff. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-royals-hitting-picture-is-now-clearish https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-royals-hitting-picture-is-now-clearish"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1988255241377096184)  2025-11-11T14:39Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Okay the free agent primer is about ready to go. I was able to make it a nice round [--] players to look at for the #Royals. It'll hit your inboxes tomorrow morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1988385981322408120)  2025-11-11T23:18Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Free agency is not the only way to add to the team but it's the way that only costs money. Today I looked at [--] players who might be of interest to the #Royals in free agency. Some are unlikely but I'm nothing if not thorough. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/your-2025-2026-royals-free-agent-target-guide https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/your-2025-2026-royals-free-agent-target-guide"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1988615395490574827)  2025-11-12T14:30Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I was almost free of the weekly obligation to pretend to like @PatStrathman but then the #Royals went and did a lot of stuff in the last week so here I am again talking about them with my arch nemesis on @ESPNWichita. How did I get so lucky"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1988719731533094946)  2025-11-12T21:25Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Fridays mean ItC is free for everyone In this week's Crown Jewels I look at the #Royals rumors from the week the 40-man decisions coming in the next week and wondering if I'm way off in my trade philosophies. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-royals-rumors-40-man-decisions-trade-hesitancy https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-royals-rumors-40-man-decisions-trade-hesitancy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1989339170393796826)  2025-11-14T14:26Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Vinnie Pasquantino is an RBI machine a fan favorite and seems like the glue in a strong clubhouse. The #Royals don't have to make a decision today or anything but that didn't stop me from weighing the pros and cons of extending him. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-case-for-and-against-extending-vinnie-pasquantino-royals https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-case-for-and-against-extending-vinnie-pasquantino-royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1990793800286155209)  2025-11-18T14:46Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The deadline to add players to protect them from the Rule [--] is today. I wrote about [--] potential adds for the #Royals on Friday. They obviously won't all get added but they only have three 40-man spots right now so you might see a move today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1990863892122132863)  2025-11-18T19:25Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals added Ben Kudrna and Steven Zobac to the 40-man. That means they didnt add Gavin Cross Frank Mozzicato and Javi Vaz among others. The 40-man has [--] players on it now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1990918666896941100)  2025-11-18T23:02Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@rluman5 Nobody is arguing that the outfield isnt a problem. The solution isnt to go out and get other crappy players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1990985589018046713)  2025-11-19T03:28Z 11.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Putting this out to make sure I finish it and to alert you to tomorrow's crazy newsletter where I dig in on at least [--] trade targets (I might add more) for the #Royals. Click that link to make sure you get it in your inbox tomorrow morning. http://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe http://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1991280348366258417)  2025-11-19T23:00Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"This is the list. I ended up with [--] trade targets. I'm probably [--] short. Or more. But here are [--] players the #Royals could and maybe will target this offseason in trades. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-2025-2026-offseason-trade-targets https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-2025-2026-offseason-trade-targets"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1991515373703745914)  2025-11-20T14:34Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Fridays are free on Inside the Crown In Crown Jewels this week I wrote about the #Royals signing Alex Lange confidence in Cags (both from the Royals and himself) and my hypothetical HOF ballot that I'm already questioning. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-royals-bullpen-add-caglianone-future-hof-ballot https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-royals-bullpen-add-caglianone-future-hof-ballot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1991878768433197104)  2025-11-21T14:38Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I'm not surprised the #Royals didn't non-tender India but it was a very real possibility. They could still trade him before the season though I'm not sure how many teams would give something up for the right to pay him $8 million"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1991980951023526150)  2025-11-21T21:24Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Will Brennan is a local kid so based on this offseason so far welcome to the #Royals Guardians non-tendered OF Will Brennan RHP Nic Enright and LHP Sam Hentges Guardians non-tendered OF Will Brennan RHP Nic Enright and LHP Sam Hentges"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1992008629407609256)  2025-11-21T23:14Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Oh the #Royals made a very interesting hire for assistant pitching coach. Mike McFerran is not a name I know much about but the background is certainly different. College guy until the last two years with the As system. And hes only [--] years old"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1993078462656008252)  2025-11-24T22:05Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I haven't watched this yet but guessing you get a lot of insight into what he is from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=xVP7ZSs1KIc https://www.youtube.com/watchv=xVP7ZSs1KIc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1993078869923184709)  2025-11-24T22:06Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Friday was the non-tender deadline and most of the #Royals decisions were easy but there were some questions. I wrote mostly about the choices that weren't so easy plus included some non-tenders made by other teams who could interest KC. