#  @RoyalsData Royals Data Dugout Royals Data Dugout posts on X about mlb, mph, night, ip the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::1883293750056857600/interactions)  - [--] Week [------] +52% - [--] Month [------] +569% - [--] Months [------] -89% - [--] Year [-------] +96,420% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1883293750056857600/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +1,300% - [--] Month [--] +88% - [--] Months [--] -90% - [--] Year [---] +6,217% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::1883293750056857600/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +1.20% - [--] Month [-----] +1.60% - [--] Months [-----] +3.70% - [--] Year [-----] +2,103% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::1883293750056857600/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [mlb](/list/mlb) #1055 [finance](/list/finance) 3.96% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 2.97% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 0.99% **Social topic influence** [mlb](/topic/mlb) 11.88%, [mph](/topic/mph) 6.93%, [night](/topic/night) 5.94%, [ip](/topic/ip) #673, [bat](/topic/bat) 3.96%, [just a](/topic/just-a) 2.97%, [trade](/topic/trade) 2.97%, [air](/topic/air) 1.98%, [strong](/topic/strong) 1.98%, [at least](/topic/at-least) 1.98% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@royalsminors](/creator/undefined) [@bryand1337](/creator/undefined) [@royalsexec](/creator/undefined) [@jtpenfield](/creator/undefined) [@kcsnroyalssigkrtvjyea0etxwh3](/creator/undefined) [@byrobertmurray](/creator/undefined) [@reds](/creator/undefined) [@royalsclubhouse](/creator/undefined) [@markpibarra](/creator/undefined) [@imukima](/creator/undefined) [@thechadstills](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%. Here's where #Royals hitters land among [---] players with a minimum of [--] PA over those two seasons:" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2021624460936458685) 2026-02-11T16:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Look Estevez hasnt always made it comfortable. But flipping Erceg into the closers role would make it *worse* not better. If Estevez isnt pitching in the ninth hes pitching in the eighth and you wouldnt have the luxury of using Erceg in the most high-leverage spots" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1920295435131846704) 2025-05-08T01:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The #Royals second 3-run homer of the season coming on *June 18* is insane" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1935504353399386495) 2025-06-19T01:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The #Royals do so many important things right at the plate it's almost mind-boggling the results are so pitiful. There's just zero power output. Avg bat speed: [----] MPH (6th in MLB) Fast swing rate: 25% (14th) Blasts: [---] (10th) Blasts/contact: 15.3% (9th) Blasts/swing: 12.1% (7th) Avg EV: [----] MPH (15th) HH rate: 39.5% (23rd) Barrel rate: 6.9% (28th) xBA: .257 (11th) xSLG: .404 (23rd) Pull air: 20% (5th) H/T @royalsminors" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1940043771992826121) 2025-07-01T13:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#HEYHEYHEYHEY How about [----] feet of #Royals homers from Sal (x2) and Cags to broom the Buccos out of town with a sweep The record: 46-48" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1943133099434430637) 2025-07-10T02:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How about Seth Lugo today Bounces back from a shaky first few innings to go six strong two runs six strikeouts. Churns out [--] whiffs (32%) with a 24% Z-whiff and 32% CSW. #Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1948112572143534510) 2025-07-23T20:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "MLB leaders in runs scored over the last two weeks. 👀 #Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1952397149078949913) 2025-08-04T15:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@BryanD1337 @royalsexec I wouldnt say Im expecting anything but two MLB outfielders were swapped just this morning. Its by no means too late to swing a deal" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2022383020590940633) 2026-02-13T18:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Great insight into whats becoming a #Royals roster-building trend. The Royals traded minor leaguer AJ Causey this week for big league depth in RHP Mitch Spence. Its a continuation of a trend thats seen the Royals add over [---] MLB innings over the last two seasons via trade. Some quick thoughts here on the deal. Link in replies. https://t.co/E3swvS1O2n The Royals traded minor leaguer AJ Causey this week for big league depth in RHP Mitch Spence. Its a continuation of a trend thats seen the Royals add over [---] MLB innings over the last two seasons via trade. Some quick thoughts here on the deal." [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2022493780364914985) 2026-02-14T02:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Been a little quiet around these parts recently. As paid subs know Im going through some personal/professional stuff thats wiped out my time for full newsletters. As the offseason ramps up will try to at least be more active on X with thoughts on #Royals moves (and non-moves)" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1991688722954207641) 2025-11-21T02:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Working theory: Are hamate issues going to become the hitter version of TJ for pitchers who chase velo Hitters chasing bat speed leading to hamate injuries Could just be me but seems like there's been a rise the last 2-3 seasons. For those unfamiliar the hamate bone which could cause Corbin Carroll Francisco Lindor and Jackson Holliday to miss Opening Day is a small hook-shaped bone on the palm just underneath the pinky that is particularly susceptible to breaking. While the recovery is typically For those unfamiliar the hamate bone which could cause Corbin Carroll Francisco Lindor and" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2021610878517313981) 2026-02-11T15:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "FWIW Kolek comes in at [---] Bergert at 179" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2021983664465490197) 2026-02-12T16:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#Royals could use this energy. Castellanos led the league in B/B% (Beers per benching rate) Nick Castellanos said on Instagram that one reason Rob Thomson benched him in June was for bringing a beer into the dugout after being pulled for defense. Nick Castellanos said on Instagram that one reason Rob Thomson benched him in June was for bringing a beer into the dugout after being pulled for defense" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022034797145862179) 2026-02-12T19:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "RT @jtpenfield: Go subscribe if you havent already and help us get to [----] subscribers before Opening Day https://youtube.com/@kcsnroyalssi=GKRtvjYEA0etxwH3 https://youtube.com/@kcsnroyalssi=GKRtvjYEA0etxwH3" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2022426126732386814) 2026-02-13T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Cliche baseball SZN tweet" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2020705003217015121) 2026-02-09T03:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "More statistical modeling fodder. Where #Royals SP rank among [---] pitchers with at least [--] IP in [----] (starters only). Weighted using Stuff+ K-BB% O-Sw% Z-Con% HR/9 etc. Anything stand out (Lugo yikes.) Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%. Here's where #Royals hitters land among [---] players with a minimum of [--] PA over those two seasons: https://t.co/uhmCKsCDyp Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%." [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2021983450853781764) 2026-02-12T16:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements ". I dont want to say I expect moves but you want to be opportunistic. -- JJ The #Royals want depth depth depth. And roster flexibility. And options. Enter Mitch Spence a pitcher who brings all those things and Major League experience: https://t.co/4yNQ8UXcsT The #Royals want depth depth depth. And roster flexibility. And options. Enter Mitch Spence a pitcher who brings all those things and Major League experience: https://t.co/4yNQ8UXcsT" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2022333838047989984) 2026-02-13T15:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "🧐 Good morning Kansas City and surrounds Have a great Friday. https://t.co/A8SJYgEtuI Good morning Kansas City and surrounds Have a great Friday. https://t.co/A8SJYgEtuI" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2022383450003771599) 2026-02-13T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Top [--] overall for anyone curious. (Spoiler: Its mostly who youd expect.) Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%. Here's where #Royals hitters land among [---] players with a minimum of [--] PA over those two seasons: https://t.co/uhmCKsCDyp Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%. Here's where #Royals hitters land among [---] players with a minimum of [--] PA over those two seasons: https://t.co/uhmCKsCDyp" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2021773206462370281) 2026-02-12T02:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Interesting nugget. Lugo finished 18th (among [---] SP with 100+ IP) in first-pitch strike rate per Statcast so its not as if he was falling behind with the secondaries. His problems seemed centered more around not being able to finish hitters and a nearly career-worst HR/9. Seth Lugo throwing a side today. He mentioned at Royals Rally that he wants to utilize his fastball early in counts. #Royals #SpringTraining https://t.co/jOC3qa3IPY Seth Lugo throwing a side today. He mentioned at Royals Rally that he wants to utilize his fastball early in counts. #Royals #SpringTraining" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2022014739459846213) 2026-02-12T18:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "In addition to the home/road splits pretty drastic difference between Spences numbers as a starter and reliever in [----]. SP: [--] IP [----] ERA .394 wOBA RP: [----] IP [----] ERA .312 wOBA Spence had a tough '25 but he seemed to be affected by Sutter's Hitter-Friendly confines. [----] ERA at home compared to [----] ERA on road. Gives up hard contact but generates good chase and has decent BB% Whiff% and GB%. Has experience w/ new pitching coach Mike McFerran #Royals https://t.co/494AB0Tor0 Spence had a tough '25 but he seemed to be affected by Sutter's Hitter-Friendly confines. [----] ERA at home compared" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2022070725058936839) 2026-02-12T22:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "From [----] to [----] Lugo's Stuff+ dipped from [--] to [--] largely stemming from the four-seam dropping from [--] Stuff+ to [--] (lost [---] MPH) and the sinker dropping from [--] Stuff+ to [--] (lost [---] MPH). Stuff didn't seem like the lead issue to me though -- more a problem with putting guys away. Chase% fell from 27.9% to 23.8% whiff from 22.5% to 20.6%. @RoyalsData What was different in his [----] stuff @RoyalsData What was different in his [----] stuff" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2022318419110981833) 2026-02-13T14:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Will take some time to (possibly) pay off but excited for the John Means signing. Extremely low-risk high-reward gamble on a local product who flashed All-Star upside in [----]. Has struggled to stay on the mound but accrued [---] fWAR in what essentially amounts to two full seasons of work across 2018-2024" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2022495013305712959) 2026-02-14T02:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Its May [--] and the Royals are one game out of a Wild Card spot. @RoyalsData Are we in low key rebuild mode @RoyalsData Are we in low key rebuild mode" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1928849900176896473) 2025-05-31T16:23Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements "Jac prediction with [---] games left. .248/.314/.447 [--] HR [--] RBI Here come your Cagsas City Royals Here come your Cagsas City Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1929365656027164890) 2025-06-02T02:33Z [----] followers, 68.1K engagements "Jac Caglianone in his second MLB at-bat has the #Royals eighth-hardest hit baseball of 2025: [-----] MPH. Two hard-luck outs to begin his career. (And no Hud I don't want to see him "going the other way" -- still love you)" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1930070631405515209) 2025-06-04T01:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Jac Caglianone went 0-for-5 in his MLB debut but had four hard-hit baseballs (95+ MPH EV) including [-----] and [-----] MPH groundouts. Those are the fourth- and ninth-highest exit velocities for #Royals hitters this season. He did see just [--] pitches in those five ABs swinging at seven of them. Seven pitches were inside the strike zone (five swings). Three were outside the strike zone and Cags swung at two of them one well above the zone and one on the inner black fouling both pitches away" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1930251750184763415) 2025-06-04T13:14Z [----] followers, 32K engagements "I've seriously underestimated the Nick Loftin love among #Royals fans. @RoyalsData No Nick Loftin so no its not @RoyalsData No Nick Loftin so no its not" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1931081566777643192) 2025-06-06T20:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Among [---] SP with 40+ innings #Royals ace Cole Ragans is: -1st in K% (36.4%) -2nd in K-BB% (28.7%) -4th in FIP (2.40) -2nd in SIERA (2.46) -4th in xERA (2.59) -2nd in Z-whiff (22.8%) -14th in FanGraphs Stuff+ (108) . -107th in ERA (5.18)" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1931088966532333658) 2025-06-06T20:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Lucas Erceg threw a clean inning last night in Omaha. Velocity down just a hair (nothing concerning coming off an IL stint) and four-seamer missing an inch or so of its usual iVB. Expect him to be good to go for Wednesday or Thursday. #Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1932057067784712522) 2025-06-09T12:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#Royals rotation and depth. It's getting thin. [--]. Kris Bubic [--]. Seth Lugo [--]. Michael Wacha [--]. Noah Cameron [--]. Michael Lorenzen . [--]. Rich Hill [--]. Kyle Wright [--]. Thomas Hatch [--]. Alec Marsh (ramping up could return in July) Cole Ragans to the Injured List with a rotator cuff strain https://t.co/Pa0RFxesnF Cole Ragans to the Injured List with a rotator cuff strain https://t.co/Pa0RFxesnF" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1932890120874844424) 2025-06-11T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#Royals first-inning exit velocities. The boys are barreling Jack Leiter" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1935130465842962775) 2025-06-18T00:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#HEYHEYHEYHEY Back to .500 and its past my bedtime. What a ballgame. #Royals record: 38-38" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1936284460255002666) 2025-06-21T04:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Im logging off for a week if you animals are going to do the Matt Quatraro thing. Angel Zerpa has been nails for a month-plus. He just didnt have it today. Thats the nature of relief pitching" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1936911623815348406) 2025-06-22T22:18Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements "#Royals indeed lead MLB with a 16.3% infield fly ball rate in June. @RoyalsData is there a stat that shows the percentage of INF popups Royals have to be leading the league in June @RoyalsData is there a stat that shows the percentage of INF popups Royals have to be leading the league in June" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1938952112475644145) 2025-06-28T13:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Cam Devanney at Triple-A Omaha: Big slugging metrics good plate discipline a ton of swing-and-miss. A pull-air power profile. #Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1942665947317207392) 2025-07-08T19:23Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements "In case anyone was wondering since returning to Omaha Andrew Hoffman has appeared in [--] games pitching [----] innings with [--] strikeouts (34.9%) one walk (2.3%) eight hits (.190 BA) and two runs for a [----] ERA and [----] WHIP. #Royals Guys I know the command wasnt there. But that