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benp28 · 12-18-2024, 03:52 PM

MLB Standings

The Royals (31-25) have had a solid start to the season, although trail the highflying White Sox by 3 games. The White Sox’s .611 record is only topped in the American League by the 38-18 Mariners, with the Red Sox (32-22) holding an early lead in the East.

Over in the National League, the Padres (37-21) hold the best record in baseball to sit atop the West, but it is tight in the East (Washington .5 ahead of the Braves) and the Central (Cubs 1.5 ahead of the Reds).

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Kansas City Results

Another frustrating month results wise for the Royals as they win five and lose four of their series, splitting the tenth. One of those victories was to clinch the series against the White Sox to start the month, before dropping two of three in Toronto. Another series loss to an American League team followed as they came home and lost two of three to the Rangers, before the Cubs came to town and Kansas City took two wins in a three game series. After a split (2-2) series in San Antonio, the Royals clinched their second 2-1 series win against NL teams in Los Angeles before the AL-leading Mariners were brought down to earth with a 3-0 sweep in Kansas City.

The White Sox came to town next and stopped any momentum with a 2-1 series victory, with the Royals finishing the month on the road taking two of three in Tampa Bay before dropping the first two games of a series against the Twins, ending the month on a three-game losing streak.

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Kansas City Team Statistics

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The bats stayed hot while the arms did not in May. Stolen bases (8th) and home runs (4th) are the most satisfying statistics that have ‘stuck’ and the Royals will hope that helps keep runs scored (2nd) in the top couple of places, one of the big challenges from 2033. For the pitching staff, they will hope that sitting 10th in BABIP is something that is more bad luck than design, with ZR up to 4th it is just the defensive efficiency of the team that is concerning.

Drew Burress (154 wRC+) had a great month with 7 HRs and 28 RBIs as well as a strong defensive month. Danny Petty (109 wRC+) wasn’t quite the opposite but his -1.6 ZR for the month is concerning and will be monitored closely by the Royals.

Mike Hoffer (85 FIP-) had another strong month with an ERA below 3.00 while Curt Bogans (83 FIP-) may be coming around with a 3.00 ERA in four starts. In the bullpen, Raimon Gomez (48 FIP-) had a great month across 15 innings, giving up seven hits while striking out 10 batters per nine.

Transactions & Injuries

Saturday, May 6th , 2034
Optioned RF Edgar Manzo to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of LF Enny Mijhail Van Dyke from Triple A Omaha.

Very little movement for the Royals in May, although Mason Barnett did approach Stewart about an extension – 6yrs at $12.7m is a lot of money which the Royals will not be parting with!

Minor League News

Texas League (AA) Batter of the Month: Rogelio Camacho (2030 6th Round) .348, 14 HRs, 40 RBIs

Texas League (AA) Pitcher of the Month: Phil Farmer (2033 Trade WAS) 5-0, 2.36 ERA, 49 K, 34.1 IP

Midwest League (A+) Batter of the Month: Alejandro Estrada (2028 International Amateur) .316, 11 HRs, 35 RBIs

Midwest League (A+) Pitcher of the Month: Jesus Sandoval (2030 7th Round) 4-0, 1.03 ERA, 47 Ks, 35 IP

Carolina League (A) Batter of the Month: Jorge Lona (2028 International Amateur) .494 5 HRs, 19 RBIs

Carolina League (A) Pitcher of the Month: Edgar Alba (2032 Trade WAS) 4-0, 1.29 ERA, 43 K, 28 IP