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/love-me-non-tender-royals-make-choices https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/love-me-non-tender-royals-make-choices"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1993329120558612636)  2025-11-25T14:41Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals lost a big part of their pitching plan when Zach Bove left for the White Sox but they made an inspiring hire. I wrote about Mike McFerren the new assistant pitching coach with a little insight from people way smarter than me. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/another-new-royals-coach-hits-the-mark https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/another-new-royals-coach-hits-the-mark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1993690455599391019)  2025-11-26T14:37Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Slight schedule change on ItC because well I fell asleep early last night and woke up late today. To say sorry how about a special Black Friday subscription deal to get all my #Royals analysis for 25% off https://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe https://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1994425580683448633)  2025-11-28T15:18Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Would the #Royals *really* trade Cole Ragans First off I don't think so. But second off the rumors are out there so I wrote about it today. Maybe a bit of a ramble but I had some thoughts. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/an-unlikely-trade-piece-for-the-royals https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/an-unlikely-trade-piece-for-the-royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1995870845567451525)  2025-12-02T15:01Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals needs are blatantly obvious which leads them to be named for a lot of players. Recently they were tied to nine trade candidates and I wrote about all of them. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-royals-are-named-as-a-fit-for-a-lot-of-guys https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-royals-are-named-as-a-fit-for-a-lot-of-guys"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1996587000263000219)  2025-12-04T14:26Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Fridays are free on ItC. It's the rhyme you'll never stop repeating. This week I wrote about the upcoming Winter Meetings some trade candidates from the #Royals we haven't talked much about and a look at some Rule [--] picks I'd be interested in next week. http://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-winter-meetings-royals-trade-candidates-rule-5-options http://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-winter-meetings-royals-trade-candidates-rule-5-options"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1996952302184214733)  2025-12-05T14:38Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Today is the last day to get 25% off a year of an annual Inside the Crown subscription. Get it for yourself get it for a friend get it for an enemy. Whatever you do just get it. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/bd158d81 https://insidethecrown.substack.com/bd158d81"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1998053848351465867)  2025-12-08T15:35Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The Winter Meetings are all about the rumors and the #Royals were mentioned A LOT yesterday. So I broke down all I could find. I probably missed one but there'll be more today anyway. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-in-the-rumors-winter-meetings-edition https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-in-the-rumors-winter-meetings-edition"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1998406178729034043)  2025-12-09T14:55Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The slot money difference between pick six and pick [--] was more than $2.5 million last year. Thats not as big as picking [--] spots earlier in the first round but its close for the #Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1998526848167252378)  2025-12-09T22:55Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The slot money isnt set yet but the #Royals should have about $16 million in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1998530067245445253)  2025-12-09T23:07Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals haven't exactly been blessed with luck in the lottery since it began but that all changed this season. Today I wrote about that some potential picks (super early) and an outside-the-box thought that comes from the extra money. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-lottery-finally-giveth-royals https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-lottery-finally-giveth-royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1999126273742848474)  2025-12-11T14:37Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Hey the #Royals are signing Lane Thomas. Good bounceback candidate. He has some speed. Hes hit for power. He can play center. Its a nice fit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1999262015609815320)  2025-12-11T23:36Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Inside the Crown is always free for everyone on Fridays for Crown Jewels. In today's edition I wrote about the Thomas signing their pursuit of relievers and a new outfield target for the #Royals (that likely isn't impacted by the Thomas deal). https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-new-royals-outfielder-relief-help-outfield-target https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-new-royals-outfielder-relief-help-outfield-target"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1999488913384321236)  2025-12-12T14:38Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"This is a big get for the #Royals. Mears has big stuff. Collins had a great year in Milwaukee last year and credited Connor Dawson quite a bit. Isaac Collins is also going to the Kansas City Royals sources say. Isaac Collins is also going to the Kansas City Royals sources say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1999983183853703283)  2025-12-13T23:22Z 11.4K followers, 19.3K engagements