is a *perfect* [--] grade as in the best in baseball on Andrew Hoffmans changeup tonight. Lets cut the kid some slack. Hes not exactly the first pitcher in MLB history to struggle with command his first time on the bump. https://t.co/FcQbHgYmT5 Guys I know the command wasnt there. But that is a *perfect* [--] grade as in the" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1943324090456047968) 2025-07-10T14:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I am adamantly opposed and not because it's Adam Frazier. What are you doing giving up six years of a utility infielder for [--] 1/2 months of one with an 11% chance to make the playoffs The #Royals are acquiring Adam Frazier from the Pirates in exchange for Cam Devanney per @ByRobertMurray The #Royals are acquiring Adam Frazier from the Pirates in exchange for Cam Devanney per @ByRobertMurray" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1945491474201645120) 2025-07-16T14:31Z [----] followers, 29.5K engagements "My man Andrew Hoffman shouldve been out of the inning with no damage. Granted the walks are killer but hes shown good walk rates in AAA. I remain a believer that hes a Big League arm" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1947029356049526908) 2025-07-20T20:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Curious what people *think* the #Royals would have to give up for Jarren Duran. Because I have a good feeling it would be an uncomfortable trade" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1948048315557330964) 2025-07-23T15:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "This is a great deal for the #Royals. Lugo gets a big raise KC gets certainty in its 2026-27 rotation. Seth Lugo new contract is expected to be for about $46M over [--] years plus a vesting option with KC Seth Lugo new contract is expected to be for about $46M over [--] years plus a vesting option with KC" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1949655500162740250) 2025-07-28T02:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "In case you're wondering how Padres fans feel:" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1951002306960409048) 2025-07-31T19:29Z [----] followers, 19.2K engagements "#HEYHEYHEYHEY A beauty from Mike Wacha to kick things off after an eventful trade deadline. What if #Royals record: 55-55" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1951459426054942846) 2025-08-02T01:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Good morning. The Kansas City Baseball #Royals are [--] games out of a playoff spot. FanGraphs says they have a 17.5% chance to get there with [--] weeks to play" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1959968632848453972) 2025-08-25T13:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Tonights been slightly more fun than Monday night. The #Royals just havent had many of *those* types of innings in [----] like they did in the fifth stringing together good AB after good AB" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1960874992201347443) 2025-08-28T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "That home run was the second-hardest hit baseball of Maikel Garcia's career at [-----] MPH. Smoked. #Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1906778584049692941) 2025-03-31T18:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "There will always be a place in my heart for Brady Singer. Brady Singer becomes the first Reds pitcher to toss 7+ scoreless innings in their debut with the team since Tom Seaver in [----]. (Via: @Reds) https://t.co/HoqjvV4vCs Brady Singer becomes the first Reds pitcher to toss 7+ scoreless innings in their debut with the team since Tom Seaver in [----]. (Via: @Reds) https://t.co/HoqjvV4vCs" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1906881654410355187) 2025-04-01T01:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Michael Masseys [----] MPH fly out is a dinger in 23/30 parks per Statcast. Guy deserves a break" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1915920067193188385) 2025-04-26T00:05Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements "⛽ ⛽ ⛽ Who is this man" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1919562464829579310) 2025-05-06T01:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Guys. Maikel Garcia. The ascension is real" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1920563301110411742) 2025-05-08T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Timer violation on Jac and hes ejected one pitch later for arguing. Ump show" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1921028947124301893) 2025-05-10T02:26Z [----] followers, 128.5K engagements "Willson Contreras may want to head to the plate in a body bag for the rest of his plate appearances this weekend. That was a horrendous slide" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1923888370675057071) 2025-05-17T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "(I think Matt Quatraro is just looking for something to fire up his boys here. Thats a pretty innocuous call at second base.)" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1924666154406056282) 2025-05-20T03:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Oh Maikel. That is brutal" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1926096859749044445) 2025-05-24T02:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@royalsclubhouse He's reached Mahomes status on the expectations meter" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1927782356322009462) 2025-05-28T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ummmmm Lucas Erceg Hasnt pitched in several days Estevez didnt throw last night either why is this Schreiber" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1927904833354273255) 2025-05-29T01:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Here come your Cagsas City Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1929363469708488898) 2025-06-02T02:24Z [----] followers, 56.6K engagements "#HEYHEYHEYHEY Jac debuts and the offense is fixed. or something A HUGE night for the #Royals in a 10-run outburst to take game one against STL. The record: 32-29" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1930095049502507026) 2025-06-04T02:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I'd like to peek into the alternate reality where Cameron stays on for the seventh and gives up two runs. I'm sure Quatraro would get blamed for giving the rookie too long of a leash. There's clearly a plan for Noah Cameron and it doesn't involve letting him see the opponent a third time through. We don't have to jump on Q every time something goes wrong. Yes I'm sure that everyone that's playing MMQB right now would've made the right decision 100% of the time today Yes I'm sure that everyone that's playing MMQB right now would've made the right decision 100% of the time today" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1930718482410127372) 2025-06-05T20:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Steven Cruz is evolving into a serious weapon. 50% whiff 53% CSW three Ks today" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1931472490221674784) 2025-06-07T22:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Have mercy Jac Caglianone. [-----] mph to the wall on a lefty-lefty fastball" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1931790112217792661) 2025-06-08T19:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Through [--] plate appearances Jac Caglianone is hitting .242 with a .303 slug. Those numbers overshadow his .339 xBA and .503 xSLG with a [----] MPH EV 55.6% hard-hit rate and 11.1% barrel rate each of which is well above the MLB average. His [-----] MPH max EV is 47th-best in the league. He's also chasing 40.5% and whiffing 31.6% without taking a walk" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1933160052845678876) 2025-06-12T13:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "No Crayon bat required HOLY TOLEDO Dairon Blanco just hit a grand slam https://t.co/37y9jw49mX HOLY TOLEDO Dairon Blanco just hit a grand slam https://t.co/37y9jw49mX" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1933337969718604230) 2025-06-13T01:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Matt Quatraro seriously needs to start hitting better" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1934362943308648865) 2025-06-15T21:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I put hard-earned American dollars on Jac Caglianone to hit his first MLB homer today. (Not financial advice.)" