https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/page/34/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-in-the-top-100-carter-jensen-r8039/Elite raw power as a left-handed hitting catcher does not grow on trees, but Jensen did not get there overnight. A look at Carter Jensen's power progression and why he is such an exciting rookie. View the full article8039Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/week-in-review-disaster-strikes-on-the-road-for-royals-r8025/Week in a Nutshell  After going 3-4 last week, the Royals needed at least a respectable showing in this road trip to Detroit and the Bronx this week. Thinking they were going to win the week was going to be a tough challenge, especially considering their offensive woes. However, it was enti...8025Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:57:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/what-can-royals-fans-take-away-from-the-salvador-perez-drama-r8009/It's been a nightmare start for a Kansas City Royals team that was looking to improve upon its 82-80 record in 2025. After a 13-4 loss on Saturday, the Royals fell to 7-14 for the season, tied for last in the AL Central with the Chicago White Sox. Their -25 run differential is the second-wo...8009Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-call-up-mason-black-elias-diaz-r8007/  Needing a fresh arm in the bullpen, the Kansas City Royals made moves Sunday affecting their relievers and the bench. Right-handed reliever Mason Black and catcher Elias Diaz were called up from Triple-A Omaha, while right-handed reliever Mitch Spence and middle infielder Tyler Tolbe...8007Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:43:14 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/three-reasons-to-stay-optimistic-about-the-royals-r7971/  It was a tough series for the Royals in Detroit, as they were swept in three games. That included a brutal walkoff loss on Thursday, as Lucas Erceg was unable to hold a two-run lead in the ninth inning.   Unfortunately, things did not get much better on Friday evening in the...7971Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:54:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/seth-lugo-is-throwing-all-the-pitches-and-theyre-all-working-for-him-r7955/The last time Kansas City saw Seth Lugo in 2025, he exited the game against the Tigers after just 3 1/3 innings, giving up four earned runs. A nagging lower back strain—the same spondylolisthesis condition he’s managed since 2012—finally forced him to the sidelines in early September. After a ru...7955Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:32:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/royals-temperature-check-starting-pitching-success-struggling-bats-r7923/It is now halfway through April in the MLB season. Teams have started to fully take shape, and trends are beginning to emerge.  The Royals are still looking to find their stride, particularly on offense, with a 7-11 record before game action on Thursday. Let’s take a look at who has been ho...7923Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:31:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/breaking-down-isaac-collinss-defensive-regression-r7894/Last season, Isaac Collins was an average fielder with 0 fielding run value (FRV) and grading in the 56th percentile. This season, Collins already sits at -3 FRV and is at the bottom of the rankings. What has changed? Below is a chart showing Collins’s percentile ranks in key defensive metr...7894Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/whats-the-deal-with-vinnie-pasquantinos-bat-speed-r7893/It's been a brutal start for the Kansas City Royals offensively this season. Going into Wednesday's game, they ranked 25th in home runs, 26th in batting average, 27th in OPS, and 28th in runs scored. That's not encouraging for a team that has aspirations to return to the postseason after missing...7893Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:50:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/michael-wacha-is-looking-better-than-ever-r7862/The Royals' starting pitching has been a strength of the team this season, despite their 7-9 record (entering Tuesday's game against Detroit). According to Fangraphs, the Kansas City rotation ranks 4th in ERA, 7th in WHIP, and 11th in fWAR. That stellar starting pitching is a big reason the Roya...7862Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/isaac-collins-leaves-game-after-tumbling-over-wall-r7857/Isaac Collins was removed from a game after attempting to make a diving catch into the stands in left field against the Tigers. He didn't get up right away, but walked back into the dugout with a noticeable limp.  Collins hasn't had a great start to the season after being acquired in an off...7857Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:18:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/the-kansas-city-royals-offense-looks-all-too-familiar-r7846/Sixteen games into the new season, the 2026 Kansas City Royals found themselves sharing too many things in common with the 2025 club that so disappointingly fell short of a second straight trip to baseball’s postseason. Sunday’s homestand-ending loss to the White Sox kept the Royals strande...7846Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:15:12 +0000