"Been asked this multiple times now so I'll just put it out to everyone. I don't know this for a fact but I would guess this isn't it for the #Royals. I think John Rave Tyler Tolbert and Nick Loftin were all on the hypothetical 26-man before this move. There is room for more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1999988136869318747)  2025-12-13T23:41Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Nick Mears and Isaac Collins acquired in one trade is kind of a fun juxtaposition because Mears got the fourth-highest chase rate among all relievers last year and Collins chased the third-least among all hitters with at least [---] plate appearances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1999992025546911806)  2025-12-13T23:57Z 11.3K followers, 14.1K engagements


"For what it's worth getting chase in the bullpen was a huge problem for the #Royals last year and we all know about their free-swinging ways at the plate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1999992521020309810)  2025-12-13T23:59Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals made a fun trade on Saturday. Today I wrote about what they're getting in Isaac Collins and Nick Mears and what that means for their plans the rest of the offseason. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/isaac-collins-nick-mears-and-whats-next-for-the-royals https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/isaac-collins-nick-mears-and-whats-next-for-the-royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2000577038957048124)  2025-12-15T14:41Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"After some moves to spruce up the #Royals roster I wanted to dig in and see what it looks like today with still plenty of time to add. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/a-mid-winter-look-at-the-current-royals-roster https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/a-mid-winter-look-at-the-current-royals-roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2001311927050305548)  2025-12-17T15:22Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Friends I am [--] paid subscribers away from a milestone number. The #Royals are doing fun things. They're playoff contenders. If you're not already a paid subscriber you know this is the best time join the bandwagon right http://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe http://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2001316630651879512)  2025-12-17T15:40Z 11.4K followers, 12.1K engagements


"It may be December but the #Royals have been busy so I'll talk about them for a few minutes with @SorenPetro @klseaboldt and @KyleCollier_810 on @SportsRadio810. It's coming up in a minute"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2001387609654706206)  2025-12-17T20:22Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Talking with @PatStrathman might be worse than going to the mall on December [--] but Im doing it anyway. Well talk #Royals on @ESPNWichita in a couple minutes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2001750410277585016)  2025-12-18T20:24Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"@PatStrathman Try it. See what happens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2001783310973047123)  2025-12-18T22:35Z 11.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Wow welcome back Matt Strahm That's a heck of a move for the #Royals. I like Bowlan but Strahm has been so good for the majority of his career. 27.3% strikeout rate 7.8% walk rate solid chase rate. This is big for the bullpen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2002031424451268711)  2025-12-19T15:01Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Fridays are free in the offseason on Inside the Crown. Today I wrote about the actual need remaining on offense for the #Royals the team HOF vote and some stadium talk which I honestly detest but it's news so here we are. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-the-next-bat-the-royals-hof-stadium-news https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-the-next-bat-the-royals-hof-stadium-news"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2002036367832809522)  2025-12-19T15:20Z 11.3K followers, [----] engagements


"So the #Royals have acquired Mears Strahm and Lange relievers who all get chase and swing and miss. Theyve acquired Isaac Collins and Lane Thomas kept Jonathan India (controversially) and extended Maikel Garcia. All hitters who dont chase. Seems like a plan in place"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2002046800300011882)  2025-12-19T16:02Z 11.4K followers, 18.8K engagements