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1935717016964370506) 2025-06-19T15:11Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements "106.5 MPH moonshot to right-center for Jac Caglianone's first MLB homer. A beautiful thing" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1935774408687165620) 2025-06-19T18:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Basically what the Padres fans in the front row of right field just saw from Jac Caglianone" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1936912509757272225) 2025-06-22T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "This is the way way way way way more pressing question for Matt Quatraro than any bullpen questions. Another horrendous Q decision. Why not walk the bases loaded and set up the double play Thats brutal. Another horrendous Q decision. Why not walk the bases loaded and set up the double play Thats brutal" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1936919301006446756) 2025-06-22T22:48Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements "Its a process-based game but a results-based business is one of the best lines Ive heard. So good. #Royals 1st Baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the current state of the Royals offense and the approach at the plate. #FountainsUp https://t.co/iNJwLXiOP4 #Royals 1st Baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the current state of the Royals offense and the approach at the plate. #FountainsUp https://t.co/iNJwLXiOP4" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1938435520234688612) 2025-06-27T03:13Z [----] followers, 27K engagements "Two quality ABs from Jac Caglianone tonight so far. Six swings all on fastballs with just one chase hack and zero whiffs" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1940236838477959647) 2025-07-02T02:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Jac Caglianone's last six balls in play have all been lifted in the air. In sequential order from Monday and Tuesday in Seattle: Lineout (91.5 MPH EV .540 xBA .585 xSLG) Lineout (90.3 MPH EV .117 xBA .229 xSLG) Flyout (101 MPH EV .169 xBA .622 xSLG) Lineout (95.9 MPH EV .903 xBA [-----] xSLG) Lineout (106.5 MPH EV .654 xBA .742 xSLG) Flyout (100.7 MPH EV .626 xBA [-----] xSLG)" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1940424963334303856) 2025-07-02T14:58Z [----] followers, 74.7K engagements "@markpibarra Out of [---] MLB hitters with 50+ plate appearances: -.273 xBA (105th) -.461 xSLG (117th) -45.8% hard-hit rate (110th) Process results" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1940429735521358132) 2025-07-02T15:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A down year for BWJ" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1940449707232460994) 2025-07-02T16:37Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements "Big start from Noah Cameron against the lowly Pirates. Seven innings seven strikeouts two runs three hits one walk. -Career-best [--] whiffs -34% O-swing -26% Z-whiff -Curveball registered five whiffs on six swings 50% CSW" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1942398833373180233) 2025-07-08T01:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Seeing some Cam Devanney call-up rumors 👀" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1942657298331025894) 2025-07-08T18:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "That ball landed in Mike Trout territory" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1943108696881451332) 2025-07-10T00:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "the boys are playing some ball" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1943128972201517136) 2025-07-10T02:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ouch Jon Indias wall-ball is a homer in 25/30 parks" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1943130933424435683) 2025-07-10T02:11Z [----] followers, 25.6K engagements "I may not be watching live hardball tonight" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1943828316441784347) 2025-07-12T00:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "We are indeed watching ball" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1943844549832409363) 2025-07-12T01:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "His back was a little tight and we needed to stay away from him today. Matt Quatraro on Lucas Erceg" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1943890159449067682) 2025-07-12T04:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Tyler Tolbert hitting for Jac Caglianone is not what I had in mind" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1944507509903093830) 2025-07-13T21:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Forgot Tolbert was already in the game lol good sign Im ready for an All-Star break Tyler Tolbert hitting for Jac Caglianone is not what I had in mind Tyler Tolbert hitting for Jac Caglianone is not what I had in mind" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1944508844123603437) 2025-07-13T21:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@royalsminors - Sean Gamble: Willie Mays - Josh Hammond: Mike Schmidt - Michael Lombardi: Nolan Ryan" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1945185729522413820) 2025-07-15T18:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Not the start to the second half the #Royals needed. A one-run quality start from Michael Wacha goes to waste for all the usual reasons so far in 2025" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1946697557352050757) 2025-07-19T22:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Will take this [--] times out of [--] from a 45-year-old spot starter. (Though it could be more than a spot start pending the trade deadline.) Rich Hill's night is done. His line: [--] IP [--] H [--] R [--] ER [--] BB [--] K. He had eight swings and misses but Royals defense didn't do him any favors. Rich Hill's night is done. His line: [--] IP [--] H [--] R [--] ER [--] BB [--] K. He had eight swings and misses but Royals defense didn't do him any favors" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1947839127229001914) 2025-07-23T02:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#HEYHEYHEYHEY If that was Seth Lugo's final start as a Royal what a fitting way to go out: Six strong innings six strikeouts nine distinct pitches thrown some soft contact a deluge of called strikes and. a win. The record is 50-53 with Cleveland coming to town" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1948123707047600149) 2025-07-23T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Now THAT is something. Love it. BREAKING: Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension sources tell ESPN. One of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season -- and top free agent arms this winter -- instead will remain in Kansas City. BREAKING: Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension sources tell ESPN. One of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season -- and top free agent arms this winter -- instead will remain in Kansas City" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1949641975495606674) 2025-07-28T01:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Purely a guess: Three years $75 million for Lugo" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1949642254865277355) 2025-07-28T01:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ryan Lefebvre despises Ronald Acuna the way most people despise hair in their food" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1950372531266818136) 2025-07-30T01:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "#HEYHEYHEYHEY Three straight series wins The boys are ALIVE. maybe" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1950660209887895556) 2025-07-30T20:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Kolek is in year two making [--] starts for [----] IP [----] ERA [----] WHIP. Control/sinker-baller with just a 16.7% K rate. Low-ish arm slot. Sinker four-seam slider cutter change sweeper. Depth for the starting rotation. Source: RHP Stephen Kolek is also part of the return for the #Royals. Source: RHP Stephen Kolek is also part of the return for the #Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1950996909646131501) 2025-07-31T19:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Live look at JJ Picollo The Royals acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants per source. The Royals acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants per source" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1951045100055740612) 2025-07-31T22:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Yaz is an OBP machine with borderline elite walk rates. Very little chase not many whiffs. Think left-handed Mark Canha but with a little more juice still in the bat. The Royals acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants per source. The Royals acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants per source" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1951047796729192959) 2025-07-31T22:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Really feels like Michael Wacha has gone under-appreciated this season. Guy has given up more than three runs in five of his now [--] starts. The epitome of a dependable No. [--] starter" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1951451897589801051) 2025-08-02T01:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Extras #HEYHEYHEYHEY and four series wins in a row" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1952106930115432873) 2025-08-03T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Im not saying anything new here but pinch hitting in the 10th with a .597 OPS hitter kinda sums up the [----] Royals" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1954632918598304121) 2025-08-10T19:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I dont know who needs to hear this but: Baseball is a unique sport in that 90% (estimating) of fans watch only *their* team. No other context from watching the other [--] games happening on a given night. It causes a sort of insular thinking where *my* team is the only one that has self-contained problems. The #Royals are not the only team that blows leads commits errors makes out on the basepaths. Their manager is not the only one who calls for a reliever only for it to backfire or stick with a starter only for him to falter. They have a great (and now deep) starting rotation. A fine lineup. A" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/1959072578271596923) 2025-08-23T01:57Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements "Maybe just a February take but feels like a big miss by KC The Seattle Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire IF/OF Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-way trade that also includes Tampa Bay sources tell ESPN. A deal that had been considered for weeks would finally land Seattle a versatile impact bat. The Seattle Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire IF/OF Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-way trade that also includes Tampa Bay sources tell ESPN. A deal that had been considered for weeks would finally land Seattle a versatile impact" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2018456631521218739) 2026-02-02T22:48Z [----] followers, 11K engagements "Close your eyes and travel eight months into the past when half the city wanted to trade Vinnie because Jac was on the doorstep. How things change quickly in this sport" [X Link](https://x.com/RoyalsData/status/2017413632280166786) 2026-01-31T01:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
"Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%. Here's where #Royals hitters land among [---] players with a minimum of [--] PA over those two seasons:"
X Link 2026-02-11T16:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Look Estevez hasnt always made it comfortable. But flipping Erceg into the closers role would make it worse not better. If Estevez isnt pitching in the ninth hes pitching in the eighth and you wouldnt have the luxury of using Erceg in the most high-leverage spots"
X Link 2025-05-08T01:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The #Royals second 3-run homer of the season coming on June 18 is insane"
X Link 2025-06-19T01:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The #Royals do so many important things right at the plate it's almost mind-boggling the results are so pitiful. There's just zero power output. Avg bat speed: [----] MPH (6th in MLB) Fast swing rate: 25% (14th) Blasts: [---] (10th) Blasts/contact: 15.3% (9th) Blasts/swing: 12.1% (7th) Avg EV: [----] MPH (15th) HH rate: 39.5% (23rd) Barrel rate: 6.9% (28th) xBA: .257 (11th) xSLG: .404 (23rd) Pull air: 20% (5th) H/T @royalsminors"
X Link 2025-07-01T13:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#HEYHEYHEYHEY How about [----] feet of #Royals homers from Sal (x2) and Cags to broom the Buccos out of town with a sweep The record: 46-48"
X Link 2025-07-10T02:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How about Seth Lugo today Bounces back from a shaky first few innings to go six strong two runs six strikeouts. Churns out [--] whiffs (32%) with a 24% Z-whiff and 32% CSW. #Royals"
X Link 2025-07-23T20:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"MLB leaders in runs scored over the last two weeks. 👀 #Royals"
X Link 2025-08-04T15:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@BryanD1337 @royalsexec I wouldnt say Im expecting anything but two MLB outfielders were swapped just this morning. Its by no means too late to swing a deal"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:51Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Great insight into whats becoming a #Royals roster-building trend. The Royals traded minor leaguer AJ Causey this week for big league depth in RHP Mitch Spence. Its a continuation of a trend thats seen the Royals add over [---] MLB innings over the last two seasons via trade. Some quick thoughts here on the deal. Link in replies. https://t.co/E3swvS1O2n The Royals traded minor leaguer AJ Causey this week for big league depth in RHP Mitch Spence. Its a continuation of a trend thats seen the Royals add over [---] MLB innings over the last two seasons via trade. Some quick thoughts here on the deal."
X Link 2026-02-14T02:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Been a little quiet around these parts recently. As paid subs know Im going through some personal/professional stuff thats wiped out my time for full newsletters. As the offseason ramps up will try to at least be more active on X with thoughts on #Royals moves (and non-moves)"
X Link 2025-11-21T02:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Working theory: Are hamate issues going to become the hitter version of TJ for pitchers who chase velo Hitters chasing bat speed leading to hamate injuries Could just be me but seems like there's been a rise the last 2-3 seasons. For those unfamiliar the hamate bone which could cause Corbin Carroll Francisco Lindor and Jackson Holliday to miss Opening Day is a small hook-shaped bone on the palm just underneath the pinky that is particularly susceptible to breaking. While the recovery is typically For those unfamiliar the hamate bone which could cause Corbin Carroll Francisco Lindor and"
X Link 2026-02-11T15:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"FWIW Kolek comes in at [---] Bergert at 179"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#Royals could use this energy. Castellanos led the league in B/B% (Beers per benching rate) Nick Castellanos said on Instagram that one reason Rob Thomson benched him in June was for bringing a beer into the dugout after being pulled for defense. Nick Castellanos said on Instagram that one reason Rob Thomson benched him in June was for bringing a beer into the dugout after being pulled for defense"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"RT @jtpenfield: Go subscribe if you havent already and help us get to [----] subscribers before Opening Day https://youtube.com/@kcsnroyalssi=GKRtvjYEA0etxwH3 https://youtube.com/@kcsnroyalssi=GKRtvjYEA0etxwH3"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Cliche baseball SZN tweet"
X Link 2026-02-09T03:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"More statistical modeling fodder. Where #Royals SP rank among [---] pitchers with at least [--] IP in [----] (starters only). Weighted using Stuff+ K-BB% O-Sw% Z-Con% HR/9 etc. Anything stand out (Lugo yikes.) Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%. Here's where #Royals hitters land among [---] players with a minimum of [--] PA over those two seasons: https://t.co/uhmCKsCDyp Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%."
