MLB Standings
The White Sox (54-28) enjoy the rest record in baseball, just ahead of the Blue Jays (52-31), with both teams leading their divisions. In the West the Avalanche have cooled down but have a comfortable 6 game lead. The Royals (47-37) hold the final Wild Card spot but are 8 games back of Chicago.
Over in the NL, the Giants (51-37) lead the way, with the Phillies (47-35) and the Cardinals (46-36) leading the East and Central respectively.
Kansas City Results
Things continue to trend upwards as the Royals go 18-10 in June. This, despite dropping the first game of the month to the Twins in extra innings, squaring up the 4-game series.
Of the full series, the Royals won six and lost two, while splitting two games against the White Sox to end the month.
The series wins came against interleague opponents the Padres and the Braves and league rivals the Avalanche, the Red Sox, the Angels, and the Rangers. Division rivals took a 2-1 series win in Chicago, as did the NL West Rockies in Colorado.
Kansas City Team Statistics
The batting statistics get better and better for the Royals as they now lead the AL in batting average and hits, with a host of top three rankings. In addition, the pitching holds firm and, while not the leading roster predicted is comfortably in the top four of the league.
Of regular starters only Jeremy Rogerson (88 wRC+) returning from injury failed to hit above league average with Alex Duke (137 wRC+) being the MVP hitting 9 HRs and driving in 25 runs. The defence continues to be a problem with Bobby Witt Jr. (-7.4 ZR) the huge hole – the Royals are looking at moving him to 1B to retain him in the line up but this could see some growing pains heading into the All Star Break.
William Schmidt’s up and down season continues with a 204 FIP- month that saw him give up 5 HRs in 9 innings of work. On the other side, Chris Wagner (69 FIP-) registered 11 saves while giving up 3 hits in 10.1 IP. He complemented a strong rotation that saw Mike Hoffer (86 FIP-) go 4-0 in 5 starts, with a 0.91 WHIP
Transactions & Injuries
Sunday, June 3rd , 2035
Sent LF Jimmy Goodman to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Sunday, June 10th , 2035
Sent LF Enny Mijhail Van Dyke to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Optioned LF Tim Spears to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of LF Jimmy Goodman from Triple A Omaha.
Saturday, June 16th , 2035
RF Billy Mumaugh was injured while throwing the ball. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Received former Rule 5 draft pick RP Jim Porter from the Texas Rangers.
Sunday, June 17th , 2035
RF Billy Mumaugh diagnosed with a mild calf strain, is day-to-day for one week.
RF Billy Mumaugh was injured while throwing the ball. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Tuesday, June 19th , 2035
RF Billy Mumaugh diagnosed with an elbow strain, will miss 2 weeks.
Purchased the contract of LF Enny Mijhail Van Dyke from Triple A Omaha.
The injury bug started to clear up for the Royals as Jimmy Goodman and Enny Van Dyke both returned to the line up with Tim Spears sent back to AAA despite a solid first trip to the big leagues.
In the middle of the month the Royals received Rule 5 Draft loss Jim Porter back from the Rangers, who slots into the bullpen in Omaha.
Unfortunately, the Royals did lose Billy Mumaugh for two weeks although this coincided with Enny Van Dyke’s rehab assignment ending and he should be back before the All Star break.
Minor League News
Dominican Rookie League (R) Batter of the Month: Jorge Tejeda (2031 International Amateur) .591, 38 RBIs, 41 R
Texas League (AA) Pitcher of the Month: Jesus Baxter (2035 MiL FA) 3-0, 2.04 ERA, 49 K, 39.2 IP
Midwest League (A+) Pitcher of the Month: Jb Jointer (2030 5th Round) 4-0, 1.98 ERA, 38 K, 36.1 IP
Scouting Discovery
Justin Cowan returned home earlier today, bringing with him news of a previously unknown ballplayer from Dominican Republic.
Dominican starting pitcher
Jesus Soto was born in Yamasa. He has a three-pitch arsenal with his money pitch an elite splitter. His explosive stuff has scouts dreaming. Soto's talent is that of a future multiple-time Cy Young Award winner.
Around the League
Transactions
Saturday, June 30th , 2035
The Seattle Mariners traded 24-year old minor league RF Vespasiano Rossellino and 22-year old minor league RHP Bobby Poore to the Cincinnati Reds, getting 26-year old minor league LF Jimmy Pittman in return.
Friday, June 29th , 2035
The Detroit Tigers traded 23-year old minor league LHP Ken Johnson and 20-year old minor league LHP Rogelio Heredia to the Atlanta Braves, getting 26-year old minor league C Dave Prince in return.
Thursday, June 28th , 2035
The Colorado Rockies traded 21-year old minor league RF Esteban Vizela and 20-year old minor league C Jesus Ojeda to the Los Angeles Angels, getting 31-year old minor league 3B Victor Acosta in return.
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded 20-year old minor league LF Dan Lloyd and 24-year old minor league RHP Juan Ramos to the Houston Astros, getting 31-year old minor league 2B Jacob Reimer in return.
Tuesday, June 26th , 2035
The Cincinnati Reds traded 23-year old minor league 1B Chad Loftin and 20-year old minor league RHP Jesus Rubiano to the Boston Red Sox, getting 30-year old minor league SS Cooper Pratt in return.
Friday, June 22nd , 2035
The Chicago Cubs traded 20-year old minor league LHP S.D. Waddell and 23-year old minor league RF Luis Renta to the Seattle Mariners, getting 32-year old minor league RF Yeiner Fernandez in return.