"The #Royals have somewhat talked the talk in the past but this winter they're walking the walk with regard to one statistic that has been largely ignored in recent years. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-royals-are-chasing-the-right-thing https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-royals-are-chasing-the-right-thing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2003479868563161095)  2025-12-23T14:56Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Nothing stops Crown Jewels (except for six months during the season). Your free Friday article is here. I look at the Strahm trade that I somehow hadn't written about yet the #Royals current payroll situation and I say thanks to all of you. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-the-strahm-trade-royals-payroll-thank-you https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-the-strahm-trade-royals-payroll-thank-you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2004566062843805731)  2025-12-26T14:52Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"No joke I had no idea what day it is. New ItC tomorrow friends. Sorry for the lack of newsletters"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2006006042019123680)  2025-12-30T14:14Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"As I often do Im going to put this out there to force myself to finish it. Tomorrow on Inside the Crown will be my annual top [--] #Royals prospects list. Make sure youre a paid subscriber so you can read it all: https://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe https://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2006148730219581862)  2025-12-30T23:41Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals system is improving. Some like it more than others but the top end talent is getting better and it continues to have some solid depth. Today I ranked the top [--] in the system. There are some very interesting names all the way through. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-itc-top-25-royals-prospects-list https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/the-itc-top-25-royals-prospects-list"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2006374729574424604)  2025-12-31T14:39Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"If you start the [----] Wild Card game at 7:15 and become a paid subscriber to Inside the Crown youll see Salvy drive in Christian Colon right at midnight. And youll get all my #Royals newsletters right to your inbox. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe https://insidethecrown.substack.com/subscribe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2006531418134814934)  2026-01-01T01:02Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Its pretty quiet around baseball but that doesnt stop Crown Jewels. In todays free newsletter I wrote about Nico Hoerner as an option for the #Royals if I buy a Jonathan India bounceback and a look at a few of my [----] favorites. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-a-new-potential-royals-trade-candidate-india-bounceback-2025-faves https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-a-new-potential-royals-trade-candidate-india-bounceback-2025-faves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2007099673350422717)  2026-01-02T14:40Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Not surprising at all but the #Royals have extended Matt Quatraro through [----] with an option for 2030"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2007890211796128145)  2026-01-04T19:01Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Matt Quatraro now has a contract through [----] with an option for [----]. Ill talk about that and maybe some other #Royals topics with @SorenPetro @klseaboldt and @KyleCollier_810 on @SportsRadio810 here shortly. Listen in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2008283640023646480)  2026-01-05T21:05Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Whether the #Royals really are up against their payroll ceiling is up for debate but if they are (and even if they aren't) I wrote about the players they could move to clear some salary who might want them and what they might bring back. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/offsetting-some-royals-salary https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/offsetting-some-royals-salary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2009273385524842847)  2026-01-08T14:38Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"With that the #Royals are at about $113 million in guaranteed contracts for [--] players. #Royals avoided arbitration with the following players per source: Kyle Isbel: $2.7 million Bailey Falter: $3.6 million John Schreiber: $3.715 million Nick Mears: $1.9 million Kris Bubic & Vinnie Pasquantino haven't reached an agreement as of now. Likely headed for hearings. #Royals avoided arbitration with the following players per source: Kyle Isbel: $2.7 million Bailey Falter: $3.6 million John Schreiber: $3.715 million Nick Mears: $1.9 million Kris Bubic & Vinnie Pasquantino haven't reached an"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2009383308627501401)  2026-01-08T21:54Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"It's a Crown Jewels Friday which means it's free for everyone This week I wrote about the #Royals arbitration exchanges Quatraro's extension and the stadium issues. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-royals-arbitration-numbers-quatraro-four-years-stadium-issues https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/crown-jewels-royals-arbitration-numbers-quatraro-four-years-stadium-issues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2009653939327975752)  2026-01-09T15:50Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"We're about a month from spring training so I thought today was a good day to dig in to what the rest of the division was doing and compare it to what the #Royals have done this winter. Check out who I think has had the best winter so far. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/checking-in-on-the-al-central-where-royals-stand https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/checking-in-on-the-al-central-where-royals-stand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2011087059935785175)  2026-01-13T14:44Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The changes aren't drastic but the #Royals are bringing most of the walls in at Kauffman Stadium. Today I looked at how that will impact a few key hitters in a way that was somehow both exhaustive and not nearly enough. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/new-year-new-walls-how-royals-hitters-will-be-impacted https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/new-year-new-walls-how-royals-hitters-will-be-impacted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2011446957798228471)  2026-01-14T14:35Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"One thing that I keep seeing is people comparing the #Royals moving the fences in to [----]. The big difference is that they moved everything but the corners in then. With this change center field between the auxiliary scoreboards is unchanged. That's an important distinction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2011484905377599985)  2026-01-14T17:05Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"After looking at key hitters yesterday today I dove into the #Royals pitching and how new dimensions might impact them. They'll have to be better than last year to end at the same spot but I was surprisingly encouraged by my findings. https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-pitching-vs-new-kauffman-stadium-dimensions https://insidethecrown.substack.com/p/royals-pitching-vs-new-kauffman-stadium-dimensions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/2011809848887791628)  2026-01-15T14:37Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Gose can really play center. #BlueJays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/222084823014051841)  2012-07-08T21:48Z 11.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Excited for @maria_torres3 to be on the #Royals beat. Ive been a big fan of the Royals work shes already done. Looking forward to seeing it on a daily basis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/968987215706689536)  2018-02-28T23:12Z 11.4K followers, [--] engagements