X Link 2026-02-12T16:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
". I dont want to say I expect moves but you want to be opportunistic. -- JJ The #Royals want depth depth depth. And roster flexibility. And options. Enter Mitch Spence a pitcher who brings all those things and Major League experience: https://t.co/4yNQ8UXcsT The #Royals want depth depth depth. And roster flexibility. And options. Enter Mitch Spence a pitcher who brings all those things and Major League experience: https://t.co/4yNQ8UXcsT"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"🧐 Good morning Kansas City and surrounds Have a great Friday. https://t.co/A8SJYgEtuI Good morning Kansas City and surrounds Have a great Friday. https://t.co/A8SJYgEtuI"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Top [--] overall for anyone curious. (Spoiler: Its mostly who youd expect.) Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%. Here's where #Royals hitters land among [---] players with a minimum of [--] PA over those two seasons: https://t.co/uhmCKsCDyp Had some fun building a Statcast model based on 2024-25 data applying varying weights to Barrel% EV HH% etc. Mixed in K% O-Sw% Z-Con%. Here's where #Royals hitters land among [---] players with a minimum of [--] PA over those two seasons: https://t.co/uhmCKsCDyp"
X Link 2026-02-12T02:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Interesting nugget. Lugo finished 18th (among [---] SP with 100+ IP) in first-pitch strike rate per Statcast so its not as if he was falling behind with the secondaries. His problems seemed centered more around not being able to finish hitters and a nearly career-worst HR/9. Seth Lugo throwing a side today. He mentioned at Royals Rally that he wants to utilize his fastball early in counts. #Royals #SpringTraining https://t.co/jOC3qa3IPY Seth Lugo throwing a side today. He mentioned at Royals Rally that he wants to utilize his fastball early in counts. #Royals #SpringTraining"
X Link 2026-02-12T18:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In addition to the home/road splits pretty drastic difference between Spences numbers as a starter and reliever in [----]. SP: [--] IP [----] ERA .394 wOBA RP: [----] IP [----] ERA .312 wOBA Spence had a tough '25 but he seemed to be affected by Sutter's Hitter-Friendly confines. [----] ERA at home compared to [----] ERA on road. Gives up hard contact but generates good chase and has decent BB% Whiff% and GB%. Has experience w/ new pitching coach Mike McFerran #Royals https://t.co/494AB0Tor0 Spence had a tough '25 but he seemed to be affected by Sutter's Hitter-Friendly confines. [----] ERA at home compared"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"From [----] to [----] Lugo's Stuff+ dipped from [--] to [--] largely stemming from the four-seam dropping from [--] Stuff+ to [--] (lost [---] MPH) and the sinker dropping from [--] Stuff+ to [--] (lost [---] MPH). Stuff didn't seem like the lead issue to me though -- more a problem with putting guys away. Chase% fell from 27.9% to 23.8% whiff from 22.5% to 20.6%. @RoyalsData What was different in his [----] stuff @RoyalsData What was different in his [----] stuff"
X Link 2026-02-13T14:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Will take some time to (possibly) pay off but excited for the John Means signing. Extremely low-risk high-reward gamble on a local product who flashed All-Star upside in [----]. Has struggled to stay on the mound but accrued [---] fWAR in what essentially amounts to two full seasons of work across 2018-2024"
X Link 2026-02-14T02:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Its May [--] and the Royals are one game out of a Wild Card spot. @RoyalsData Are we in low key rebuild mode @RoyalsData Are we in low key rebuild mode"
X Link 2025-05-31T16:23Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements
"Jac prediction with [---] games left. .248/.314/.447 [--] HR [--] RBI Here come your Cagsas City Royals Here come your Cagsas City Royals"
X Link 2025-06-02T02:33Z [----] followers, 68.1K engagements
"Jac Caglianone in his second MLB at-bat has the #Royals eighth-hardest hit baseball of 2025: [-----] MPH. Two hard-luck outs to begin his career. (And no Hud I don't want to see him "going the other way" -- still love you)"
X Link 2025-06-04T01:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Jac Caglianone went 0-for-5 in his MLB debut but had four hard-hit baseballs (95+ MPH EV) including [-----] and [-----] MPH groundouts. Those are the fourth- and ninth-highest exit velocities for #Royals hitters this season. He did see just [--] pitches in those five ABs swinging at seven of them. Seven pitches were inside the strike zone (five swings). Three were outside the strike zone and Cags swung at two of them one well above the zone and one on the inner black fouling both pitches away"
X Link 2025-06-04T13:14Z [----] followers, 32K engagements
"I've seriously underestimated the Nick Loftin love among #Royals fans. @RoyalsData No Nick Loftin so no its not @RoyalsData No Nick Loftin so no its not"
X Link 2025-06-06T20:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Among [---] SP with 40+ innings #Royals ace Cole Ragans is: -1st in K% (36.4%) -2nd in K-BB% (28.7%) -4th in FIP (2.40) -2nd in SIERA (2.46) -4th in xERA (2.59) -2nd in Z-whiff (22.8%) -14th in FanGraphs Stuff+ (108) . -107th in ERA (5.18)"
X Link 2025-06-06T20:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Lucas Erceg threw a clean inning last night in Omaha. Velocity down just a hair (nothing concerning coming off an IL stint) and four-seamer missing an inch or so of its usual iVB. Expect him to be good to go for Wednesday or Thursday. #Royals"
X Link 2025-06-09T12:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#Royals rotation and depth. It's getting thin. [--]. Kris Bubic [--]. Seth Lugo [--]. Michael Wacha [--]. Noah Cameron [--]. Michael Lorenzen . [--]. Rich Hill [--]. Kyle Wright [--]. Thomas Hatch [--]. Alec Marsh (ramping up could return in July) Cole Ragans to the Injured List with a rotator cuff strain https://t.co/Pa0RFxesnF Cole Ragans to the Injured List with a rotator cuff strain https://t.co/Pa0RFxesnF"
X Link 2025-06-11T19:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#Royals first-inning exit velocities. The boys are barreling Jack Leiter"
X Link 2025-06-18T00:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#HEYHEYHEYHEY Back to .500 and its past my bedtime. What a ballgame. #Royals record: 38-38"
X Link 2025-06-21T04:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Im logging off for a week if you animals are going to do the Matt Quatraro thing. Angel Zerpa has been nails for a month-plus. He just didnt have it today. Thats the nature of relief pitching"
X Link 2025-06-22T22:18Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements
"#Royals indeed lead MLB with a 16.3% infield fly ball rate in June. @RoyalsData is there a stat that shows the percentage of INF popups Royals have to be leading the league in June @RoyalsData is there a stat that shows the percentage of INF popups Royals have to be leading the league in June"
