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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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June 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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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Working on one of my favorite tasks -- opposing SP previews for Royal Scrolls, published ahead of every weekend series.
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June 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Working on one of my favorite tasks -- opposing SP previews for Royal Scrolls, published ahead of every weekend series.
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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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June 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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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Maikel Garcia has been the #Royals best hitter in 2025, but how has he ascended from a 69 wRC+ in 2024 to a team-leading 139? We'll find out with some help from Statcast's new Swing Path data.
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June 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Maikel Garcia has been the #Royals best hitter in 2025, but how has he ascended from a 69 wRC+ in 2024 to a team-leading 139? We'll find out with some help from Statcast's new Swing Path data.
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#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Hate to burn the bullpen in what was a 7-0 game but Schreiber, Erceg and Estevez (with a slip-up from Steven Cruz) help close out another quality start from Michael Wacha. Four #Royals had multiple hits, including India and BWJ.
The record is 25-18.
Hate to burn the bullpen in what was a 7-0 game but Schreiber, Erceg and Estevez (with a slip-up from Steven Cruz) help close out another quality start from Michael Wacha. Four #Royals had multiple hits, including India and BWJ.
The record is 25-18.
May 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Hate to burn the bullpen in what was a 7-0 game but Schreiber, Erceg and Estevez (with a slip-up from Steven Cruz) help close out another quality start from Michael Wacha. Four #Royals had multiple hits, including India and BWJ.
The record is 25-18.
Hate to burn the bullpen in what was a 7-0 game but Schreiber, Erceg and Estevez (with a slip-up from Steven Cruz) help close out another quality start from Michael Wacha. Four #Royals had multiple hits, including India and BWJ.
The record is 25-18.
As the #Royals prepare to defend their six-game win streak this weekend, let's dive into Maikel Garcia's improvements, Michael Wacha's steadiness and Bobby Witt Jr.'s star power. Plus, of course, a Red Sox preview.
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May 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
As the #Royals prepare to defend their six-game win streak this weekend, let's dive into Maikel Garcia's improvements, Michael Wacha's steadiness and Bobby Witt Jr.'s star power. Plus, of course, a Red Sox preview.
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#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Bubic set the tone on the mound with a career-best chase rate, Bobby bopped four baseballs 100+ MPH and the #Royals win streak grows to six. That's 15 wins in the last 17.
The record: 23-16.
Bubic set the tone on the mound with a career-best chase rate, Bobby bopped four baseballs 100+ MPH and the #Royals win streak grows to six. That's 15 wins in the last 17.
The record: 23-16.
May 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Bubic set the tone on the mound with a career-best chase rate, Bobby bopped four baseballs 100+ MPH and the #Royals win streak grows to six. That's 15 wins in the last 17.
The record: 23-16.
Bubic set the tone on the mound with a career-best chase rate, Bobby bopped four baseballs 100+ MPH and the #Royals win streak grows to six. That's 15 wins in the last 17.
The record: 23-16.
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Bobby belts a two-run bomb that’s the difference in the game. Wacha cruises, Erceg mows down three hitters and Estevez… well, he got the save.
#Royals record: 22-16
Bobby belts a two-run bomb that’s the difference in the game. Wacha cruises, Erceg mows down three hitters and Estevez… well, he got the save.
#Royals record: 22-16
May 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Bobby belts a two-run bomb that’s the difference in the game. Wacha cruises, Erceg mows down three hitters and Estevez… well, he got the save.
#Royals record: 22-16
Bobby belts a two-run bomb that’s the difference in the game. Wacha cruises, Erceg mows down three hitters and Estevez… well, he got the save.
#Royals record: 22-16
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
The ace returned and struck out 11. Bobby reached a new 2025 max exit velocity at 113 MPH. With Lucas Erceg unavailable, the bullpen picked up the slack.
#Royals are 20-16.
The ace returned and struck out 11. Bobby reached a new 2025 max exit velocity at 113 MPH. With Lucas Erceg unavailable, the bullpen picked up the slack.
#Royals are 20-16.
May 6, 2025 at 2:09 AM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
The ace returned and struck out 11. Bobby reached a new 2025 max exit velocity at 113 MPH. With Lucas Erceg unavailable, the bullpen picked up the slack.
#Royals are 20-16.
The ace returned and struck out 11. Bobby reached a new 2025 max exit velocity at 113 MPH. With Lucas Erceg unavailable, the bullpen picked up the slack.
#Royals are 20-16.