"If anyone has jumped on the Chiefs bandwagon in the last few years today is what it was like before Andy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1876024106241384671)  2025-01-05T21:52Z 11.4K followers, 268.9K engagements


"Jorge Soler is at the plate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1127384692301365250)  2019-05-12T01:27Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Kris Bubic should be allowed to punch every hitter in the face"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1929275621999276487)  2025-06-01T20:35Z 11.4K followers, 59.6K engagements


"The [----] #Royals cant hurt you anymore. Theyre gone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1577793382944055296)  2022-10-05T22:50Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Zack Greinke is a treasure. https://theathletic.com/3619646/2022/09/26/zack-greinke-royals-stories-2022/ https://theathletic.com/3619646/2022/09/26/zack-greinke-royals-stories-2022/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1574391485239382016)  2022-09-26T13:32Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Tough to see Mahomes benched. But you know nine incompletions is just too many"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1569102556588298240)  2022-09-11T23:16Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Five years ago today the #Royals swept the ALCS and I can still remember and recite Denny's call. "Bouncing ball Moustakas fair ball. Sets throws Royals win Kansas City you've got a World Series" Incredible day. We didn't leave for at least an hour after maybe more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1184107073967198208)  2019-10-15T14:01Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"So Kansas City needs to beat Houston and Baltimore in the postseason. Seems familiar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1213841443506315264)  2020-01-05T15:15Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Bobby Witt Jr. has four more runs scored than anyone in baseball. Hes on pace for [---] runs this season. Only nine players in the modern era have scored [---] runs or more in a season. The last one to do it was Lou Gehrig in [----]. #Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1788381779021251067)  2024-05-09T01:33Z 11.4K followers, 34.9K engagements


"BWJ is now hitting .488/.505/.847 in July. Bonkers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1818114893179969989)  2024-07-30T02:42Z 11.4K followers, 66.4K engagements


"The worst #Chiefs team of the last six years is playing for the AFC title. Again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1749261174791676342)  2024-01-22T02:42Z 11.4K followers, 33.5K engagements


"The #Royals signed the guy who finished second in the Cy Young race to a mid-tier deal and traded a rental reliever for the guy who finished fourth. Pretty solid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1859389567637348784)  2024-11-21T00:13Z 11.4K followers, 41.1K engagements


"Whit and Mondesi are both on pace for [--] homers [--] doubles [--] triples and [--] steals. There are four members of the 20-20-20-20 club. Ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1125928092940296192)  2019-05-08T00:59Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Vinnie Pasquantino plays his first home game since August [--] tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844019782598996157)  2024-10-09T14:19Z 11.4K followers, 20.2K engagements


"The #Royals won while the Guardians Red Sox and Twins all lost. Theyre now tied for a wild card spot six behind Cleveland and just one behind Minnesota. Thats a really great day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1814860131269571055)  2024-07-21T03:09Z 11.4K followers, 25K engagements


"And Ill say this. Dayton could easily have not been there for this. Not only is he there hes speaking. Thats a very strong statement from him. A good man"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1572664233254440960)  2022-09-21T19:09Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"It can be true that the #Royals didnt execute and that they had to deal with some horrendous umpiring"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1842746817777176645)  2024-10-06T02:00Z 11.4K followers, 25.5K engagements


"#HEYHEYHEYHEY Brady Singer was outstanding for seven. The offense had a very loud fifth inning that was more than enough for a #Royals win Okay guys you ready For real are you ready You should sit for this. They are now 57-47. They did NOT win a 57th game in 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1817023592925679774)  2024-07-27T02:25Z 11.4K followers, 18.3K engagements


"Congrats to Nathaniel Hackett. First Broncos coach to only lose once to the #Chiefs in a season since Gary Kubiak"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1607460992585179136)  2022-12-26T19:39Z 11.4K followers, 43.2K engagements