X Link 2025-06-28T13:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Cam Devanney at Triple-A Omaha: Big slugging metrics good plate discipline a ton of swing-and-miss. A pull-air power profile. #Royals"
X Link 2025-07-08T19:23Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements
"In case anyone was wondering since returning to Omaha Andrew Hoffman has appeared in [--] games pitching [----] innings with [--] strikeouts (34.9%) one walk (2.3%) eight hits (.190 BA) and two runs for a [----] ERA and [----] WHIP. #Royals Guys I know the command wasnt there. But that is a perfect [--] grade as in the best in baseball on Andrew Hoffmans changeup tonight. Lets cut the kid some slack. Hes not exactly the first pitcher in MLB history to struggle with command his first time on the bump. https://t.co/FcQbHgYmT5 Guys I know the command wasnt there. But that is a perfect [--] grade as in the"
X Link 2025-07-10T14:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I am adamantly opposed and not because it's Adam Frazier. What are you doing giving up six years of a utility infielder for [--] 1/2 months of one with an 11% chance to make the playoffs The #Royals are acquiring Adam Frazier from the Pirates in exchange for Cam Devanney per @ByRobertMurray The #Royals are acquiring Adam Frazier from the Pirates in exchange for Cam Devanney per @ByRobertMurray"
X Link 2025-07-16T14:31Z [----] followers, 29.5K engagements
"My man Andrew Hoffman shouldve been out of the inning with no damage. Granted the walks are killer but hes shown good walk rates in AAA. I remain a believer that hes a Big League arm"
X Link 2025-07-20T20:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Curious what people think the #Royals would have to give up for Jarren Duran. Because I have a good feeling it would be an uncomfortable trade"
X Link 2025-07-23T15:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is a great deal for the #Royals. Lugo gets a big raise KC gets certainty in its 2026-27 rotation. Seth Lugo new contract is expected to be for about $46M over [--] years plus a vesting option with KC Seth Lugo new contract is expected to be for about $46M over [--] years plus a vesting option with KC"
X Link 2025-07-28T02:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"In case you're wondering how Padres fans feel:"
X Link 2025-07-31T19:29Z [----] followers, 19.2K engagements
"#HEYHEYHEYHEY A beauty from Mike Wacha to kick things off after an eventful trade deadline. What if #Royals record: 55-55"
X Link 2025-08-02T01:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Good morning. The Kansas City Baseball #Royals are [--] games out of a playoff spot. FanGraphs says they have a 17.5% chance to get there with [--] weeks to play"
X Link 2025-08-25T13:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tonights been slightly more fun than Monday night. The #Royals just havent had many of those types of innings in [----] like they did in the fifth stringing together good AB after good AB"
X Link 2025-08-28T01:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"That home run was the second-hardest hit baseball of Maikel Garcia's career at [-----] MPH. Smoked. #Royals"
X Link 2025-03-31T18:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"There will always be a place in my heart for Brady Singer. Brady Singer becomes the first Reds pitcher to toss 7+ scoreless innings in their debut with the team since Tom Seaver in [----]. (Via: @Reds) https://t.co/HoqjvV4vCs Brady Singer becomes the first Reds pitcher to toss 7+ scoreless innings in their debut with the team since Tom Seaver in [----]. (Via: @Reds) https://t.co/HoqjvV4vCs"
X Link 2025-04-01T01:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Michael Masseys [----] MPH fly out is a dinger in 23/30 parks per Statcast. Guy deserves a break"
X Link 2025-04-26T00:05Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements
"⛽ ⛽ ⛽ Who is this man"
X Link 2025-05-06T01:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Guys. Maikel Garcia. The ascension is real"
X Link 2025-05-08T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Timer violation on Jac and hes ejected one pitch later for arguing. Ump show"
X Link 2025-05-10T02:26Z [----] followers, 128.5K engagements
"Willson Contreras may want to head to the plate in a body bag for the rest of his plate appearances this weekend. That was a horrendous slide"
X Link 2025-05-17T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"(I think Matt Quatraro is just looking for something to fire up his boys here. Thats a pretty innocuous call at second base.)"
X Link 2025-05-20T03:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Oh Maikel. That is brutal"
X Link 2025-05-24T02:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@royalsclubhouse He's reached Mahomes status on the expectations meter"
X Link 2025-05-28T17:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ummmmm Lucas Erceg Hasnt pitched in several days Estevez didnt throw last night either why is this Schreiber"
X Link 2025-05-29T01:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Here come your Cagsas City Royals"
X Link 2025-06-02T02:24Z [----] followers, 56.6K engagements
"#HEYHEYHEYHEY Jac debuts and the offense is fixed. or something A HUGE night for the #Royals in a 10-run outburst to take game one against STL. The record: 32-29"
X Link 2025-06-04T02:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'd like to peek into the alternate reality where Cameron stays on for the seventh and gives up two runs. I'm sure Quatraro would get blamed for giving the rookie too long of a leash. There's clearly a plan for Noah Cameron and it doesn't involve letting him see the opponent a third time through. We don't have to jump on Q every time something goes wrong. Yes I'm sure that everyone that's playing MMQB right now would've made the right decision 100% of the time today Yes I'm sure that everyone that's playing MMQB right now would've made the right decision 100% of the time today"
X Link 2025-06-05T20:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Steven Cruz is evolving into a serious weapon. 50% whiff 53% CSW three Ks today"
X Link 2025-06-07T22:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Have mercy Jac Caglianone. [-----] mph to the wall on a lefty-lefty fastball"
X Link 2025-06-08T19:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Through [--] plate appearances Jac Caglianone is hitting .242 with a .303 slug. Those numbers overshadow his .339 xBA and .503 xSLG with a [----] MPH EV 55.6% hard-hit rate and 11.1% barrel rate each of which is well above the MLB average. His [-----] MPH max EV is 47th-best in the league. He's also chasing 40.5% and whiffing 31.6% without taking a walk"
X Link 2025-06-12T13:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"No Crayon bat required HOLY TOLEDO Dairon Blanco just hit a grand slam https://t.co/37y9jw49mX HOLY TOLEDO Dairon Blanco just hit a grand slam https://t.co/37y9jw49mX"
X Link 2025-06-13T01:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Matt Quatraro seriously needs to start hitting better"
X Link 2025-06-15T21:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I put hard-earned American dollars on Jac Caglianone to hit his first MLB homer today. (Not financial advice.)"
