Mariners firing their manager. Guess it makes sense considering their implosion.

Relative to the backend of our bullpen, he may as well be Dennis Eckersley. Although Neris hasn't been lights out by any means, his release by the Cubs was while he occupied their closer role and was solely for financial reasons. Neris would have had some options vest potentially, based on his season totals as a Cub. After his release, he was a a cheap, no strings attached flier easily worthy of supplanting one of our relievers. He'll work towards setting up Josh Hader, though I would have preferred him looking to claim that role in support of Lucas Erceg instead.

Yup. Scott Servais out, and another former catcher, Dan Wilson getting the job.

In other news, Judge just hit his 48th homer. Insane. Yankees are up on Cleveland 1-0 in the 4th.

Go Yankees! (cough,gag,cough)

I know. We’re all gonna have to take a Silkwood shower after rooting for the Yankees this series. Barf.

Yankees 5-0 in the 8th.

Crapiens lose. **** you Cleveland.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The best trade-deadline performance this year: Kansas City.<br><br>Since July 30:<br><br>Lucas Erceg: 0.00 ERA, 10.1 IP, 4 H, 0 BB, 14 K<br><br>Paul DeJong: .286/.340/.548 with 3 HR and elite D at 3B<br><br>Michael Lorenzen: 1.99 ERA over 22.2 innings <br><br>Others who did well: Dodgers, Padres, D-backs.</p>&mdash; Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1826650113944817779?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Dodgers waived Jason Heyward..... I've definitely heard of him..... Sign him Carl!!

Kinda omitted the whole Hunter Harvey thing, didn't he? But nevertheless, so far, the deadline deals have been terrific. Erceg absolutely looks like a keeper. Hopefully they can get Hunter right and healthy so he can positively contribute this year and next. And I'm sure if Lorenzon and DeJong continue to play well, they'll get a good look this Winter.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Salvador Perez stopped by a neighborhood playing wiffle ball to join in ❤️ <br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/LibrarianLesL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LibrarianLesL</a>) <a href="https://t.co/pCfuQrGW1S">pic.twitter.com/pCfuQrGW1S</a></p>&mdash; Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/YahooSports/status/1827018116490203430?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

that's awesome!

And awesome for KC to be such a chill town that he feels comfortable doing that.

What a guy, I'm so glad he's still here.

That is really cool. He has become one of my favorite Royals players of all time. Just a great player/person.

Here’s a great Athletic article about it:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/571...shared_article

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Updated pitching matchups for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Royals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Royals</a>/Phillies:<br><br>Tonight - RHP Michael Wacha vs. RHP Taijuan Walker <br><br>Saturday - RHP Brady Singer vs. LHP Ranger Suarez <br><br>Sunday - RHP Seth Lugo vs. Spot starter or bullpen game<br><br>It appears KC will not face Zack Wheeler.</p>&mdash; Jack Johnson (@JohnyJ_15) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnyJ_15/status/1827014115652468750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The last 12 Phillies that also played for the Kansas City Royals: <a href="https://t.co/XzmveP8YYO">pic.twitter.com/XzmveP8YYO</a></p>&mdash; Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilsTailgate/status/1827015989369659777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I'm still not over 1980. **** you Del Unser. And Manny Trillo. And Spike Rose.


Although I did get to see a very majestic Mike Schmidt HR in that world series. GD, he hit that ball into the clouds.

Salvy is truly one in a million. Just when you think you couldn't love the guy anymore, he goes off and does this. First rate Salvy, first rate...

Anyone here able to name all twelve of these guys? I think I've got nine, but I'm stumped on a few...

Lonnie Smith, Merrifield, J. Vargas(?) Hell if i know

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">IT&#39;S HAPPENING!!!!!<br><br>Alex Cora, <a href="https://twitter.com/RedSox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RedSox</a> manager, has announced that on Monday, Danny Jansen will substitute in for Reese McGuire at catcher (who is not on the current roster) for the resumption of the 6/26 game with the <a href="https://twitter.com/BlueJays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BlueJays</a>), meaning he will not only become the first player… <a href="https://t.co/F7OfOA42f4">https://t.co/F7OfOA42f4</a></p>&mdash; MLB Scoring Changes (@ScoringChanges) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScoringChanges/status/1827077084239556935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Answer key:

https://www.baseball-reference.com/f...CR&t3=--&t4=--

Sort by year.

ONE GAME OUT OF FIRST!!!111oneoneone

Who would have thunk that on 23 Aug 2024 the Royals would:

1. Be 16 games over .500
2. Be one game out of 1st in the AL Central
3. Be four games back of the best record in baseball
4. Have the second best run differential in baseball
5. Scored the 6th most runs in baseball
6. Given up the 5th fewest runs in baseball

Just a stunning year they are having regardless of how it ends up.

It's even more remarkable when you consider that the Royals lost 106 games a year ago.

A major turn of events.

Avoiding Zack Wheeler in this series with the Phils is a nice break.

True. But Suarez ain't exactly a walk in the park. Maybe he'll be a little off coming back from the IL.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lucas Erceg in 10 appearances for the Royals so far:<br><br>11.1 innings pitched, 0 runs, 15 K’s, 0 walks <a href="https://t.co/IDJGedshyp">pic.twitter.com/IDJGedshyp</a></p>&mdash; Braiden Turner (@bturner23) <a href="https://twitter.com/bturner23/status/1827179913910050924?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Feels good to finally see somebody step up into the stud role. Erceg has been :fire:

tredadda said it well.

I was so down on this team before the year began. They started off giving me hope and never stopped from there.

Been a special season so far, and about to get even better.

The boys are playin some ball.

And yet Judge is gonna win MVP because he plays in Yankee stadium

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I've never taken you as a quitter but the start of this year was damn close for you.

Hard to say Judge doesn't deserve it if the Yankees win their division. BWJ needs to keep it up and the Royals to win their division to have a chance. The amazing thing about Judge is hes like 285 lbs roaming around the CF and he's not even bad at it.

This is a turn around the MLB has almost never seen. To go from 106 losses to potentially winning the division and having a chance to even have the best record in the AL. I mean just an unreal turn around.

Alot of credit has to be given to them for how they bullt their SP (obviously).Everyone they signed or traded for turned to gold. It was easy to see Ragans would be good but the stars aligning for Lugo, Wacha and Singer bouncing back. Even Marsh was good for a while and Lorenzen has been very good and hes a 5th starter. Im so giddy.

I went from:

“Can you keep me interested until the Chiefs start camp?”

To

“Can you keep me interested until the first preseason game?”

To

“Can you keep me interested to the first regular season game?”

To

“Can…you win the Central?”

I hope this keeps going. The next few questions are a lot more fun.

Have a really tough schedule to finish out the year. If we make the playoffs we definitely earned it

Completely random question: Do the Royals have a statue of Denny Matthews at The K? Quick google search leads me to believe not, but this seems like a travesty. This board needs more options on where to meet to settle grievances and Denny Matthews is more than worthy.

I love Denny and I'll share a couple quick stories. In the late 1980s I went into my local grocery store that was open 24 hours. It was around midnight. When I went to the checkout lane, there was a guy waiting in front of me wearing a Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Jacket. I said "Hey man, that's a really cool jacket. Are you from Chicago?" Guy turned around and it was Denny. My eyes lit up because I recognized him. Before I could say "Holy Shit YOU'RE DENNY MATTHEWS" he put his index finder in front of his lip to shush me. He said in a real hushed tone "Thanks. I'm a big hockey fan. I like baseball better, but really like the Blackhawks." I just smiled and nodded. He didn't want anybody to make a fuss over him in the grocery store.