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
SEVEN HOME RUNS! A new single-game KC record. Maikel and Vinnie led the way with a rock-solid bullpen performance keeping the O’s at bay.
#Royals record: 19-16
SEVEN HOME RUNS! A new single-game KC record. Maikel and Vinnie led the way with a rock-solid bullpen performance keeping the O’s at bay.
#Royals record: 19-16
May 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
SEVEN HOME RUNS! A new single-game KC record. Maikel and Vinnie led the way with a rock-solid bullpen performance keeping the O’s at bay.
#Royals record: 19-16
SEVEN HOME RUNS! A new single-game KC record. Maikel and Vinnie led the way with a rock-solid bullpen performance keeping the O’s at bay.
#Royals record: 19-16
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Kansas City is a power-hitting team now, apparently. Three solo homers: Biggio, Isbel, Pasquatch. Kris Bubic goes five strong after a lengthy rain delay. Rubber match in Baltimore tomorrow.
#Royals record: 18-16
Kansas City is a power-hitting team now, apparently. Three solo homers: Biggio, Isbel, Pasquatch. Kris Bubic goes five strong after a lengthy rain delay. Rubber match in Baltimore tomorrow.
#Royals record: 18-16
May 4, 2025 at 2:38 AM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Kansas City is a power-hitting team now, apparently. Three solo homers: Biggio, Isbel, Pasquatch. Kris Bubic goes five strong after a lengthy rain delay. Rubber match in Baltimore tomorrow.
#Royals record: 18-16
Kansas City is a power-hitting team now, apparently. Three solo homers: Biggio, Isbel, Pasquatch. Kris Bubic goes five strong after a lengthy rain delay. Rubber match in Baltimore tomorrow.
#Royals record: 18-16
Start your Friday morning with Royal Scrolls, our look back at the past week and preview of the weekend to come. We'll give Sal Perez, Noah Cameron and Seth Lugo their flowers with a preview of the struggling Orioles. #Royals #FountainsUp
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May 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Start your Friday morning with Royal Scrolls, our look back at the past week and preview of the weekend to come. We'll give Sal Perez, Noah Cameron and Seth Lugo their flowers with a preview of the struggling Orioles. #Royals #FountainsUp
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Late #HEYHEYHEYHEY 🧹🧹🧹
#Royals rack up 15 hits with Maikel Garcia leading the way to finish a three-game sweep against the Rays. The record is 17-15 with nine wins in the last 10 games.
#Royals rack up 15 hits with Maikel Garcia leading the way to finish a three-game sweep against the Rays. The record is 17-15 with nine wins in the last 10 games.
May 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Late #HEYHEYHEYHEY 🧹🧹🧹
#Royals rack up 15 hits with Maikel Garcia leading the way to finish a three-game sweep against the Rays. The record is 17-15 with nine wins in the last 10 games.
#Royals rack up 15 hits with Maikel Garcia leading the way to finish a three-game sweep against the Rays. The record is 17-15 with nine wins in the last 10 games.
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Welcome to the Show, Noah Cameron. A brilliant debut. Vinnie Pasquantino cracks one of the 10 hardest-hit homers of his career for the second time in four days. KC takes the series and looks for the sweep tomorrow afternoon.
#Royals record: 16-15
Welcome to the Show, Noah Cameron. A brilliant debut. Vinnie Pasquantino cracks one of the 10 hardest-hit homers of his career for the second time in four days. KC takes the series and looks for the sweep tomorrow afternoon.
#Royals record: 16-15
May 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
Welcome to the Show, Noah Cameron. A brilliant debut. Vinnie Pasquantino cracks one of the 10 hardest-hit homers of his career for the second time in four days. KC takes the series and looks for the sweep tomorrow afternoon.
#Royals record: 16-15
Welcome to the Show, Noah Cameron. A brilliant debut. Vinnie Pasquantino cracks one of the 10 hardest-hit homers of his career for the second time in four days. KC takes the series and looks for the sweep tomorrow afternoon.