Wednesday, June 20th , 2035
The Milwaukee Brewers traded 23-year old minor league LHP Andres Zamudio, 23-year old minor league LHP Luis Caballero, and 19-year old minor league C Edgar Ramirez to the San Antonio Avalanche, getting 29-year old minor league SS Mike Haynesworth in return.
Saturday, June 16th , 2035
Cincinnati Reds: Signed SP Juan Villalvazo to a 4-year contract extension worth a total of $52,200,000.
Friday, June 15th , 2035
The Chicago Cubs traded 20-year old minor league RHP Jesus Iniguez and 22-year old minor league RHP Lazaro Arriaga to the Houston Astros, getting 34-year old minor league 3B Osleivis Basabe in return.
Thursday, June 14th , 2035
The Cleveland Guardians traded 23-year old minor league C Jim Kopetz and 22-year old minor league 1B Rodolfo Dorado to the Chicago White Sox, getting 33-year old minor league 1B David Nava in return.
Sunday, June 3rd , 2035
The Toronto Blue Jays traded 23-year old minor league 1B Gabe Baer, 20-year old minor league RHP Sergio Escoto, and 22-year old minor league LHP Dan Doubek to the Atlanta Braves, getting 30-year old RHP Jon Carey in return.
Injuries
Saturday, June 30th , 2035
Baltimore Orioles: 2B Joey Ortiz diagnosed with a fractured shoulder blade, will miss 4 weeks.
Friday, June 29th , 2035
New York Yankees: RP Nate Green diagnosed with a forearm strain, will miss 6 weeks.
Wednesday, June 27th , 2035
Washington Nationals: SP David Vega diagnosed with a herniated disc, will miss 5 weeks.
Arizona Diamondbacks: Mike White has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 9 months.
Atlanta Braves: LF Jeff Dost diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, will miss 8-9 months.
Tuesday, June 26th , 2035
Arizona Diamondbacks: RP Chris Shepherd diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 2-3 months.
Sunday, June 24th , 2035
Colorado Rockies: RP Marquis Botchway diagnosed with a torn flexor tendon in his elbow, will miss 11-12 months.
Seattle Mariners: LF Kevon Blakes diagnosed with a fractured thumb, will miss 3-4 weeks.
Saturday, June 23rd , 2035
San Diego Padres: RF Fernando Tatis Jr. diagnosed with a sprained ankle, will miss 6 weeks.
Friday, June 22nd , 2035
Colorado Rockies: LF Chase Bethea was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: torn quadriceps. He's expected to miss about 6-7 weeks.
Tuesday, June 19th , 2035
Chicago Cubs: RP Jake Ovca diagnosed with a stretched elbow ligament, will miss 11 months.
Pittsburgh Pirates: LF Olímpio Quintero diagnosed with bone marrow edema in his knee, will miss 6 weeks.
Monday, June 18th , 2035
Cleveland Guardians: SP Drew Rom diagnosed with a strained abdominal muscle, is day-to-day for 4 weeks.
Sunday, June 17th , 2035
Colorado Rockies: LF Dylan Crews diagnosed with a strained anterior cruciate ligament, will miss 5 weeks.
Friday, June 15th , 2035
Texas Rangers: CF Evan Carter was injured on a defensive play. The Diagnosis: sprained ankle. He's expected to miss about 4-5 weeks.
Thursday, June 14th , 2035
Milwaukee Brewers: RF Mike Wills was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: torn hamstring. He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Tuesday, June 12th , 2035
Chicago Cubs: 2B Zack Gelof diagnosed with a torn hamstring, will miss 5 weeks.
Monday, June 11th , 2035
New York Yankees: 3B Chris Ellis diagnosed with a severely strained hip muscle, will miss 3 months.
Cleveland Guardians: RP Porter Hodge was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: hamstring strain. He's expected to miss about 3 months.
Sunday, June 10th , 2035
San Diego Padres: RP Andy Fashaw diagnosed with elbow tendinitis, will miss 4 weeks.
Friday, June 8th , 2035
Boston Red Sox: LF Luis Gotay diagnosed with a strained back muscle, will miss 4 weeks.
Thursday, June 7th , 2035
Toronto Blue Jays: 2B Bryan Rincon diagnosed with a strained back muscle, will miss 3 weeks.
Seattle Mariners: SP Brett Renfrow diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, will miss 6 months.
Cincinnati Reds: SS Vernon Phyillips diagnosed with an intercostal strain, will miss 4-5 weeks.
New York Mets: 1B Juan Soto was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: strained rib cage muscle. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Wednesday, June 6th , 2035
New York Yankees: SP J.J. Tjepkema was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Tuesday, June 5th , 2035
Toronto Blue Jays: RP Eric Segura was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: acute elbow soreness. He's expected to miss about 7 weeks.
Monday, June 4th , 2035
Cincinnati Reds: RP Shane Baz diagnosed with a stretched elbow ligament, will miss 9 months.
Boston Red Sox: SP Logan Workman diagnosed with an oblique strain, will miss 4 weeks.
Boston Red Sox: LF Roman Anthony diagnosed with a strained hamstring, will miss 4-5 weeks.
Sunday, June 3rd , 2035
Detroit Tigers: 3B Colt Emerson diagnosed with an elbow sprain, will miss 5 weeks.
Saturday, June 2nd , 2035
San Diego Padres: 2B Gunnar Henderson was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
New York Yankees: CF Druw Jones was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: strained back. He's expected to miss about 3-4 weeks.
Friday, June 1st , 2035
Houston Astros: 1B Curtis Mead diagnosed with a severely strained hip muscle, will miss 4 months.