Around the League

Transactions

Tuesday, May 30th , 2034
The Cincinnati Reds traded 22-year old minor league 3B Simone Sengo and 18-year old minor league 1B Luis Brignoni to the Tampa Bay Rays, getting 28-year old minor league RF Jonathan Allison in return.
Monday, May 29th , 2034
Seattle Mariners: Signed CF Mike Miller to a 8-year contract extension worth a total of $336,000,000.
Minnesota Twins: Signed SP Tyrese Johnican to a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $109,900,000.
Sunday, May 28th , 2034
San Diego Padres: Signed SP Stephon Mickell to a 6-year contract extension worth a total of $169,900,000.
Monday, May 22nd , 2034
The Toronto Blue Jays traded 17-year old minor league SS Alejandro Saiz and 19-year old minor league RHP Eddy Baltodano to the Chicago White Sox, getting 35-year old minor league LF Gilberto Celestino in return.
The Baltimore Orioles traded 23-year old minor league CF Chris Edson and 20-year old minor league RHP Josh Kotrous to the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting 31-year old minor league RHP Khal Stephen in return.
Saturday, May 13th , 2034
Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed SP Blade Tidwell to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $46,400,000.
Thursday, May 4th , 2034
Detroit Tigers: Signed C Chris Hukle to a 7-year contract extension worth a total of $78,500,000. All extensions, trades

Injuries

Wednesday, May 31st , 2034
Chicago Cubs: RP Yoniel Curet diagnosed with a herniated disc, will miss 5 weeks.
Tuesday, May 30th , 2034
Baltimore Orioles: RP Nicanor Berns diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 5 months.
Monday, May 29th , 2034
New York Mets: 2B Joe Poh was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: concussion. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Atlanta Braves: CF Esteban Villegas was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: biceps tendinitis. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Thursday, May 25th , 2034
Seattle Mariners: LF Julio Rodriguez diagnosed with a broken kneecap, will miss 5-6 months.
Wednesday, May 24th , 2034
Cincinnati Reds: RP Constant Bellgrove diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 6 weeks.
Tuesday, May 23rd , 2034
Atlanta Braves: C Steve Crawford was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: fractured finger. He's expected to miss about 4-5 weeks.
Sunday, May 21st , 2034
Baltimore Orioles: LF Greg Clevenger diagnosed with a strained oblique, will miss 6 weeks.
Washington Nationals: CL Juan Rivera diagnosed with an elbow sprain, will miss 4-5 weeks.
Boston Red Sox: SP Zach Eckloff was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Thursday, May 18th , 2034
Boston Red Sox: RP Gavin Stone diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, will miss 3 months.
Wednesday, May 17th , 2034
New York Mets: LF Alejandro Moreno diagnosed with a fractured rib, will miss 3-4 weeks.
New York Yankees: RF Jackson Chourio was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained rib cage muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday, May 16th , 2034
Texas Rangers: LF Corbin Carroll was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: bone marrow edema (wrist). He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Monday, May 15th , 2034
Los Angeles Angels: SP Sam Grebe diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 9 months.
Chicago White Sox: SS Juan Borja was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: biceps tendinitis. He's expected to miss about 3-4 weeks.
Thursday, May 11th , 2034
Baltimore Orioles: SP Tim Elkins diagnosed with radial nerve compression, will miss 6 months.
Arizona Diamondbacks: RP Jamie Russell diagnosed with elbow tendinitis, will miss 6 weeks.
Wednesday, May 10th , 2034
Cleveland Guardians: CF Emmanuel Rodriguez diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 4 weeks.
Toronto Blue Jays: SP Kevin Gahagan was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Tuesday, May 9th , 2034
Cincinnati Reds: CL Phil Sturgis diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, will miss 5-6 months.
Monday, May 8th , 2034
Boston Red Sox: C Kyle Teel diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 4 months.
Saturday, May 6th , 2034
Toronto Blue Jays: 3B Nacho Alvarez Jr. was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: plantar fasciitis. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks.
Tuesday, May 2nd , 2034
San Diego Padres: Joe Harmon has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 3 months.
New York Mets: 2B Zach Masteller was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: separated shoulder. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Monday, May 1st , 2034
Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Mike Bowe diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 11-12 months.