#Royals record: 16-15
Royalty of the Game from a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay. A quality start for Lorenzen and three-hit night for Freddy. That’s the 15th game in Fermin’s career with three or more hard-hit balls in play. #Royals #FountainsUp
April 30, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Royalty of the Game from a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay. A quality start for Lorenzen and three-hit night for Freddy. That’s the 15th game in Fermin’s career with three or more hard-hit balls in play. #Royals #FountainsUp
#Royals get back to .500 behind Michael Wacha's six shutout innings and the sixth-hardest hit homer of Vinnie Pasquantino's career. #FountainsUp
April 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#Royals get back to .500 behind Michael Wacha's six shutout innings and the sixth-hardest hit homer of Vinnie Pasquantino's career. #FountainsUp
Five wins in a row for the #Royals. Seth Lugo leads tonight's Royalty of the Game with a shutdown performance against Houston. #FountainsUp
April 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Five wins in a row for the #Royals. Seth Lugo leads tonight's Royalty of the Game with a shutdown performance against Houston. #FountainsUp
Check your inboxes tomorrow morning for this week's Royal Scrolls!
-Crowning Achievements from the 4-game win streak
-Previewing the Astros (deeper dives than normal on the pitchers 👀)
-Mining for fun #Royals data
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-Crowning Achievements from the 4-game win streak
-Previewing the Astros (deeper dives than normal on the pitchers 👀)
-Mining for fun #Royals data
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April 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Check your inboxes tomorrow morning for this week's Royal Scrolls!
-Crowning Achievements from the 4-game win streak
-Previewing the Astros (deeper dives than normal on the pitchers 👀)
-Mining for fun #Royals data
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-Crowning Achievements from the 4-game win streak
-Previewing the Astros (deeper dives than normal on the pitchers 👀)
-Mining for fun #Royals data
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#HEYHEYHEYHEY 🧹🧹🧹
#Royals take the twin bill and send the Rox packing with a 3-game sweep to move to 12-14. Lorenzen served 6 nearly spotless innings, Salvy dished up a 4-pack of doubles and the bullpen allowed 1 run in 9 frames.
#Royals take the twin bill and send the Rox packing with a 3-game sweep to move to 12-14. Lorenzen served 6 nearly spotless innings, Salvy dished up a 4-pack of doubles and the bullpen allowed 1 run in 9 frames.
April 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY 🧹🧹🧹
#Royals take the twin bill and send the Rox packing with a 3-game sweep to move to 12-14. Lorenzen served 6 nearly spotless innings, Salvy dished up a 4-pack of doubles and the bullpen allowed 1 run in 9 frames.
#Royals take the twin bill and send the Rox packing with a 3-game sweep to move to 12-14. Lorenzen served 6 nearly spotless innings, Salvy dished up a 4-pack of doubles and the bullpen allowed 1 run in 9 frames.
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
A highly intoxicated game ends in a #Royals walkoff win, but it started with another Kris Bubic gem and three-hit game for Drew Waters, tying his career high.
A highly intoxicated game ends in a #Royals walkoff win, but it started with another Kris Bubic gem and three-hit game for Drew Waters, tying his career high.
April 23, 2025 at 2:40 AM
#HEYHEYHEYHEY
A highly intoxicated game ends in a #Royals walkoff win, but it started with another Kris Bubic gem and three-hit game for Drew Waters, tying his career high.
A highly intoxicated game ends in a #Royals walkoff win, but it started with another Kris Bubic gem and three-hit game for Drew Waters, tying his career high.
Next on the checklist: What if those pitches are on the corners of the zone and #Royals hitters are appropriately waiting for a more hittable offering?
Again, not the case. KC is seeing the *2nd-highest* percentage of first pitches in the "Heart" zone at 34%.
Again, not the case. KC is seeing the *2nd-highest* percentage of first pitches in the "Heart" zone at 34%.
April 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Next on the checklist: What if those pitches are on the corners of the zone and #Royals hitters are appropriately waiting for a more hittable offering?
Again, not the case. KC is seeing the *2nd-highest* percentage of first pitches in the "Heart" zone at 34%.
Again, not the case. KC is seeing the *2nd-highest* percentage of first pitches in the "Heart" zone at 34%.
Royalty of the Game from today’s skid-snapping 4-3 victory in 10 innings. #Royals #FountainsUp
April 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Royalty of the Game from today’s skid-snapping 4-3 victory in 10 innings. #Royals #FountainsUp
A heroic Cole Ragans effort is all that stood in the way of back-to-back sweeps. The final leg of this ferocious 10-game road trip looms, beginning tomorrow in Detroit.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
A heroic Cole Ragans effort is all that stood in the way of back-to-back sweeps. The final leg of this ferocious 10-game road trip looms, beginning tomorrow in Detroit.
Royal Scrolls hits inboxes tomorrow with the details. Subscribe for free: royalsdatadugout.substack.com
Royal Scrolls hits inboxes tomorrow with the details. Subscribe for free: royalsdatadugout.substack.com