"Noah Cameron needs to stay in this rotation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1930062755869978663)  2025-06-04T00:43Z 11.4K followers, 18.5K engagements


"Merrifield to the Blue Jays might be the greatest troll ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1554588776730697728)  2022-08-02T22:03Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"I just realized tonights win officially gives the #Royals their biggest year-over-year win increase in franchise history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1832603356289777782)  2024-09-08T02:14Z 11.4K followers, 16.2K engagements


"Bobby Witt Jr. has batted three times in the WBC and Brady Singer has thrown two innings. Its an incredible experience for them but I cant imagine the #Royals are thrilled about the lack of work"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1638352001913303041)  2023-03-22T01:28Z 11.4K followers, 65.3K engagements


"I am unreasonably excited to cheer for Hosmer tonight. I am SO thankful the #Royals didnt sign him but the farther and farther away we get from that magical [----] team the more I appreciate all those guys for the absolute joy they brought to my life and KC as a whole"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1555257343813816322)  2022-08-04T18:20Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Athletes say the most ridiculous things after losing to KC. It's kind of fun. "We're gonna win it. We had a lot of missed opportunities tonight. (The Royals) just got lucky." Jazz Chisholm Jr. speaks on how he feels about the series after the loss https://t.co/EoHHbYHc4m "We're gonna win it. We had a lot of missed opportunities tonight. (The Royals) just got lucky." Jazz Chisholm Jr. speaks on how he feels about the series after the loss https://t.co/EoHHbYHc4m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843678968362479748)  2024-10-08T15:44Z 11.4K followers, 20.8K engagements


""We're gonna win it. We had a lot of missed opportunities tonight. (The Royals) just got lucky." Jazz Chisholm Jr. speaks on how he feels about the series after the loss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843493711730426181)  2024-10-08T03:28Z 445.8K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Good morning. The #Royals have the best run differential in the majors. Omaha has the best run differential in the International League. Quad Cities has the best run differential in the Midwest League. Columbia has the second-best run differential in the Carolina League"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1780946444620271835)  2024-04-18T13:08Z 11.4K followers, 35.5K engagements


"Bobby Witt Jr. since the start of June: .322/.364/.548 [--] G [---] PA [--] 2B [--] 3B [--] HR [--] SB 17.9% K This is who we all thought hed be for the #Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1691290602451660800)  2023-08-15T03:27Z 11.4K followers, 58K engagements


"It sure would have been nice to do it with a win but YOUR KANSAS CITY #ROYALS ARE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS They were [--] games under .500 last season. And now theyre officially playing to win it all. Amazing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839862787373240421)  2024-09-28T03:00Z 11.4K followers, 11.7K engagements


"Feeling better about the Chiefs now. For me picking the Colts over the Chiefs is the easiest choice of the weekend. Next on @undisputed For me picking the Colts over the Chiefs is the easiest choice of the weekend. Next on @undisputed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1083771647436509191)  2019-01-11T17:04Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"For me picking the Colts over the Chiefs is the easiest choice of the weekend. Next on @undisputed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RealSkipBayless/status/1083747096019103744)  2019-01-11T15:26Z 3.1M followers, [----] engagements


"Oh you want Singers updated stats since coming back from AAA huh [--] GS [----] IP [--] H [---] K (25.6%) [--] BB (6.1%) [----] ERA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1558904986075107331)  2022-08-14T19:54Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Sacking Brady is now roughing the passer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1579200058654101504)  2022-10-09T20:00Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Not every team has the strength to come back from a devastating game seven loss to win it all. But some do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/918322983298531328)  2017-10-12T03:50Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The #Royals are 7-2 against the Guardians. The Guardians are 7-2 against the Twins. The Twins are 7-3 against the Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1828769825579221381)  2024-08-28T12:21Z 11.4K followers, 35.6K engagements


