Royals Data Dugout

Royal Scrolls: Stealing Another Finale India slugs from the 7th spot, Bergert flashes potential, playoff odds dwindle

NEW: Jonathan India made an immediate impact from the 7th spot, Ryan Bergert is a stud, Michael Wacha stepped up as a stopper (again) and a preview of #Royals-Twins pitching matchups. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

Bailey and Bergert in Beantown Analyzing two Royals pitching debuts against Boston

Two of the #Royals shiny new toys made their team debuts in Boston the last two nights. Breaking down Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert, their first impressions and futures with KC: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/bailey-and...

Royal Scrolls: KC Reloads at the Deadline Breaking down the additions, craving more Cameron cutters as the Royals head north

NEW: SNL GIFs, Rage Against the Machine references and, oh, breaking down the #Royals additions of Ryan Bergert, Stephen Kolek, Bailey Falter and Mike Yastrzemski.

Plus Crowning Achievements and a weekend preview, as always. #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

Seth Stays in KC, Royals Add Randal Grichuk Breaking down a pair of transactions pointing toward Picollo's deadline approach

NEW: The #Royals were busy this weekend, extending Seth Lugo and making a semi-minor move for super-platoon outfielder Randal Grichuk.

A quick breakdown of both deals and the signal they send for 2025 and beyond: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/seth-stays...

Royal Scrolls: Charging Toward Cooperstown Sal's extended hot stretch, Lugo shoves in (perhaps) his Royals sendoff, Rave shines on the road

NEW: The Captain is closing in on 300 career homers, John Rave is hitting like a new man and Seth Lugo shoved in what could've been his final start with the #Royals. Plus, we preview the Guardians scheduled starting pitchers for this weekend's series. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

Erceg's Summer Swoon The Royals relief ace is struggling to shut down opponents with his usual brilliance out of the bullpen

NEW: Lucas Erceg's July has featured some wavering moments, capped off by Saturday afternoon's meltdown in Miami. Is it a blip on the radar or is there an issue that needs ironed out? Let's take a look. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/ercegs-sum...

Royal Scrolls: Predictions for the 2nd Half 7 mild, medium and hot prognostications for KC's stretch run

NEW: #Royals predictions for the second half of the season! Can Sal reach 300 career homers? Is Seth Lugo on the move? Most importantly, does KC reach the postseason? royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

Saturday Study Hall, Vol. 9 Preaching the value of pulling the baseball in the air

Hey, look! A NEW Saturday Study Hall edition is live!

Let’s talk about pull-air rate: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/saturday-s...

Royal Scrolls: Cam Gets the Call Boys in Blue broom the Buccos as the Captain keeps crushing

NEW: We scout Cam Devanney, highlight Noah Cameron's 18-whiff night, preview the Mets' beleaguered rotation and, most importantly, rhyme "clean-shaven" with "bench maven" in this week's Royal Scrolls. #Royals #FountainsUp royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

Kris Bubic's Well-Deserved 1st All-Star Bid Breaking down a ferocious 1st half from KC's southpaw

NEW: How #Royals lefty Kris Bubic became one of the best arms in the AL and pitched himself into the All-Star Game, including a high-ride heater, a tweak to his changeup and trusted secondaries. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/kris-bubic...

Leveraging Lugo's Trade Value The time is now for the Royals to sell their reliable right-hander

It's time to move Seth Lugo.

Here's why urgency may be optimal, a look at potential suitors and the type of trade package the #Royals should seek: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/leveraging...

Royal Scrolls: The Approach Is Not the Problem Analyzing KC's first-pitch swing rates and results; preparing for LA at the K

Royal Scrolls: A lot of "first-pitch swing" chatter recently, but is that really the #Royals core issue? Not for my money. Plus, thoughts on Michael Wacha's outing and this weekend's series against the Death Star Dodgers. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

Royal Scrolls: A Texas-Sized Sweep The bats broke out, Seth Lugo found whiffs upstairs and KC heads west for the weekend

Royal Scrolls is LIVE. Big days from Salvador Perez, Seth Lugo, Maikel Garcia, Jac Caglianone power the #Royals to a Texas-sized midweek sweep. Plus a look at the next few days at Petco Park: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

Royal Scrolls: A Texas-Sized Sweep The bats broke out, Seth Lugo found whiffs upstairs and KC heads west for the weekend

Royal Scrolls is LIVE. Big days from Salvador Perez, Seth Lugo, Maikel Garcia, Jac Caglianone power the #Royals to a Texas-sized midweek sweep. Plus a look at the next few days at Petco Park: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

A Fortnight with a Free-Swinging Slugger Assessing Jac Caglianone's first two weeks in MLB

Jac Caglianone's first two weeks with the #Royals included 12 games, 48 plate appearances and... no HR?

More on his Statcast data, plate approach and rest-of-season expectations: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/a-fortnigh...

We're two weeks into Jac Caglianone's blooming #Royals career. Tomorrow's newsletter dives into what we've seen so far, including expected stats that outweigh the surface numbers, a spiked ground ball rate and more.

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Royal Scrolls: The Monster in the Closet KC is outclassed by the pinstripes as the clock ticks on the season

Last week's dreams and good vibes from Jac Caglianone's debut turned to nightmares against the AL's monster. Royal Scrolls on a pinstripes sweep, Angel Zerpa's surge and what awaits the #Royals this weekend: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

'Cruz-ing' in Relief How Steven Cruz is breaking out to bolster the Royals bullpen

ICYMI: This week's deep dive (published Tuesdays) highlights Steven Cruz doing his best Rick Vaughn impression, evolving from Wild Thing to wildly effective in the #Royals bullpen.

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'Cruz-ing' in Relief How Steven Cruz is breaking out to bolster the Royals bullpen

Target acquired: How Steven Cruz is finding the strike zone and becoming a back-end bullpen weapon for Matt Quatraro and the #Royals. royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/cruzing-in...

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Big-boy velocity and a new affection for the strike zone -- how right-handed fireballer Steven Cruz is breaking out in 2025 to cover for the #Royals bullpen injuries.

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Cameron Carves the Cardinals Appreciating the rookie starter, answering a Caglianone-centric reader question

Late appreciation for Noah Cameron’s resiliency in St. Louis, what comes next for the #Royals pitching staff and more on Jac Caglianone’s early approach. FREE for all to read:

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Royal Scrolls: A Series Win in STL... but Jac is the Story Recapping KC's week, looking ahead to Chicago and thoughts on Caglianone's early returns

Happy Friday, folks. Let's talk about Jac Caglianone's 1-for-13 start.

This week's Royal Scrolls also, as always, includes our Crowning Achievements and a look toward the White Sox series with in-depth SP previews: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

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Royal Scrolls: A Series Win in STL... but Jac is the Story Recapping KC's week, looking ahead to Chicago and thoughts on Caglianone's early returns

Happy Friday, folks. Let's talk about Jac Caglianone's 1-for-13 start.

This week's Royal Scrolls also, as always, includes our Crowning Achievements and a look toward the White Sox series with in-depth SP previews: royalsdatadugout.substack.com/p/royal-scro...

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