In 2015 at the world series parade, I was in the front row with my friend Gary and Derrek. Derrek passed away in 2016, and we three guys were the three muskateers of going to Royals games. We went to games as friends since 1974; went to the parade together in 1985 and again in 2015. Derrek detested Denny for some reason. Said he was just a stat regurgitator; had no real personality like Harry Caray or Bob Ueker, and was in the Baseball HOF for "perfect attendance." We argued about Denny for years and years. So I tell you this because, during the parade, a truck comes rolling down with a bunch of the Royals employees, and walking along side is Ryan Levebre and Denny. I'm yelling at Denny and waving at him. He comes right over to us, and makes a beeline to the first person in our group -Derrek- Denny sticks out his hand and says to Derrek -thanks for coming out, you fans are the greatest- something like that. Denny shook his hand and Derrek was speechless. Gary and I just laughed and laughed. One of my favorite memories of the parade.

that's awesome!

Denny is like a family member. been with us since kids.

Yep, grew up listening to him every day during the summers on the radio. He may be terrible at it now but it takes me back to a better, more simple time when I hear his voice.

The thing about Denny that people underrate even now is he's very smart and has a good feel for the game. He'll never get credit for that because he's not someone who gets super excited. There have been times even this year where he'll pick up that the momentum has shifted, or you shouldn't have walked that guy, this batter is going to be trouble, etc. and you're kind of like "okay whatever" but sure enough he'll be right and either the Royals will come back or they'll blow the game. That kind of thing.

Add in Whit being a Super Star already and Vinnie/Salvy hitting more respectfully than everyone thought they could....it's quite remarkable how above the roster talent they are playing.

His call of Holland striking out Trout to end the ALDS is both underrated and deserves to be up there with one of the greatest calls in Royals history. The dude predicted the pitch and elevated an already iconic moment in the franchise.

Link me this? I need a dementia refresher.

Thanks.

It's always funny when CP and Twitter are going nuts about something and Denny says the opposite on the radio - and it always turns out what Denny says.

Thanks for sharing your stories. He may not have the same pizazz as Uecker, but anyone who doesn’t appreciate Denny is clueless. Being able to listen to any game & broadcast with MLB.TV makes me appreciate what the Royals have even more. There are several MLB broadcasters out there who make the games unwatchable.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Top 3 run differentials in MLB:<br><br>1. Yankees +128<br>2. Dodgers +115<br>3. Royals +113</p>&mdash; 643Royals (@643royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/643royals/status/1827402207802659009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Royals and a couple shit squads

I hope those other two teams and all their fans die.

Just saying.

Yup. For life long fans who lived in and around KC growing up he was a familiar voice every summer calling games. Thinking about it brings me back to when I was a child and I would listen to him on the radio.

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He’s not the same broadcaster as he was in the 70’s. He and Fred White were a great team. And as the Royals began to show they were becoming a contender, they got extremely excited on their calls.

Frequently I heard

“Hit like a bullet down the left field line”.

“Otis drills a shot into the right center gap, and with his speed that could be 3 bases”!!

And all those times a ball got laced down the line and some opposing RF (Yaz, Steve Kemp, Roy White) would wait for the bounce only to have the ball hug the bottom of the wall and roll toward RC field, they went crazy on those plays.,

I retired creating threads in May. I was killing the team.

The Chicago White Sox thats how

Awesome story GB but I will have to side with your late friend Derrek on this one. I never could bond with Denny. It was Buddy all the way for me. I still hear Blattner's voice to this day.

I watched the 85 Parade from the 24th floor of the Town Pavilion. Dangling my feet over the steel, the best seat in the house. JE Dunn wanted me up there to push the plumb line up the steel skeleton. Later figured out The Super just wanted us all to have the best vantage point in the city. No work was able be done with the crowds along the sidewalks where control points existed.

Will Smith needs to find his locker empty. Zack Greinke get off the couch, Mom can drive the kids to school. He was effective in my mind early in games as a starter last year. If he'll accept a relief pitcher role come back.