12-18-2024, 03:52 PM	#86
benp28 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2024 Posts: 464	May 2034 MLB Standings The Royals (31-25) have had a solid start to the season, although trail the highflying White Sox by 3 games. The White Sox’s .611 record is only topped in the American League by the 38-18 Mariners, with the Red Sox (32-22) holding an early lead in the East. Over in the National League, the Padres (37-21) hold the best record in baseball to sit atop the West, but it is tight in the East (Washington .5 ahead of the Braves) and the Central (Cubs 1.5 ahead of the Reds). Kansas City Results Another frustrating month results wise for the Royals as they win five and lose four of their series, splitting the tenth. One of those victories was to clinch the series against the White Sox to start the month, before dropping two of three in Toronto. Another series loss to an American League team followed as they came home and lost two of three to the Rangers, before the Cubs came to town and Kansas City took two wins in a three game series. After a split (2-2) series in San Antonio, the Royals clinched their second 2-1 series win against NL teams in Los Angeles before the AL-leading Mariners were brought down to earth with a 3-0 sweep in Kansas City. The White Sox came to town next and stopped any momentum with a 2-1 series victory, with the Royals finishing the month on the road taking two of three in Tampa Bay before dropping the first two games of a series against the Twins, ending the month on a three-game losing streak. Kansas City Team Statistics The bats stayed hot while the arms did not in May. Stolen bases (8th) and home runs (4th) are the most satisfying statistics that have ‘stuck’ and the Royals will hope that helps keep runs scored (2nd) in the top couple of places, one of the big challenges from 2033. For the pitching staff, they will hope that sitting 10th in BABIP is something that is more bad luck than design, with ZR up to 4th it is just the defensive efficiency of the team that is concerning. Drew Burress (154 wRC+) had a great month with 7 HRs and 28 RBIs as well as a strong defensive month. Danny Petty (109 wRC+) wasn’t quite the opposite but his -1.6 ZR for the month is concerning and will be monitored closely by the Royals. Mike Hoffer (85 FIP-) had another strong month with an ERA below 3.00 while Curt Bogans (83 FIP-) may be coming around with a 3.00 ERA in four starts. In the bullpen, Raimon Gomez (48 FIP-) had a great month across 15 innings, giving up seven hits while striking out 10 batters per nine. Transactions & Injuries Saturday, May 6th , 2034 Optioned RF Edgar Manzo to Triple A Omaha. Purchased the contract of LF Enny Mijhail Van Dyke from Triple A Omaha. Very little movement for the Royals in May, although Mason Barnett did approach Stewart about an extension – 6yrs at $12.7m is a lot of money which the Royals will not be parting with! Minor League News Texas League (AA) Batter of the Month: Rogelio Camacho (2030 6th Round) .348, 14 HRs, 40 RBIs Texas League (AA) Pitcher of the Month: Phil Farmer (2033 Trade WAS) 5-0, 2.36 ERA, 49 K, 34.1 IP Midwest League (A+) Batter of the Month: Alejandro Estrada (2028 International Amateur) .316, 11 HRs, 35 RBIs Midwest League (A+) Pitcher of the Month: Jesus Sandoval (2030 7th Round) 4-0, 1.03 ERA, 47 Ks, 35 IP Carolina League (A) Batter of the Month: Jorge Lona (2028 International Amateur) .494 5 HRs, 19 RBIs Carolina League (A) Pitcher of the Month: Edgar Alba (2032 Trade WAS) 4-0, 1.29 ERA, 43 K, 28 IP Around the League Transactions Tuesday, May 30th , 2034 The Cincinnati Reds traded 22-year old minor league 3B Simone Sengo and 18-year old minor league 1B Luis Brignoni to the Tampa Bay Rays, getting 28-year old minor league RF Jonathan Allison in return. Monday, May 29th , 2034 Seattle Mariners: Signed CF Mike Miller to a 8-year contract extension worth a total of $336,000,000. Minnesota Twins: Signed SP Tyrese Johnican to a 5-year contract extension worth a total of $109,900,000. Sunday, May 28th , 2034 San Diego Padres: Signed SP Stephon Mickell to a 6-year contract extension worth a total of $169,900,000. Monday, May 