"I hope the #Royals sign Alcides Escobar and let Ned hit him leadoff one last time. It's only right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1176571538868441097)  2019-09-24T18:58Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Salvy's 162-game pace since his return from the IL is [--] homers and [---] RBI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1555583382427500547)  2022-08-05T15:55Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"I know celebrating one win is kind of bizarre but beating the Dodgers is a legitimately big deal. They've lost six times since the end of June. It's August [--]. SIX LOSSES IN [--] DAYS And the #Royals gave them one of them. I'll celebrate the crap out of that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1558924694446817286)  2022-08-14T21:13Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"A lets go #Royals chant at Arrowhead is pretty damn cool"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1843483573648519521)  2024-10-08T02:48Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Imagine a trade of a bad backup catcher being the last straw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1035598045671575552)  2018-08-31T18:39Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The Red Sox have lost. Again. The #Royals now lead them by [---] games with [--] to play. Boston has [--] games left including another tonight. If KC goes 14-17 Boston has to finish 20-12 to win the playoff spot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1828167322043125816)  2024-08-26T20:27Z 11.4K followers, 27.1K engagements


"The #Royals and the Dodgers are the last two teams to win the World Series in New York"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1851838986236359166)  2024-10-31T04:09Z 11.4K followers, 21.7K engagements


"The #Royals are now [---] games out of first. It wont be easy but its possible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1832913187420717163)  2024-09-08T22:45Z 11.4K followers, 12.4K engagements


"#HEYHEYHEYHEY The #Royals lost their starter in the second faced a rain delay that lasted 2+ hours and still picked up their third straight win over the Guardians A big seventh iced the game but the bullpen was nails again. YOUR KANSAS CITY ROYALS ARE NOW IN FIRST PLACE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1828637916215550189)  2024-08-28T03:37Z 11.4K followers, 11.2K engagements


"That was probably Noah Camerons worst big league start. He gave up one run in [---] innings. Thats crazy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1927901306129129716)  2025-05-29T01:34Z 11.4K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Jac Caglianone is coming to the big leagues. Hell get a bit of a soft landing with a week on the road before hitting KC next Tuesday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1929361400964538450)  2025-06-02T02:16Z 11.4K followers, 28.6K engagements


"Assuming the #Royals offense doesn't get it back to Vinnie he finishes his rookie year hitting .295/.383/.450 with more walks than strikeouts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1577789098303131651)  2022-10-05T22:33Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The #Royals have the second best record in the AL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1382529947785302024)  2021-04-15T03:03Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"India walk BWJ homer. Give me that 25-30 times this year please"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1898106543897202959)  2025-03-07T20:20Z 11.4K followers, 15.7K engagements


"Whit Merrifield was a ray of light on some very bad #Royals teams and it was fun watching him play. Its not his fault he should have been traded three years ago. Im glad he got his 1000th hit before he was traded. Im also damn glad hes gone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1554597641287262216)  2022-08-02T22:38Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Greinke ends his season with a [----] ERA in [---] innings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1577087374110371842)  2022-10-04T00:05Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Im sorry to say this is no longer true. At this moment the #Royals have the best record in the AL and second best in all of baseball. The #Royals have the second best record in the AL. The #Royals have the second best record in the AL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1383902183607857152)  2021-04-18T21:56Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Just realized that getting Lugo back pushes Kris Bubic's next start to Sunday which is June [--]. That means his May is complete: [----] IP [--] H [--] R [--] ER [--] BB [--] K [----] ERA I know that Skubal Woo and Fried have all been great in May but Bubic has to be the pitcher of the month"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1928193880341590369)  2025-05-29T20:56Z 11.4K followers, 14.3K engagements


"Oh yeah and the Guardians Twins and Tigers all lost too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1799277314582409566)  2024-06-08T03:08Z 11.4K followers, 16.4K engagements


"The #Royals are 19-6 when they score more than one run. Thats silly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1785819967012663389)  2024-05-01T23:53Z 11.4K followers, 22.8K engagements


"Today is the last Saturday without a scheduled #Royals game until October 8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1510261731032977409)  2022-04-02T14:23Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The #Royals magic number is now 1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839515256571269301)  2024-09-27T03:59Z 11.4K followers, 11.7K engagements


"I don't think Danny Duffy has thrown his last pitch for the #Royals. Go get that second ring Duffman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1420864675084910594)  2021-07-29T21:51Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Salvys flyout is a homer in [--] parks. Masseys flyout is a homer in [--] parks. Vinnies sac fly is a homer in [--] parks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1814473220172423315)  2024-07-20T01:31Z 11.4K followers, 26.4K engagements