Also why has Blanco tried to steal third with 2 outs twice this season, with THE BOBBY WITT JR at the plate. First time a coaching moment, second time my baseball cleats up your rear end.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have made the following roster moves: <a href="https://t.co/iJ29X1Wc18">pic.twitter.com/iJ29X1Wc18</a></p>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1828070732594544655?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hmm, Zerpa demoted, Lynch promoted.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Through 132 games:<br>1985 Royals 74-58<br>2014 Royals 74-58<br>2024 Royals 74-58</p>&mdash; Royals Review (@royalsreview) <a href="https://twitter.com/royalsreview/status/1828243295597732011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Made me wonder...

2015 Royals: 81-51

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Red Sox just lost their second game of the day, 7-3, after Brad Keller gave up 5 runs in the 5th inning.<br><br>The Twins are down 9-1 in the second inning (!) as Whit Merrifield and Jorge Soler have already scored two runs each.<br><br>The stars are aligning.</p>&mdash; Rany Jazayerli (@jazayerli) <a href="https://twitter.com/jazayerli/status/1828247209877393577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Yes! YESSSSSSSSSSS!

That is almost creepy

1980 Royals: 85-47

So, what I'm seeing is this: Historically, when the Royals have been good, they've had a winning record after 132 games!!!!!!

All 6 times in my life (including toddlerhood) LMAO

ROFL

MJ is turning into Moose Part 2. Becoming very similar IMO

Heard this on the radio this morning but MJ's slash line in August is .339/.381/.661/1.042. He's becoming a lot better in the outfield as well. Hope he can maintain that through the rest of the season.

We are 1.5 games ahead of the Twins and they have a higher make playoff percentage than us

Spencer Nivens makes Baseball America's top 20 hot prospect list.

3. Spencer Nivens, OF, Royals

Team: High-A Quad Cities (Midwest)
Age: 22

Why He’s Here: .571/.667/1.333 (12-for-21) 8 R, 2 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 10 RBIs, 6 BB, 3 SO, 1 SB.

The Scoop: On Aug. 1, Nivens was hitting .184/.287/.296, with six home runs all season and few bright spots. Thankfully for Nivens, his season didn’t end at the start of August. Since then, he’s been the best slugger in the minor leagues. He has 11 home runs this month, raising his OPS nearly 200 points, and he’s hitting .356/.430/.839 in August. Nivens does plenty of damage when he makes contact, but until this month, he wasn’t making enough consistent contact. A great month doesn’t erase what happened in the previous four months, but it does give Nivens an excellent endpoint to try to build on in 2025. (JC)

Ive been keeping tabs on him and was going to mention him soon after watching Caglianones box scores every day. In a league where offense just seems down across the board, hes really coming alive lately (Nivens). Only 22 as well.

MJ's still only 25. He's had a similar profile in some ways in that we expect him to be a guy who hits .250 and mashes homers. People forget Moose was basically our #9 hitter during the 14 WS run because he was just figuring it out.

A issue they have with the roster is that MJ is playing better but much of that is because they finally stopped playing him against lefties. And I’m fine with platooning him, but then you run into the issue of Isbel also being terrible against lefties. You can’t keep two “starting” outfielders who both can’t play against lefties. It’s kind of compounded because two of the guys we could really use to help the outfield in the next year or two are Cross and Cags, both lefties. Cross is pretty bad against them so far in his career. So they have some decision making to do around the roster in the off season which will be interesting to watch.

They have an easier schedule than us down the road.

Hootie called his shot on Moose for the 15 season in a way that’s seldom been replicated on here, Fanduel, and online bb’s everywhere.

How about we recognize that bullpen work? Post rain delay,

FIVE perfect innings.

Hopefully that’s a catalyst to propel them forward. Especially McArthur whose issues I believe to be mostly mental/lack of confidence.