22nd , 2034 The Toronto Blue Jays traded 17-year old minor league SS Alejandro Saiz and 19-year old minor league RHP Eddy Baltodano to the Chicago White Sox, getting 35-year old minor league LF Gilberto Celestino in return. The Baltimore Orioles traded 23-year old minor league CF Chris Edson and 20-year old minor league RHP Josh Kotrous to the Los Angeles Dodgers, getting 31-year old minor league RHP Khal Stephen in return. Saturday, May 13th , 2034 Arizona Diamondbacks: Signed SP Blade Tidwell to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $46,400,000. Thursday, May 4th , 2034 Detroit Tigers: Signed C Chris Hukle to a 7-year contract extension worth a total of $78,500,000. All extensions, trades Injuries Wednesday, May 31st , 2034 Chicago Cubs: RP Yoniel Curet diagnosed with a herniated disc, will miss 5 weeks. Tuesday, May 30th , 2034 Baltimore Orioles: RP Nicanor Berns diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 5 months. Monday, May 29th , 2034 New York Mets: 2B Joe Poh was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: concussion. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Atlanta Braves: CF Esteban Villegas was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: biceps tendinitis. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Thursday, May 25th , 2034 Seattle Mariners: LF Julio Rodriguez diagnosed with a broken kneecap, will miss 5-6 months. Wednesday, May 24th , 2034 Cincinnati Reds: RP Constant Bellgrove diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 6 weeks. Tuesday, May 23rd , 2034 Atlanta Braves: C Steve Crawford was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: fractured finger. He's expected to miss about 4-5 weeks. Sunday, May 21st , 2034 Baltimore Orioles: LF Greg Clevenger diagnosed with a strained oblique, will miss 6 weeks. Washington Nationals: CL Juan Rivera diagnosed with an elbow sprain, will miss 4-5 weeks. Boston Red Sox: SP Zach Eckloff was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Thursday, May 18th , 2034 Boston Red Sox: RP Gavin Stone diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, will miss 3 months. Wednesday, May 17th , 2034 New York Mets: LF Alejandro Moreno diagnosed with a fractured rib, will miss 3-4 weeks. New York Yankees: RF Jackson Chourio was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: strained rib cage muscle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks. Tuesday, May 16th , 2034 Texas Rangers: LF Corbin Carroll was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: bone marrow edema (wrist). He's expected to miss about 6 weeks. Monday, May 15th , 2034 Los Angeles Angels: SP Sam Grebe diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 9 months. Chicago White Sox: SS Juan Borja was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: biceps tendinitis. He's expected to miss about 3-4 weeks. Thursday, May 11th , 2034 Baltimore Orioles: SP Tim Elkins diagnosed with radial nerve compression, will miss 6 months. Arizona Diamondbacks: RP Jamie Russell diagnosed with elbow tendinitis, will miss 6 weeks. Wednesday, May 10th , 2034 Cleveland Guardians: CF Emmanuel Rodriguez diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, will miss 4 weeks. Toronto Blue Jays: SP Kevin Gahagan was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Tuesday, May 9th , 2034 Cincinnati Reds: CL Phil Sturgis diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, will miss 5-6 months. Monday, May 8th , 2034 Boston Red Sox: C Kyle Teel diagnosed with a torn labrum, will miss 4 months. Saturday, May 6th , 2034 Toronto Blue Jays: 3B Nacho Alvarez Jr. was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: plantar fasciitis. He's expected to miss about 5-6 weeks. Tuesday, May 2nd , 2034 San Diego Padres: Joe Harmon has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 3 months. New York Mets: 2B Zach Masteller was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: separated shoulder. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks. Monday, May 1st , 2034 Pittsburgh Pirates: SP Mike Bowe diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 11-12 months.