X Link 2025-06-19T15:11Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements
"106.5 MPH moonshot to right-center for Jac Caglianone's first MLB homer. A beautiful thing"
X Link 2025-06-19T18:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Basically what the Padres fans in the front row of right field just saw from Jac Caglianone"
X Link 2025-06-22T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This is the way way way way way more pressing question for Matt Quatraro than any bullpen questions. Another horrendous Q decision. Why not walk the bases loaded and set up the double play Thats brutal. Another horrendous Q decision. Why not walk the bases loaded and set up the double play Thats brutal"
X Link 2025-06-22T22:48Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements
"Its a process-based game but a results-based business is one of the best lines Ive heard. So good. #Royals 1st Baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the current state of the Royals offense and the approach at the plate. #FountainsUp https://t.co/iNJwLXiOP4 #Royals 1st Baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the current state of the Royals offense and the approach at the plate. #FountainsUp https://t.co/iNJwLXiOP4"
X Link 2025-06-27T03:13Z [----] followers, 27K engagements
"Two quality ABs from Jac Caglianone tonight so far. Six swings all on fastballs with just one chase hack and zero whiffs"
X Link 2025-07-02T02:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Jac Caglianone's last six balls in play have all been lifted in the air. In sequential order from Monday and Tuesday in Seattle: Lineout (91.5 MPH EV .540 xBA .585 xSLG) Lineout (90.3 MPH EV .117 xBA .229 xSLG) Flyout (101 MPH EV .169 xBA .622 xSLG) Lineout (95.9 MPH EV .903 xBA [-----] xSLG) Lineout (106.5 MPH EV .654 xBA .742 xSLG) Flyout (100.7 MPH EV .626 xBA [-----] xSLG)"
X Link 2025-07-02T14:58Z [----] followers, 74.7K engagements
"@markpibarra Out of [---] MLB hitters with 50+ plate appearances: -.273 xBA (105th) -.461 xSLG (117th) -45.8% hard-hit rate (110th) Process results"
X Link 2025-07-02T15:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A down year for BWJ"
X Link 2025-07-02T16:37Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements
"Big start from Noah Cameron against the lowly Pirates. Seven innings seven strikeouts two runs three hits one walk. -Career-best [--] whiffs -34% O-swing -26% Z-whiff -Curveball registered five whiffs on six swings 50% CSW"
X Link 2025-07-08T01:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Seeing some Cam Devanney call-up rumors 👀"
X Link 2025-07-08T18:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"That ball landed in Mike Trout territory"
X Link 2025-07-10T00:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"the boys are playing some ball"
X Link 2025-07-10T02:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ouch Jon Indias wall-ball is a homer in 25/30 parks"
X Link 2025-07-10T02:11Z [----] followers, 25.6K engagements
"I may not be watching live hardball tonight"
X Link 2025-07-12T00:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"We are indeed watching ball"
X Link 2025-07-12T01:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"His back was a little tight and we needed to stay away from him today. Matt Quatraro on Lucas Erceg"
X Link 2025-07-12T04:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Tyler Tolbert hitting for Jac Caglianone is not what I had in mind"
X Link 2025-07-13T21:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Forgot Tolbert was already in the game lol good sign Im ready for an All-Star break Tyler Tolbert hitting for Jac Caglianone is not what I had in mind Tyler Tolbert hitting for Jac Caglianone is not what I had in mind"
X Link 2025-07-13T21:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@royalsminors - Sean Gamble: Willie Mays - Josh Hammond: Mike Schmidt - Michael Lombardi: Nolan Ryan"
X Link 2025-07-15T18:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Not the start to the second half the #Royals needed. A one-run quality start from Michael Wacha goes to waste for all the usual reasons so far in 2025"
X Link 2025-07-19T22:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Will take this [--] times out of [--] from a 45-year-old spot starter. (Though it could be more than a spot start pending the trade deadline.) Rich Hill's night is done. His line: [--] IP [--] H [--] R [--] ER [--] BB [--] K. He had eight swings and misses but Royals defense didn't do him any favors. Rich Hill's night is done. His line: [--] IP [--] H [--] R [--] ER [--] BB [--] K. He had eight swings and misses but Royals defense didn't do him any favors"
X Link 2025-07-23T02:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#HEYHEYHEYHEY If that was Seth Lugo's final start as a Royal what a fitting way to go out: Six strong innings six strikeouts nine distinct pitches thrown some soft contact a deluge of called strikes and. a win. The record is 50-53 with Cleveland coming to town"
X Link 2025-07-23T20:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Now THAT is something. Love it. BREAKING: Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension sources tell ESPN. One of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season -- and top free agent arms this winter -- instead will remain in Kansas City. BREAKING: Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension sources tell ESPN. One of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season -- and top free agent arms this winter -- instead will remain in Kansas City"
X Link 2025-07-28T01:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Purely a guess: Three years $75 million for Lugo"
X Link 2025-07-28T01:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ryan Lefebvre despises Ronald Acuna the way most people despise hair in their food"
X Link 2025-07-30T01:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"#HEYHEYHEYHEY Three straight series wins The boys are ALIVE. maybe"
X Link 2025-07-30T20:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Kolek is in year two making [--] starts for [----] IP [----] ERA [----] WHIP. Control/sinker-baller with just a 16.7% K rate. Low-ish arm slot. Sinker four-seam slider cutter change sweeper. Depth for the starting rotation. Source: RHP Stephen Kolek is also part of the return for the #Royals. Source: RHP Stephen Kolek is also part of the return for the #Royals"
X Link 2025-07-31T19:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Live look at JJ Picollo The Royals acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants per source. The Royals acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants per source"
X Link 2025-07-31T22:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Yaz is an OBP machine with borderline elite walk rates. Very little chase not many whiffs. Think left-handed Mark Canha but with a little more juice still in the bat. The Royals acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants per source. The Royals acquired Mike Yastrzemski from the Giants per source"
X Link 2025-07-31T22:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Really feels like Michael Wacha has gone under-appreciated this season. Guy has given up more than three runs in five of his now [--] starts. The epitome of a dependable No. [--] starter"
X Link 2025-08-02T01:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Extras #HEYHEYHEYHEY and four series wins in a row"
X Link 2025-08-03T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Im not saying anything new here but pinch hitting in the 10th with a .597 OPS hitter kinda sums up the [----] Royals"
X Link 2025-08-10T19:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I dont know who needs to hear this but: Baseball is a unique sport in that 90% (estimating) of fans watch only their team. No other context from watching the other [--] games happening on a given night. It causes a sort of insular thinking where my team is the only one that has self-contained problems. The #Royals are not the only team that blows leads commits errors makes out on the basepaths. Their manager is not the only one who calls for a reliever only for it to backfire or stick with a starter only for him to falter. They have a great (and now deep) starting rotation. A fine lineup. A"
X Link 2025-08-23T01:57Z [----] followers, 10.1K engagements
"Maybe just a February take but feels like a big miss by KC The Seattle Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire IF/OF Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-way trade that also includes Tampa Bay sources tell ESPN. A deal that had been considered for weeks would finally land Seattle a versatile impact bat. The Seattle Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire IF/OF Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-way trade that also includes Tampa Bay sources tell ESPN. A deal that had been considered for weeks would finally land Seattle a versatile impact"
X Link 2026-02-02T22:48Z [----] followers, 11K engagements
"Close your eyes and travel eight months into the past when half the city wanted to trade Vinnie because Jac was on the doorstep. How things change quickly in this sport"
X Link 2026-01-31T01:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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