"Cags is [--] for [--] this spring with three homers three walks a double and only one strikeout. His general opponent level has been roughly AA but hes done it against two big leaguers today. Hell likely start in AA but if all goes well I wouldnt be surprised if hes up quick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1898850522158756116)  2025-03-09T21:36Z 11.4K followers, 32K engagements


"Lets check in on Bobby Witt Jrs pace this season: .359/.414/.755 [--] 2B [--] 3B [--] HR [--] SB [--] fWAR [----] bWAR #Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1778808381781819498)  2024-04-12T15:32Z 11.4K followers, 26.9K engagements


"Angel Zerpa was so bad a few weeks ago that the #Royals who stick with players sometimes too long sent him to AAA. A few weeks after his return he made his playoff debut with the bases loaded and one out in a tie game. And he stranded all three"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841605946121859502)  2024-10-02T22:27Z 11.4K followers, 10.7K engagements


"Since the break the #Royals have gained three games in the division and [---] in the Wild Card race. Thats in less than three weeks. Pretty good run"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1821378137575280955)  2024-08-08T02:49Z 11.4K followers, 15.6K engagements


"Booger McFarland deserves every bit of praise hes getting and more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1610104978235867140)  2023-01-03T02:45Z 11.4K followers, 23.7K engagements


"I would anticipate a managerial change in two weeks to go along with an overhaul of the coaching staff as well so today is just the start of the #Royals evolution"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1572675370524246017)  2022-09-21T19:53Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"He did not connect especially well with that ball and it was [----] MPH off the bat and [---] feet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1930054229382635752)  2025-06-04T00:09Z 11.4K followers, 29.3K engagements


"Getting this done in two sets up the #Royals pitching incredibly in the ALDS. I dont know if theyll do this but they can go: Game One: Wacha Game Two: Lugo or Ragans Game Three: Ragans or Lugo Game Four: Wacha Game Five: Lugo or Ragans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841626067028623390)  2024-10-02T23:47Z 11.4K followers, 23.5K engagements


"#Royals playoff odds: 100%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1839869093723218051)  2024-09-28T03:25Z 11.4K followers, [----] engagements


"The #Royals are 2-0 all-time on October 27"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1188470832114393095)  2019-10-27T15:01Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Salvador Perez is hitting .387 while swinging at everything. He might be able to do this until hes 70"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1776412804087423232)  2024-04-06T00:53Z 11.4K followers, 17.5K engagements


"Bobby Witt Jr. has caught Aaron Judge in fWAR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1815589550103638122)  2024-07-23T03:27Z 11.4K followers, 16.4K engagements


"The #Royals went from [--] games under .500 to this in one year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1844125820270588004)  2024-10-09T21:20Z 11.4K followers, 11.9K engagements


"Bobby Witt Jr. is on pace for [--] doubles [--] triples [--] homers and [--] steals. Nobody has EVER done that. He currently has [--] doubles [--] triples [--] homers and [--] steals. There have only been [--] seasons EVER with all four of those stats and he has [--] games to go. #Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1692626514339037213)  2023-08-18T19:56Z 11.4K followers, 40K engagements


"With the Red Sox sending $2.8 million to the #Royals in the deal their current payroll is sitting at a hair under $86 million. Theres still room for a hard throwing reliever who went to high school in the KC area"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1359713262326194177)  2021-02-11T03:57Z 11.4K followers, [---] engagements


"The Red Sox have lost. Again. The #Royals have sights set higher than a Wild Card and rightfully so but theyre now [---] games clear for a playoff spot with [--] to play. If they finish 13-17 the Red Sox would need to go 20-11 to pass them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1828246518475755974)  2024-08-27T01:41Z 11.4K followers, 27.8K engagements


"The #Royals have scored more runs this inning than theyve scored in [--] other full games this year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DBLesky/status/1930073572778627300)  2025-06-04T01:26Z 11.4K followers, 22K engagements


"Cole Ragans line today: [--] IP [--] H [--] R [--] K [--] BB Ace. #Royals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1793366720587108506)  2024-05-22T19:41Z 11.4K followers, 10.8K engagements

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