Owner Update
John Sherman, having turned 86 during April, had started to sense his own mortality and, despite the overflowing AL pennants now flying at Kaufmann Stadium, informed Stewart that he was changing his team focus from neutral to building a dynasty!
MLB Standings
Kansas City Results
Kansas City Statistics
Dan Carrig really put his best foot forward in June with 4 wins and 1 loss and walked off with the Pitcher of the Month honors in the American League. When he got the start for the Kansas City Royals, it was good news for his club, but bad news for the opposition.
In 36.2 innings of work, Carrig limited opposing batters to 22 base hits and a .163 batting average. He notched 55 strikeouts, issued 12 walks and had a 2.21 ERA.
To date this year, in 18 starts, Carrig has crafted a 9-5 mark with a 3.50 ERA.
Transactions & Injuries
Friday, June 21st , 2041
RF Billy Mumaugh was injured being hit by a pitch. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Saturday, June 22nd , 2041
Placed RF Bobby Nickelberry on the International League 7-day injured list, retroactive to 06/20/2041.
SP Bailey Pinsmail was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: sore shoulder. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Purchased the contract of SP Joe Davis from Triple A Omaha.
Tuesday, June 25th , 2041
RF Billy Mumaugh diagnosed with a fractured foot, will miss 2 weeks.
Purchased the contract of RF Chris Slate from Triple A Omaha.
Bobby Nickelberry timed an injury at the worst possible time as he hit the injured list the day after Billy Mumaugh was hit by a pitch and will miss a couple of weeks. Chris Slate was the next man up to stake a long term claim for a role in the Big Leagues, although his first 6 starts didn’t go to his plan, with a 36 wRC+.